New Classic 60ft Schooner for sale in Walton on the Naze United Kingdom

This beautiful classic has been under the same ownership for the last 50 years. There are historic records and documents from Lloyds to verify her history.

MECHANICAL

Single Gardner 6LXB six cylinder diesel inboard engine positioned midships with shaft drive. Engine installed new about 20 years ago. Auto Velvet drive gearbox. Electric start. Indirect water cooling.

ELECTRICAL

12v battery system.

NAVIGATION

Echo sounder
Radar Reflector
Navigation lights
Anchor light

SAFETY

Lifebuoy/belt
Life jackets
Gas Detector
Fire extinguishers
Smoke detector

DECK GEAR

Anchor with chain and warp.

SAILS

2 keel stepped solid wooden varnished/oiled masts and spars, retractable bowsprit. Various sails.

DOMESTIC

8 berths. Amidships companionway ladder into a corridor running forward – Aft.
Aft is the owner’s / skipper’s cabin, with a large double berth and purpose built in stowage.
A Separate heads compartment, off the corridor. A Jabsco sea toilet and wash basin. Pressurized hot and cold water system .
Over 6ft 2ins headroom, throughout.
Navigation station, engine , electrics and engine start and gauges, all sited under the stairway. Skylight over for access to ignition and controls via the hatch above.
Off to port from the saloon is a fully fitted out galley, custom built cupboards and stowage. All utensils and equipment included in the sale.
Double stainless steel sinks , Hot and cold water plus a fresh manual water tap.
Gas stove, double burners , grill and oven. Domestic fridge 240. 240v ring main. 12 /24v cabin lighting.
Gimballed oil lamps.
In the saloon there are two opposing large settee berths. with custom made cushioning. , A solid fuel stove attached to the forward bulkhead.
A large skylight lantern centrally over the saloon. Custom built display cabinets and cupboard stowage. Further stowage under the settee berths.
Forward into a 2 x single bunk berths in an open cabin. To port there is a large single cabin sited under the forward companionway ladder.
In the forepeak there is a stowage berth for all the sails / etc , a bosuns locker.
Berth Lengths All over 6ft 6ins

OWNERS COMMENTS

Brokers comments. In a bid to be helpful, and whilst recognising that the broker is not a surveyor nor boat builder, there are a number of observations which have been observed. We always recommend a full pre purchase survey, but the below is simply intended to be a helpful guide. There may be other defects, not yet observed.
The hull planks below water line appear in relatively good order, hard and no obvious signs at this stage of rotting planks, however a number of seams need to be attended too. There are some hull planks above deck level, most notably port side mid ships which are damaged and new planks would likely need to be scarfed in. Evidence of rust staining on parts of the tops sides where rigging is connected is evident
The rigging was inspected from deck level thru binoculars by a specialist rigger, Jim Dines of TS Rigging. An estimate of £16,000 was supplied in October 2022 for replacement of standing rigging. This is for guidance purposes only. No rig report is available.
The Gardiner engine had been run up regularly by the owner whilst the vessel was afloat and appeared in good running order last time she was afloat, with the exception of 1 corroded engine mount.
There is a suspected wet area around the bow stem head area. Areas of deck paint are coming away in localised patches. The inflatable dinghy seen on deck is not included in the sale.
Some sails have been briefly inspected and whilst clearly not new (year unknown) they generally appeared in serviceable condition, it is reported there is no top sail.
The boat has generally good access to rib and beams from the interior.
Batteries and wiring would appear to need further investigation.
There are numerous areas or varnishing that require attention.
The boat equipment lists has not been extensively listed and there are a lot of loose items currently on board. It is the brokers understanding the equipment seen on board will be included with the sale.