£11,950 GBPTax Paid / Included
The GL Watson Gaff Rigged Cutter "Vivid," located on the Isle of Wight, UK, is a classic vessel featuring a blend of traditional and modern construction. Built by Ocean Yacht Services in 2008 in Poole, Dorset, to the original 1886 design by GL Watson, this 8.84m long cutter boasts a diagonally strip-planked hull reinforced with GRP for exceptional stiffness and leak resistance. The deck is made of swept teak, with cedar subdecking, teak rails, and oak cleats & tiller. The interior combines ash and Iroko woods, while the spars are crafted from Douglas fir and Sitka spruce. Wintered ashore with the mast and spars stored, its accommodations include two quarter and two coffin berths, a wet locker, and a well-appointed galley. Navigation and safety equipment are extensive, with a 13.5 HP Beta engine, Raymarine tiller pilot, VHF DSC, and manual bilge pumps. Suitable for cruising and competitive in classic racing, "Vivid" is a superbly maintained and built classic gaff cutter.
Vivid was built in 2008 by Ocean Yacht services at Dorset Lake shipyard in Poole The boat was designed by the legendry GL Watson in 1886 she was built to the original drawings.
The hull is diagonal strip planked with a layer of GRP on both sides making for a very stiff hull that does not leak.
The construction above the deck is traditional, the deck is swept teak planks with a T&G ceder sub deck.
The rails are all teak whilst the cleats & tiller are Oak. The interior is a mixsture of ash & Iroko and the spard are a mixsture of Douglas fir and Sitke spruce.
Vivid has been wintered ashore under a full fitted cover whilst her mast and spars have been stored in a boat shed. The interior has been stripped and stored in dry storage.
This is an opportunity to own a superb modern built classic Gaff cutter great for cruising and competative on the classic racing scene
This boat is seriously for Sale all offers will be considered
ENGINE
13.5 HP Beta
ELECTRICS
Two X 12 Volt batteries
NAVIGATION
Raymarine Tiller pilot
Echo sounder
Log - Speed - Depth
Gimballed grid compass
VHF DSC
VHF Handheld
Clock & Barometer
Sony Sterio
Navigation lights
BERTHS
Two quater berths + two coffin berths
wet Locker
GALLEY
Chart table
Gimballed two burner stove
Intergrated Coolbox
Sink
Manual cold water
HEADS
Lavax sea toilet
Basin
SAFETY
One fire exstinguisher
Gas and Fire alarms
Two manual bilge pumps
RIG
Gaff rigged with Douglas fir & Spruce masts and spars
The racing topsail and top mast need replacing
Standing rigging 2008
SAILS
All crusader sails
Main - Staysail - Working tops - Wykeham Martin Furling gib
Main sail cover
DECK
30 Kg CQR anchor with chain & warp
Fenders & Warps
Two man inflatable dingy
Covers for Hatches ,coach roof & cockpit
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Cowes Yacht Agency are acting as brokers for the vendor who is not selling in the course of business unless otherwise stated. These details are prepared from information provided by the vendor and are intended only as a guide to give a fair description of the vessel but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and to have the vessel fully surveyed by a qualified marine surveyor. Details are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Cowes Yacht Agency. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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