1930 Ernest Collins Whippet Class River Cruiser (with Trailer)
General Specification
Construction
- Wood carvel construction
- Mahogany on oak frame
- White painted hull with Red antifouling
- Varnished superstructure and interior
- Teak deck
- Lifting cabin roof
- Hull re-caulked, painted and antifoul March 2022
- Hull painted & antifouled March 2024
- No recent survey last surveyed 2015
- Wintered ashore annually
Mechanical & Electrical
- E-Propulsion Pod Drive 1.0 Evo – 3HP (equivalent) approx 15 hours (new 2022)
- Electric motor fitted aft of the keel with battery stored in stern locker with isolator, touch screen display and throttle control fitted under the side deck above the seat on the starboard side
- Tiller steering
Rigging & Sails
- Gunter rig
- Wood mast/spars
- Counterbalanced mast stepped in tabernacle for easy lowering/raising
- Wire standing rigging and traditional rope running rigging
- Mainsail (2021, Jeckells, very good condition, traditional spec in white dacron c/w 1 row of reefs, hemp rope where required, tell tales and sail bag)
- Jib (2021, Jeckells, very good condition, traditional spec in white dacron c/w wire to luff, tell tales)
- Self tacking jib
- Spare mainsail & Jib, both brown and in good condition
- Sail Area 185 sq/ft
- RCC handicap : -26%p
Accommodation
- 2 berths in 1 cabin
- 2 x single settee berths
- Storage space under settee berths and cockpit lockers under seats
- No galley facilities or freshwater
- Lifting cabin roof
- Headroom 4’6″
Equipment
- Single Axle SBS FK 1300kg road trailer (2015) in good condition with tail board
- New all over cover (2024)
- Cabin cover
- Mudweight
- High and low mast/Boom crutch
- Pair of Oars
- Rowlocks
- 1 x rhond anchor
- 4 x white fenders
- Various warps
Remarks:
This Broads River class cruiser has been maintained to a very high standard by its owners and is in excellent condition. She is reputably to be the only completely original Whippet class cruiser now in existence on the Norfolk Broads. A portfolio is available documenting her historical background and maintenance.
A modern upgrade of a new Epropulsion Pod Drive has been installed which preserves the original lines and has been designed to be out of view thus eliminating the need to attach an outboard motor. Recently re-painted and antifouled, full deck cover recently purchased.
She is ready for the new season and can be handled easily by a lone sailor or can comfortably accommodate two.
A rare opportunity to purchase a charming piece of Broads history.
Please Note: The majority of the exterior photos are taken from 2023 but we understand she is currently presented to much the same standard. The internal photos are from 2024.
MOORING: It’s understood that this vessel’s northern Broads mooring may be available to the purchaser, subject to negotiation and agreement by the mooring owner.
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