Rossiters Purbrook Heron
- Boat REF# · 250051
- LOA · 6.78m
- Year · 1960
- Construction · Wood carvel
- Underwater profile · Lifting keel
- Berths · 3
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 8.5hp, Lister 2 Cylinder (1960)
- Lying · Isle of Wight
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Extra Details
| Designer | Chas A Purbrook |
|---|---|
| Builder | Purbrook Yachts (now Rossiters Yachts Ltd) |
| Lying | Isle of Wight |
| Fuel capacity | 50.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 01/06/2012 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 8.5hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Lister 2 Cylinder (1960) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Air cooled |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 2 blade fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 4 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 5 knots |
See engine start video
Dimensions
| LOA | 6.78m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 5.94m |
| Beam | 2.29m |
| Draft Min | 0.91m |
| Draft Max | 1.63m |
| Displacement | 1,400kg |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with stainless steel standing rigging ()
Sails
| Mainsail | Suffolk Sails - Roller boom () |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Suffolk Sails - Hank on () |
Anodised aluminium mast with Spruce roller boom
Sails are tan dacron and believed to be in working condition
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | Wood carvel |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Lifting keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Mahogany on Oak with cast iron keel and lead ballast. Hull stripped right back June 2017 (see exterior photos)
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 3 |
|---|---|
| No. of single berths | 3 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
3 single berths although really she'd be comfortable for 2 adults as forepeak utilised for head and basin as well.
Gimballed meths stove for cooking
Fantastic Simpson Lawrence manual head (not fitted at present)
1 oil lamp and 4 electric interior lights
2 burner spirit cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Sink | |
| Manual water system |
3 single berths although really she'd be comfortable for 2 adults as forepeak utilised for head and basin as well.
Gimballed meths stove for cooking
Fantastic Simpson Lawrence manual head (not fitted at present)
1 oil lamp and 4 electric interior lights
2 burner spirit cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Warps | |
|---|---|
| Fenders | |
| Boathook |
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(CQR 30lbs)
10.00m of chain
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| VHF | |
| Autopilot | |
| Echo sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
Target wind, speed and depth instruments
VHF radio
Safety Equipment
| Life buoys |
|---|
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)
Broker's Comments
Chas A Purbrook Boatbuilders Ltd of Christchurch built the first Purbrook Heron in 1952, a big boat for them having been mainly built dinghies and day boats before. They did a good job, lots of them are still sailing including the first one and this fine lady, a slightly later build although she needs some varnish now is still in lovely condition for her age.
The Lister aircooled engine starts and runs beautifully and she has enough electronics to safely navigate the creeks only a centreboard yacht can truly enjoy. Down below she is comfortable for 2 with berths for 3 if required, has heads and cooking facilities and has so much character. She is pretty even out of the water and will turn heads wherever she sails
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.