Cornish Crabbers Pilot Cutter 30 Sailing boat 1995, with 1 x Yanmar 3JH4E engine, United Kingdom

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75,640 EUR

(64,950 GBP)

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Sutton Harbour Marina
PL4 0DW Plymouth
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Cornish Crabbers' Bermudan Pilot Cutter 30 - 1995 - £64,950 'Aliesje' is a one-off and represents a super opportunity for someone that appreciates just what they are looking at. Back in the mid 1990's, upon his purchase of the Cornish Crabbers business, the new Managing Director of the time (who is half Dutch) recognised that in the moth-balled Cornish Cutter 30 moulds he had an asset that had been significantly under-utilised and, as a priority, he immediately had the moulds refurbished. He felt that there was latent demand for traditionally styled boats, but didn't accept that they had to be heavy to work, slow to windward and tiresome to maintain; he argued that the use of modern materials and fittings, blended with traditional looks and fittings would make for a boat to be proud of; a boat that contrasted with the all pervasive 'All White Boats' and one that wouldn't be any more demanding to maintain. 'Aliesje' was equipped with a Bermudan cutter rig (whilst retaining the bowsprit) on aluminium spars (cream enamelled as a nod to the traditionalist), wheel steering, a generously powered auxiliary engine and accommodation to suit a growing family. Modern deck hardware such as self-tailing winches, ball-race blocks and a self-tacking staysail were employed, while indulging in bronze hatches and winches to go with traditional portlights and the swept laid 10mm teak deck sheathing - she is a handsome boat. September 2023 – Ashore in a tent for two months to have all varnished brightwork stripped back to bare wood and freshly varnished professionally. Rudder removed and new lower bearing fitted. Underwater surfaces freshly antifouled and other works completed. ** E-mail or Call us for a link to an extensive cloud-based photo file** Accommodation5/6 Berths across forward cabin & main saloon with a separate heads compartment.The accommodation is laid out from forwards:Forward Cabin: The double berth runs across the full width of the vessel immediately forward of the heads compartment [on port side) and of a hanging locker (to starboard side), with access to the head end of the berth from the relatively wide 'vestibule' area outside of the heads. At time of construuction, the Pilot Cutter's usual internal moulding was retained beneath the berth (possibly for reason of the hull stiffening that it affords in the forward end of the hull) and it serves to illustrate just how much more generous the forward berths are in this particular example of the Pilot Cutter. Access to the spacious stowage locker beneath the berth is via a locker door through the end of the berth that faces into the vestibule area as well as from beneath the berth cushions. Light and ventilation is provided by a 'Houdini'-style hatch (in bronze) overhead, while fixed ports are fitted in both topsides. LED lighting has been fitted to the foot-end of the berths, switched over the head end of each berth. A degree of privacy is afforded by a half-height curtain fitted across the access point to the berths. Vestibule Area: This is offset of the heads compartment, with its sole being unrestricted and a continuation of that in the main cabin - making for a conveniently usable space. A deep hanging (and generously sized) hanging locker is fitted outboard of the sole, between the forward and main bulkheads. Heads Compartment: There is nothing very sophisticated to describe within this space; simply practical in its layout and generous in its sizing is the best summation. A marine flushing toilet by Jabsco; pressurised hot and cold water via a mixer tap and shower head (a relatively deep 'grey water' sump is provided, together with a 12V DC evacuating pump) and a shower curtain. A 'traditional'-style deck prism overhead is very effective in providing light. Access is easy, through an approx. 24" wide door that is fitted with a sensibly-sized mirror on its reverse. Main Cabin: Attractively fitted out in teak, with tongue and grooved cedar overhead painted white, contrasting with grown hardwood beams. The overall and immediate impact is that of a warm and welcoming traditional ambience. U-shaped seating to the port side is fitted around a pedestal mounted, leafed table (maybe lowered to form a double bunk), with a linear galley to starboard and a dedicated chart table abaft of that. Single, but generously sized quarter berths to each side of the cockpit's footwell provide the rest of the sleeping berths. Easy and comfortable access down to the cabin from the cockpit is via a set of wide hardwood and shaped steps, to a landing on the top of the engine box, before a lower step unit to sole level. Six bronze, opening portlights, combined with a bronze hatch above the cabin's table provide light and cross-ventilation, while all locker doors about the accommodation are louvred to encourage proper ventilation within. The two quarter berths are mirror images of each other; each provided with an opening portlight to the cockpit's well, a storage shelf to the foot end and a storage unit fitted to the hullside, outboard and above the berth itself. The space beneath these berths is given over to the stainless steel freshwater tanks. Navigation Area: A dedicated, outboard-facing chart table is fitted ahead of the port side's quarter berth. A substantially mounted, button seat may be swung away when not required. Chart stowage within and with a hinged instrument fascia above. The modern touch-screen multifunction plotter by Raymarine and a Standard Horizon GMDSS capable VHF radio are fitted here, facing the navigator and conveniently to hand. Galley: Linear in form and located to starboard side of the main cabin, with a shallow peninsular to accommodate a larger than average, single stainless steel sink that may be worked at from any of the three sides and accomodating a Smev cooker featuring four burners within its hob, plus grill and oven. A generous, stainless steel-lined fridge is top-opening and located outboard of the sink. There are fo