FRIENDSHIP SLOOP (GAFF CUTTER)

WINDSONG


CLASS/TYPE: FRIENDSHIP SLOOP (GAFF CUTTER)
DIMENSIONS: LOA: 37’00” LOD: 27’6” BEAM:9’00” DRAFT: 4’6”
BUILDER: HASLARS (JERSEY)
YEAR: CIRCA 1978
CONSTRUCTION: KAHAY PLANK ON OAK FRAMES
HULL/KEEL: LONG KEEL
LYING: RAMSGATE MARINA
PRICE: £15,000.00

Construction

Hull deck and superstructure of timber construction with the hull manufactured from Kahaya carvel strip planking on steam bent oak frames with an Iroko Keel Timber and Teak laid decks. The long keel is solid lead and bolts through the Iroko keel timber. The hull is painted white with red antifouling and blue boot topping whilst the Cabin sides are painted in a contrasting cream colour with the deck head and cappings have been kept natural with varnish. The design of this classic looking craft offers a counter stern with wheel steering. The beautifully shaped stem head has been finished in gold painted swirl moldings.
Displacement weight: Approx 4 Tons

Machinery

Auxiliary power is provided by Volvo Penta 2020B BT naturally aspirated fresh water cooled inboard diesel engine rated at 20hp with electric start, this in turn is driving a standard shaft with a 3 bladed propeller.

Electrics

Electrics are supplied through a twin 12 volt ac battery system charged from the engine alternater. Batteries are charged from the engine alternator whilst running. In addition the craft is fitted with a 220/240volt shore power connection with Merlin Battery Charger. Additional electrical power is also provided by a removable Solar Panel.

Inventory

  • Stainless steel anchor with chain and warp

  • Mooring Warps

  • Fenders

  • Ensign & Staff


Navigation

  • Navman Fish 4150SX

  • Garmin 172C Colour GPS Plotter

  • Plastimo Contest Steering Compass

  • Nuatico Auto Pilot

  • Brass Tide Clock

  • H/h Compass


Safety

  • Icom Fixed VHF with DSC

  • H/h Cobra VHF

  • Flare Pack (Dates Unknown)

  • 2 x Fire Extinguishers

  • Horseshoe Lifebelt with Light

  • First Aid Kit


Mast Spars and Rigging

Rigged as a Gaff Cutter this craft is fitted with a traditional varnished Timber Mast and booms.
The standing rigging is stainless steel and much of the running rigging is now lead back to the cockpit through two banks of three clutches. The heads sails are on roller furling drums for easy deployment and recovery.

Sails

  • Main Sail

  • Top sail

  • Jib

  • Stay sail

  • Flying Jib

  • Mid Flying Jib


Accommodation

This craft offers 4 berths in one cabin comprising of a twin berth forward and two quarter berths, A separate
Heads compartment is located Amidships to Port and is equipped with a Baby Blake Sea toilet. Opposite to Starboard is a small galley with 2 burner gas hob and sink with Manual pumped cold water supply.
Upholstery is in a Blue vinyl with white piping and the interior joinery is a mi of white gloss painted surfaces and natural varnished wood.

Comments

‘Windsong’ is a beautiful traditional yacht which is rarely available in the U.K although there are
Records of around 289 craft dating back to the 1920’s
The Marque was conceived in the USA and built by various Craftsmen throughout the World.
This yacht will be admired in every Port and on the water.











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Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation , the correctness of these particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advises to check the particulars and where appropriate, at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and / or to have an engine trial conducted These particulars are supplied subject to the condition that All negotiations concerning this vessel are conducted through Ramsgate Yacht Sales Ltd.


Price: £15,000  GBP     # ARYS/Friend



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