£15,000 | | |
Status: | Available |
Location: |
Windsor Berkshire UK [View Map] |
For Sale, Jenny Wren IV, 1968 Sandbanks Yacht Company cabin cruiser.
A beautiful vintage cabin cruiser. She has undergone a number of repairs but some cosmetic work is needed which is reflected in the listed price. Will entertain offers for fast sale.
History: Jenny Wren IV is a 27" cabin cruiser built in 1968 by the Sandbanks Yacht Company for cruising in the Solent.
She was extensively rebuilt in the 90's, her rebuild (superstructure and engines) featuring in Yachting & Boat World magazine. One of four models built, she is thought to be the only remaining example. She moved to the Thames in the 00's, and was bought by her current owner in 2016, who has performed a number of renovations, including a complete rebuild of the transom in two stages, a new bulkhead, and extensive reconditioning of the cockpit combing.
Thames Vintage Boat Club-registered, plaque-mounted, TVIN 145
Superstructure: mahogany on oak; sides are clinker-built in mahogany planking. Mahogany topides and teak deak.
Engine: 2 x Perkins with rear shaft drives. Extensively rebuilt in the 90's, and serviced regularly (last service 2022).
Cockpit: Sizeable cockpit with rear bulkhead sofa seating and further seating on footlockers to port and starboard. Canvas canopy fitted last decade. Skipper's chair. Lockable door and steps down to -
Cabin: to port, heads currently fitted with Porta-Potti (original Baby Blake sea heads, currently removed, sold with boat), then kitchenette featuring sink and gas cooker (cooker disabled and needs replacing). V-berth to fore atop extensive stores in the hold. To starboard, double seated table converting to further double berth. 2 x 240 V shore power plug sockets.
Topsides: teak deck throughout with teak hatch on the bow. Metal pulpit around the bow, metal pushpits to stern with swivel davits.
Inventory: Lifejackets x 4, safety ring x 2, mooring lines, fenders, fend hooks x 2, anchor and chain (not attached), selection of navigation equipment (not fitted). Porta-potti. Crockery and cutlery, cleaning and maintenance equipment. Full record of paperwork including original boat plans, photography, YBW article, survey and service records, etc.
Other info: eberspacher heating system (needs servicing), shore power to 240V AC plugs, 12V DC battery power + 2 x cigarette lighter outlets
Maintenance: Her hull was antifouled and her engines were serviced in 2022 and she has a BSS valid intl 2025.
Vessel type: | Motor Yacht/Twin Screw Cabin Cruiser |
Builder: | Sandbanks Yacht Company |
Model: | 27 Cabin Cruiser |
Constructed: | 1968 |
Berths: | 4 |
No. of engines: | 2 |
Engine model: | Perkins 4108 |
Fuel type: | Diesel |
Drive type: | Shaft drive |
Length over all: | 27' |
Beam: | 8' 6" |
Maximum draft: | 2' 6" |
Hull material: | Wood |
Hull type: | Displacement |
Hull colour: | Blue |
Cabin: to port, heads currently fitted with Porta-Potti (original Baby Blake sea heads, currently removed, sold with boat), then kitchenette featuring sink and gas cooker (cooker disabled and needs replacing). V-berth to fore atop extensive stores in the hold. To starboard, double seated table converting to further double berth. 2 x 240 V shore power plug sockets.
Jenny Wren is a hard chine cabin cruiser with a three-quarter length central keel, a cabin and a helm shelter over the forward end of the cockpit.
Inventory: Lifejackets x 4, safety ring x 2, mooring lines, fenders, fend hooks x 2, anchor and chain (not attached), selection of navigation equipment (not fitted). Porta-potti. Crockery and cutlery, cleaning and maintenance equipment. Full record of paperwork including original boat plans, photography, YBW article, survey and service records, etc.
Navigation equipment, unfitted, is included.
Engine: 2 x Perkins with rear shaft drives. Extensively rebuilt in the 90's, and serviced regularly (last service 2022).
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.