Description
Features
Royal Navy Jolly Boat. 16ft Clinker half-decked Gunter-lug topsail cutter dayboat. Built 1930 in the Royal Navy dockyard Hong Kong. Professionally refurbished and constantly upgraded and maintained. Powered by a Mariner 5hp outboard engine. 'Eastlight' is believed to be the last known example of a long established Admiralty-pattern thoroughbred. A rare opportunity to acquire this much admired and sought after dayboat. Extensive maintenance records. Road trailer included. Must be viewed to be appreciated. Serious enquiries only. Appointments at: www.harbouryachts.co.uk
Navigation
Ribbon wind indicator.
Electrical
Battery
Mechanical
Mariner 5hp four stroke outboard engine (2023 - 20 hours). 10 litre fuel tank.
Safety
Electric and manual bilge pumps. Flares.
Sails and Rig
Lugsail Gunter Cutter rig. Roller mainsail reefing. Roller Headsail furling. Mainsail. Staysail.
Deck
Copper clenched 1/2" English Elm planking on double brass-bound Oak keel. 1/2" Teak laid deck. Sail cover. Cockpit cover. Trailer included.
Broker Comments
Extremely rare opportunity to acquire this historic classic. In excellent condition, refurbished and maintained. Extensively and regularly sailed to and from Chichester Harbour, round the local islands and the Isle of Wight. "she is a seasoned sailors delight to handle"
Essential viewing for those looking for a slice of classic Naval history. Serious enquiries please. www.harbouryachts.co.uk