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Gannon & Benjamin 22m Classic Wooden Schooner

£695,000
Year:2001
Length:22m
Location:South Coast, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Price:£695,000, VAT due
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Gannon & Benjamin 22m Classic Wooden Schooner 2001


Description

Enchanting modern classic as Gannon & Benjamin can in 2001. Immaculately maintained, sails like the wind, impossibly charming interior and perfect to cruise or regatta


Inventory

Introduction
Note: REBECCA is registered on the British Ship's Registry as a commercial vessel with MCA Category 2. certification (certification re-issued September 2008.) The vessel is therefore presently exempt from the European Union's Recreational Craft Directive (CE Marking) and VAT. Introduction: Looking at REBECCA, we know it is difficult to believe that she is a

  • new build'. Back in the mid-nineties, her designer, Nat Benjamin, was asked to draw the
  • schooner of his dreams' and an hour later her initial profile was already on paper! Her keel was laid in 1998 at the Gannon & Benjamin Boatyard, Martha's Vineyard, USA, where they have been designing and building traditional wooden yachts and other vessels for some thirty years. Over the next three years, drawing on their wealth of experience and skills, REBECCA gradually took shape, finally being launched in May 2001. She is traditionally constructed with a
  • plank on frame' hull and laid deck, using mainly Silver Bali and Angelique, woods chosen for their strength and durability from sustainable forests in Suriname. Her masts are hollow Sitka spruce, whilst her deck beams are English oak. Her concept came from the working American East Coast Schooners but her design was strongly influenced by John Alden and L. Francis Herreshoff, two well-known twentieth century naval architects. Her fine lines suggested she was destined to be a classic yacht and although not originally intended to race, she has already won trophies in the US and the British Virgin Islands as well as the prestigious Aschanti of Saba Trophy in the Antigua Classics, 2002. Wooden Boats - In Pursuit of the Perfect Craft at an American Boatyard By Michael Ruhlman In 1995, in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, a boat-struck man answered a question posed by a boat-builder. It may have been one of the most common of all dialogues between the boatstruck and the boatbuilder, but on this occasion something substantial would be born from it, born of all this, all that wooden boats were and are, all that they attract - this adoration, this reverence, this innate sense of truth, this want, this insanity, this intelligence, this capacity to imagine beauty and draw its design so that it will move through water with grace and power, be drawn through it by wind - a boat born ultimately of a deep knowledge of how wood on water works, knowledge earned over many thousands of miles on the earth's oceans, many decades building boats, and long study of a five-thousand-year-old practice, and born, too, of a sense of all that the boat might be, simply for the boat: what might be. Out of all this came REBECCA. She floated out of a collection unconscious like a ghost ship materializing out of the fog. She was to be the last great plank-on-frame schooner built in the twentieth century: REBECCA. This wooden yacht may have been sparked by a particular form of ecstatic insanity - that of a man boatstruck - but the thing itself was as solid and durable as the hardwoods that would compose her backbone, a deep-water sailing vessel powerful enough to cruise any of the earth's oceans, a beautiful boat, a mighty ship, one that would exalt all who beheld her.

    Construction
    Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:Traditional plank on frame method, with an Angelique backboneWhite oak framingWhite oak deck beamsAngelique and Silver Bali hull planking1
  • solid wood deck laid in Silver Bali, teak and Angelique with caulkingVarnished Angelique caprail on raised bulwarksVarnished teak deck furniturePearl White International Toplac hull paint (last repaint - March 2008)International red antifoul (March 2008) Keel & Rudder:Solid lead shoe fastened to Angelique backbone via bronze fastenings and keel boltsWooden rudder blade hung from aft end of keel structure and connected directly to steering gear

    Mechanical Equipment
    Engine & Gearboxes:Yanmar 4LH-DTE 4-cylinder direct-injection turbo-charged marine diesel engine producing approx 178 hp @ 3,200rpmFreshwater engine cooling via raw-water inlet and heat exchangerMechanical reduction gearboxDual lever throttle & gear controls at helmRacor 75/100 dual fuel filter / water separatorsFixed engine mountings Maintenance & Performance Under Power:The yacht is fully maintained to
  • as new' condition by a full-time crew of two.Engine fully serviced by Yanmar agent - April 2008Engine hours as of September 2008: approx 3,500 hours Cruising speed: 6.5 knots @ 1,800rpmMax speed approx 8 knots @ 2,300rpm Propulsion & Steering:Flexible coupling to the shaftStainless steel shaft3-bladed feathering Maxiprop propellerWheel steering with Edson worm-gear mechanism direct to rudder stockTraditional 80cm diameter wooden helm wheel with bronze central boss

