Description

Hand built sail number 41 by Alan Platt of Thundersley, Essex in 1979 a true Classic coastal sailer.
Solid construction of clinker laid Iroko planking laid over steamed Oak timbers and Iroko centre line structure.
Unusual example of a Finesse 24, with a spacious saloon containing two fore & aft berths with a foldaway dining table. Galley is port aft with gas hob & grill with good storage.
Foreword is a separate cabin with full length berth and sea toilet.
I am the third owner, having spent 13 years happily sailing Driftwood.
She is in good condition having been maintained professionally with service history available.

Specifications

Accommodation

Construction

Solid construction of clinker laid Iroko planking laid over steamed Oak timbers and Iroko centre line structure.

Equipment

Comprehensive range of equipment including 3 dry powder fire extinguishers, fire blanket, jabsco marine head, Furuno GPS navigator, sea farer depth sounder, internal & navigation lights, mains power sockets, Auto Helm 1000. 2 heavy duty 120 AMPH batteries (1 brand new), built in battery charger, 2 bilge pumps (including 1 emergency), anchor windlass, with 50 metres of chain and CQR anchor. Comprehensive number of warps & fenders. Waco Fridge/Freezer 12V.

Navigation Equipment

Compass, Furuno GPS navigator, sea farer depth sounder, navigation lights, Auto Helm 1000. Gimballed steering compass.

Engine(s)

Nanni 18 horsepower 3 cylinder marine diesel, serviced annually.

Sails & Spars

Gold anodised mast. Mast head rigged. Furling reefing on headsail. Slab reefing on main. Sales; Genoa in good condition, Mainsail now tired.

Safety Equipment

3 dry powder fire extinguishers, fire blanket, gas safety certificate 2023, emergency bilge pump, 4 self inflating life jackets.

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