West Country Top Sail Schooner (2016) for sale in Bristol, United Kingdom

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The 2016 West Country Top Sail Schooner "Daniel Joseph" is a striking vessel that combines traditional design with modern adaptability. Crafted by David Abels in Bristol, UK, this 21-metre steel schooner has explored Mediterranean waters, visiting ports in Spain, Italy, and Greece before returning to its birthplace in 2019. The boat offers potential as a private yacht, charter sailer, or expedition vessel, featuring spacious interiors capable of customisation, including crew quarters and extra cabins. Key specifications include a 5-metre beam, a maximum draft of 1.7 metres, and a full keel design, with a displacement of 62 metric tons. The boat is equipped with a gaff mainsail and various jibs, supported by steel masts and wooden components, and is undergoing updates for enhanced sail operation. Accommodations include room for two doubles and two singles, along with a large saloon and well-equipped galley, while navigation and safety equipment offer reliable functionality. Presently located in Bristol, the "Daniel Joseph" invites serious buyers to explore its possibilities, with price reductions and design assistance available.

General information
Make/model
West Country Top Sail Schooner
Category
Sail boat for sale
Price
Name of boat
West Country Top Sail Schooner
Year
2016
Designer
David Abels
Length overall
21.00 metres
Beam
5.00 metres
Draft
2.00 metres
Hull
Monohull
Keel
Long Keel
Location
Bristol, United Kingdom

About this West Country Top Sail Schooner

English

**PRICE REDUCED** - Offers Welcome!

Introducing the 2016 West Country Top Sail Schooner, the "Daniel Joseph," born from the craftsmanship of the seller David Abels. With a profound wealth of maritime expertise, David, the visionary founder and director of Abels Shipyard in Bristol, UK, between 1979 and 2016, oversaw the creation of more than 130 vessels during his illustrious career.

Emerging from the shipyard in Bristol in 2015, the "Daniel Joseph" unfurled its sails in the Mediterranean Sea after finalizing its rig and interior in the spring of 2016. This splendid vessel embarked on a captivating journey through diverse ports across several nations including Spain, Portugal, Corsica, Sardinia, Italy, and ultimately Greece. Daniel Joseph made its triumphant return to its birthplace, Bristol, UK, in late 2019.

Originally crafted as a private yacht, the "Daniel Joseph" offers limitless possibilities. With subtle interior adaptations, it can seamlessly transition to fulfill a wide spectrum of roles, including;

Charter Sailing and Sail Training:

The fore peak boasts dedicated deck access, making it ideal for potential transformation into crew quarters

Expeditions and Filmmaking:

The expansive saloon presents an opportunity for conversion into two additional cabins, supplementing the vessel's accommodations by 4 to 5 berths. Meanwhile, the fore peak retains its purpose as secure storage for film or scientific equipment

The seller, who as previously mentioned built and designed Daniel Joseph (along with 130 other vessels), is very happy to offer detailed design work and design proposals for such conversions. This would be for serious prospective buyers and would be included in the price.

Seamlessly blending functionality with the iconic allure of a top sail schooner, the "Daniel Joseph" is primed to sail through both the winds of tradition and the uncharted horizons of modern pursuits. She ready to set sail on her next adventure, currently lying Bristol, U.K ready for viewing.

Full interior walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJI7SLFfVVo&t=207s

Construction Details
Hull Shape:
Additional Information:
Constructed: 2016
Length over all: 21m
Beam: 5m
Maximum draft: 1.7m
clearance: 20.5m
Hull material: Steel
Hull type: Displacement
Hull Colour: Teal
Deadrise: 7 Degrees
Keel type: Full Keel
Displacement: 62 metric tons
Dry Weight: 60 metric tons
Registration: 920272
Registry: United Kingdom

Tank Details
Fuel: 2300 ltrs/ph
No of fuel tanks: 1
Water: 1300
No of water tanks: 1
Holding: 1000 ltrs/ph
No of holding tanks: 1
Holding Tanks: Yes

Navigation

Navigation Aids
Radar: 4G Simrad radar
Plotter: Simrad Multifuction chart plotter
VHF: VHF radio

Rig/Sails

Sails Details
Mainsails: Gaff mainsail
JIB / Staysail: Inner Jib / Outer Jib / Fore sail / Stay sail
Additional Information:
Top sail
Square sail

Rig Details
Rig Type: Other
Rigging Age: 2016
Additional Information:
Steel masts
Wooden booms
Wooden gaffs
Wooden top masts
Owner is currently in process of manufacturing a new aluminium upper yard that will allow top roller reefing so it can be completely operated from the deck.

Winches Details
Halyards: 4 x Halyard winches
Additional Information:
Hydraulic North sea winches
Hydraulic commercial windlass

Safety Equipment

Safety Equipment Details
EPIRB: No
No. Life Jackets: 0
Jack Stays: NO
No. Life Buoy: 2
No. Dan Buoy: 0
No. Electric Bilge Pumps: 0
No. Manual Bilge Pumps: 0
Radar Reflector: NO
Emergency Tiller: NO
Gas Alarm: NO
No. Of Fire Blanket: 0

Electronics

Electrics Details
On-board Voltage1: 12V
On-board Voltage2: 220V
On-board Voltage3:
Generator: 20Kv Beta Generator
Shore Power: NO

Machinery
Bow Thruster: Yes
Machinery Details
Engine Age: Original
Drive Type: Shaft
Generator Make, Model, Kva, Hours: 20Kv Beta Generator
Bow Thruster Make, Model, Hp: 30hp Bow thruster

Accommodation
No. of Doubles: 2
No. Singles: 2
No. Heads: 2
Cabin Heating (Make / Model): Wood burning stove
Cooker: Electric
Additional Information:
Large saloon
‘U’ shaped galley with all electric appliances
Fore peak workshop
2 x heads with showers
Electric hob
Electric oven
Stainless steel sink
Microwave
2x fridges
Wood burning stove
Washing machine
General Details
Construction Type: Steel
Engine HP: 150
Port/Marina: Bristol
Vessel Name: Daniel Joseph

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Propulsion
Engine
1 x Iveco Beta Marine
Engine hours
1200
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
2,300 litres
Accommodation
Number of cabins
3
Number of berths
6
This West Country Top Sail Schooner has been viewed 879 times
Broker/Dealer Information

Indigo Yachting

Mr Jonty Stubbs
3 Martins Barn Birdham Road
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7BX
United Kingdom
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