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

Purbrook Heron

A beautifully restored classic
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  211540
  • LOA  ·  6.78m
  • Year  ·  1952
  • Construction  ·  Wood carvel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Lifting keel
  • Berths  ·  3
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 10hp, Yanmar 1GM10 ()
  • Lying  ·  Fowey
Boatshed Cornwall
Boatshed Cornwall

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

Extra Details

Designer Rossiter Yachts
Builder Rossiter Yachts
Lying Fowey
Water capacity 55.0 ltr (12.1 G) Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 10hp
Engine make and model Yanmar 1GM10 ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 Blade
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded

The ever reliable Yanmar engine was fully reconditioned in 2000

Dimensions

LOA 6.78m
LWL 5.94m
Beam 2.29m
Draft Min 0.91m
Draft Max 1.63m
Displacement 1,406kg (3,100.0lbs)
Storage On mooring

Rig

Sloop rigged Wood spars (1952) with stainless steel standing rigging ()

Sails

Mainsail - Roller boom ()
Headsail - Hank on ()
Other sails No 2 ()
Jib ()

Some of the rigging was replaced 7 years ago. Although the sails are senior in their years, they have not had a great deal of use and still fully serviceable.

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction Wood carvel
Underwater profile Lifting keel
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 3
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 1
Heads 1 heads (Porta Potti)

Sleeping accommodation is provided by the starboard saloon seat which converts to a double and single berth to port. The small galley area lies to port as you descend the companionway and boasts ample storage. The forepeak, which houses the WC also offers plenty of additional storage for sails, kit etc.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Manual water system
Non-Smokers

Sleeping accommodation is provided by the starboard saloon seat which converts to a double and single berth to port. The small galley area lies to port as you descend the companionway and boasts ample storage. The forepeak, which houses the WC also offers plenty of additional storage for sails, kit etc.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Warps
Fenders

2 sheet winches
3 anchors
(CQR 12kg, CQR 10lb, Fisherman 10lb)
30.00m of chain
dinghy ()
(Hard Dinghy)
2.3hp outboard, Long Shaft ()

Nav Equipment

Compass
Echo sounder

The level of instrumentation is in keeping with the age and character of the boat. If more were needed, a multi purpose GPS unit would suffice.

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Life jackets
Searchlight
Safety harnesses
Horn

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

This little Purbrook Heron 4 ½ tonner is a little gem. She is a solidly built fractionaly rigged, centre board sloop capable of accommodating 2 adults, 3 at a pinch! At first glance she looks longer and beamier than her stated specifications.

Previously owned by the original designer, she has been in her present ownership for about 16 years, during which time she has been immaculately restored and maintained, retaining many of her original features and character. Looking around the boat I struggled to find anything that required immediate attention. Her painted and varnish surfaces including bilge and lockers are all to a very high standard. Despite her modest size, moving around the deck is easy with few hazards. A long keel with a lifting centre board provides stability at sea whilst affording the opportunity for creek crawling in out of the way places

Down below she had cosy feel to her and could be made more so with the addition of some soft furnishings. Her accommodation is comfortable for 2, with plenty of well thought out storage and decent size saloon table which also houses the lifting keel. Her companionway doghouse allows 5’ 6” headroom.

Due to unforeseen personal circumstances, this Purbrook Heron has now been returned to the open market, so if you are looking to own a piece of maritime history, without having to incur the initial high restoration costs normally associated with owning a boat of this vintage, this should be a serious contender. Furthermore, we now have a pre- purchase insurance survey which gives a favorable report on the condition of the vessel.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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