20 Foot Brooklands Dolphin Cabin Cruiser 2 Berth Boat. Part Refurbished

20 foot Brooklands Dolphin Cabin cruiser 2 berth boat. Part refurbished 'Baraka' is a Brooklands-Dolphin cabin cruiser. So called because it was built at Brooklands,Surrey. Unfortunately here are not many of these great boats left now. We bought this some ten or twelve years ago.

We had a mooring on the nearby Chelmer canal, and so Baraka was used regularly and frequently. We often stayed out overnight, either near Maldon or Chelmsford. Because of the hull design, headroom was never a problem, unlike other designs of this length, and she was very comfortable. After about three years we brought 'Baraka' home for a refit. I knew that the transom was a bit shaky due to previous owners drilling holes for outboards but not making good the unused holes.

I also suspected the gel coat below the waterline may have deteriorated. Once at home, I stripped out the cockpit and turned Baraka upside down. The gel coat below the waterline was crazed and there was a little osmosis on the transom around the outboard fixing holes. I ground smooth all the below waterline gel-coat and then laid up two layers of woven rovings in epoxy. The final epoxy gel coat was done with red epoxy.

I used epoxy and not polyester to prevent osmosis becoming a problem in the future, plus I prefer the strength of epoxy resins. The transom wood was completely removed and a new solid hardwood transom installed, again encapsulated with woven rovings and epoxy. The fiberglass that had osmosis was completely ground away and the area made good with feathered layers of woven rovings and epoxy. For good measure, I laid up the interior cockpit floor with woven rovings and epoxy to ensure that any water collecting in the bilges will not cause damage. I then reconstructed the cabin floor, rear cockpit seating and lockers and moved the helm from starboard to port side.

I got as far as temporally connecting the outboard motor and controls and the helm seat and steering. There was very little work needed in the cabin. I had already coated and laid the cabin bilge with woven rovings and epoxy, all that was really required was a good rub down and varnish - and fit a new headlining and sidelining. Then came a gale! It ripped up the large tent which housed Baraka, despite being well anchored and secured, both tent and frame ended up 50 yards down the garden.

On it's way it smashed the port side window. I covered Baraka with a tarpaulin to protect her from the now approaching winter elements. The following year was quite bad weather-wise and one thing and another got in the way of finishing off Baraka. Then, in mid summer I had an opportunity to buy a slightly smaller boat that had no engine. Needless to say the boat was bought, Baraka's engine and seats were 're-homed' and we were on the water again.

Of course, I had every intention of completing Baraka and using her again, but sadly that never happened. The tarpaulin has blown off several times and the green algae also made her look worse and neglected. With all sorts of other things happening I cannot see me having the time to finish Baraka in the foreseeable future, so very reluctantly I am letting her go. I'm starting the bidding low in order to get some interest. Remember, there is NO TRAILER, there is NO ENGINE.

However, she is light enough to be winched up onto a suitable boat trailer - ideally with 'roller coaster' supports. I have nothing with which to lift it so I can't offer to help load it. You will need to arrange all that yourself. Examine the photos - what you see is what you get - or better still come and view. Send me an classifieds board message to arrange a visit - CO6 - Just west of Colchester.

Obviously, this is collection only, with strictly CASH PAYMENT ON COLLECTION or BANK TRANSFER BEFORE COLLECTION. NO PAYPAL - their rates are far too expensive Ignoring this and paying by PayPal will result in an immediate Cancellation of the sale. PLEASE NOTE:> No, there is NO TRAILER, there is NO ENGINIE, there is NO HELM STEERING. No, I wont sell bits of it - it's all or nothing. No, Despite what classifieds board may insist on showing - No Offers thank you.

No, I won't end the auction early - mind you, if I was offered £100,000:00 ...... :-) No, you won't try to haggle the price down after you have won the auction. Yes, feel free to ask any questions and I'll do my best to give you any additional information you want. Yes, you are very welcome to come and inspect before bidding - send me an classifieds board message. Yes, the Winner WILL contact me within 24 hours after the auction end to arrange collection and payment. Yes, you will promptly come and collect Baraka if you win her Yes, irrespective of what classifieds board insists on showing, it is CASH ONLY on Collection (or BANK TRANSFER) - NO PAYPAL - their rates are far too expensive Many thanks for reading this far.

If you place a bid, thank you. It is appreciated - and I wish you good luck in the auction.