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Motorsailer Ketch Rigged Custom REF#336525
2024-09-11 15:46:04| Boatshed.com Recent Boats
Register with Boatshed to see 37 extra photos of this Motorsailer Ketch Rigged Custom.This Custom Motorsailer was built by Sessions Marine Ltd, Crosshaven in Co Cork in 1955. It has a very interesting history provided by the current owner. Once owned by Alistair Maclean (the writer). After Alistair Maclean sold her she was owned by Daks the clothing company and used in St Tropez for many years. She underwent a major refit in 2000-2005 with over 900,000 spent. Works were carried out at the St Malo yard, Chantier Naval Etoile Marine, who were the successors to the well known Chantier L'Abbe, who had refitted the Pen Duick yachts of the famous yachtsman Eric Tabarly, much of the ancillary equipment was fitted at this time. Further work was carried out in Denmark. Works also included fitting a new stem and new teak decks. She spent three years in Guernsey where she was re-caulked, the work was undertaken by the late John Cluett at the Marine & General boatyard. The steering was removed and renovated. The boat was hauled in Granville France from October to January 2024 where extensive work was carried out including replacement of all garboard planks and two planks above this. She also had 25% of Portside ( topsides) from stem back re-planked and new bulwark from port bow to past mid ships, plus other work. The complete boat has recently been inspected and some work carried out including wiring, new bilge pumps, new engine alternator, new hydraulics for bow thruster and other minor works. The yacht has had extensive cruising. This took her to England, Ireland, Scotland, Norway and most of the Baltic countries. Some work was done at the well known wooden boatyard, Ring Andersen in Denmark. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.This Motorsailer Ketch Rigged Custom has been personally photographed and viewed by of Boatshed Guernsey.
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Southerly 32 Swing Keel REF#336544
2024-09-10 11:45:57| Boatshed.com Recent Boats
Register with Boatshed to see 83 extra photos of this Southerly 32 Swing Keel.The design criteria for the Southerly 32 was to build a boat that would fit onto a 10-metre mooring with live aboard facilities and excellent sailing performance. Having an electric swinging keel, the boat will also sit upright if she is left to dry out. This two owner example is fully loaded very factory fitted extras along with full documented provenance. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.This Southerly 32 Swing Keel has been personally photographed and viewed by Anthony Silver of Boatshed Poole.
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Scorpion 8.1 Fitted with Shearwater Cabin REF#336566
2024-09-09 20:46:00| Boatshed.com Recent Boats
Register with Boatshed to see 64 extra photos of this Scorpion 8.1 Fitted with Shearwater Cabin.This is a nice example of the capable Scorpion 8.1 Rib that has done some big trips in the last 10 years: round the UK, Fleetwood to Guernsey return, Scotland and Ireland. The trailer was bought 8 years ago and the Shearwater Cabin was fitted by the current owner as he wanted the boat for long range cruising. He also runs a small Avon Sea Rider for rib raids etc. The tubes have just been renewed by Northwest Ribs in July 2024. There are two shock mitigation Scott Seats, a single standard jockey seat and a forward seat built into the cabin. In the engine video you willl notice that the alternator belts are squealing a bit so the owner has ordered some new ones. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.This Scorpion 8.1 Fitted with Shearwater Cabin has been personally photographed and viewed by Paul of Boatshed Lancashire.
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