John Hesp 27' Gaff Cutter
- Boat REF# · 20743
- LOA · 8.26m
- Year · 1996
- Construction · Wood laminate
- Underwater profile · Lifting keel
- Berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 20hp, Yanmar 3 Cyl (2005)
- Lying · Penzance
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Extra Details
| Designer | John Hesp, Somerset |
|---|---|
| Builder | John Hesp, Somerset |
| Lying | Penzance |
| Fuel capacity | 36.0 ltr (7.9 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 68.0 ltr (15.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 20hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Yanmar 3 Cyl (2005) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | Fixed pitch |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 2.0 ltr (0.4 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6.5 knots |
Bow thruster
Dimensions
| LOA | 8.26m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 7.88m |
| Beam | 2.84m |
| Draft Min | 0.90m |
| Draft Max | 1.60m |
| Displacement | 4,950kg (10,914.8lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.50m |
Rig
Gaff rigged John Hesp Wood spars (1996) with stainless steel standing rigging (2004)
Sails
| Mainsail | - (2008) |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - (2008) |
| Other sails | Topsail (2006) |
| Flying Jib (2007) |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels
Construction
| Construction | Wood laminate |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Lifting keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
The hull is epoxy bonded, strip plank cedar and epoxy kevlar sheathed inside and out. Painted two pack epoxy topsides and Copperbot from new underwater. Deck is marine ply over planking and topped with glass sheathed epoxy. Cockpit has now been fitted with a "flush fitting" stainless steel engine cover to give an uninterupted cockpit floor.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads |
2 burner paraffin cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
2 burner paraffin cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Beaching legs |
2 anchors
(CQR & Kedge)
20.00m of chain
Wooden dinghy ()
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| Radar | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| TV | |
| Echo sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft |
|---|
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)
4 man liferaft new 2004
Broker's Comments
This is a thoroughly modern boat built using modern construction methods but with timeless lines based on traditional West Country gaff cutters.
The current owner has added new sails, a new engine, electronics & canvesses. She is ready to go sailing and whoever next owns this beauty will have trouble keeping away from those wonderful classic sailing events.
She may not have all the space below of a modern yacht but if that is your need then look elsewhere.
This yacht is a passport to classic boat sailing with the knowledge that you can sleep at night without the worries of a wooden hull.
She is easily sailed by two crew.
Currently lying in Penzance.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.