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LOCATION
West Mersea, Essex United Kingdom
YEAR
1978
LENGTH
23.29 ft.
Condition
Used
Year
1978
Make & Model
Rob Humphries Conquest 23
Boat type
Sail
Length
23.29 ft.
Fuel Type
Petrol
Location
West Mersea, Essex United Kingdom
Tax status
Inc VAT
Beam
8.2 ft.
Draft
5.25 ft.
1978/9, Rob Humphries design, fin, GRP, quarter tonner, Tohatsu 6hp ULS Sailpro outboard (2011), good selection of sails, 4 berths, good looking well kept boat, one owner from new!
MECHANICAL
Tohatsu 6hp Ultra Long Shaft Sailpro outboard (2011) mounted on transom bracket. 4 stroke petrol. Charging to 1 x 12v battery. 10l fuel tank. Engine hours approx 50.
NAVIGATION
Plastimo Cotest compass, NASA Clipper echo sunder and log, FM/AM radio, Autohelm ST1000 tillerpilot, clock and barometer, navigation lights, steaming light ad tri colour masthead light.
SAFETY
Jackstay lifelines, lifebuoy, fire extinguisher, 2 air horns, manual bilge pumps.
DECK GEAR
Stainless steel pushpit, dodgers, cockpit cushions, boarding ladder, tiller, spinnaker pole, 2 sheet winches, 2 halyard winches, 7.5kg Buce anchor with 10m chain and 30m warp, kedge anchor, Barton boomstrut, swing down outboard bracket, mooring warps and fenders.
SAILS
Slab reefing mainsail (Lucas 2007) with mainsail cover (Seaden 2015). Separate hank on sails including No 1 Genoa (Lucas 1979), No 2 Genoa (Lucas 2007), No 3 Genoa (Crusader), Storm jib (Seaden 1980), Spinnaker (lightly used, Lucas, 1979). Spare main and No 2 jib. All lines led aft to cockpit. Alloy mast and boom, stainless steel standing rigging (standing rigging replaced 2007).
DOMESTIC
20w solar panel with regulator. Gas cooker, pots, pans, cutlery and crockery, water supply from 11 gallon water tank. Porta Potti chemical toilet (2014). Brown fabric upholstery.
ACCOMMODATION:
4 berths.
OWNERS COMMENTS
"Just William" is a Conquest 23 Rob Humphries Mini Ton design. She is a pretty looking, fast and fun boat that sails extremely well. Originally purchased by her present owner when new she was sailed as a club racer, performing very well, winning a number of local prizes. For the last 25 years or more she has been used as a family cruiser and has been re-fitted with good accommodation for a small family, considering her size. Her owners have cruised the East Coast with their young daughter for many years. She is set up for single handed sailing and handles very easily. She has had light use most of her life and is a well known local boat.
Originally her owner purchased her from drawings, ordering her at the Southampton Boat Show in 1978, she was delivered in 1979. She is described by her owner as being in good condition but the green panels on the topsides now need a repaint. Everything works and she is a pleasure to sail. The recent addition of a longer shaft outboard engine meant that she can also be motored much more efficiently.
Her owner stripped the hull back to the GRP in Spring 2017 and had her coated with Hempel SFE in May 2017 with new primer and antifouling applied. At this point her owner had not decided to change boats however her owner has recently purchased a larger boat due to age and infirmity.
"Just William" would suit a younger family for cruising or someone who wants a competitive boat for club racing.
Engine Count
1
Engine Horse Power
6
HULL
Hull Material
GRP
Hull Type
Fin Keel
OTHER
Keel Type
Fin Keel
The Rob Humphries Conquest 23 is a 23 feet long that boasts a 8.2 feet beam. This 1978 Petrol Rob Humphries Conquest 23, with 6 horsepower. The Rob Humphries Conquest 23 is made of grp.