CAVALIER 8 TON SLOOP
PORT OF REGISTRY: COWES (OFFICIAL NO. 307449)
BUILT TO LLOYDS 100A1 IN 1967 AND MAINTAINED IN CLASS UNTIL 2007
LOA 30.2' LWL 22.5'
BEAM 9.1' DRAFT 4.5'
Velira
CLASSIC DESIGN BY CHEVERTON & PARTNERS. BUILT IN 1967 TO LLOYDS 100A1 AND MAINTAINED IN CLASS (LR NO. 1004455) UNTIL 2007. ALL TEAK AND FITTED WITH YANMAR 18HP DIESEL. WELL EQUIPPED. LYING CRINAN BOATYARD, CRINAN, ARGYLL.
BUILDER:
Wing On Shing Shipyard, Hong Kong in 1967 to David Cheverton & Partners design.
BUILDER:
Wing On Shing Shipyard, Hong Kong in 1967 to David Cheverton & Partners design.
CONSTRUCTION:
Teak Hull, carvel topsides, long lead keel, solid teak decks and trim. Teak and marine ply superstructure, tiller steering.
SAILS AND SPARS:
Mast head sloop. Mainsail (new 1996), genoa (new 2002), working jib (new 1999). Storm jib and Spinnaker (original). 2 other mainsails and 3 other genoas. Working sail area: c. 433 sq. ft. Ratsey "spare hand" squeezer for spinnaker, 1986. Furling jib by Lucas 1975. Anodised mast, boom and spinnaker boom. Slab reefing mainsail. S/S standing rigging, 2 sheet and 2 mast winches.
ENGINE:
Yanmar 2GM20 Diesel 2 cylinder 18hp new 1984. Seawater cooling, fuel capacity 20 gallons: consumption c. 1 gallon per 3 hours. Max. speed 6.5 knots: cruising speed 5 knots. Morse controls, electric starting, 2 x 12v batteries with isolator switch. Engine serviced and winterised annually. Gearbox and propeller shaft dismantled, serviced and rebuilt 2002/003.
ACCOMMODATION:
4 berths plus quarter berth in 2 cabins, SL marine W.C. Oilskin locker. Freshwater capacity: 35 gallons in metal tank under main cabin sole. Electric lighting, teak saloon table, chart table, crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, clock, barometer, mattresses, Calor gas stove with 2 burners and grill. 2 gas bottles in self draining cockpit locker (re-built 1998).
EQUIPMENT:
Deck: 2 CQRs (25 and 35 llb). 50 metres of 10mm calibrated chain (new 1997). SL Hyspeed double action lever anchor windlass (new 1997). S/S pushpit, pulpit and stanchions. Boom cover and cockpit cover (new 2001) and sprayhood (new 2009). Portable horn, boarding ladder, various warps, fenders, boathook, navigation lights and spreader/deck lights.
Navigation: Sestrel Grid and handbearing compasses, VHF Radio, Autohelm Tridata log & echo sounder, Autohelm 4000 auto pilot.
Safety: Life buoy, fire extinguishers, bilge pump, Emergency call buoy. Self draining cockpit.
Velira has had 3 owners since new. She has been very well looked after throughout and before I bought her she was always put ashore under cover. The first owner, Geoffrey Herrige, looked after her carefully. He sold her in 1987 to a London doctor who kept her till 1990 and who sold her to me. I bought her in Chichester, had her put on a lorry and transported to Croabh Haven to launch her there. I have kept her on a mooring at Dunstaffnage ever since. Since 1990 she has always been stored inside over the winter at Crinan Boatyard. I have full documentation (2 lever arch files) of all work carried out on her since I bought her.
As she was classified at Lloyds until 2007 she was surveyed every 2 years and every 4 years keelbolts and skin fittings etc. were removed and the whole vessel carefully inspected inside and out and sea trials subsequently carried out. All other requirements stipulated by Lloyds surveyors were carried out. Again, details of these surveys are available. She was last surveyed for the 4 year survey in May and June 2007. She has subsequently been surveyed for insurance purposes. The regularity and nature of the surveys on her have ensured that nothing has been left to chance. The first class materials from which she is built give further re-assurance. The latest survey of 2012 is available.
