The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
Gaff Rigged Tahiti Ketch
- Boat REF# · 26060
- Length · 29'6"
- Year · 1957
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Long Keel
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x diesel 17hp, Volvo Penta MD7A ()
- Lying · Truro
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Extra Details
| Builder | Built in Florida |
|---|---|
| Lying | Truro |
| Fuel capacity | 8.8 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 8.8 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 17hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Volvo Penta MD7A () |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | Bronze three blade |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 0.3 USG /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 7 knots |
Dimensions
| Length | 29'6" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 27'11" |
| Beam | 9'10" |
| Draft Min | 3'11" |
| Displacement | 17,640.0lbs |
| Headroom | 5'7" |
Rig
Gaff rigged Wood spars (1957) with Galvanised standing rigging ()
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | - Slab () |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Hank On () |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | Wood |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long Keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Pitch pine on steamed oak frames with non ferros fastenings. The deck is marine ply with glass sheathing. Water and fuel tanks are stainless steel.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads |
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Manual water system |
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Spray dodgers | |
|---|---|
| Beaching legs |
Manual windlass
1 anchors
(Fisherman)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| VHF |
Safety Equipment
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 electric)
Broker's Comments
A unique classic gaff ketch built in Florida in 1957 for harvesting sea sponge.
She looks robust and workman like however her hull construction and planking are remarkably fine.
Whilst on board she seemed dry and warm, however, she really requires a full refit.
She is a project for a competant DIY person, a winter's work would transform this rather pretty boat.
Offers on the asking price will be considered.
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