R J Moore Classic Gaff Cutter (1938) for sale in Southampton, United Kingdom

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This 1939 Classic Gaff Cutter can only be described as absolutely stunning. Having undergone a major recent rebuild including new keel bolts, stern post, keel floors, complete interior and hull fittings as well as having her hull splined and GRP Sheathed, she not only looks beautiful but has all the trappings of a modern day sail boat. In 2018 her Yanmar engine was rebuilt and she has recently had a new 12” chart plotter and Raymarine VHF fitted. Down below, she has been re-worked and completely refurbished to provide a very comfortable and bright cabin. Her roof reveals two opening glass skylights that flood light into the boat. It also has a sofa that converts to a large double berth and the galley, cupboards and storage areas have all been replaced. In the same family Ownership for over 20 years her current Custodians have spared no expense. This beautiful, classic boat is a breath taker and has to be viewed. She is lying Southampton.

Main Specifications

Stock Number : ABS 2430

Year : 1939 – Launched 1948

LOA : 8.0m + 2.0m Retractable Bowsprit

Beam : 2.5m

Draft : 1.4m

Fuel Tank : 42 Ltr

Keel Type : Traditional Long Keel

Hull Construction : Carvel Construction, Lark on Oak, GRP Sheathed

Deck Construction: Pine with bonded plywood & Epoxy Coating

Engine : 1 x Yanmar 2GM20 – 18 HP

No of Berths : 2

VHF : Raymarine VHF with DSC Capability

Depth : Raymarine Depth & Speed & Temperature through hull sensors

Plotter : Raymarine Axiom Pro 12”

Main Features

Interior & Electronics:

Interior: Completely refurbished with white plywood and oak, transformed into a linear galley layout, brass fiddle rails and fittings throughout

Galley:

Taylors 2-burner paraffin stove, rebuilt (2022)

Taylors stainless steel paraffin tank

Storage: 3 large lockers, including space for portable fridge, wardrobe. Chart storage

Water System: Davey & Co bronze hand pump, 42L fresh water tank

Electronics:

Raymarine 12” Axiom Pro chart plotter

Raymarine ITC5

Raymarine DSC VHF Radio

Blue Sea Systems 8-switch panel

Blue Sea Bilge Pump (auto function)

Shore Power Switch, USB ports

Raymarine depth, speed, and temperature through-hull sensors (bronze)

Brass navigation lights with LED lamps, LED anchor, steaming

2 Lucas 120amphour domestic batteries 

Victron energy battery charge 

Blue Sea Systems charging relay 

Smoke alarm

Carbon monoxide alarm 

Fire safety stick 

Fire blanket

Lighting: Under deck LED lights with brass bulkhead lights 

Seating: Starboard side seating that converts to a double berth

Flooring: Solid Teak with rubber inlaid strips for grip, teak entry ladder

Head: Jabsco 12v electric flush toilet, connected to a new 25L Vetus black water tank, with deck fitting for disposal and gravity disposal connected to Blakes seacocks. 

Engine & Mechanical Equipment:

Engine: Yanmar 2GM20F, 18hp (rebuilt 2018), Type a panel fitted to chart table

Fuel Tank: 42L Vetus diesel tank (only white diesel used)

Anode Protection: McDuff shaft brush fitted connected to Zinc Hull Anode

Shaft Greasing Tube: Bronze

Propeller: Bronze 2-blade propeller

Led lighting fitted to engine bay

Rigging & Sails:

Spars: Original, crafted by R.J. Moore (pine mast, gaff, boom, and bowsprit)

Standing Rigging: Stainless steel, including Dyneema inner(bronze turnbuckle and outer forestay

Running Rigging: Mix of stainless steel and Dyneema

Sails:

Main sail (Tan)

Working jib (White)

Staysail (White)

Cotton headsails, large genoa, and topsail (all in good condition)

Reefing: Roller boom reefing system, Wykeham-Martin Size 2

Blocks: Majority of blocks are Tufnol

Sail cover – Over boom beige sail cover 

Deck Details:

Foredeck Hatch: Lewmar flush hatch

Cockpit Hatch: Lewmar flush hatch for engine access

Skylight – two leaf opening and removable hardwood and glass with brass bars and cover

Deck Fittings: Davey & Co bronze enclosed fairleads, fender points, cleats, chainplates, diesel filler, water filler, pump out, 2 deck prisms and 4 deck mushroom vents

Mast Tabernacle: Galvanized, fitted with 6 bronze belaying pins

Shorepower: Victron Energy shore power socket with 15m lead

Iroko laid cockpit, hardwood washboards with brass lock

Teak Cabin/Cockpit Sides: New glass (2022)

Anchor & Chain: CQR galvanised plough anchor, approx. 20m galvanised chain, Davey & Co bronze chain pipe

Fenders: 4x Anchor Marine white fenders with embroidered beige covers and bags for storage. 

