Brilliant – 20 Ft Wooden Gaff Cutter 1970

Built By Percy Mitchell

‘Brilliant’ is a clinker-built gaff cutter, mahogany on oak, and well maintained by the present owner who has had her for 26 years. She had a complete refit by John Moore & Son of Mevagissey between 2002-4. The refit included new decks, bulkheads, coach roof in teak, rigging, stays and foresail. A new Beta marine engine was fitted in 2003 and has had little running time. ‘Brilliant’ is a pretty boat with a good pedigree and is in good condition. She is similar to the popular Shrimper but, as a traditional wooden equivalent, is available at a fraction of the cost at £11,250. A trailer, new in 2003, is also available subject to a sensible offer.

Percy Mitchell was an exceptional and highly respected Cornish Boat builder. He built a wide array of wooden craft and, according to Dr Claud Worth (the eminent yacht designer), “an artist in wood” He took over his employer’s yard in Mevagissey in his twenties and later moved the yard to Portmellon for easier launching. During World War II he built motor cutters and MVF boats for the Admiralty. After the war his boats were in great demand; one of his most famous builds being the 28 ton ‘Windstar’ which the late King George V often sailed on, as did Princess Elizabeth, now Queen.

‘Brilliant’ is available for inspection on the Roseland peninsular.

For further details or to arrange viewing contact Barry:
Tel: 07967 381299 or e-mail barry@falwoodenboathire.com

Disclaimer

Whilst it is believed that the information above is correct, no responsibility can be taken for any claims, comments or statements, which shall not form part of any contract. Any intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained above and a survey as to the condition of any of the above vessels is strongly recommended.

Ganymede of Troy

Ganymede of Troy is an Alan Buchanan-designed 32’ sloop, a very attractive and well-maintained yacht built by Shuttlewood of Paglesham, Essex, in 1965, to Lloyds 100A1: planked in 1" mahogany on rock-elm timbers, with teak laid deck, varnished teak coach-roof and self-draining cockpit. L.O.A. 32’, L.W.L. 24.2’, Beam 9.24’, Depth 5.5’.

Masthead sloop rig has deck-stepped alloy mast with stainless rigging and a good suit of sails - mainsail used only three seasons.  Volvo 20 HP diesel installed about 2000.

Saloon has two settee-berths, of which one can be extended to a double. Double bulk-head doors close off W.C. and stowage and 2 V-berths (infills to double) in the fore-cabin. Good-sized chart-table opposite galley aft extends under bridge-deck with instrument display and central switchboard. good stowage - 6.4’ max headroom in saloon.

A wide range of equipment includes 2 GPS’s, life raft, auto-pilot, VHFDHC and Zodiac dinghy with outboard motor. Good overall cover.

Available for inspection by appointment at Pasco’s Boatyard, St Just-in-Roseland nr. Falmouth, Cornwall.

Price £32,500

For further details or to arrange viewing contact Barry:
Tel: 07967 381299 or e-mail barry@falwoodenboathire.com

Disclaimer

Whilst it is believed that the information above is correct, no responsibility can be taken for any claims, comments or statements, which shall not form part of any contract. Any intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained above and a survey as to the condition of any of the above vessels is strongly recommended.

Lucky 1

Lucky 1 is an Alan Buchanan-designed day boat called a Blackwater 14’. A local man of St. Just-in-Roseland commissioned Alan Buchanan to design the boat for sailing in the Fal estuary. All the Blackwaters were made by Pasco’s boatyard at St. Just around the 1960’s.

Bermudan rig, drop galv c/plate, sails hardly used, 3.5 HP outboard. A solid sturdy day sailer, ideal for a family to enjoy all the magic of the creeks and beaches of the Fal.

This boat, I am advised by the man who built her, has been little used over the years.

She is available by appointment for inspection at St. Just-in-Roseland.

Offers over £1,000.

For further details or to arrange viewing contact Barry:
Tel: 07967 381299 or e-mail barry@falwoodenboathire.com

Disclaimer

Whilst it is believed that the information above is correct, no responsibility can be taken for any claims, comments or statements, which shall not form part of any contract. Any intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained above and a survey as to the condition of any of the above vessels is strongly recommended.