1995 Norfolk Smuggler

Boat Overview

‘Uncle Eric of Emsworth’ is a Norfolk Smuggler 25 grp built, gaff cutter rig sailing vessel available for sale through Vivid Blue Marine Yacht Brokers. This sailing yacht stands out due to the meticulous maintenance performed by her current owner, a respected local marine engine specialist.

Design and Features

The Norfolk Smuggler 25 was developed as the larger sibling to the successful Norfolk Gypsy, incorporating many features favored by Norfolk Gypsy owners.

With an over deck length of 25 feet, this yacht is designed for 4 to 5 berths, balancing practicality in handling, construction, and operating costs. It is engineered for single-handed sailing capability when necessary.

The spacious cockpit accommodates up to 6 adults comfortably and offers ample storage in the cockpit lockers. The cabin trunk provides standing headroom throughout the yacht without appearing bulky, and the foredeck ensures safety for the deckhand.

Specifications

• Shoal draught design with a centreboard, ranging from 2'9" to 4'11" when fully lowered.
• Manual winch for easy raising and lowering of the centreboard.
• Heavy displacement hull with a favorable ballast ratio for enhanced sailing power and internal volume.
• High peak gaff rig for effective sail area management and excellent windward performance.
• Deck stepped mast in a large tabernacle with a fixed gooseneck for simplified mast lowering.

Interior and Accommodations

Headroom in the interior measures 5 feet 10 inches along the central line over a level sole, with the centreboard located beneath the cabin sole.

The yacht features four full-length berths while maintaining a comfortable saloon. The heads are positioned at the aft end of the saloon to maximize the feeling of space. A wet hanging locker is conveniently located under the forward end of the port side cockpit seat, adjacent to the companionway.

The galley is spacious, equipped with a two-range cooker grill and a large work surface area with a sink.

Construction Quality

The Norfolk Smuggler is built to high standards, featuring a robust construction with extensive wood trim and traditional brass and gun metal fittings. She is suitable for drying moorings and can be fitted with legs to keep the boat upright while living aboard.

Summary

In summary, the Norfolk Smuggler ‘Uncle Eric of Emsworth’ is designed for exceptional sailing performance and offers spacious, comfortable accommodations completed to high standards. This charming yacht is ideal for coastal sea passages, harbor exploration, or European inland cruising.

Specifications Include:

• Heavy duty hand laid hull and deck in GRP
• Yanmar 18hp twin cylinder inboard diesel engine, expertly maintained
• Varnished Colombian pine spars (mast, boom, gaff & bowsprit)
• Stainless steel standing rigging
• Pre-stretched polyester running rigging
• Heavy duty tan terylene mainsail, jib, and staysail
• Slab reefing on mainsail
• Roller reefing
• Furling gear for staysail
• Main halyards
• Mainsheet jamming block
• Bronze sheet winches for staysail and jib
• Topping lift/lazy jacks for mainsail
• Easy access to engine for maintenance
• Fuel tank capacity sufficient for 40 hours running
• Single lever gear/throttle control in cockpit
• Battery capacity 75 a/h
• Reinforced pads fitted to hull for beaching legs
• Guard rail and stanchions in stainless steel
• Gas locker (drained) in aft deck
• Self-draining cockpit
• Teak slatted cockpit
• Seating in cockpit and bridgehead
• Two spacious cockpit lockers with sealing lids
• Four cave lockers in cockpit coamings
• Fresh water tank (30 gallons)
• Fixed bilge pump with strum box filter
• Non-slip surfaces on all deck areas
• Two sturdy mooring cleats on foredeck
• Two sturdy spring cleats
• Two sturdy mooring cleats on aft deck
• Bronze fairleads
• Galvanised tabernacle for easy mast lowering
• Teak rubbing strakes, cockpit sole, bridge deck, grab-tails, and external trim
• Hardwood rudder with stainless stock
• Hardwood tiller with bronze tiller head
• Bronze stem-head roller and bowsprit cap
• Bronze shroud plates
• Retractable bowsprit
• Galvanised centreboard with winch
• Sacrificial anodes fitted to protect propeller/shaft and keel keg
• Five safety harness deck eyes
• Brass ‘through-deck’ ventilators fitted over the heads and galley
• Eight brand portholes (two opening)
• 5’10” headroom in saloon
• Double berth forwards
• Basin in heads with pump
• Galley with two burner stove and gimbals
• Galley sink with pump
• Spacious stowage in cabin
• Wet locker
• Five electric cabin lights