She is a very comfortable cruising sloop with good performance and dry, sea kindly abilities. For her size, she is exceptionally roomy both below and in the cockpit. We have cruised her extensively on the West Coast of Scotland and particularly in the Outer Hebrides, including the west side of Lewis and Harris and the Sound of Harris where we spend our family summer holidays. She is presently available for inspection at Crinan Boatyard, although some of her kit, such as sails, is in Edinburgh.
Teak Hull, carvel topsides, long lead keel, solid teak decks and trim. Teak and marine ply superstructure, tiller steering.
SAILS AND SPARS:
Mast head sloop. Mainsail (new 1996), genoa (new 2002), working jib (new 1999). Storm jib and Spinnaker (original). 2 other mainsails and 3 other genoas. Working sail area: c. 433 sq. ft. Ratsey "spare hand" squeezer for spinnaker, 1986. Furling jib by Lucas 1975. Anodised mast, boom and spinnaker boom. Slab reefing mainsail. S/S standing rigging, 2 sheet and 2 mast winches.
ENGINE:
Yanmar 2GM20 Diesel 2 cylinder 18hp new 1984. Seawater cooling, fuel capacity 20 gallons: consumption c. 1 gallon per 3 hours. Max. speed 6.5 knots: cruising speed 5 knots. Morse controls, electric starting, 2 x 12v batteries with isolator switch. Engine serviced and winterised annually. Gearbox and propeller shaft dismantled, serviced and rebuilt 2002/003.
ACCOMMODATION:
4 berths plus quarter berth in 2 cabins, SL marine W.C. Oilskin locker. Freshwater capacity: 35 gallons in metal tank under main cabin sole. Electric lighting, teak saloon table, chart table, crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, clock, barometer, mattresses, Calor gas stove with 2 burners and grill. 2 gas bottles in self draining cockpit locker (re-built 1998).
EQUIPMENT:
Deck: 2 CQRs (25 and 35 llb). 50 metres of 10mm calibrated chain (new 1997). SL Hyspeed double action lever anchor windlass (new 1997). S/S pushpit, pulpit and stanchions. Boom cover and cockpit cover (new 2001) and sprayhood (new 2009). Portable horn, boarding ladder, various warps, fenders, boathook, navigation lights and spreader/deck lights.
Navigation: Sestrel Grid and handbearing compasses, VHF Radio, Autohelm Tridata log & echo sounder, Autohelm 4000 auto pilot.
Safety: Life buoy, fire extinguishers, bilge pump, Emergency call buoy. Self draining cockpit.
Velira has had 3 owners since new. She has been very well looked after throughout and before I bought her she was always put ashore under cover. The first owner, Geoffrey Herrige, looked after her carefully. He sold her in 1987 to a London doctor who kept her till 1990 and who sold her to me. I bought her in Chichester, had her put on a lorry and transported to Croabh Haven to launch her there. I have kept her on a mooring at Dunstaffnage ever since. Since 1990 she has always been stored inside over the winter at Crinan Boatyard. I have full documentation (2 lever arch files) of all work carried out on her since I bought her.
As she was classified at Lloyds until 2007 she was surveyed every 2 years and every 4 years keelbolts and skin fittings etc. were removed and the whole vessel carefully inspected inside and out and sea trials subsequently carried out. All other requirements stipulated by Lloyds surveyors were carried out. Again, details of these surveys are available. She was last surveyed for the 4 year survey in May and June 2007. She has subsequently been surveyed for insurance purposes. The regularity and nature of the surveys on her have ensured that nothing has been left to chance. The first class materials from which she is built give further re-assurance. The latest survey of 2012 is available.
She is a very comfortable cruising sloop with good performance and dry, sea kindly abilities. For her size, she is exceptionally roomy both below and in the cockpit. We have cruised her extensively on the West Coast of Scotland and particularly in the Outer Hebrides, including the west side of Lewis and Harris and the Sound of Harris where we spend our family summer holidays. She is presently available for inspection at Crinan Boatyard, although some of her kit, such as sails, is in Edinburgh.
For sale
Tax Status: Tax Exempt
Location: Crinan Boatyard, Argyll Argyll and Bute UK
GBP £28,000
Advertiser: David Burns
Telephone: 01314412120
Location: Crinan Boatyard, Argyll Argyll and Bute UK
GBP £28,000
Advertiser: David Burns
Telephone: 01314412120
Cheverton
