The early 60s Cheverton Caravel 24 is a charming classic pocket cruiser that was built by Cheverton Ltd This example has been lovingly restored over the past number of years. The interior is nearly finished and quite clean indeed. The boasts a newly replaced Yanmar engine, new sails, and new roller reefing. Currently safely covered up so all of the hard work in not gone to waste. The main photo shown is of a different Caravel.
Viewing by appointment only through the Suffolk office - 01473 659681 or email: suffolk@clarkeandcarter.co.uk
Accommodation
Offering 4 berths a traditional layout. V berth up forward, with stowage under. Full width heads compartment and large hanging locker. Two single settee berths in the saloon with two small fold-out tables over each berth. Space for a chart table and galley area in both quarters. Grey patterned upholstery throughout.
Mechanical Systems
Located behind the companionway, is the Yanmar 1GM10 marine diesel engine. Single cylinder, 10hp, naturally aspirated. Single lever controls. Electric start. Shaft drive. Seawater cooled.
Sails and Spars
Masthead rigged Bermudan sloop. Deck stepped wooden mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging (age unknown). Terylene running rigging. Slab reefing mainsail system. Headsail furling system (new). Two sheet winches.
Mainsail / unused
Genoa / unused
Deck Equipment
Various fenders and warps
Construction
Built by D.Cheverton & Partners Ltd in circa 1960 to their own design. Believed to be strip plank Mahogany hull planking. Hardwood frames. Plywood decks with a painted non-slip surface. Long tradition keel with a cast iron ballast keel. Tiller steering to a keel hung rudder.
Disclaimer:
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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).