Does anyone know the make and model of this very salty looking yacht?

[lustyd]

It's dirty for sure but I'm just not seeing what others are seeing. The guard wires are tight, and I'm not seeing any actual damage. The stern light is present and correct and the fenders still inflated. It's sitting under a tree, and was probably sitting under another tree prior to being loaded on the lorry.

A garden sprayer and some patio magic will probably reveal a reasonable boat. If there's rigging give it a check over for damage. Most importantly check for water ingress. If it's dry inside then it may well only have been sitting under that tree for a year going green. It could actually be a bargain if someone wants rid of it and a quick survey looks ok.

As for money pit - I bought a 1999 Jeanneau in excellent condition and have managed to spend a small fortune regardless. That's boating I'm afraid.

 

[saxonpirate]

Like @ridgy I've come to the conclusion its GRP.. of coarse I could be wrong, but really looking at that coach-roof, and seeing no signs of hull planking whatsoever in what is obviously a boat in bad/dirty condition point to plastic for me..

 

[lustyd]

obviously a boat in bad condition

I agree it looks GRP. Other than dirty, how do you think it's in bad condition? I'm just not seeing that

 

[saxonpirate]

I agree it looks GRP. Other than dirty, how do you think it's in bad condition? I'm just not seeing that

The photo's not the best, and certainly doesn't do it any favours, and you're right.. it could well be fine and look like it does because of being stored under a tree..

 

[ashtead]

Maybe a few more pictures needed-venture onboard and see what’s hidden below which might reveal info in form of actual builder info or old papers even. Would the vessels location help narrow down ? Presumably friend knows who he bought from or is it inherited?

 

[tillergirl]

Possibly a Van de Stadt

 

[Concerto]

Possibly a Van de Stadt

Very unlikely as Van de Stadt was one of the very early designers to use a fin keel with separate rudder. His Pioneer 30, designed in 1959 had this keel format. Van de Stadt Design - Yacht Designers and Naval Architects

 

[penfold]

It's dirty for sure but I'm just not seeing what others are seeing. The guard wires are tight, and I'm not seeing any actual damage. The stern light is present and correct and the fenders still inflated. It's sitting under a tree, and was probably sitting under another tree prior to being loaded on the lorry.

The rather eccentric securing is a worry; it appears held up solely by ratchet straps and the rubbing strip has been carried away by one of them.

 

[dolabriform]

I agree it looks GRP. Other than dirty, how do you think it's in bad condition? I'm just not seeing that

Deleted as wrong boat

 

[ridgy]

Classic Bermuda Breeze 42' Cruiser Yacht - A Captivating Restoration Project! | eBay

Wooden hull, "The hull is made from carvel planked Iroko".
no rig !

That's a completely different boat??

 

[dolabriform]

That's a completely different boat??

You're right... My Bad !!!

 

[Buck Turgidson]

Trintella II or 29?

 

[FWB]

Take better photos then put them in google lens.

 

[Tamar]

Folkboat?

 

[ashtead]

Great game based on a dodgy pic of boat on trailer - doubt it’s a folk boat mainly because that’s such an obvious one with dozens of owners. I just wonder where the mystery boat is lurking as surely some forumite might be local and put the OP out of his misery ?

 

[penfold]

No need for the OP to be shy about the location; there is a neverending supply of manky old boats sitting in yards and gardens waiting to mug unsuspecting dreamers of all their disposable income and time for the foreseeable future, there will not be a stampede for this one even if it's free.

 

[saxonpirate]

Could it be a Trintella 29? the hull shape, rudder and superstructure look very similar. Two models below.. a 1969 and a 1980.. window difference but windows can always be changed.. just a thought anyway..

 

[Bajansailor]

She does look similar to the Nicholson 36, and she has a similar large window in the doghouse, with 3 smaller windows forward, but the 3rd aft smaller window on the Nicholson is further forward of the break in the coachroof line, whereas it is under the break in Rudyraff's photo.



The drawing below is from NICHOLSON 36 - sailboatdata

 

[penfold]

Could it be a Trintella 29? the hull shape, rudder and superstructure look very similar. Two models below.. a 1969 and a 1980.. window difference but windows can always be changed.. just a thought anyway..

There's a lot of commonality with the 2nd one, the knuckle/ridge on the rear end of the coachroof is quite unusual. Also for sale and more or less ready to go sailing for £6.5k, a better proposition perhaps.

 

[saxonpirate]

There's a lot of commonality with the 2nd one, the knuckle/ridge on the rear end of the coachroof is quite unusual.

Yes I agree.. but someone mentioned Van de Stadt earlier too and they have something a little similar if I recall.. but then again the older ones have the keyhole type hatchway. The trouble is trying to gauge the size.. it could be 29' or nigh on 40'..