Does anyone have any idea what this is, please?

[Stemar]

Well, I always do my best to put people off taking on a project because, if I succeed, they aren't the person to see a project through.

If I can't put them off, either they're too stupid, in which case they'll have to find out the hard way, or they're too stubborn, in which case there's a good chance they'll see it through. You sound like the latter, so best of luck with it.

Do keep us informed about what you're doing and how it's going.

 

[ProDave]

My only concern with buying an unknown make of boat is you don't know what it is going to sail like. My very first boat was one like that, and it was not a project, but it turned out not to be a very good sailing boat.

 

[Stemar]

Looking at the lines of the Cinder 22, I'd expect her to performance to be steady and reliable, rather than scintillating. I reckon she'll get you there and look after you on the way, but I wouldn't expect her to break any records

 

[LittleSister]

My only concern with buying an unknown make of boat is you don't know what it is going to sail like. My very first boat was one like that, and it was not a project, but it turned out not to be a very good sailing boat.

'. . . fast, exciting and exceptionally light on the helm', according to Bristow's Book of Yachts.

IIRC Bristow's just published the manufacturers' blurbs, but an owner confirmed it was unusually light on the helm for its day (though also tender compared to modern wide beamed boats) in the following old YBW thread.
CINDER 22

 

[Tiger Moth]

A foot of water in the bilge of a long keeler is most unlikely to drown the engine. If the foot of water is above the cockpit floorboards then that's another matter. But the OP might well mean a foot of water in the cockpit, which can easily happen when leaves block the cockpit drains.

Nope, it's over the floorboards and the engine is 10% submerged.

 

[LittleSister]

Engine 10% submerged should be OK, if that's the highest it's been. No water should get inside the engine at that level.

 

[oldmanofthehills]

Engine 10% submerged should be OK, if that's the highest it's been. No water should get inside the engine at that level.

If its that flooded everything else is likely ruined. If the engine turns over on a battery it might be salvagable but I have doubts.

Turn and flee

 

[Tiger Moth]

I fled.

 

[PabloPicasso]

I fled.

The right decision.

You can get servicable project boats for not much money. Have a glance at ebay. A quick scan gave this (I've no connection, just had a look)

Jaguar 22 for less than £600
Jaguar 22 GRP trailer sailer yacht | eBay

Seems to be a complete boat with rig and sails.

 

[Wansworth]

I'm looking for a project boat on the East Coast and this one could be available very cheaply but no-one seems to know what it is. Help, please.

Built by Tyler’s

 

[oldharry]

I fled.

Quite right. a flooded boat can be a total money pit, even if the engine isnt under water. Internal corrosion can wreak havoc long before the water rises above anything critical. Any wiring will be shot, fabrics and linings are likely to be mildewed - impossible to eliminate once it has a hold.

Often in this price range you can get a reasonably seaworthy boat for much the same or even less than the cost of refurbisihing a derelict fixer-upper nowadays.

Theres many good reasons why there are so many negelcted old boats around. They cost too much to fix, and almost as much to scrap.

 

[Tiger Moth]

A year on and my Caravela 22 is about to go in the water. She cost me £400 on a 4-wheeled trailer and I've spent £2,000 including all new standing and running rigging, a 4hp 2-stroke Yamaha, cushions, a boom and refurbished sails. I'm going to put her in at Barton Broad, thrash her up and down and see if something breaks. Only when I'm salisfied that she's sound will we head for Harwich Harbour.

 

[Tiger Moth]

Here she is. We thrashed her up and down Barton Broad, discovered that she points well, doesn't run straight downwind happily, goes out of control if over-canvassed and draws quite a lot with the plate down. She's not too tippy, the sailpower 5hp Mercury (much extra money but worth it) pushes her along fine, the roller reefing works or might not, depending on its attitude at the time, she's comfortable and the sails are all looking good. Nothing broke but there are a couple of jobs need doing so I'll keep her here over the winter, pop here on her trailer and go for Harwich some time in March.