    Electrical System
    Voltage Systems:12vDC domestic system with 110vAC ring main from shorepower or inverter Battery Banks:1x Vetus 12vDC 200Ah lead acid engine start battery2x Gel-type deep cycle 12vDC 200Ah service batteriesService batteries can be joined in parallel to supply 400Ah @ 12vDC1x Gel-type deep cycle 12vDC 200Ah windlass battery Battery Chargers/Inverters::Heart Interface charger/inverter with 3-stage charging and charge status indicators Alternators:12vDC 55Ah engine-mounted alternator for charging engine and windlass batteriesBalmar 12vDC 115Ah high capacity secondary alternator for charging service batteries Shore Power: 110vAC shore supply Step-down transformer for supplying 110vAC from 220vAC (European) connectionsShorepower cable Other Electrical:110vAC (60 cycles) ring main with sockets throughout interior 12vDC socket at nav station12vDC power supply socket in dog houseMain AC/DC control panel with voltmeters & ammeters

    Tankage
    Fuel:100 UK gallons (454 litres) in one fuel tank located under bridge deckTank level monitored via calibrated dipstickEmergency fuel shutoffs Fresh water:150 UK gallons (681 litres) in two tanks located under main double berth (100 gallons) and beneath starboard settee berth (50 gallons) Manifold system Black water:25 UK gallons (113 litres) Blackwater holding tank with level monitoring system

    Other Mechanical
    Fresh Water & Water Heating System:12vDC Paragon Groco PSR pressurised water pump for supplying fresh waterHot water supply via engine calorifier and 110vAC immersion heater element in hot water tank powered by shorepowerDomestic water is moved by a Paragon Groco Model: PSR water pressure system, through an engine and shore power supplied hot water heater. Saltwater Supply:Manual saltwater supply at galley via footpumpSalt water deckwash at bow (also serving as engine-driven bilge pump) Watermaker:12vDC PUR Powersurvivor 40E water maker supplying 5.7 litres per hour. Bilge Pumps:12vDC Automatic bilge pump with float switch and manual overrideEngine-driven bilge pump (also serving as deckwash)Whale Gusher 30 manual bilge pump Grey & Black Water:The grey water (from sinks & showers) discharges to grey water
  • sump' tank which in turn discharged to sea by automatic 12vDC pump The black water (from heads) discharges to the black water holding tank which in turn discharges to sea by electric pump or via deck vacuum outletBlack water from the heads can be discharged directly to sea via diverter valve and 12vDC macerator pump Gas:Varnished teak deck-box mounted forward of dog-house housing propane gas bottlesRemote solenoid switch for gas system at galleyGas alarm

    Accommodation
    Up to twelve berths in one forward v-berth cabin, four single berths in saloon (pilot-berths and converting saloon seating), master double berth and two further double pilot-berths in dog-house.
    Interior joinery in mix of solid hardwoods including Angelique, English white oak, Silver Bali teak, mahogany and softwoods such as Hackamatac (used for constructions of knees)
    Varnished tongue & groove panelled interior bulkheads
    Silver Bali doors with mahogany frames
    Solid Angelique floors throughout
    Green tartan cloth upholstery
    Green sunbrella passage-making covers
    Vanrished deckhead with white painted deck house ceilings
    Varnished mahogany countertops in galley and heads
    Stainless steel lined shower cubicle in master cabin ensuite

    Description of Internal Layout from Forward:

    Forepeak:
    Spacious forepeak serving as chain locker and sail stowage. One of the two liferafts can also be stored in here (the other is mounted on deck). Access to the forepeak locker is from the forward cabin.


    Forward Cabin:
    Two single berths in v-configuration with drawers and lockers beneath and small seat between. Deck prisms to port and starboard. Large opening hatch to foredeck. Door to saloon.

