1948 Powles Wanderbird/Playmate River Cruiser Class

• Wood carvel construction
• Iroko on oak
• Mahogany cabin sides, cockpit and interior
• Lifting cabin roof with sliding companionway hatch
• New 3/4in marine plywood decks with epoxy sheathing 1993
• 400ft iroko planking replaced 1993
• Stem repair 2010
• 5ft replacement planking on port bow 2011
• Keel timber and stainless steel keel bolts replaced 2011
• Toerails and rubbers stripped back and revarnished 2015
• Wintered ashore annually
• Professionally maintained
• Last surveyed 2006

• Yanmar inboard diesel engine (professionally installed 1993)
• 12v battery (2015)
• Tiller steering

• Gaff rig
• New mast 2008
• Timber spars
• Mast stepped in tabernacle with lead counterweight for easy lowering/raising
• Mainsail (tan, good serviceable condition)
• Topsail (white, good serviceable condition) with aluminium spars (little used)
• 2 x jibs (tan, good serviceable condition)
• RCC handicap -18p

• 4 berths in 2 cabins
• 2 x full length settee berths in main cabin
• 2 x full length quarter berths in forward cabin
• Interior upholstery in blue
• 2 burner Origo meths stove installed in cockpit
• 12v cabin and cockpit lights
• Carpets and curtains where fitted
• Cabin roof (centre only) lifts over entire length providing approximately 6ft (1.83m) headroom
• Ample stowage space throughout with drawers under berths, cupboard unit in main cabin and hanging locker in forward cabin
• Cockpit lockers to port, starboard and under aft deck, with additional storage for sail, tools, etc. in forepeak

• Boat Safety Scheme certificate (expired March 2017)
• Fire extinguishers (not guaranted in date)
• Fire blanket
• Two part awning with boom cover (2009, cleaned and proofed 2014)
• Quant pole (2012)
• 2 x mast crutches
• Mud weight
• 2 x rhond anchors
• Various warps
• Various fenders

This is a charming 25 foot gaff rigged Norfolk Broads River Cruiser Class sailing yacht, one of a small number of Wanderbird/Playmate design yachts constructed by the Jack Powles Boatyard in the 1930/40s. Originally built as a bermudan sloop, her current rig was drawn up by Andrew Wolstenholme in the early 80s and designed to make a fast cruiser/racer. A new balanced rudder was also fitted at the same time and her original inboard engine removed, enabling her to sail to a handicap of about 14 at that time. She has been well looked after over the years, and with her reliable inboard engine (installed 1993), she combines practicality with the classic beauty of a broads sailing cruiser. She is low cost to run and has been a perfect starter boat for her current owner and his family. She is now for sale due to the purchase of a larger vessel.

Please note: The trailer pictured is not included in the sale.