Boat Overview
The Macwester Wight 32ft Ketch, 'Polly Garter', is an early example but is in fine fettle. The retiree owner has dedicated many hours to ensure this craft is very presentable. Her spacious 2 cabin accommodation offers up to 7 berths and generous headroom, ready for an appreciative new owner. Macwester Marine Ltd was founded in 1964 by C. Roy, designing and building a range of family cruising yachts. Their sea kindly hulls are legendary, and 'Polly Garter' is a fine testament to that.
Recent Maintenance
- June 2017: Decks re-painted
- September 2017: Hull anti-fouled and topsides polished
Location
Craft lying with the Broker at Newhaven.
Navigation Equipment
- VHF radio (with DSC)
- Depth Sounder
- Magnetic Steering Compass (bulkhead mounted)
- Autohelm (driven by electric motor at binnacle)
- Navigation lights to Code, including 'anchor light'
Electrical System
2 x 12v batteries (2018) charged by engine alternator, assisted by a solar panel charging circuit. The electrical system was professionally replaced in June 2017, including new batteries, isolation switches, and wiring.
A standard shore-voltage (240vAC) cable is fitted, providing standard 3-pin socket outlets.
All 12V lights are LED.
Mechanical Specifications
The vessel has a BMC CAPTAIN 4-cylinder diesel engine, rated at approx. 35hp, coupled to a reduction gearbox with cockpit engine control. The engine was removed in 2004 for reconditioning and has reportedly received regular servicing. The vessel was rewired professionally in 2017.
Engine serviced Summer 2017.
Tankage
- Water: approx. 30 gallons (135 litres)
- Fuel: approx. 30 gallons (135 litres)
Safety Equipment
- 1 x Fire blanket
- 1 x Fog horn
- 1 x Life-bouy
- A 'tiller bar' for emergency steering
- 3 x fire extinguishers
Sails and Rigging
The 'Ketch Rig' comprises Main and Mizzen masts in anodised aluminium with matching booms and stainless steel standing rigging.
Sheets for both the Main and Mizzen are fed to cockpit winches. Halyards are fed to the base of their respective masts.
The sail locker includes 2 sets of: Main, Fore-sail, and Mizzen. The total sail area is 37.2 sq. metres (400 sq.ft). A Mainsail cover is included. One set (2014) has only been used twice. The other set for light airs is older.
Accommodation
The accommodation is in two separate cabins - one forward, the other aft. Headroom is 6ft. The Cockpit features a traditional pedestal wheel helm with adjacent engine controls and seating/lockers. The cockpit floor can be removed for engine access.
Forward of the Cockpit is entry to the accommodation under a blue spray hood. The Galley is fitted with a sink with pressurized hot & cold water, a gas cooker with 2 hobs, an oven with grill, and stowage spaces with sliding fronts. Opposite to Starboard is a table with bench seating facing fore and aft, which can be lowered to provide a double berth. Forward to Starboard is the enclosed Heads compartment with a sea-water flushed toilet, hand-basin, shower, and some stowage spaces. Opposite to Port is a hanging locker. Above is a hatch for ventilation, light, and an emergency exit. Ahead is the Fore cabin with two single V-shaped berths (an infill section provides a double-berth). The forward bulkhead has access to the anchor chain and warp fastenings.
To the rear of the Cockpit is entry to the Aft Cabin, featuring two V-shaped single berths, each with stowage space underneath (an infill section provides a double-berth).
The accommodation has easy clean vinyl deck-head covering. The vertical faces of the cabin structure are finished in varnished hardwood. The sole of the cabins is timber, with some access points to the bilges, and carpeting has also been fitted. A canopy fits over the main mast boom, with additional wooden struts and tensioned by the stays.
Services
Domestic hot water is provided by a calorifier. The installation of an electric heating coil and shore power connection provides domestic hot water.
See layout diagram.
Deck Features
- Guard wires and stanchions (in stainless steel)
- Spray dodgers fitted to Guard wires
- Hardwood hand-rails fitted atop main and aft cabins
- Cockpit canopy
- Spray hood