    Forward Heads:
    Aft of forward cabin to starboard and serving as day-heads for the yacht. Porcelain sink inset to varnished mahogany countertop. Mirror-fronted lockers above counter with further stowage beneath. Manual marine heads. External lighting via deck prism.

    Saloon:
    Aft of forward cabin. Opposite forward heads to port is a full length hanging locker with shelves and a glass fronted locker with sideboard below with locker under. The main saloon has pilot berths and
    settee berths to port and starboard with a central table with bottle storage beneath and butterfly hatch above. Outboard and surrounding are bookshelves and ample further locker space. At the aft end of the saloon to starboard is a large hanging/linen locker and the forward deck house hatch accessed via the companionway ladder amidships. Ventilation via traditional opening portholes along coachroof sides and at forward end.

    Galley:
    Positioned aft of saloon to port. Varnished countertop with deep fiddles. Gimballed gas cooker with stainless steel crash bar, twin stainless steel sinks, extensive stowage in shelving outboard, lockers and drawers. Refrigeration in top opening compartment inboard over centerline. Door to master cabin.

    Master Cabin:
    Double berth to port with drawers beneath. To starboard is a three drawer fitted chest of drawers with hanging locker behind and Seat. Steps leading to dog-house with bi-folding door to close off cabin.

    Master Cabin Ensuite:
    To starboard with dedicated stainless steel shower cubicle, manual heads and porcelain washbasin inset beneath varnished mahogany countertop. Mirror-fronted lockers above counter with further stowage lockers beneath. Dorade ventilator with lifting glass lights above and deck prism.

    Doghouse/Navigation Area:
    Double pilot-berths to port and starboard, with batteries under starboard bunk and fresh water maker, water heater and ship's tools etc under port bunk. Navigation table, oilskin & safety equipment locker, bosun's shelf and access to huge lazarette lockers to port and starboard beneath the cockpit seats. AC/DC electrical panel. Engine is situated below the Doghouse floor with additional access from the Owner's Cabin. Polished copper ventilation pipes for engine room. Companion ladder to self-draining cockpit over bridge deck. Lazarette hatch in after deck.

    Domestic Equipment
    3 burner gimballed gas cooker; refrigerator; s/s sink; salt water tap operated by foot pump; ample storage for equipment and provisions. Galley:Force 10 stainless steel propane gimballed cooker with 3-burners, oven & grillTop-opening stainless steel fridge with 12vDC compressorTwin stainless steel deep bowl sinks with pressurised hot & cold water supplyAdditional freshwater spray tap on flexible hoseManual salt water supply spray tap on flexible hose via footpump Heads/Showers:Jabsco manual marine headsBasins & shower with hot & cold water supply via chromed mixer tapsThermostatic shower in master cabin ensuite Heating & Ventilation:Bronze dorade vents on deckOpening bronze side-ports and forward ports in coachroof and doghouse.Glazed wooden-framed opening
  • skylights' Entertainment Equipment:Radio/CD Player with independent speakers in main saloon and doghouse Lighting:12vDC polished brass deckhead lighting throughout110vAC polished brass reading lamps throughout

    Electronics
    Cockpit:Datamarine CD400 digital depth sounderPolished brass Danforth Constellation steering compass on bronze pedestal Below decks:Furuno 821 LCD monochrome radar display with closed array scanner on mastFuruno GP-1850D colour GPS with chart plotterBrass chronometer, barometer & clinometer Communications Equipment:Icom IC-M421 VHF with DSC in dog house

