FINESSE 24
(REF# 42762)
This boat has been sold
8.5m (27'11"), 1968, 1 x diesel 20hp
(Service records available)
Wood Construction, Long Keel underwater profile, 4 berths
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| Extra Details
| Designer: | AF PLATT |
| Builder: | AF PLATT |
| Fuel capacity: | 1 x 77 ltr (16.9 G) |
| Water capacity: | 1 x 54 ltr (11.9 G) |
| Last survey: | 01/08/2005 |
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Mechanical
1 x diesel 20hp, Yanmar 2 GM 20 (1998)
raw-water cooled,
tiller steering,
shaft drive, 3 blade bronze prop(s).
Fuel consumption (approx) 1ltrs/hour,
Cruising speed 6 knots,
Max speed 7 knots.
New stainless steel shaft, cutlass bearings and shaft bearings September 2007.
Engine serviced autumn 2007.
New batteries 2006. New mains/12v wiring and battery charger - 2006
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Electrical Systems
12 volt, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
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| Dimensions
| LOA: | 8.5m (27'11") |
| LWL: | 6.5m (21'4") |
| Beam: | 2.5m (8'2") |
| Draft Min: | 0.8m (2'6") |
| Draft Max: | 0.0m (0'0") |
| Displacement: | 0kg (0.0lbs) |
| Headroom: | 1.6m (5'5") |
| Storage: | On marina |
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| Construction
Wood Construction with Long Keel underwater profile, paint finish.
Mahogany planking copper riveted onto steamed rock-elm ribs. The keel and deadwood are Iroko and the stem, hog, floors are laminated Iroko. The clinker planking was laid to a 15mm finished thickness and each plank has two fastenings between each timber. Ten gauge copper nails are used on timbers and 12 gauge on lands, roved up on 10mm copper roves. Hood end and garboard fastenings are silicon bronze up to the deck. All centreline fastenings through keel, deadline and floors are galvanised mild steel. There are four laminated Iroko hanging knees per side under mast beams and main beams. Carlines, breasthook, quarter knees, rubbing band and samson post are Iroko.
The fixed rudder is Iroko with shaped tiller and stainless steel hangings. Bilge keels are made of mild steel. The cockpit is framed up in pine with Iroko fronts and lift up sections are in solid Iroko. The mast is anodised aluminium and the boom came with roller reefing as standard.
LOA with bowsprit retracted is 7.3m.
Antifouling, deck and hull painted, and new seacocks, September 2007.
NEW KEEL BOLTS AND BILGE PLATE BOLTS IN 2006.
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| Rig
Cutter rigged Aluminium spars (unknown year), with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2003) |
| Sails
roller boom reefing mainsail (unknown year)
Furling headsail (unknown year)
Other sails:
No 1 Genoa (unknown year)
No 2 Genoa (unknown year)
Storm Jib (unknown year)
2 sheet winches
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| Accommodation
4 berths with 2 doubles and 0 singles in 2 cabin(s).
2 burner paraffin cooker, Sink, Fridge, Carpet, Curtains, Cabin heating
1 heads (Sea Toilet).
Pressurised water system
The roomy saloon is very light and airy.
The modified coachroof provides 1.88m headroom in the galley.
To port is a navigation area and forward of that is a dinette-cum- double berth with a large galley area opposite to starboard. The galley comprises a sink and draining board and a Taylor spirit cooker, with many cupboards under. There is also a Taylor spirit heater fitted on the bulkhead. Going forward, a large heads compartment is to port with a roomy cupboard containing a large drop-in fridge opposite. There is a very generous V-berth in the bows.
Blakes Lavac sea toilet - 2004.
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| Nav Equipment
Compass, Speed, Log, Echo sounder, VHF, GPS, Autopilot, Stereo, Clock, Barometer, Navigation lights |
| Deck Gear
1 anchors (CQR),
0 metres of chain,
Sail cover, Sprayhood, Warps, Fenders, Boathook, Swim Ladder, Cockpit Enclosure
New sprayhood, cockpit enclosure, deck hatch cover - 2006.
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| Fishing
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| Toys
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| Safety Equipment
Life buoys, Danbuoy, 3 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 electric)
Rope cutter fitted 2001.
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| Lying
SUSSEX |
| Broker's Comments
Register with Boatshed to see 46 extra photos of this FINESSE 24.
Finesse 24's were built to last a lifetime.
This truly immaculate example has been lovingly restored and maintained by her current owner. This very boat was extensively featured in Classic Boat (issue 220 - October 2006).
She is without a doubt the best example currently on the market and attracts huge interest wherever she goes. A proper little classic ship to be proud of.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
This FINESSE 24 has been personally photographed and viewed by John van der Hoff of Boatshed Sussex. Click here for contact details. |
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