1901 Walter Woods Clinker River Cruiser (Trailer Available) - £12,000 or Half Share

Status : SOLD

Lying : Norfolk Broads - Viewing strictly by appointment through Topsail

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General Specification

Builder : Walter Woods of Potter Heigham
LOA : 10.06m (33ft 0in)
LOD : 8.92m (29ft 3in)
Draft : 0.91m (3ft 0in)
Keel : Fin

Construction

• Wood clinker construction
• Oak on oak
• 8 whole planks replaced and partial new hog (2019)
• Professionally repainted 2022 (and looking spectacular we're reliably informed!)
• Lifting cabin roof
• Wintered ashore annually on trailer
• 2021 condition report (for insurance purposes)
• Weight : Approximately 1.75 tons

Rigging & Sails

• Gaff rig with topsail
• Recent new composite mast constructed of 80mm carbon tube core with 10mm Sitka Spruce vacuum bagged externally (very stiff and has removed need for spreaders)
• Dyneema rigging
• 2 x sheet winches
• Sail plan modified by Mike McNamara to include new topsail and refreshed main (markedly reducing weather helm)
• Roller reefing jib
• Storm jib
• Jib with self-tacker on boom
• Current RCC handicap : -7%
• Old mast and rigging also available if required

Mechanical & Electrical

• 5hp 2-stroke outboard motor (serviced annually)
• Outboard bracket
• Tiller steering
• 12V battery
• 2 x 12V switch panels
• 2 x 12V charging sockets (cigar lighter type)
• Volt meter

Accommodation

• 2+ berths in 1 cabin
• Additional child's berth possible abeam at forward end of cabin and/or occasional cockpit berths possible (could sleep a cosy 5 without utilising floors if required!)
• Berth cushions
• 4 x cockpit cushions
• Lifting cabin roof (hinged at front, providing approximately 5ft headroom at aft end)
• No fixed freshwater, cooking or toilet facilities currently fitted

Equipment

• Boat Safety Scheme certificate to 05/03/2023
• Cruising awning with rails
• Low cover (blue, for use when moored)
• Winter overall cover
• Quant pole
• High and low mast crutches
• 12V bilge pump
• Navigation lights
• Various warps
• Various fenders
• AVAILABLE BY SEPARATE NEGOTIATION: Purpose-built road trailer (approximately 6 years old, very good condition, never been used for launching/recovery, asking price £2,500)

Remarks

In the current custodianship for some 10 years, this well known Broads yacht is understood to be in excellent condition throughout and is reluctantly offered for sale due to ill health. At a mere 120 years old, "Pirate" is a real piece of Broadland history! She offers spacious accommodation for 2 (or 'friendly' accommodation for 5 adventurous souls!) and a great racing record. Described by the vendor as a thoroughbred, rather than a race horse, this lovely yacht is sure to please!

Offered with an optional purpose-built road trailer in very good condition, subject to negotiation.

Please note: The vendor has indicated that he may be willing to sell a half share in this vessel. Please contact Topsail for further information.