The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Lancashire Nobby Replica

New Beta engine (2020)
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  317712
  • LOA  ·  8.30m
  • Year  ·  1989
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Shallow Long Keel
  • Berths  ·  3
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 16hp, Beta (2020)
  • Lying  ·  Gosport
Boatshed Portsmouth
Boatshed Portsmouth
Samantha Cassell

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Eric Berqvist based on Will and Fred Crossfield
Builder Classic Yachts, Southampton
Lying Gosport
Fuel capacity 25.0 ltr (5.5 G) Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 16hp
Engine make and model Beta (2020)
Engine Hours engine1= 100
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade fixed
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 7 knots

Dimensions

LOA 8.30m
LWL 10.40m
Beam 2.70m
Draft Min 1.00m
Draft Max 1.00m
Displacement 5,000kg (11,025.0lbs)
Storage On mooring

Rig

Gaff rigged Wood spars () with stainless steel standing rigging ()

Sails

Mainsail - Other () 2 Reefs
Headsail - Other ()
Other sails Top Sail - hardly used ()

Furling Wycembe Martin

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Shallow Long Keel
Finish Paint finish

We have also installed a charcoal heater for winter cruising, and an
alcohol cooker to avoid the risk, and cost, of bottled gas (see Practical Boat Owner. April
2022). The pipework for gas and 2 burner cooker are still in place should a new owner wish to revert to this.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 3
No. of single berths 3
Cabin(s) 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

2 burner spirit cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Cabin heating
Manual water system

2 burner spirit cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook

1 anchors
(CQR)
stanchions and rails available - not currently rigged

Nav Equipment

Compass
VHF
GPS
Clock
Barometer

Safety Equipment

Carbon Monoxide detector
Life jackets
Safety harnesses

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

This pretty little boat is a Freda Class gaffed rigged sailing yacht and will never fail to turn heads. Freda Class yachts are replicas of Sir William Priestly, built in 1934 as to the Morcombe Bay fishing fleet. The lifeboat followed the style of the traditional shrimp fishing vessels that were common along the north west coast of England such as the Lancashire Nobby.
This boats hull has been moulded from Sir William Priestly as built in 1934.

From the owner:

She is eligible for classic boat events and has been a regular attendee at OGA (Old Gaffers Association) rallies.
As a gaff cutter she will never be a greyhound upwind, but off wind she flies. She has been known to overhaul 30+ft modern bermudan rigged yachts. Her head sails are carried on Whickham-Martin furling gear for convenience.
Her long straight keel and firm turn of bilge mean that she takes to the ground easily, the keel sinking in to all but the firmest of mud and the hull remaining upright.
With a draft of just 3’ (1metre) she can access destinations which might be challenging for deeper draft yachts. The 2½tons of lead ballast is moulded into the hull and is therefore secure even if she grounds.
We have also installed a charcoal heater for winter cruising, and an
alcohol cooker to avoid the risk, and cost, of bottled gas (see Practical Boat Owner. April
2022). The pipework for gas is still in place should a new owner wish to revert to this.

As much as she is beautiful she is in need of attention on her woodwork, decks and interior. But don't forget she does have a new Beta engine (2020)!

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

5 years

Why are you selling her?

retiring from sailing

Where have you sailed her?

The Solent & Chichester

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