    Deck Equipment
    Rig:Hollow Sitka spruce keel-stepped main and foremasts with single spreadersLeathered mast hoops for foremast gaffJumper-struts on foremastPitch pine main boom and spars, with cast bronze fittings.Bowsprit with catch-netting beneath Boom gallowsBronze gaff saddle by Harry Spencer of Cowes, Isle of Wight. Single fixed backstay attached to bumpkin Self-tacking staysailCheckstaysBronze turnbuckles, stainless steel standing rigging and Dacron running rigging. Traditional wooden rigging blocks Rig and leather work installed by Dominic Zacchorne of Wickford Marine, Rhode Island.Working sail area - approx 1,750sq feet Winches:All winches are Bronze Lewmar 2-speed self-tailing, consisting of:-2x 44ST halyard winches on foremast2x 48ST halyard winches on main-spar2x 28ST topping lift winch & reefing winch on main boom2x 64ST genoa winches at cockpit2x 44ST checkstay winches at cockpit1x 64ST mainsheet winch at cockpit Sails:By Incidence of Cannes (2006/7)Dacron Bermudan Main Dacron Gaff ForeDacron StaysailDacron 'Ballooner' jib (with chute).By North (2001) Dacron GenoaDacron YankeeDacron Blade jibDacron Fisherman topsailDacron Trisail.Dacron Stormjib General:Teak swim ladderCustom cast bronze hardware.Cast bronze guardrail stanchions with twin stainless steel wire guardrailsVarnished Teak grabrails on main susperstructure coachroof Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:Ideal H-5J 12vDC anchor windlass with twin gypsies with deck control button and remote controlCircuit breaker for windlass in forward cabinSingle roller stemhead fitting2x CQR anchors, 751bs and 60lbs with two 100m lengths of galvanised chain, 120lbs Fisherman storm anchorWooden mooring cleats with bronze fairleads in bulwarksSamson post at bowTwin Samson posts at sternFull compliment of blocks, warps, fenders, lines etc.Saltwater pressurised anchor/deck wash Covers, Canvas & Cushions:Cream canvas boom coversMediterranean awnings and winter coversCream canvas covers for all deckhead hatches, winches, wheel and compass pedestalGreen canvas cockpit cushions Tender:Zodiac Classic 6-seater dinghy - June 2007Mercury 8hp outboard - August 20069ft GRP Trinka sailing tender Safety Equipment:REBECCA is fitted with a comprehensive inventory of safety equipment as required by her Category 2 Commercial Vessel coding. Highlights of this inventory include:2x x 6-man liferafts, one in case, one in valise2x Horseshoe buoys with lights & droguesInflatable danbuoyMOB lifesling systemLifejackets & harnessesParachute sea-anchorRapidfix 40hMhz EPIRBTron SARTFull compliment of navigation lights with varnished running boards in forward riggingFire-fighting equipmentSmoke and gas alarmsRadar reflector Spares Package:REBECCA carries a varied & comprehensive inventory of spares

    Comments
    Since REBECCA was launched and commissioned in Martha's Vineyard in 2001, she has benefited from having a full-time professional skipper aboard, so has been maintained to a very high standard. Over the years, a number of minor modifications have been made to her original specification, particularly in connection with obtaining full European chartering status and she now carries an extensive range of high specification safety equipment. In her five seasons at sea, REBECCA has cruised in Massachusetts and Maine; extensively in the Caribbean; has crossed the Atlantic and to sail in Ireland, and on the west coast of France and Portugal, passing through the Straits of Gibraltar and into the Mediterranean in 2005. Over the last three years her home port has been Cannes from which base she has visited many parts of the Western Mediterranean, delighting all those - family, friends and charterers - who have sailed on her. She has taken part in a handful of regattas to date, winning the Sweethearts Regatta in the BVI and the Classics Class in Antigua Classics, 2002. She now has a CIM rating for participating in the Mediterranean Regatta circuit. She has proved to be not only versatile and sea kindly when long distance cruising but also wonderfully balanced, with that extra special turn of speed which comes when a yacht has truly classic lines. Broker's Comments
    Beautiful, nearly-new, classic wooden schooner in superb skipper-maintained condition, designed and built by Gannon & Benjamin, Martha's Vineyard, USA and launched 2001 - their designs are famous for their speed, seaworthiness, practicality and simplicity. With comfortable accommodation for up to twelve in four cabins, she displays superb craftsmanship both above and below deck. With approximately 1,800 sq ft working sail area and a powerful 178hp Yanmar diesel engine, she will always be a fast yacht, regardless of how the wind blows. Conceived as his 'dream yacht' by the designer, to combine blue water cruising with classic racing, she is now fully MCA certified for charter and carries CIM rating. Winner of the Classics Class at Antigua Classics 2002 and of the 'je ne sais quoi' award at the BCYC Regatta in Cowes 2004, she definitely has that WOW! Factor. A joy to own and a delight to sail.





    • Specification

    Category:
    sail
    Length Overall:
    22m
    Beam:
    4.47m
    Displacement:
    33 tonnes

    Propulsion

    Engine Model:
    Turbo
    Fuel:
    Diesel
    Engine Horsepower:
    178hp

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