Falmouth Working Boat LOA 8.5m
Transport To Falmouth Included
- Boat REF# · 237244
- Length · 27'11"
- Year · 1936
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Long Keel
- Engine · 1 x diesel 14hp, Beta 14 (2013)
- Lying · Isle of Wight
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Extra Details
| Lying | Isle of Wight |
|---|---|
| Fuel capacity | 6.6 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 14/07/2017 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 14hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Beta 14 (2013) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 6 |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | Stainless 3 blade |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
Engine very lightly used and maintained by professional yard.
Dimensions
| Length | 27'11" |
|---|---|
| LOD | 19'8" |
| LWL | 18'0" |
| Beam | 7'5" |
| Draft Min | 3'0" |
| Draft Max | 3'0" |
| Displacement | 6,615.0lbs |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Gaff rigged Wood spars () with Other standing rigging ()
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Penrose, Falmouth - Slab () 1 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Penrose, Falmouth - Hank On () |
| Other sails | Jib x 3 () |
| Topsail () |
Sails have been stored ashore and appear in good condition
Pease note that there is no topmast at present
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 1 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power
Construction
| Construction | Wood |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long Keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Freshly painted and antifouled.
Full restoration 2013
Deck Gear
| Cockpit cover | |
|---|---|
| Tonneau cover | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Beaching legs | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
Manual windlass
1 anchors
(Admiralty)
16'5" of chain
19'8" of rode
All halyards taken to pins
Safety Equipment
| Life jackets | |
|---|---|
| Life buoys |
3 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 electric)
Broker's Comments
*The owner will include the price of transportation to Falmouth (or near) in sale price.
The Falmouth Working Boats have survived as a class because of the oyster fishing which has continued in the river Fal for hundreds of years. The native oysters are grown in the shallow waters of the upper reaches of the river and must only be dredged under sail or oar by law.
This boat is a lovely example of the original Falmouth Working Boat, her pretty lines draw the eye and the capacity for a huge sail area is immediately obvious from the length of her elegant spars, her bowsprit alone is 16ft long.
The class is still raced very competitively in the Fal however the current owner enjoyed sailing her locally with family and friends. He does admit she can be a bit of a handful shorthanded in a stiff breeze.
Anyone who knows anything about these boats will understand that they are all about tradition and seamanship - in both the way they are sailed and maintained. This boat was fully restored in 1993 and has a recent (2013) survey available. She benefits from a new engine with just 6 hours (used only for getting on and off the dock), new paint and anti foul and will come with a new all over cover.
The restoration was documented in Boatman Magazine and the full 8 page article is available to prospective purchasers on request.
An opportunity to own and sail a beautiful piece of British maritime history.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.