Classic Folkboat

ZOETJE - 'Sweet One' in Dutch - was built by the Campden yard in Holland in 1962. Her construction is clinker mahogany on oak frames. I fell in love with her and bought her from Tom Fisher about a year back. Owning one of the sea-kindly, capable yachts is a dream the I have had ever since learning to sail in the 1950's. Truth is I have left it a bit late and need to pass custody of ZOETJE to someone younger than me.

ZOETJE is presently ashore at Pin Mill, Suffolk, where she can easily be viewed. The pictures in this advert were taken as she was hauled out just after I bought her. Her condition I believe to be generally sound, but clearly she will need love and elbow grease to prepare her for sailing this season. Having taken the decision, I now do need to sell her (my wife insists). Frankly I am far more interested that someone will care for and use this fine small yacht than ultimately how much she sells for.

Hence she is for auction from 99p! She comes with a serviceable suite of sails which are in dry storage. A mooring is available by negotiation with the yard on the beautiful river Orwell. Any questions do please call me on 0phone. ElliotPS. This link will take you to a chapter of ZOETJE's adventures in her previous ownership: Http://www.hooness.org.uk/article_detail.php?

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