Wooden Ships Comments on this Folkboat Built in Germany to the Folkboat design but with a larger coachroof and doghouse to increase the internal volume. Bought new by the present owners from the London Boatshow in 1968. These Folkboats were distributed in the UK by Spithead Yachts and sold as comfortable, capable yet affordable family cruising and racing boats.Wooden Ships Comments on this Folkboat Built in Germany to the Folkboat design but with a larger coachroof and doghouse to increase the internal volume. Bought new by the present owners from the London Boatshow in 1968. These Folkboats were distributed in the UK by Spithead Yachts and sold as comfortable, capable yet affordable family cruising and racing boats. The modern construction method made them cost effective to build but gave a robust and tough hull that required minimal maintenance. This yacht has been in the same family ownership her entire life, used in the summer months for cruising the south coast and English Channel. The family have grown up aboard the boat and she has given them so many happy memories. Sadly it is now time to pass her on to someone who has the time and energy to get her sailing once again. The boat has been ashore on her trailer since 2000 but appears to still be in sound condition, requiring only a recent repair to her rudder. A good value cruising boat, more capable than her length suggests that comes complete with a good road trailer helping to reduce annual running costs. Length on Deck 25’ Length Waterline 19’8” Beam 7’2” Draft 3’11” Displacement 2.18 tons Thames tonnage 5TM Sail Area 258sq.ft Construction Carvel planked in ¾” mahogany, edge glued planking using resorcinol glue. Bronze screw fastened to steam bent oak timbers. This method of construction creates a very strong and robust hull. External iron ballast keel of 1002kg, held with galvanised steel keel bolts. Bolts all new in 1995. Sawn oak floors across the centreline. Sheathed plywood deck finished in deck paint with a varnished mahogany king plank. Stainless steel stem head fitting and cleats. Large bollard cleats on the aft deck. Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit but no stanchions to clutter the deck. Varnished mahogany rubbing strakes and toe rails. Large non self draining cockpit with comfortable seating for 4 adults when sailing. Varnished mahogany coachroof coamings with alloy framed windows. Raised doghouse aft to increase headroom below. Sheathed plywood coachroof decks with varnished mahogany handrails. Transom hung rudder with oak tiller. Rig Fractional Bermudan sloop rig as per the original Folkboat design. Deck stepped hollow Spruce mast with a varnished Spruce roller furling boom. Stainless steel standing rigging to internal stainless steel chain plates. Standing rigging all new in 2000, the boat has not been sailed since that time and the rigging has been stored undercover. Single lower shroud each side plus an intermediate shroud to the jumper struts, split standing backstay, forestay and jumper struts to support the mast head. Mainsail, jib and storm jib by Banks Sails, 1968. Genoa by Banks Sails in 1972. All in useable condition, white terylene. Sails all serviced and repaired by Bristol Sails in 2000, not used since. Pair of non self tailing Tuffnell cockpit sheet winches. Mainsheet makes off to a track across the cockpit Halyards come to the bas of the mast. Machinery Seagull 102 longshaft 4hp outboard mounts on a bracket on the transom. Gives 3-4 knots cruising speed Fixes to pushpit when not in ue. The boat was built with engine beds from new but has never had an engine fitted, the owners instead opting for the ease of an outboard. Henderson manual bilge pump Accommodation Generous accommodation for a boat of her length, offering a double berth forward and 2 single saloon settee berths with 6’ headroom under the doghouse. Fitted out mainly in varnished mahogany. Steps down from the cockpit with the galley to port. 2 burner gas hob with a gas locker in the lazarette. Stainless steel sink, drains overboard. Various storage lockers around the galley. Port side settee berth up to the forward cabin bulkhead. Starboard side settee berth stretches slightly under the cockpit, allowing space at the forward end for a hanging locker. Centreline passageway going forward with a large double V-berth in the forepeak. Blakes Lavac sea toilet pulls out on the centreline from under the berth. Heads needs new seals. Equipment Sestrel steering compass Paraffin port/starboard bow light Kwang Hwa white storm lamp on back stay Horse shoe life buoy Jackstays safety lines Rope ladder Henderson manual bilge pump Fisherman 30lbs main anchor with 20 fathoms of warp Bunk and berth cushions Galley gas stove Blakes Lavac sea toilet Allover winter cover with wooden frame SBS galvanised road trailer Mainsail, 1968 Jib, 1968 Storm jib, 1968 Genoa, 1972 All running and standing rigging Disclaimer: These particulars have been prepared in good faith from information provided by the Vendors and are intended as a guide, Wooden Ships cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. The Purchaser should instruct his agent or surveyor to validate all details as necessary and satisfy himself with the condition of the vessel and its equipment.
