1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class

£3,000 ONO
Norfolk Broads
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1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
For Sale
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class
1912 Ernest Collins River Cruiser Class

General Specification

Builder:
Ernest Collins, Wroxham
LOA:
9.75m  (32ft 0in)
LOD:
8.41m  (27ft 7in)
Beam:
2.44m  (8ft 0in)
Draft min:
0.91m (3ft 0in)
Keel:
Fin

Construction

  • Wood carvel construction
  • Underwater seems sikaflexed
  • Professionally re-varnished winter 2021/22
  • Wintered ashore annually
  • Professionally inspected 2021 (no written survey report, please ask for further details)

Mechanical & Electrical

  • 9hp Yanmar 1GM10 inboard diesel engine (serviced 2022)
  • Shaft drive to folding propeller
  • New fuel tank 2017
  • Single lever control (located on inside of stern locker door)
  • Tiller steering

Rigging & Sails

  • Gaff rig
  • Wood mast/spars
  • Mast stepped in tabernacle and counterbalanced for easy lowering/raising
  • New bowsprit 2020
  • New stainless shrouds rigging 2020
  • Traditional Wykeham Martin headsail furling gear
  • Single sheet winch (for use when self-tacking)
  • Mainsail (tan)
  • Jib (2021, never used)
  • Old self tacking jib (tan)
  • Heavy weather jib (ex White Boat)

Accommodation

  • 2/3 berths in 1 cabin
  • Lifting cabin roof
  • Single berth which converts to double in saloon
  • Further short single/child’s berth in saloon
  • Potential for further berths in large forepeak (as per original layout when yacht was in hire) and cockpit
  • Galley with space for washing bowl (cold water supply adjacent, wooden lid over), gas stove (2 burners and grill) and dedicated stowage
  • Heads compartment with traditional porcelain toilet (no holding tank) with porcelain washbasin (cold supply) over
  • Hanging storage space opposite head
  • Large and very accessible forepeak currently used for storage
  • Flexible freshwater tank in forepeak
  • Lots of storage in lockers and drawers throughout both cabin and cockpit
  • Curtains and floor coverings where fitted
  • 12V cabin lights

Equipment

  • Boat Safety Scheme certificate to 15/09/2025
  • Fire extinguishers and fire blanket
  • 12V auto bilge pump
  • Manual bilge pump
  • Overall cover (navy Topgun)
  • Cockpit cushions (velour material covered foam)
  • Quant pole
  • High and low mast crutches
  • Navigation lights
  • Various fenders
  • Various mooring warps

Remarks:

Offering oodles of character in her charming cottage-style interior, and a surprising amount of space for a 2/3 berth traditional Broads yacht (and with potential for adding further small berths forwards if required), this river cruiser is ideal for a couple or small family to get afloat on the Norfolk Broads and to enjoy being part of the local River Cruiser Class/regatta scene! Last afloat in 2021, she requires some further maintenance prior to relaunching, but benefits from having been re-varnished winter 2021/22, together with having a brand new jib (as yet unused) and a diesel inboard engine (serviced 2022) to get you home safely and quickly when the weather turns!

This yacht is seriously for sale and priced to sell. Any reasonable offer will be considered!

Please note: The photos of the vessel are as follows:

  • Photos 1-6 on the water – 2019-2022
  • Photos 7-20 – 2019 (When previously offered for sale by Topsail)
  • Photos 21-30 – May 2022 (When she was first taken out of the water and stored)
  • Photos 31-42 – September 2022
DISCLAIMER:

Topsail Marine Yacht Brokers is acting as brokers (or in the case of classified adverts, advertising medium) only and unless stated otherwise the vendor is not selling in the course of business. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of particulars is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only. Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to check all particulars and where appropriate employ an independent qualified agent to carry out a survey and/or sea/river trial. Vessels are offered subject to prior sale, amendment or withdrawal without notice.


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