1991 Martham Ferry Boats Cresta Maria
General Specification
Construction
- Wood carvel construction
- Iroko on oak
- Mahogany cabin
- Trakmark covered decks
- Air draft approximately 1.83m (6ft)
- Privately commissioned
- Only two owners from new
- Wintered ashore annually from new
- No recent survey
Mechanical & Electrical
- 18hp Yanmar diesel inboard engine
- Shaft drive to 3 blade propellor
- Raw water cooled
- 11 gallon (approximately) fuel tank
- Yanmar engine control panel
- Morse single lever control
- 3 x 12V batteries
- Tiller steering
Rigging & Sails
- Bermudan Cutter rig
- Alloy mast with wooden boom
- Bowsprit
- Mast stepped in stainless steel tabernacle
- Electric mast lowering/raising system with stainless steel A-frame
- 2 x winches on mast
- 2 x sheet winches
- Mainsail (2011 by Jeckells)
- Genoa (2011 by Jeckells)
- Storm jib (2011 by Jeckells)
- Spare mainsail
- Spare genoa
- Spare storm jib
- Sail cover
Accommodation
- 4 berths in 2 cabins (plus 2 occasional berths in cockpit)
- V-berth in forecabin
- Dinette converts to double berth in main cabin
- Galley with Flavel Vanessa gas stove (2 burners & grill), Electrolux fridge and stainless steel sink with drainer (pressurised hot & cold supply)
- Separate heads compartment with sea toilet (no holding tank), washbasin (pressurised hot & cold supply) and shower
- Varnished saloon table
- Cabin heating
- 40 gallon (approximately) freshwater tank
- 12V lights in cabin and cockpit
- Curtains and carpets where fitted
- Ample storage throughout
- Lovely carved details on interior and cockpit joinery
- Maximum headroom approximately 1.78m (5ft 10in)
Equipment
Navigation Equipment
- Navigation lights
- Compass
- Navman Fish 4150 depth sounder/fishfinder
Safety Equipment
- Boat Safety Scheme certificate (expires 2020)
- 12V bilge pump
- Boarding ladder
- Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit
- Stanchions with guardwire
- Fire extinguishers (not guaranteed in date)
Deck Equipment
- Quant pole
- High and low mast/boom crutches
- 3 x mudweights
- 8 x fenders
- Various warps
Other Equipment
- Full length awning (blue)
- Cruising awning (covers cockpit and rear of cabin)
- Heavy winter cover
- Cockpit cushions
- Twin axle, braked trailer (cost £5,000 new) available by negotiation
- Photographic history
Remarks:
One of the last boats to be built in wood by Martham Ferry Boats, this Cresta Maria class sailing cruiser has had only two owners from new, having been privately commissioned and built to the specification of the original owner, a musician in the Big Band era who played the drums on the soundtrack to the film “Where Eagle’s Die” (and in fact the build was financed by monies bequeathed to the original owner by a well respected band leader whose rings were placed in the hull during the build!). Clearly a much loved vessel, she offers spacious family accommodation with a possible 6 berths, together with the convenience of an inboard diesel engine and an electric mast lowering system. She is presented in good order throughout, and is now very sadly for sale due to her owner’s advancing years. The vendor would be pleased to offer any assistance he can to the new owner if desired.
Photo Credit: Lead photo courtesy of norfolk.broads.org.uk.
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