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

Carefree

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  15732
  • LOA  ·  7.63m
  • Year  ·  1951
  • Construction  ·  Wood carvel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Lifting keel
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 14hp, Nanni 14 (1999)
  • Lying  ·  Hampshire
Boatshed Chichester
Boatshed Chichester
Boatshed Chichester

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

Designer E.F.Elkins
Builder Elkins of Christchurch
Lying Hampshire
Fuel capacity 40.0 ltr (8.8 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 56.0 ltr (12.3 G) Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 14hp
Engine make and model Nanni 14 (1999)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 Bladed Fixed Pitch
Fuel consumption (approx) 1.2 ltr (0.3 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 6 knots

Dimensions

LOA 7.63m
LWL 6.40m
Beam 2.40m
Draft Min 0.86m
Draft Max 1.70m
Displacement 4,000kg (8,820.0lbs)
Headroom 1.22m

Rig

Sloop rigged Elkins Wood spars (1951) with stainless steel standing rigging (0001)

Sails

Mainsail Arun - Slab (1997)
Headsail - Hank on (1997)
Other sails 3xGenoa (1997)
2xworking jib (1997)
storm jib ()

Rigging is mostly 2years old but there is some which is 8 years old. All rigging is oversized from original spec.

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction Wood carvel
Underwater profile Lifting keel
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Heads 1 heads

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Sink
Curtains
Manual water system

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Spray dodgers
Cockpit cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook

2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(Bruce, Kedge)
10.00m of chain
20.00m of warp

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
VHF
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Safety Equipment

Life buoys
Boarding ladder

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

This boat has been viewed and photographed by Rupert of Boatshed Chichester.This delightfull classic Elkins designed cruiser causes some discussion amongst boatwatchers. She is a 'Carefree' and to prove it, the owner has spoken with the man who built her! She was converted below to make two more small berths in a forecabin and this does make better use of the space. This boat is perfectly suited for family sailing round the harbour or along the coast, alternatively she is more than capable of sailing much further if the whim took you. She doubtless would have been to France several times during her life and I'm sure turns as many heads there as she does here. She has a great character and is certainly worth a look. Register or log in to see 42 more photos of this boat. These boat details are subject to contract.

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