24' Sailing Boat, Traditional 1960 Gaff Rigged Cutter

John Leather Gaff Cutter 1960 A sturdy little ship with a gaff rig and topsail, nearly 4 berths and bags of original charm, inside and out. £9,750 DIMENSIONS LOA 24’ + bowsprit 7.6m BEAM 8’ 2.2m DRAFT 4’ 1.3m WEIGHT (approx) 4.5 tons CONSTRUCTION AND BUILD Designed by John Leather and built in West Mersea by William Wyatt in 1960 of mahogany on steamed oak. She is substantially and traditionally constructed with a fair carvel hull, rounded stem, transom stern and cast iron keel. The deck is teak laid and the superstructure also of teak with new cabin/cockpit sides in 1992. She has a long straight bowsprit, topsail and extended boom giving a very good sail area for her size and she is stiff in a breeze.

Tiller steering, new tiller 2014. ACCOMMODATION There is full standing headroom in the main saloon providing for 2 berths. One of the berths has been adapted to provide a permanent chart table. The fore-cabin provides twin berths and there is a separate head compartment between the saloon and the fore-peak. The cabin is essentially original and retains a warmth and charm, enhanced by traditional equipment – Taylors cooker and cabin heater and paraffin lamps.

Because of her characteristic design, Pleione has a very generous cockpit for her overall length. ENGINE & SYSTEMSYanmar 2GM 20hp – fitted in 1998Stainless fuel tank 1998 SAILS, CANVAS AND RIGGINGNew spars made by Robertsons of Woodbridge in 1998 refurbished in 2005 and coated with CoelanNew bowsprit 2014Stainless rigging New forestay and bobstay arrangement 2003Running back stays with Highfields systemNew bobstay and mainsheet 2017 • New jib and topsail halyard 2016 MainsailNo 1 jib3 staysailsTopsailGhosterBoom cover 2005Over boom cockpit tent 2002 DECK2 original solid bronze winchesCQR anchor with 30m chain and Bruce kedge Fenders, lines and warpsBoat hookBilge pump, new 2016 Liferaft, last serviced and safety certificate issued 2016 NAVIGATIONSeafarer EchosounderStowe trailing LogICOM ICM56VHF RadioSestrel CompassHand-bearing compass BROKERS COMMENTSThis boat is solidly built and a proven safe sea boat with many North Sea crossings to her name. She has been improved over the years but retained her original looks and feel. Maintained by and recent renovations underatken by Weir Quay Boatyard. Reluctant sale due to work commitments abroad.

A classic little ship with good looks and good sailing performance. Payment by bank transfer/Banker's draft Disclaimer:The company offers details of this vessel in good faith but cannot warrant the condition of the vessel/equipment. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyor to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.