Description

The Buchanan Norman is a classic traditional design from the board of the renowned Naval Architect, Alan Buchanan. A well balanced and well mannered craft that is fun to sail and a joy to own, and capable in all weathers. This excellent example has been in continuous family ownership since new and is presented for sale in really nice condition. If you are looking for a beautiful classic yacht, she is well worth a look.


Viewing by appointment through our Suffolk Office 01473 659 681.

Specifications

Accommodation

The accommodation offers six berths in two cabins. In the forecabin, V berth with stowage under. Opening hatch to foredeck. Full width heads compartment with marine toilet. In saloon, two settee berths. Fold down saloon table. The galley comprises a stainless steel sink to port with hot and cold pressurised water supply. 10 gallon freshwater capacity. Two burner gimballed gas hob with grill to starboard. Portable refrigerator. Quarter berths to port and starboard. Diesel fired cabin heater. Radio/CD player.

Construction

Built in 1961 by Frost & Drake, Tollesbury, to a design by Alan Buchanan. White painted carvel planked hull with steam bent frames and copper fastenings. Varnished mahogany superstructure with teak laid deck.

Equipment

CQR anchor with chain
Kedge anchor
Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, stanchions and guardwires
Mainsail cover
Teak coachroof grabrails
Cockpit cover
Cockpit spray dodgers with boat name
Halyard bags
Boarding ladder
Various warps and fenders




Avon inflatable dinghy
Yamaha 3.5hp outboard engine
Winter storage cradle (lying Bedwells, Walton on the Naze)

Navigation Equipment

Plastimo Contest steering compass (2016)
Raymarine depth, boatspeed and log (2017)
Sealine VHF radio
Philips Navigator GPS
JRC radar
Masthead and deck level navigation lights
Clock and barometer

Engine(s)

Located behind the companionway, Nanni D772F three cylinder 27hp diesel engine. Electric start. Freshwater cooled via heat exchanger. Shaft drive to three bladed propeller. Single lever control. 17 gallon fuel capacity giving approximately 200 mile range at 5 knot cruising speed. Maximum speed under power 6 knots.

Sails & Spars

Masthead rigged sloop. Anodised aluminium mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging. Terylene running rigging. Slab reefing mainsail with lazyjacks. Furlex 200S headsail furling system. Two Antal self tailing sheet winches. Two mast mounted halyard winches. Reefing winch. Spinnaker pole.

Furling genoa - Parker & Kay
Mainsail - Parker & Kay
Spinnaker - Gowen

Electrics

2 x 12 volt batteries (2 & 3 years old)
Alternator charging
240 volt shorepower

Safety Equipment

2 x fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
Jackstays
Deck light
Spotlight
Horseshoe lifebuoy
Plastimo 4 person liferaft (date of manufacture / last service unknown)

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 a new owner s specific needs.