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Golden Hind 26, hull No 1, designed by Maurice Griffiths and built by Terry Erskine in GRP sheathed marine ply with GRP cockpit, Bukh 10hp diesel, stunning interior with up to 5 berths, wonderful joinery, recently sailed from Kent so tested for the season!
MECHANICAL
Bukh DV10 10hp single cylinder inboard diesel engine. Shaft drive to fixed 3 blade propeller. Cruising speed under engine is around 4 knots with a maximum of around 5 knots.
ELECTRICAL
Alternator charging to 2 x 12v batteries. 240v shore power.
NAVIGATION
Compass, 2 depth sounders, VHF radio, Navman tillerpilot, clock and barometer, navigation lights, steaming light, tr-colour light and anchor light.
SAFETY
2 lifejackets, 2 safety harnesses, 2 fire extinguishers, 2 manual bilge pumps.
DECK GEAR
Pushpit, pulpit and guardwires, sprayhood, cockpit cover, cockpit cushions, tiller, spinnaker pole, 2 self tailing sheet winches, 2 self tailing halyard winches, inflatable dinghy, outboard bracket on pushpit, 25lb CQR anchor with chain and warp, Simpson Lawrence manual anchor windlass, kedge anchor with chain and warp, mooring warps and fenders.
SAILS
Mainsail with stack-pack mainsail cover. Genoa roller reefing system with furling No 1 Genoa. Trysail. Spinnaker. Alloy mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging.
DOMESTIC
Her galley has a gas cooker, various pots, pans, cutlery and crockery, water supply to sink from flexible water tank. Her separate heads compartment has a Lavac marine toilet. Cream vinyl upholstery. Curtains.
ACCOMMODATION
There are 3 adult berths plus 2 removable pipe cots, ideal for children or smaller adults.
OWNERS COMMENTS
RECENT UPGRADES AND MAINTENANCE
Engine serviced
Alternator regulator replaced
New Navman autopilot
New Lavac marine toilet
REMARKS
"Swatchways Rambler" was purchased by her present owner two years ago from the granddaughter of the original owners. She was the first Golden Hind 26 built by Terry Erskine and has a moulded GRP cockpit. In previous ownership she was based at Titchmarsh Marina and Halls Boatyard at Walton on the Naze, her present owner kept her at Pin Mill and sailed her locally.