1937 Herbert Woods Perfect Lady (Electric Engine)

• Wood Carvel construction
• White painted hull
• Mahogany cabin sides (new 2008)
• Lifting cabin roof with traditional ‘Perfect Lady’ wood side panels (new 2008)
• Extensively rebuilt in 2021 with substantial hull planking and timbering
• New keel and bolts
• Epoxied decks and cabin roof
• Large cockpit with ample lockers
• Painted and antifouled 2025
• Re-varnished 2025
• No recent survey but examined before launching annually and maintenance up to date

• 24v Vetus electric drive (2008)
• 4 x new batteries  (Checked under warranty 2025 and still 100% charge)
• 240v mains hook up and charger (all Vetus)
• Tiller steering

• Gaff rig
• Wood mast/spars
• Counterbalanced mast stepped in tabernacle for easy lowering/raising
• Sails new in 2008 and hardly used (stored at Vendors home through winter)

• 4 berths in 2 cabins
• 2x single berths in forward cabin converting to double (can be permanently left made up for ease)
• 2x short single berths in main cabin (ideal for children) which can be converted to large double
• Upholstered berths cushions for all berths
• Galley with Flavel Vanessa 2-burner gas stove (oven and grill), new fridge (2021) and sink with cold running water
• Heads compartment to port with sea toilet (new pump and seals May 2017, no holding tank), washbasin and sliding hatch over
• Original Herbert Woods table
• Drawer storage under all berths
• Large fore peak offering ample storage
• Lifting cabin roof with traditional ‘Perfect Lady’ wood side panels (new 2008) providing standing headroom
• 12V cabin lights
• Curtains where fitted

• Boat Safety Scheme certificate to July 2026
• New all over cover and awning with windows and side zips in excellent condition (2022)
• Various fenders
• Various mooring warps

A true classic with all the modern conveniences, making her a perfect lady for the Norfolk Broads!

She benefits from a good amount of re-planking in recent years as well as a quiet and ecologically-sound Vetus electric motor, and electric hook up.

This traditional Broads yacht offers spacious and comfortable accommodation for four along with galley (with a fridge) and separate heads making her ideal for family cruising and goes through all Broadland bridges.

Her owner comments that:

“She sails very well, even better to windward since the new deeper keel and can easily be sailed by two persons. She has very comfortable living accommodation being perfect for Broads cruising. You can stand up and walk around when the roof is raised. There is plenty of space on board for social entertaining made easy by the galley having an over grill hob and new fridge in 2021. We have not raced her.”