Description
The Frances 26 was designed by Chuck Paine for his own use as the smallest sailing yacht that would be safe for offshore cruising. Although well suited to serious passage making, their modest draft and easily handled sail plan also makes them ideal for exploring the shallow waters of the East Coast and beyond. Linnhe appears to present in a very good overall condition and has been well maintained and upgraded in the current ownership of 21 years. A truly fine example of her class!
Viewing by appointment only through the Suffolk office - 01473 659681 or email: suffolk@clarkeandcarter.co.uk
Accommodation
The boat offers up to 4 berths. Up forward there is a V berth with an infill. Stowage underneath. Deck opening hatch. Moving aft into the saloon, there is a single settee berth to starboard with stowage lockers behind and underneath. Opposite to port there is a settee with a fold away chart table. Linear galley with a two-burner gas cooker and grill. Stainless steel sink with a manual cold-water supply. Single quarter berth to port with a flexible water tank underneath. In the starboard quarter, there is the separate heads compartment with a marine toilet & holding tank. Light brown upholstery throughout.
Mechanical Systems
Located behind the companionway steps is the Beta Marina diesel engine, fitted new in 2019. 16hp, 2 cylinders, freshwater cooled via a heat exchanger. Single lever controls. 12 gallon (54 litre) stainless steel fuel tank (2019). Shaft driven to a fixed three bladed propeller. Approximately 200 engine hours. The engine has been serviced and winterised every year – invoices available.
Electrical Systems
12 volt domestic battery - 201912 volt engine start battery - 2019Alternator chargingSails and Spars
Masthead rigged Bermudan sloop. Keel stepped alloy mast and boom by Proctor. Stainless steel standing rigging (2010). Terylene running rigging. Slab reefing mainsail system. Two Anderson 12 self tailing sheet winches. Two Anderson halyard winches. Two Anderson reefing winches. All lines led aft.
Mainsail – Parker & Kay - 2010Furling genoa – Parker & Kay - 2010Deck EquipmentCQR anchor with approximately 15m of chain and 40m of warpSprayhoodWinter coverMainsail coverVarious fenders and warpsNavigation Equipment
Plastimo Contest steering compassRaymarine speed & log instrumentNASA Clipper depth instrumentICOM DSC VHFWind instrumentLowrance chartplotterSimrad tiller pilotClock & BarometerSafety Equipment
Fire extinguishersFire BlanketJackstaysDanbuoyHorseshoe lifebuoyRadar reflectorNavigation lightsManual bilge pumpConstruction
Built in 1988 by Victoria Marine to a design of Chuck Paine. White GRP hull with blue sheer stripe. White GRP superstructure with moulded non-slip decks. Long keel with an encapsulated lead ballast. Tiller steering to a keel hung rudder. Aft self-draining cockpit.
Disclaimer:
The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet the specific needs of the new owner(s).