Bruce Roberts Tom Thumb 24 (1997) for sale

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The Bruce Roberts Tom Thumb 24, named "Serenity," built between 1997 and 2000, is a robust steel sailboat of 7.26m length and 2.90m beam. Despite her modest length, she has proven her seaworthiness with multiple Atlantic crossings. Powered by a Nanni 2-cylinder diesel engine, Serenity features a fin keel and frameless monocoque hull. Noteworthy equipment includes a gimballed 2-burner cooker, solid fuel cabin heater, comprehensive navigation instruments, new mast and rigging (2014), copper-coated hull, and solar panels. While she requires some TLC, this vessel is ideal for those seeking a character-filled ocean passage maker. Viewing by prior appointment only.

General information
Make/model
Bruce Roberts Tom Thumb 24
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Price
Name of boat
Serenity
Year
1997
Designer
Bruce Roberts
Length overall
7.26 metres
Beam
2.90 metres
Draft
1.30 metres

About this Bruce Roberts Tom Thumb 24

English

VIEWING BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT. SOLD AS SEEN.

This is genuinely a remarkable little boat..which has crossed the Atlantic ocean multiple times - but now needs someone to give her some TLC again.

Firstly, those who want a modern, sleek production sailing yacht probably won't like "Serenity"

However, those who are looking for a proven ocean passage making boat which is truly affordable, easy to manage and supremely comfortable for an intrepid sailing couple (or solo sailer), looking to do some serious sea miles in a boat with real character - read on....

The first owner, who built her we believe from 1997 to 2000, took her on two voyages from Lancashire to the Azores and back.

The second owner took her from Preston to the Caribbean and back.

All of this in a boat under 24 feet long!

Third and fourth owners have not found the time to carry on the voyages of "Serenity" and she has started become a little neglected.

A summary, information provided by the owner; (the broker, Preston Marina, cannot guarantee any of the equipment described and included with the boat is in full working order)

Tom Thumb 24, Bruce Roberts design, built 2000.

LOA 23' 10"; Beam 9' 6"; draught 4' 3".

Estimated displacement 3200 kgs

Fin keel

Steel construction (5mm keel, 3 mm hull and decking) – frameless monocoque hull using interior plywood furniture as stiffening.

Engine: Nanni marinsed 2 cylinder diesel (14 HP) - in running order. Replacement block and cylinder head in Spring 2024 due to seizure of original block.

Gearbox TMC 40

Liferaft- Seago, 4 person, valise type, needs servicing.

Due to dismasting in a storm while on hard-standing (Feb 2014), new mast installed (July 2014) in Z351 section, together with standing rigging, NASA target 2 marine steering compass, new masthead light, combination steaming, deck fllod light, VHF aerial, windex. (Brokers note - zero miles sailed since the new mast and rig)

Instruments: target 2 depth sounder (new 2015), Garmin 152H GPS (2017), Nav 6 Navtex, VHF Radio, AIS Radar, NAVMAN 5500 GPS Chartplotter

Autohelm tiller pilot.

Electrical: 2 x 85 AH leisure batteries and 1 new (2016) engine start battery.

2 x 100 w solar panels with 2 x 20 amp regulators (new Jan 2017). Galvanic isolator fitted (2013).

Rewired throughout 2015-2016.

Electric and manual bilge pumps.

Sails:

1x roller furling genoa, 1 x slab reefing mainsail, 1 x storm sail, 1 x cruising chute with snuffer.

Gimballed 2 burner cooker/ oven

Newport solid fuel cabin heater

Fire extinguisher and blanket

Jabasco marine toilet serviced June 2016.

Improvements:

Copper coated May 2013

New prop shaft plus cutlass bearing and stuffing box with new brass flexible coupling (May 2013)

2 propane gas cylinders with regulator, hoses and bubble tester (new 2016).

New, shock proof, porthole glass replaced (2015).

New spray hood in 2017 - but kept stored indoors - hardly been exposed to the weather.

VIEWING BY PRIOR APPOINTMENT PLEASE

Vessel name: Serenity

Builder: Bruce Roberts

Model: Tom Thumb 24

Berths: 4

Heads: 1

Number of engines: 1

Engine model: Nanni

Engine power: 14

Fuel type: Diesel

Drive type: Shaft drive

Length over all: 23' 10"

Beam: 9' 6"

Maximum draft: 4' 3"

Hull material: Steel

Hull type: Displacement

Keel type: Full Keel

PLEASE NOTE: Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed, these details are intended only as a guide This boat is owned and offered for sale by a private individual not acting in the course of trade. Purchasers and prospective purchasers are advised that there are no guarantees or warranties when purchasing from such an individual. We strongly recommend that a professional surveyor be engaged to check the boat prior to purchase. After purchase there are no remedies for any faults found. Preston Marina act as agent and can not offer guarantees.

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Propulsion
Engine
Nanni 14hp Diesel

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Broker/Dealer Information

Preston Marina

The Boat House Navigation Way
Preston
Preston
PR2 2YP
United Kingdom
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