GL Watson Gaff Rigged Cutter (2008) for sale in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

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The GL Watson Gaff Rigged Cutter "Vivid," located on the Isle of Wight, UK, is a classic vessel featuring a blend of traditional and modern construction. Built by Ocean Yacht Services in 2008 in Poole, Dorset, to the original 1886 design by GL Watson, this 8.84m long cutter boasts a diagonally strip-planked hull reinforced with GRP for exceptional stiffness and leak resistance. The deck is made of swept teak, with cedar subdecking, teak rails, and oak cleats & tiller. The interior combines ash and Iroko woods, while the spars are crafted from Douglas fir and Sitka spruce. Wintered ashore with the mast and spars stored, its accommodations include two quarter and two coffin berths, a wet locker, and a well-appointed galley. Navigation and safety equipment are extensive, with a 13.5 HP Beta engine, Raymarine tiller pilot, VHF DSC, and manual bilge pumps. Suitable for cruising and competitive in classic racing, "Vivid" is a superbly maintained and built classic gaff cutter.

General information
Make/model
GL Watson Gaff Rigged Cutter
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Price
Price comment
Allreasonable offers considered
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Name of boat
Vivid
Year
2008
Designer
GL Watson
Length overall
8.84 metres
Length waterline
6.10 metres
Beam
1.93 metres
Draft
1.30 metres
Displacement
4,572 kg
Keel
Full Keel
Location
Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

About this GL Watson Gaff Rigged Cutter

English

Vivid was built in 2008 by Ocean Yacht services at Dorset Lake shipyard in Poole The boat was designed by the legendry GL Watson in 1886 she was built to the original drawings.

The hull is diagonal strip planked with a layer of GRP on both sides making for a very stiff hull that does not leak.

The construction above the deck is traditional, the deck is swept teak planks with a T&G ceder sub deck.

The rails are all teak whilst the cleats & tiller are Oak. The interior is a mixsture of ash & Iroko and the spard are a mixsture of Douglas fir and Sitke spruce.

Vivid has been wintered ashore under a full fitted cover whilst her mast and spars have been stored in a boat shed. The interior has been stripped and stored in dry storage.

This is an opportunity to own a superb modern built classic Gaff cutter great for cruising and competative on the classic racing scene

This boat is seriously for Sale all offers will be considered

PROPULSION ELECTRICS & NAVIGATION

ENGINE

13.5 HP Beta

ELECTRICS

Two X 12 Volt batteries

NAVIGATION

Raymarine Tiller pilot

Echo sounder

Log - Speed - Depth

Gimballed grid compass

VHF DSC

VHF Handheld

Clock & Barometer

Sony Sterio

Navigation lights

ACCOMODATION & SAFETY

BERTHS

Two quater berths + two coffin berths

wet Locker

GALLEY

Chart table

Gimballed two burner stove

Intergrated Coolbox

Sink

Manual cold water

HEADS

Lavax sea toilet

Basin

Manual cold water

SAFETY

One fire exstinguisher

Gas and Fire alarms

Two manual bilge pumps

RIG SAILS & DECK

RIG

Gaff rigged with Douglas fir & Spruce masts and spars

The racing topsail and top mast need replacing

Standing rigging 2008

SAILS

All crusader sails

Main - Staysail - Working tops - Wykeham Martin Furling gib

Main sail cover

DECK

30 Kg CQR anchor with chain & warp

Fenders & Warps

Two man inflatable dingy

Covers for Hatches ,coach roof & cockpit

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Propulsion
Engine
13.5 Beta Diesel
Fuel
Diesel
Accommodation
Number of cabins
1
Number of berths
4
Passenger capacity
4

Cowes Yacht Agency are acting as brokers for the vendor who is not selling in the course of business unless otherwise stated. These details are prepared from information provided by the vendor and are intended only as a guide to give a fair description of the vessel but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and to have the vessel fully surveyed by a qualified marine surveyor. Details are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Cowes Yacht Agency. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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Broker/Dealer Information

Cowes Yacht Agency

Mr Neil Clifford
Castle Road
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7QZ
United Kingdom
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