Vertue 54
- Boat REF# · 310570
- Length · 7.62m
- Year · 1958
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Long Keel
- Sleeping berths · 2
- Engine · 1 x diesel 10hp, Beta B-10 (2001)
- Lying · Falmouth
Extra Details
| Designer | Laurent Giles |
|---|---|
| Builder | Eric A Blackman & E F Elkins Ltd |
| Lying | Falmouth |
| Fuel capacity | 36.0 ltr (7.9 USG) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 68.0 ltr (15.0 USG) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 01/04/2020 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 10hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Beta B-10 (2001) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Tiller & Wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 2 Blade fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 0.4 ltr (0.1 USG) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 4 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 5 knots |
Engine serviced & Water pump overhauled July 2022
Dimensions
| Length | 7.62m |
|---|---|
| LOD | 7.47m |
| LWL | 6.55m |
| Beam | 2.13m |
| Draft Max | 1.37m |
| Airdraft | 10.97m |
| Displacement | 4,536kg (10,001.9lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.82m |
| Storage | On mooring |
Rig
Sloop rigged E F Elkins Wood spars (1958) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2015)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Richardsons - roller boom (unknown year) 3 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Dart Sails - Hank On (unknown year) |
There are four other headsails included.
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power Shore Power cable included
Construction
| Construction | Wood |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long Keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
The hull is constructed from larch strip planking, glued and copper fastened, on some sawn and steamed oak frames, with oak keel, stem and stern. The decks were renewed in 2001 (using the modern method of laying teak on marine plywood) and iroko for constructing her doghouse and cabin sides.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 2 |
|---|---|
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
Potential for two bunks in forward cabin, that are currently not used.
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
Potential for two bunks in forward cabin, that are currently not used.
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Cockpit cover | |
| Tonneau cover | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Beaching legs |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
Manual windlass
1 anchors
(CQR)
30.00m of chain
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights |
Safety Equipment
| Horn | |
|---|---|
| Emergency steering |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)
Broker's Comments
This is one of the iconic class of Vertue Auxiliary Bermudan Sloops, designed by Jack Laurent Giles of Laurent Giles & Partners, Naval Architects from Lymington, Hampshire. Launched in 1958, she has voyaged extensively around the North Sea, English Channel and Irish Sea. Since returning to her original family owners at the turn of this century, she has undergone extensive work by skilled shipwrights to maintain the authenticity of her fabric and to update the condition of her general equipment. Now at 65 years old, she remains in good condition for her age and is as pretty to look at and as delightful to sail as ever.
There has been a recent restoration to ensure her integrity and seaworthiness. This has included new s/s chainplates; new s/s pulpit, stanchions and guardrails; new s/s standing rigging and English Braid running rigging; repairs to her cabin top and parts of the cockpit; replacement interior carlings; new oak mast step; new house and engine batteries.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
Sixteen years
Why are you selling her?
Personal Circumstances
Where have you sailed her?
North Sea and English Channel
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