Hi, here we have for sale my 27′ classic style Gaff Cutter ‘Hope’This is the last chance for somebody to take over the ownership before I take her out of the water for winter storage ashore at the end of October.She has been lovingly brought back to good solid condition over the last few years, we have had many enjoyable outings and holidays aboard her and is afloat near Plymouth, ready to go for the season.A beautiful and much admired ‘John Hesp’ design with great sea capabilities.Cold sheathed Epoxy hull with Kevlar below the water line, and a lowering center board makes her an incredibly strong, durable and versatile vessel, also capable of exploring up smaller shallower inlets that other boats of her size would have to miss.9 foot beam and draws 3ft with center board up, and has 2.5 ton of lead keel to keep her steady! with an overall weight of about 5 tons.In my ownership she has had:– new mahogany coach house- New teak gunwales- Rebuilt Yanmar 3YM20 diesel inboard which was originally installed in 2005.- New SS propeller, 30mm shaft, coupling seal and cutless bearing (Michigan Marine)- 100W solar panel and dual battery controller- 2 x new 110Amp leisure batteries- new engine battery- new 130 compass- new memory foam and blue cushions in cabin berths- new roller furling jib and serviced mainsail with a number of additional sails also included- new manual head with new skin fittings and sea-cock- new twin burner gas hob with Grill and butane gas bottle in cockpit locker.- new flexible water tank- new season International micron 350 anti-foul painted in the spring.- some new switchgear etc….She can sleep four, two singles in saloon, some storage and tanks below seats, and a double berth forward. Galley, to port, has gas stove, sink with manual pumped cold water, and a cool box.Chart table to starboard, with VHF radio.forward of cabin is head to port with modern manual pump head, small sink and grey water holding tankforward of saloon to Stbd there is a hanging area and storage belowthen the forecabin is forward from here.Forgot to mention, she has a working Autohelm which is great for short handed sailing and an electric Anchor windlassShe also has ‘legs’ for drying out support and a life raft (not on the boat currently and needs to be serviced)Sadly only now for sale as we have bought a bigger yacht to explore new Countries and Continents, so she has to go to a new home for new adventures.Viewing can be arranged prior to end of listingYou bid to buy.Collection only, can be sailed away or crane would be needed!!
Current Price: £9500.00
This 27′ Gaff Cutter, Sailing Yacht For Sale Last Chance Before Winter Storage Ashore may be available on ebay