This charming little gaff rigged, canoe stern classic was built in 1902 and has been lovingly maintained. Kelpie II is perfect for day sailing with the ability for overnight stays. She truly is a stunning design and will turn heads where ever she goes. She has been in her current ownership for 27 years and has featured in many sailing articles including a 1970 Yachting Monthly.

Viewing by appointment only through the Suffolk Office ? 01473 659681 or email: suffolk@clarkeandcarter.co.uk

Accommodation

Her simple interior offers two 6ft6 berths to port and starboard with stowage under. There is a Origo two-burner spirit cooker in the starboard quarter with hand cupboards opposite to port. Sitting headroom through.

Mechanical Systems

Located on a removable outboard bracket, placed on the side deck is the 2.5hp, 4 stroke Suzuki outboard which was new in 2020. Approximately 30 hours run. 3 blade propeller. Hand start. 40ah domestic battery.

Sails and Spars

Fractionally rigged gaff sloop. Keel stepped and varnished mast, boom & gaff made of solid Douglas Fir. Fixed bowsprit. Slab reefing mainsail system. Sailspar continuous line headsail furling system. Stainless steel standing rigging (2020). Terylene running rigging. Lines led aft. Two sheet winches.

GeneralEquipment

Construction

Built by joiner Herbert Kennard along with his brother Albert, to a design of J Pain Clark in 1902. Carvel hull made out of Red Pine, Oak & Pitch Pine. Painted blue topsides. The deck is Kauri planking on Columbian pine beams, clad in epoxy sheathed 9 mm ply, painted with a cream non-slip finish. Kauri Pine deck beams. Teak coachroof with fixed portlights. Tiller steering to a spade hung rudder. Steel keel with a lead bulb.

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 the specific needs of the new owner(s).