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

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  • Boat REF#  ·  320176
  • LOA  ·  6.80m
  • Year  ·  1952
  • Construction  ·  Wood carvel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Long keel
  • Berths  ·  2
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 9hp, Yanmar 1GM10 (1993)
  • Lying  ·  Suffolk
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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 Charles Purbroke
Builder Rossiters
Lying Suffolk

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 9hp
Engine make and model Yanmar 1GM10 (1993)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded

Engine refurbished 2017

Dimensions

LOA 6.80m
Beam 2.32m
Draft Max 0.91m
Storage Ashore

Rig

Sloop rigged Wood spars (1952) with stainless steel standing rigging (2017)

Sails

Mainsail Suffolk Sails - (2017)
Headsail Suffolk Sails - (2017)

Both sails and all covers replaced ion 2017

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction Wood carvel
Underwater profile Long keel
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 2
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 1
Heads 1 heads (Sea Toilet)

2 burner spirit cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Sink
Manual water system
Non-Smokers

2 burner spirit cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Cockpit cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Instrument Covers

2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(CQR)
dinghy ()
(Hard Dinghy)

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Clock
Barometer
Radar Reflector

Safety Equipment

Danbuoy

Broker's Comments

Here is an opportunity to buy a little piece of history. The Purbrook Heron was built in 1952 and was featured in the Yachting Monthly Earls Court Boat Show edition.

This boat had lots of work done in 2017 including new sails and covers. The engine, fitted in 1993, was fully refurbished in 2017 along with all the electrics. The wood is in excellent condition and she is a testament to the current and previous owners.

This is one for the aficionados as she will need ongoing love and attention but the rewards will be evident for a long time and she will always put a smile on your face.

As a lifting keel boat she is ideal for exploring the estuaries but with her semi displacement keel is also capable enough to go out into open water.

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

This Purbrook Heron has been personally photographed and viewed by James Lancaster of Boatshed Suffolk. Click here for contact details.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

10 years

Why are you selling her?

Wanting to pursue other interests

Where have you sailed her?

East of England Estuaries (Stour, Deben, Orwell, Blackwater)

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