Purbrook Heron
A beautifully restored classic
- 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
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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.