Gaff Rigged Ketch Dundee
- Boat REF# · 126254
- LOA · 18.00m
- Year · 1940
- Construction · Wood carvel
- Underwater profile · Long keel
- Berths · 7
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 75hp, Ford Mermaid 2700 E ()
- Lying · Isle of Wight
This boat is off the market but here are some boats that are still For Sale
Extra Details
| Lying | Isle of Wight |
|---|---|
| Fuel capacity | 200.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 80.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 75hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Ford Mermaid 2700 E () |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 Blade Bronze New 2010 |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 2.7 ltr /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6.5 knots |
| Engine spares |
|---|
Batteries replaced in 2009
Shore charger 2011
Dimensions
| LOA | 18.00m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 12.50m |
| Beam | 4.00m |
| Draft Max | 1.95m |
| Displacement | 23,000kg |
| Headroom | 1.83m |
| Storage | On mooring |
Rig
Ketch rigged John Moody Wood spars (1980) with galvanised standing rigging (1990)
Sails
| Mainsail | - Slab (1990) |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Hank on () |
| Other sails | Main Top () |
| Mizzen Top () | |
| Staysail (2010) | |
| Flying Jib (2010) | |
| Jib Top (1992) | |
| Mizzen Staysail () |
Solid Douglas Pine and Larch spars supported by spliced, served and payed galvanised rigging on deadeyes and lanyards. Extensive sail wardrobe in cotton and Duradon including 4 new front sails from 2009 Raptsey & lapthorn deisgn, made of dacron champagne, top jib, flying jib, 2 staysails.
Main and mizzen sails have good stitching and are in reasonable condition, despite looking old. A good wash is needed. Could last another 5 to 7 years.
Mainsail surface about 35m2
Mizzen 15m2
1 genaker Starvoile 2007 80m2, designed especially for this yacht.
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | Wood carvel |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Originally built in Ostend around 1940, she was rebuilt in Devon by John Moody in the early 80's. Further refit work was undertaken in 2007. Displacing 23 tons, she gives the feeling of great strength. 40mm Larch planks below the waterline and 50mm Elm above. The decks are 45mm Larch. Oak frames with Elm backbone and ends. Fastenings are galvanized, hot tar dipped ships nails and galvanized bolts. The coach roof is pitch pine.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 7 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 5 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
Spacious and traditional interior, with good varnish and paintwork. You could live aboard her quite comfortably.
Diesel heater in main saloon, and electric heater (radiator type, shore power).
Paraffin lamps for lighting in main saloon.
3 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
Spacious and traditional interior, with good varnish and paintwork. You could live aboard her quite comfortably.
Diesel heater in main saloon, and electric heater (radiator type, shore power).
Paraffin lamps for lighting in main saloon.
3 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Cockpit cover | |
| All-over cover | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
Manual windlass
2 anchors
(CQR)
50.00m of chain
Clinker dinghy ()
(Hard Dinghy)
Deck is seamed in a flexible rubberised compound, able to cope with expansion and contraction on planks in different temperatures. Due to be sanded and hydro sealed this year (2011)
Tiller re epoxied and shaft renewed.
Coachroof top glassed over and repainted cream (under construction)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Weather fax | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder |
Full size navigation station, well equipped for long distance work.
Safety Equipment
| LPG Detector | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Danbuoy | |
| Safety harnesses | |
| Horn |
3 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 Electric)
Broker's Comments
For lovers of traditional craft, this boat is a must- see. Benefitting from extensive work over the years, she appears in good condition. The work commitments of the current owner, lead him to find a new home for her. He has looked after her well and she should have many years ahead of her. Contact us for more details and to arrange a viewing.
This boat is available as either a full sale or half share with present owner.
These boat details are subject to survey and contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.