Classic Luke 5 Ton for sale in Walton on the Naze United Kingdom

Charming 1950 Luke 5 Toner, carvel Mahogany on Oak, re-painted and varnished Spring 2022- good sails, Yanmar 8hp diesel, attractive boat, 2008 survey, reduced for quick sale!

MECHANICAL

Yanmar 8HP inboard diesel engine with raw water cooling system. Approx 15 gallon fuel tank with a consumption per hour of around ¼ to ½ a gallon at a cruising speed of about 5 knots. Fuel capacity - 15 gallons. Shaft drive to 2 blade fixed propeller.

ELECTRICAL

Alternator charging to 2 x 12 volt batteries.

NAVIGATION

Compass, echo sounder, log, windvane at masthead, VHF radio, autopilot, GPS, clock and barometer, navigation light, steaming light and tri colour masthead light.

SAFETY

Lifebuoy, fire extinguisher, electric bilge pump, manual bilge pump.

DECK GEAR

Pushpit, pulpit and guardwires, cockpit cover, winter cover, spinnaker pole, 2 sheet winches, 2 halyard winches, outboard bracket on pushpit, anchor with chain and warp.

SAILS

Slab reefing mainsail (2008) with mainsail cover (2010). Separate hank on sails including No 1 Genoa (2009), No 2 Genoa (2006), No 2 Jib (2008) and spinnaker. Wooden mast and spars and stainless steel standing rigging.

DOMESTIC

3 berths. Her galley has a gas cooker with 2 burners, water supply from a small flexible water tank. There is a marine toilet in the forepeak.

OWNERS COMMENTS

“Sweet Kate” was purchased by her current owner in 2014. Under present ownership she has been maintained to a high standard. An insurance survey was carried out in April 2008 and a copy of this report is available on request. The surveyor noted that “Sweet Kate” stands in good order with all repair work undertaken to a good standard and sympathetic to the original construction. The exterior and interior were clean and tidy which indicated that the vessel is well cared for and she will continue to provide safe sailing for the future”. Recommendations from this report were carried out including new keel bolts.