Classic Sailing Yacht: Cumulus

This 35ft Williams and Parkinson Bermudan Cutter is in excellent condition and oozing with character and original features. One of only four built and later rebuilt in 1992 this is a fantastic opportunity to purchase this beautiful long keel classic. Commissioned for husband and wife doctors in North Wales in 1938 Cumulus embarked on her first documented voyage to South Devon in 1939. She has been lovingly cared for by her owners since resulting in the well-presented classic we see today. Cumulus would serve future owners well as a comfortable liveaboard or an eye-catching classic yacht ideal for cruising or day sailing.

Cumulus has been most recently owned (since 2015) by a couple of sailing enthusiasts who have been living aboard and sailing her all over the South Coast of England. A significant amount of time has been spent increasing the comfort of the accommodation, whilst regularly sailing her and ensuring she is in an excellent seaworthy condition. In the 1980's was raced with a taller rig and still has a RORC rating (RORC 20.55. TCF.6533, Bsf 787.2). Since then she has benefited from a full refit in 1992 and cruised many nautical miles upon UK and European seas by classic yacht enthusiasts. Further information about the history of the boat can be seen here: https://classicyachtcumulus.wordpress.com/ Construction Carvel Construction.LOA 35ft, length on deck 31ft.Pitch Pine on oak frames with external iron ballast keel and transom hung rudder.2.5 ton ballast Keel with 5 new keel bolts fitted in 2012.Teak on ply deck.Tong and groove pine coachroof with G.R.P sheathing and solid mahogany coamings.Self-drain cockpit.Last lift, anti-foul (Semi-hard Copper oxide), anode replacement, sea-cock service: August 2018.

Anti-foul and anodes still in good condition. Accommodation2 x double births and 1 x single birth (Cruising bunk to starboard aft). Linear galley has plenty of work surface with icebox, sink and gimballed gas Nelson cooker including a twin hob, grill and oven.Accommodation for up to four adults with a light and airy feel for the size of boat and 6ft of headroom. There is extensive stowage due to the fully fitted and panelled design in traditional classic interior combination of polished wood and ivory paintwork. The dining table converts to double birth providing accommodation for 2 adults.

The permanent berth on the forepeak boasts a lit and well-ventilated wardrobe and plenty of cupboard space.A newly installed (2017) pressurised hot and cold-water system provides excellent practicality in dock or at sea. The saloon was upgraded to a converting dinette/bed layout in 1992 with a spacious linear galley to starboard. A perfect setting to entertain and dine with guests beneath the light of original oil lamps and candle lantern to in addition to the modern and bright 12V lighting system.The Chart table to port provides plenty of space for planning passages with chart storage space above. Digital depth and speed instruments feed real time information to the navigation area in synergy with their analogue counterparts on deck.A Jabsco manual flushing toilet and sizeable sink with running hot water and cupboards result in the head situated abeam the mast being very comfortable and self-contained from the galley acting as an en-suite to the double birth in the forepeak.Traditional bronze opening port holes with drip trays, three oil original oil lanterns, original windlass with bronze plate, brass makers plate, varnished pine and mahogany are just a few of the assets that gives Cumulus a special and historic feel.EquipmentWindlass: Manual WindlassElectrical Circuit: 12v with shore-power connection and battery charger. Shaft realigned to go through the deadwood in 1992 refitNew Teleflex Single side-mount throttle lever control.118 litre stainless steel tank giving a huge range at 1800 rpm.

I calculate she uses around 2 litres of diesel per hour with a clean hull.2 New (November 2019) 12V marine batteries. 75Ah Starter battery and 110Ah house battery. Isolation panel with emergency parallel charged via the alternatorProSport12 on demand smart battery charger when on shore powerA 12V, 70A alternator provides excellent charging power when engine is running.VHF Short Range RadioAutomatic and manual bilge pumps. Simrad TP10 tiller pilot. Compass, Log, depth language, Lowrance LMS-332 plotter, VHF Radio - Short Range.

Chart table with a large range of charts. Man overboard rescue sling, Radar reflectors, Fire extinguishers and boat fire blanket, A range of navigation charts, bunting and ensigns.Bosun's chair 2 DC power outlets (by tiller and on coach roof). Engine Engine Make: PerkinsEngine Model: 1992 – Perama M30 – Drive ShaftFuel Tanks: Stainless Steel – 118 litresPower: 29hpHours: 320Sails and Spars An unused spare mainsail dry stored and in excellent condition.Gold anodised aluminium keel stepped mast with twin spreader mast head Bermudan cutter rig and bowsprit.Sika Spruce Bowsprit.Tan sails by Arun sails less than 10 years old and still in very good condition. Slab reefing mainStainless steel standing rigging replaced in 2011 and upgraded in 2018.Sails include: Main, Spare Main (unused) Jib, Staysail, Genoa and Cruising Chute.Lots spare ropes and sheets. Notes:Viewings and sea trial welcomed.Partial survey August 2018, Full survey available to view August 2014.

Additional full surveys from 2007, 2000 and 1998.Contact Oliver and Emma for more information.