Elkins Gaff Cutter à vendre (1934) dans Norwich, Norfolk, Royaume-Uni

Boat Overview

Withy is a beautiful and unique 24' Gaff Cutter built by Elkins of Christchurch circa 1934. She features a classic design enhanced with a modern 48v, 4kw Krautler Saildrive Motor. This setup allows for exploration of the Norfolk Broads or coastal waters with a minimal carbon footprint. The boat offers 5 hours of cruising on a full charge. The 8 batteries self-regulate their charging when plugged in on the pontoon. With a centreboard, Withy is perfect for harbour, broads, and coastal cruising. She is on the mooring, rigged and ready to go. Available to view by appointment only.

Engine and Electrical

• 48v, 4kw Krautler Saildrive Motor
• Motor installation and information featured in Practical Boat Owner article 'Going Electric' issue 618 in October 2017
• Fitted by Thames Electric Launch Co in 2017
• In the region of 40 hours run since new
• 8 batteries, 6v solid state
• Shore Power
• Battery charger - self regulating batteries
• Approx 26 mile range depending on conditions, 5 hours running time
• 3 bladed bronze propellor, 12 x 6

Hull and Deck

• Constructed circa 1934 by Elkins of Christchurch
• British Columbian Pine topsides and below water line, on oak frames
• During a major overhaul in 2009, a new deck and coachroof were constructed of marine ply and epoxy
• Centreboard, lifting keel - all important pin checked last year
• Painted white hull
• Tiller steering
• CQR Anchor, with approx 25ft of chain and warp
• Manual windlass
• Boat hook
• Opening forward hatch
• 4 warps
• 2 fenders
• Antifouled and anodes changed May 2024
• Cockpit cover
• Canvas covers for sides of coachroof when raised
• Full winter boat cover

Accommodation

• Cabin with two bench seats that can be used as two single births
• Storage lockers
• Chart table
• Area to put your own camping stove
• Coachroof hinged and able to be raised to provide more headroom

Sails and Spars

• Mainsail with slab reefing, approx 12 years old
• 2 Jibs - both about 1 year old, one lightweight the other is heavier weight - only one ever used so far, the other has not been out of the bag
• Foresail, approx 12 years old
• Standing rigging approx 10 years old and checked this year
• Running rigging approx 5 years old
• Sail cover
• Tabernacle mounted mast - held by two bolts, which once undone allow the mast to be lowered onto the support for the boom

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents or surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Rig/Sails

• Storm Jib
• Main Sail

Equipment

• Anchor

Electronics

• Battery
• Battery Charger