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

Drascombe Drifter

Seriously capable coastal yawl
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  262165
  • LOA  ·  6.40m
  • Year  ·  1977
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Shallow Long with Bilge keel
  • Berths  ·  2
  • Engine  ·  1 x petrol 4hp, Mercury 4 stroke ()
  • Lying  ·  Neyland
Boatshed Wales
Boatshed Wales
Mike de Graaf

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 John Watkinson
Builder Honner Marine
Lying Neyland
Fuel capacity 15.0 ltr (3.3 G) Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x petrol 4hp
Engine make and model Mercury 4 stroke ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Tiller
Drive outboard
Prop(s) 3 Blade Ali
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 4 knots
Max speed (approx) 5 knots

Engine fully serviced May 2019

Dimensions

LOA 6.40m
LWL 5.50m
Beam 2.22m
Draft Min 0.60m
Draft Max 0.60m
Displacement 907kg (1,999.9lbs)
Headroom 1.37m
Storage On marina

Rig

Yawl rigged Wood spars (1977) with stainless steel standing rigging ()

Sails

Mainsail Ratseys - Slab (2016) 1 Reefs
Headsail - Furling ()
Other sails Mizzen ()

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 1 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Shallow Long with Bilge keel
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

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

1 burner spirit cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Sink
Manual water system

1 burner spirit cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Cockpit cover
Warps
Fenders

1 sheet winches
2 anchors
(CQR & Danforth)
3.00m of chain
30.00m of warp
New gear: Ratsey sprayhood and sea toilet

Nav Equipment

Compass

Safety Equipment

Boarding ladder

1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)

Broker's Comments

One of my all time favourites from the Drascombe range, I first encountered the Drascombe Drifter whilst serving in the Falkland Islands following the unhappy events of 1982. In 1987 I arrived down South , a type of normality had been established (Normal for Falklands) ; Mare Harbour had been constructed for the use of the Royal Navy (although it was run by the Army) so naturally, as an RAF Officer, I was put in charge of the two recreational sailing boats based therein! As I said, normal for BFFI! The boats, though sadly weather beaten and neglected afforded me and my crew, plus others on the Squadron, a type of sanity through the four windy months of a Southern summer detachment. Windy to the extent that it never blew less than Force 5-6 and we rarely hoisted the sun bleached and patched mains'ls but scooted around in the way of frigates and RFA tankers under mizzen and jib only!
Needless to say when the time came I found one for myself in the UK and can honestly say that I had more fun with her than any other boat that I've owned. I kept her longer than any other too. I don't have time for another boat right now so I've asked Mike to keep telling me NO, you can't have her! .....I'm tempted though.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Drascombe Drifter has been personally photographed and viewed by Mike / Alan of Boatshed Wales. Click here for contact details.
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Comments 1

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What is the current offer?

Graeme M2019-06-02 12:40:24
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