Classic Sailing Yacht , Buchanan Wind Elf (Type)

Classic Sailing Yacht.We believe this is similar to a Buchanan Wind Elf, but hull is only 22' excluding bowsprit and bumkin. Overall lenght including bumpkin anfd bow sprit is 25' Shallow draught 3.3" Builder unknown but it is thought to been Lymington, or suspect south coast. Built around early 1960s . Wooden painted spruce mast, other spars varnished. Hull is in good condition, carvel construction , mahogany over steamed oak frames.
Sails in good condition, 1 mainsail , 2 jibs and a spinacker. . 2 batteries. Mast head VHF ariel . (Cables in place for fixed VHF radio and Chart plotter sold separately not included) Compass. I fitted a new log and echo sounder about 3 years ago.
Recent cushions. This craft was extensively refitted around 25 years ago by A R Stayley and Co a reputable firm of wooden boat builders and restoration experts. The hull is casover sheaved from new we believe. Any problems with the sheaving have been repaired with West epoxy. And West cloth.
We have kept up with the painting and varnishing every year in the 6 plus years I have owned her. There is an old Avon inflatable dinghy. A pretty and admired classic yacht. , sound no rot detected and verified by surveys. Minor repairs effected where required.
Recently given a fresh coat of Epifanex yacht enamel and varnish. She is easy to sail. We have some antifouling paint to use prior to launch. Engine: Yanmar 1GM10 I believe. Starts easily , can be demonstrated on shore with a hose cooling connection to cooling circuit.
Any purchasers must view before any payment accepted. As with an item of this age , it is not perfect , there are imperfections, such as the bottom finish is patchy due to years of anti fouling and paint and so on. Little patches occasional flake off. Heavy duty winter covers in white tauplin that should last years, and props and poles to support it. Before buying viewing is essential.
Road delivery at extra cost and can be arranged . Get a quote before purchase displacement approx 2.75 tons. If left at Iron Wharf monthly rent is payable and a contract has to be made with Iron Wharf. Iron Wharf have a crane for lifting in and prices can be obtained from them. On purchase the buyer is responsible for it and on going expenses associated with it.
Anyone who purchases and pays for it and fails to collect, remove it , pay a rent to Iron Wharf is liable to forfeiture with in 90 days as Iron Wharf may make me responsible for it. Similarly with any ongoing expenses after purchase