The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Gaff Rigged Ketch Dundee

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  126254
  • LOA  ·  18.00m
  • Year  ·  1940
  • Construction  ·  Wood carvel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Long keel
  • Berths  ·  7
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 75hp, Ford Mermaid 2700 E ()
  • Lying  ·  Isle of Wight
The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Lying Isle of Wight
Fuel capacity 200.0 ltr (44.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 80.0 ltr (17.6 G) Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 75hp
Engine make and model Ford Mermaid 2700 E ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 Blade Bronze New 2010
Fuel consumption (approx) 2.7 ltr (0.6 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 6.5 knots
Engine spares

Batteries replaced in 2009
Shore charger 2011

Dimensions

LOA 18.00m
LWL 12.50m
Beam 4.00m
Draft Max 1.95m
Displacement 23,000kg (50,715.0lbs)
Headroom 1.83m
Storage On mooring

Rig

Ketch rigged John Moody Wood spars (1980) with galvanised standing rigging (1990)

Sails

Mainsail - Slab (1990)
Headsail - Hank on ()
Other sails Main Top ()
Mizzen Top ()
Staysail (2010)
Flying Jib (2010)
Jib Top (1992)
Mizzen Staysail ()

Solid Douglas Pine and Larch spars supported by spliced, served and payed galvanised rigging on deadeyes and lanyards. Extensive sail wardrobe in cotton and Duradon including 4 new front sails from 2009 Raptsey & lapthorn deisgn, made of dacron champagne, top jib, flying jib, 2 staysails.
Main and mizzen sails have good stitching and are in reasonable condition, despite looking old. A good wash is needed. Could last another 5 to 7 years.

Mainsail surface about 35m2
Mizzen 15m2

1 genaker Starvoile 2007 80m2, designed especially for this yacht.

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction Wood carvel
Underwater profile Long keel
Finish Paint finish

Originally built in Ostend around 1940, she was rebuilt in Devon by John Moody in the early 80's. Further refit work was undertaken in 2007. Displacing 23 tons, she gives the feeling of great strength. 40mm Larch planks below the waterline and 50mm Elm above. The decks are 45mm Larch. Oak frames with Elm backbone and ends. Fastenings are galvanized, hot tar dipped ships nails and galvanized bolts. The coach roof is pitch pine.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 7
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 5
Cabin(s) 1
Handbasin 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

Spacious and traditional interior, with good varnish and paintwork. You could live aboard her quite comfortably.
Diesel heater in main saloon, and electric heater (radiator type, shore power).
Paraffin lamps for lighting in main saloon.

3 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Oven
Sink
Cabin heating
Manual water system
Non-Smokers

Spacious and traditional interior, with good varnish and paintwork. You could live aboard her quite comfortably.
Diesel heater in main saloon, and electric heater (radiator type, shore power).
Paraffin lamps for lighting in main saloon.

3 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Cockpit cover
All-over cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers

Manual windlass
2 anchors
(CQR)
50.00m of chain
Clinker dinghy ()
(Hard Dinghy)
Deck is seamed in a flexible rubberised compound, able to cope with expansion and contraction on planks in different temperatures. Due to be sanded and hydro sealed this year (2011)
Tiller re epoxied and shaft renewed.
Coachroof top glassed over and repainted cream (under construction)

Nav Equipment

Compass
VHF
GPS
Chart plotter
Weather fax
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Full size navigation station, well equipped for long distance work.

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Life jackets
Life buoys
Danbuoy
Safety harnesses
Horn

3 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 Electric)

Broker's Comments

For lovers of traditional craft, this boat is a must- see. Benefitting from extensive work over the years, she appears in good condition. The work commitments of the current owner, lead him to find a new home for her. He has looked after her well and she should have many years ahead of her. Contact us for more details and to arrange a viewing.

This boat is available as either a full sale or half share with present owner.

These boat details are subject to survey and contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Gaff Rigged Ketch Dundee has been personally photographed and viewed by rachel reis of Boatshed IOW. Click here for contact details.
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