1949 Japonica Broads Yacht

• Wood carvel construction (originally mahogany on oak)
• Lifting cabin roof with new canvas and electro-hydraulic lifting gear installed 2013
• Extensively renovated and maintained by the original builder 2009-2013 (all invoices available)
• Wintered ashore
• No recent survey

• 9hp Yanmar diesel inboard engine
• Engine serviced regularly since 2009
• Engine reseated and re-aligned 2012
• Engine injector replaced 2013
• 100Ah starter battery
• 2 x 100Ah domestic batteries

• Gaff rig
• Timber mast/spars
• Mast counterbalanced for easy lowering/raising
• Standing rigging in serviceable condition
• Mainsail (2000 approximately, serviceable condition)
• Jib (2000 approximately, serviceable condition)
• Wykeham-Martin jib furling system installed 2010

• 4 single berths in 2 cabins
• Galley with 4 burner hob, oven, sink and electric refrigerator
• Separate heads compartment with sea toilet (new 2011, no holding tank) and washbasin
• Electric water pump serves galley and heads from tank in stern locker
• 6 under-berth drawers plus one in galley
• Storage cupboard on bulkhead
• 4 drawer chest in forecabin
• Extensive storage space in forepeak accessible from foredeck
• Diesel fuelled warm air cabin heating with electric pump and thermostat
• 12v lighting throughout
• Inverter for shaver, phone charger, etc.
• Headroom approximately 1.80m (6ft) with roof raised

• Boat Safety Scheme certificate (expires 2017)
• 3 x fire extinguishers (not guaranteed in date)
• 2 x life rings
• Electric bilge pump with float switch
• Overall cover (serviceable condition)
• 2 x crutches (tall and short)
• 2 x butane cylinders (not full) in regulation locker in forepeak
• 3 x rond anchors
• Mudweight with warp
• 3 x mooring warps, plus additional warp for turning
• Quant pole
• Boathook
• Mop
• 6 x fenders

The Japonica is a popular family Broads yacht. This example was formerly part of the Alfred Turner, Colin Facey and NBYC hire fleets (as Jasmine 1), and is understood to have had two previous private owners prior to being purchased by the current owner in 2009. Since then her hull and deck have been extensively restored by Martham Boats and she has undergone regular maintenance. Her hull and topsides are consequently understood to be in good condition. Unlike two of her sister yachts, Jasmine has not been registered with the River Cruiser Class to date, but we seen no reason why she could not be, subject to going through the normal formalities (being scrutinised, etc.). Jasmine’s current mooring on the northern Broads has been paid for up to the end of 2014 and could be transferred to the purchaser subject to negotiation and agreement from the mooring owner. Currently ashore undergoing annual maintenance.