1965 Whitby Coble

CONSTRUCTION: Wood (Larch on Oak)

YEAR: Late 1960s

DIMENSIONS: LOA 32′ 10″, BEAM 10′ approx, DRAFT 2′ 6″ approx

COLOUR: Blue with a white boot line, red antifouling and varnished superstructure

INTERIOR: A traditional Whitby Coble, with new wheelhouse, galley and heads

ENGINE: 98 hp Ford diesel (extensively overhauled, with all latest marinisation parts fitted and with gearbox completely rebuilt by specialists)

EQUIPMENT: Internal: The boat has a huge cockpit with central fore and aft seating for 6-8 anglers. In the wheelhouse, the steering position is to starboard, whilst to port there is a Wallas ceramic hob, sink unit with pressurised hot (from a calorifier) and cold water. It is understood her domestic water tanks and pumps are all new. There is a full-length V-berth under the foredeck and there is also a chart table. The heads, which provides a sea-toilet, is accessed from the cockpit. The boat is fitted with shore power and has new batteries. Navigation equipment includes: Fish finder, VHF radio, GPS, binnacle compass and navigation lights. External: The boat is fitted with stainless steel side rails and pulpit, all to DTI specification. She has a new hardwood mast in a tabernacle, and she has a new electric anchor winch on her foredeck. It is understood she also has emergency steering gear aft.

REMARKS: Probably one of the best Cobles currently on the East coast, this boat – formerly known as “Revenge” and built by Clarkesons of Whitby – has been the subject of a £10,000-plus renovation over the last two years. In addition to those items mentioned above, she has also had a new exhaust system, including muffler and water traps, a new stainless steel diesel tank and new bilge and whale pumps. Delivery can be arranged.

OUR OPINION: A really superb, sturdy boat, ideally suited for angling parties. At this price, and in this condition, she must be a bargain. Early viewing recommended.