Description

Octavus is a 17 metre gaff-rigged Schokker.

She was built in Schoorldam in Holland by Scheepsbouwbedrijf Kuijper N.V between 1982-1983 for the Bakker family who cruised and raced her in regattas throughout Europe and the South coast of England, winning numerous prices. Her class was VA89.

Her accommodation offers: 1 double berth and six single berths all 6ft 6 ins in length. Generous headroom throughout of between 6ft 2ins and 7ft 2ins.

The present owner bought Octavus from the son of the original owner in September 2012 and carried out an extensive refit between 2013-2015

Specifications

Equipment

45lbs danforth, on 20 metres of chain and 90m warp
35lbs danforth kedge anchor on chain and warp
Mast and anchor winch
A-frame for dropping mast
Anchor and steaming day signs
Overall winter covers by Jeckells Sailmakers
Various mooring warps
Rudder mounted ensign staff
Fuelling point for water starboard side
Fuelling point for diesel starboard side
Various fenders
Teak boarding ladder and larger harbour mooring ladder

Navigation Equipment

Mast head tricolour and steaming lights
Teak instrument panel above full size chart table to house VHF and Radio
Original Sailor VHF and Radio plus handheld Icom
Clock, hydrometer
NASA echo sounder
NASA wind speed and direction
Ships compass with illumination
Navigational flags and box
Horn

Sails & Spars

Gaff rig
Main Mast (new from Collars in 2013)
Boom, gaff and bowsprit (constructed in solid douglas fir 1983, reconditioned by Collars, Oxford in 2013)
2x lee boards reconditioned by Otter Marine in 2013
Massive oak rudder reconditioned by Otter Marine in 2013
Oak tiller with inscription. New in 2018
Standing rigging: Galvanised shrouds (x4), forestay, x 8 stainless halliards – all new in 2013 by Bell Rigging, Kent
Rigging Screws
Leather gaff saddle
Varnished wooden parrel beads
Running rigging system by Bell Rigging, Kent
2 x mast winches for 8 stainless halliards
6 x cockpit Lewmar winches + 1 x deck winch
Worm drive to rudder
Self tacking jib rail
Sail wardrobe:
Mainsail, foresail and a jib (x 3) – last checked over in 2013 by M Putt Sailmakers
Assortment of sail covers
All sails are removed for the winter and stored inside the boat

Recreation Facilities (Toys)

12v Amp with 2 speakers and connection for iPod
Various regatta awards and plaques
Dometic gas hob, grill and oven
Waeco 24V fridge

Safety Equipment

1x cardon monoxide alarm
3x fire alarms
6x fire extinguishers (incl auto release in engine room)
Fire blanket
Gas bubble tester
2x Separate drain lockers for gas bottle supply to cooker
Guard rails
Harness/clip on system
6x adult lifejackets
2x child lifejackets
1x manual bilge pump
1x electric bilge pump
Emergency tiller arrangement
12 person emergency life raft (not tested)

Disclaimer

Unless riverhomes notifies you in writing, we are only selling this vessel and NOT the mooring. The rental of the mooring is by separate negotiation with the marina or mooring management, all prospective buyers should make their own enquiries with them directly to understand the ingoing costs and mooring fees payable by a new owner. Any mooring fees given here or verbally are approximate and intended as a guide only.

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