1960 Darby Lucky Spell Class Traditional Broads Motor Cruiser
General Specification
Construction
- Wood carvel construction
- Epoxied finish to gunwales
- Varnish finish to superstructure
- Centre cockpit
- Folding wheelhouse with canvas canopy over (good condition) plus 2 x side panels that fold outwards to open entire cockpit
- Open aft cockpit
- Air draft with wheelhouse lowered/screens removed: 2m (6.8ft) approximately (will not fit under old Potter Heigham bridge)
- Currently ashore (tent covered) and will remain so until sold
Mechanical & Electrical
- 1.5 litre BMC diesel inboard engine
- Last serviced 2023
- Shaft drive to 3 blade propeller
- Wheel steering
- Single lever control
- Fuel tank of approximately 150 litres
- 12V engine starter battery
- 2 x 12V leisure batteries (2023)
- Battery isolation switches for both banks
- Shore power
- Last Surveyed 2009
Accommodation
- 2 berths in 2 cabins (originally 4 berth)
- Forward cabin provides standard sized double bed with mattress
- Galley provides Nelson gas stove (2 burner, grill and oven), butler sink with mixer tap (pressurised hot and cold supply), configurable drainer, 12v fridge, ample worktop, large double cupboards and innovative and dedicated (ample) storage
- Separate heads compartment with Jabsco sea toilet (with holding tank of approx. 140 litres), new raised sink unit with with mixer tap for shower (pressurised hot and cold supply)(fitted 2023)
- 2 x freshwater tanks of 30 gallons each in rear cockpit (approximately 280L total)
- 2 x 11kg gas bottles (not guaranteed full)
- Hot water provided by calorifier (from engine) or immersion heater (shore power)
- Traditional 12V cabin lights (brass with glass shades/covers)
- Opening windows with curtains
- Carpets in galley and forward cabin
- Headroom in galley and forward cabin approximately 1.8m (6ft)
Equipment
- Boat Safety Scheme certificate to June 2027
- Fire extinguishers
- Fire blanket
- 2x 12V auto bilge pump
- CO alarm
- Life ring
- Wood handrails on both coachroofs
- 12V navigation lights
- Folding wood flag/light mast
- Red Ensign and pole
- Boat hook
- Mudweight
- Pair of rhond anchors
- Various fenders
- Various mooring warps
Remarks:
The ultimate in luxury for two with a full sized standard double bed and enormous galley area.
Originally designed as a four berth the current owners converted her into a two berth in 2016 and created a large galley/saloon area in the aft cabin. This cabin then provides a proper sized galley with innovative storage facilities for anyone who loves to cook (and eat) onboard, as well as giving ample refuge in inclement weather.
Originally a hire craft from the sixties, Wychwood was a Lucky Spell class out of C B Darby’s yard at Oulton Broad. In private ownership since the early seventies and maintained lovingly by previous and present owners.
A much loved boat, a reluctant sale, and a real opportunity for the purchase of a comfortable spacious refuge for two.
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