Please note that some links on this website are affiliate links. We may receive a commission, at no extra cost to you, if you click through our links and make a purchase from one of our partners. See our Affiliate Disclosure for more details.
‘Freebie’ is a very pretty, stable, bilge-keeled, 4 berth yacht built by Robert Ives in 1969.
The model is called the Robert Ives 421 and it is of heavy GRP construction with no evidence of osmosis.
The previous owner carried out a fair amount of renovation work never using her under sail, but she is now complete with mainsail, genoa and working jib.
I have replaced the running rigging, sheets, halyards etc
The original inboard, a 2 stroke single cylinder Stuart Turner P5 is still there, works ok but is noisy so I have preferred using a small outboard which attaches to an adjustable mount.
The electrics have been well engineered in the past, nav lights (untested), new bilge pump, VHF radio, depth finder (untested), new battery, interior lights, gas stove, sink, plenty of fenders, anchor with long chain.
We have never slept on her, but the previous owner and his partner slept in the bow area regularly.
She is a 50 year old boat and is not perfect, but very usable as is. She was painted a few years ago by the previous owner, anti-fouled at the same time.
I have owned her for about a year, and my partner and I have learned a lot about sailing, enough to know that we want to progress onto a larger boat with enough space on deck for our 3 children.
She is currently on a winter mooring in Angle, Pembs and can remain there until April if needs be. She was sailed in on a spring tide and will need to be sailed out under similar conditions.
There are plenty of spare moorings in Angle Bay and Dale if you wanted to stay local for the summer.
LOA 20’6”
Beam 6’10”
Draft 2’6”
Similar vessel here:-
https://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/Daysailer-for-sale/four-21-robert-ives/186997
Please remember that you are bidding to buy, not just to muck about, viewing recommended, as is checking with your significant other before bidding!
If you have any questions please let me know.
We have had a lot of fun and have great affection for her, but as Chief Brody said ………………….
Current Price: £1000.00
This Robert Ives 421 Bilge Keel Yacht boat is located in Angle, Pembrokeshire, CF32 0PB and is being sold on eBay by hywel73.