Cover: all over cover new 2023 (WeatherMax Fabric)

Cockpit: Spinlock removeable throttle with leather embellishment,  light and teak grating, tablet holder, Teak cockpit table

Additional Features:

Storage: Dedicated spaces for sails and anchor chain

Berths: Sleeping for 2 in the cabin

Woodwork: All interior woodwork, including shelving and custom fixtures, crafted from oak

Miscellaneous:

Davey & Co bronze toilet roll holder

Custom fittings for crystal decanters and glassware

12V lighting throughout with under-deck LED strips

Recent Rebuild (2019-2023):

The vessel underwent an extensive restoration between 2019 and 2023, ensuring her continued integrity and performance. Key work includes:

Keel bolts replaced, with the keel reinforced with additional lead ballast in the bilge

Stern Post replaced, oak

Keel Floors: 3 hardwood & stainless steel added

Hull: Splined and GRP sheathed

Hull Fittings: All removed, refitted, or replaced with high-quality hardware

Stern Tube: Bronze, resealed

Topsides: Painted in International Toplac Plus (Snow White)

Antifoul: Applied in November 2024 with Sea Jet (Dark Grey)

Rudder: Marine ply and Iroko, epoxy coated and copper-coated (2023), new bronze pintles, stern hung, bronze ensign holder and mahogany staff with flag.

New Through-Hull Fittings: Bronze

History:

“My Lady” has a rich maritime history, originally commissioned in Falmouth, Cornwall, and has since sailed throughout the UK, including time spent in Fort William, Loch Ness, Aberdeen, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cornwall. She is currently based in the Solent and is listed in the Lloyd’s Yacht Register. Known for her seaworthiness and elegant handling, “My Lady” is a beautiful yacht to sail.

Classic Gaff Cutter “My Lady”

Year Built: 1939, First Launched: 1948

Designer: J.W. Muirhead | Builder: R.J. Moore, Mylor Bridge, Falmouth

Owners Comments :

We are reluctantly selling “My Lady” as we will no longer have the time to enjoy her as she truly deserves, due to our upcoming move abroad. She is a wonderful yacht, and we hope she will find a new owner who will continue to care for her and enjoy her as much as we have.

“My Lady” is a beautifully maintained and extensively refurbished gaff cutter, offering both style and performance for the discerning sailor. Her extensive restoration work has ensured that she is in top sailing condition, and with her classic lines, high-quality finish, and modern upgrades, she represents a truly special opportunity.

Brokers Comments

It is not often that a boat takes our Breath Away, but My Lady does exactly that. Having been built in 1938, she has all the lines, features and build qualities of a true Classic, yet this Gaff Cutter looks like it has just come out of the factory, being presented in superb condition. Having undergone an almost compete top to bottom refurbishment by her current Custodians, this is a Classic that has many modern touches and features to make your time onboard even more pleasurable. Modern equipment includes a Raymarine 12” Chart Plotter, VHF and a Jabsco electric flush toilet connected to a holding tank. Although completely re-built, she still carries the hardware and designs of her era, with polished bronze taps and lights and even custom fittings for her own Crystal Decanter and glassware. Everywhere you look My Lady delivers its class and style in an abundance, whilst still maintaining her original features, such as the twin Glass Skylights that flood light into the cabin and her exposed internal plank work that has been painted white. Elsewhere, her vanished woodwork and other surfaces are all in mint condition with a mirror gloss to enhance the look. This truly is a very special boat.

In case you haven’t guessed, we absolutely love this gorgeous boat and no words can fully do her justice. Having been in the same family Ownership for over 20 years, her Custodian’s are moving abroad, which is the ONLY reason they wish to sell her. She is currently afloat in Southampton and viewings are an absolute must to fully appreciate this stunning Classic Gaff Cutter. Viewings can be arranged through Aspire Boat Sales.