Yachting Monthly Wild Duck Mahogany On Oak Construction
Just relaunched 06/2024
- Boat REF# · 324235
- LOA · 5.80m
- Year · 2016
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Shallow Long Keel
- Berths · 2
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 10hp, Beta Marine (2016)
- Lying · Isle of Wight
Extra Details
| Designer | Alan Buchanan |
|---|---|
| Builder | Dr William (Bill) Probert |
| Lying | Isle of Wight |
| Fuel capacity | 10.0 ltr (2.2 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 10hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Beta Marine (2016) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 57 |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 blade fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 4 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 5 knots |
Engine service 06/2024 - oil and filter change, gear box oil changed, water separator drained and cleared, new primary fuel filter and engine fuel filter, new drive belt, new impeller and drive shaft, new sacrificial anode on engine and prop shaft, heat exchanger removed, cleaned and replaced, new engine hoses, sea cock checked and strainer cleaned, new coolant.
Dimensions
| LOA | 5.80m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 4.93m |
| Beam | 2.07m |
| Draft Max | 0.91m |
| Displacement | 1,864kg (4,110.1lbs) |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Sloop rigged Wood spars (2016) with stainless steel standing rigging (2016)
Sails
| Mainsail | C Tech - Slab () |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Jeckells - Hank on () |
| Other sails | Spare headsail () |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 1 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | Wood |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Shallow Long Keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Constructed with ¾ inch Brazilian Mahogany on an Oak Hull – Edge nailed strip planking with Cascaphen Adhesive. She is epoxy sheathed to her water line
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 2 |
|---|---|
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
Galley sink/basin fitted but not plumbed in
Accommodation
| Sink |
|---|
Galley sink/basin fitted but not plumbed in
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Cockpit cover | |
| All-over cover | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Trailer |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
1 anchors
(CQR)
Purpose built double axle trailer
Covers by Cowes Advanced Covers
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| VHF | |
| Echo sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Life buoys |
|---|
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)
Broker's Comments
Yachting Monthly magazine has been around since 1906, when yacht cruising was beginning to be considered a sport in its own right. In 1927 Maurice Griffiths became editor (where he remained for 40 years) and it was during this time that the magazine sponsored a number of boat designs. These designs were intended to provide the home-build enthusiast with an inexpensive, shallow drafted and seaworthy craft.
In 1949 Alan Buchanan designed a 19ft Wild Duck sloop and YM published the plans. Most were built in plywood and didn't take long, for this one however, was a completely different story!
The original owner started building in 1979 and took meticulous care in how he did so. The build quality, materials used and attention to detail is incredible. He first launched her in 2016 but then age and health overtook him and she remained in the boatyard until found and refitted by her present owner. She's now very much in commission and sailing and, in my opinion, one of the loveliest little boats I've had the pleasure to list.
The videos below give a a little bit of her history and there is much more documented so please get in contact and ask
https://youtu.be/o6ZF6WOiK48
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkLbZu_i01Q
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
3 years
Why are you selling her?
Lack of time
Where have you sailed her?
Solent