"Windward Isles" - Sold

One-off design, classic Gentleman's 31ft 6" motor cruiser. Built 1957-9.

GRP Hull built by Halmatic (Deborine Hull) - Fitted out by Allanson & Son, Freckleton.

Offers in region of £15,750 are invited. - Lying Preston Marina. Viewing by Prior Appointment

A true one-off of the highest quality, although needs some minor work.

Must be seen to be appreciated.

Without doubt one of the most interesting and, in my view - and I am sure many others’, one of the most charming boats we have ever had the privilege of listing on our brokerage. Her home has been the English Lake District – although we could see her gracing rivers like the Thames, or – with the addition of some sea going equipment she could be a coastal cruiser.

Before expanding upon the boats features a brief note on her history. She has been in the original owner’s family since new up until 2009, and used exclusively on Windermere - kept in a boathouse. She has exceptionally low hours and has had little or no use in the past 15 years, but has been kept in commission, with service bills as recently as 2008 and new batteries.

Much documentation comes with the boat, including itemised records of costs of parts and labour during fit out from 1959.

She was surveyed ashore in September 2009.

“Windward Isles”  31’ 6" Halmatic Deborine Based cruiser

LOA; 31’ 6”, Beam 10’8", Draft 2’6” – Built 1957.

GRP hull with mahogany marine ply superstructure and deep blue “Dunlop” non-slip roof/decks. Sturdy painted steel grab rail runs along the cabin roof.

Silver spruce mast with ship’s bell and steaming light – can be lowered.

Stainless steel foldable pulpit.

Chrome plated windows and deck fittings including cowl vents. 

Engines:        Two BMC Commodore diesel inboard on shaft drives. Engines are mounted amidships in own walk-in compartment. Speed estimated at 8 knots. Running hours – 168. Raw water cooled with silencers.

Additional:     35lb CQR Anchor & 8mm chain. Simpson Lawrence manual windlass.

Descending through the portside companionway hatch into the wheelhouse/saloon the helm position is amidships with a functional layout and array of Smith’s instruments.

The saloon itself features 2 settee/berths in the forepeak and 4 separate Parker Knoll chairs. A fold out dining table to the portside is opposite of a cabinet to starboard. The saloon is panelled in dark mahogany veneered marine ply with painted ceilings with oak style beams.

Moving aft, beyond the saloon bulkhead is the engine compartment.

Aft of the engine compartment to port is the heads compartment with tiled walls, Sea toilet and porcelain wash-hand basin.

To starboard is the open galley with twin burner gas stove with oven, sink and counter and larder spaces.

In the stern of the boat is the owners cabin with 2 large single berths and steps to a hatch which leads to the stern deck.

Exterior Photos; (Click to Enlarge)

	Hatchway on portside leading to cabin.	Mast (folded) with bell
	Starboard Quarter

 

Interior Photos; (Click to Enlarge)

 

	Galley	Heads
Aft Cabin	Starboard Engine	Port Engine location
		Interior Sketch Plan (Not to scale)

 

“Windward Isles” did suffer some minor damage this past summer while at Windermere. The photos below show the damaged areas which are on the portside rubbing strake and the stern rubbing strake. The surveyor (Sep 2009) found no sign of trauma to the hull in these areas. (A good joiner should be able to make repairs)

In addition to the repairs needed, the survey from September 2009 makes a few recommendations most significantly including –

 

·         Replacement of trim tabs

·         Replace timber grounding strip along bottom of keel

·         Fit dedicated overboard drain to gas bottle locker

·         Fit gas cut off valve adjacent to cooker

·         Fit flame safe systems to cooker

·         Service the engine raw water inlet seacocks

 

Photos of damage; (Click to enlarge)

 

 

 

If you require further information please ring the Brokerage Department on 01772 733595 or e mail info@prestonmarina.co.uk