Woodnutt 26 ft Gaff Cutter (1932) for sale in Lymington, United Kingdom

£29,500 GBP
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Summary

Windflower, a remarkable Woodnutt 26 ft Gaff Cutter currently located in Lymington, is a dream for any boating enthusiast. Built in 1932 from a design by esteemed designer Alfred Westmacott, she exudes an irresistible charm. Windflower has a colourful history with many successes at regattas, and she still catches the eye today thanks to her well-preserved condition and beautiful detailing. Notably, she has been substantially refitted over recent years, including the addition of a highly reliable 20hp Beta diesel engine, and a new stainless steel fuel tank in 2022. Her accommodation boasts two berths, a chart table, and space for a single burner cooker, comfortably catering to all your needs. Fully equipped with a full inventory including B&G instruments, a full winter cover, and Taylors paraffin hob, Windflower also underwent a major 2022 refit. With her beautiful interior joinery, substantial rigging, range of sails, and automatic bilge pumps, she is more than ready for the upcoming season. Embrace this opportunity to own a piece of British maritime history, with a yacht that combines classic design with essential modern upgrades.

General information

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Make/model

Woodnutt 26 ft Gaff Cutter

Category

Used sail boat for sale

Price

£29,500 GBPGet a foreign exchange quote

Tax / VAT status

Paid / Included

Year

1932

Length overall

7.92 metres

Length waterline

6.10 metres

Beam

2.13 metres

Displacement

45,000 kg

Hull

Wood

Keel

Long Keel

Location

Lymington, United Kingdom

About this Woodnutt 26 ft Gaff Cutter

English

Remarks :
Windflower was built in 1932 in the Woodnutt yard at St Helens, Isle of Wight, from a design by Alfred Westmacott who also designed the X-one, Solent Sunbeam and Victory classes all of which have a large following today.
Her full history is known and she has been continually well maintained, refitted and upgraded throughout her life.
She is currently in great condition , having been substantially refitted over the last few years. Her engine is the excellent 20hp Beta diesel which has been regularly serviced. She had a new stainless steel fuel tank in 2022.

Windflower is a delightful boat to sail with a very good turn of speed ,She draws attention where ever she goes. Her current owner has won numerous races ,including the Yarmouth old gaffers regatta twice, the Royal Lymington Regatta outright , Taittinger regatta overall and many many more . She is registered with the British Classic yacht club and eligible for their events.

Windflower is in great condition and ready to go for this season. She is currently ashore in Lymington.
Please call Howard Ross on 07590 847548 for more information and to arrange a viewing.

Accommodation :
Windflower has two berths ,chart table and space for a single burner cooker. Her interior joinery is all in excellent condition

Inventory :
B & G instruments
Contest steering compass
Tack-tick racing compass

Galvanised steel cradle
Oak beaching legs
Mooring lines
Taylors paraffin hob

Cockpit awning
Full winter cover 2022Boathook
Deck brush
Fenders and fender covers

Mechanical :
In 2022 Windflower underwent a major refit, articles described as new were new in 2022.

All rigging standing and running is in excellent condition
All wood was re-varnished in 2022

Raw water hoses (new)
Manual bilge pump (new)
Automatic Bilge pump

Fore hatch cover (new)
Mast boot cover (new)
Runner block covers (new)
Fender covers and fender lines (new)
Mooring lines (new)
Runners (new)
Runner Blocks (new)
Poe fore guy and cam cleat block (new)
Stainless steel fuel tank (new 2018)
4x Lewmar self tailing winches

All sails in good condition
Mainsail
Staysail
Large Yankee
Medium Yankee
Small Yankee
Asymmetric Spinnaker
Symmetric Spinnaker
Spruce mast
Fir boom
Fir gaff
Aluminium spinnaker pole

Beta Marine 20HP Diesel (2005) regularly serviced
1 x Battery
Darglow 3 bladed prop
20kg Danforth anchor
5m chain 20m rope warp