Description

Dormouse is typical of a pocket cruiser from this period. Built by Shuttlewoods in 1957 on the River Roach. A traditional carvel construction of mahogany on oak and copper fastings. She contains all the desirable features that any yachtsman cruising the East Coast in the late 1950s could have wanted, complete with a centreboard, gaff rig, and wood stove. Now offered laying afloat not far from her original launch having only ever had two owners.


Viewing by appointment through our Essex office on (01621) 785600

Specifications

Accommodation

A large shallow cockpit leads to entering down below through a sliding hatch and companionway doors situated over the engine box. Cooking area to port with a gimballed Dometic two-ring spirit burner, mug and pan storage, and stowage space to starboard with a compass and depth gauge. Settee berth to each slide of the salon with cushions. Davey Hotpot solid fuel stove forward and PottaPotti stowage. Lots of lovely traditional features throughout such as brass oil lamps.

Equipment

Traditional Wooden Blocks & Spars
Two Anchors

Engine(s)

Yanmar 1GM10, single cylinder, 9hp inboard diesel engine. Electric start. Single lever controls.

Sails & Spars

Gaff Rigged Cutter - Mainmast lowering in a tabernacle.


Douglas Fur Bowsprit - 2021


Mainsail


Staysail


Jib

Electrics

Single 12v, 75amp battery charging from engine alternator
Nasa echosounder

Disclaimer

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.


General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner s specific needs.