Elkins Carefree 25 (1951) for sale in Lymington, United Kingdom

English

Remarks :
'Easter Maid' is a Elkins Carefee 25 wooden sloop. Her construction is of mahogany, oak and elm. She was built by the well known Christchurch boat builder, E.F Elkins . Who was responsible for the respected Laurent Giles, Vertue class of yachts. The build quality and sailing abilities of Elikins yachts are famous world wide.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high quality hand built classic which offers good sailing performance with the added advantage of of shoal-draught making all those quiet creeks and anchorages accessible.  Her lift keel is easily operated and gives her a draft of just .99 m when up. When down is draws 1.7m which gives her stable and fast sailing.

Her engine is a Nanni 14 which has been regularly serviced . All her sails are in good order. She comes with a Garmin GPS, Standard horizon DSC/VHF and a Navico TP100 autopilot. She also has shore power.

Easter Maid is a charming and practical piece of nautical history. She is a wonderful coastal cruisier and will draw attention where ever she goes.

She is currently ashore in Lymington and can be viewed 7 days a week. Please call Howard Ross (07590 847548) for more information and to arrange a viewing.

Accommodation :
This Elkins 25 wooden sloop sleeps 4. There is a double berth forward and two settee berths in the saloon.
There is a heads forward and galley area.

Inventory :
Garmin GPSmap 400/500
Standard Horizon DSC/VHF
Navico TP100  tillerpilot autohelm
2 x sheet winches
2 x halyard winches

Mechanical :
Nanni 14hpThree blade prop regularly serviced
Three bladed prop
Lifting keel
Wooden mast and boom
2 x batteries
Shore power
1 x main
3 x genoas