Particulars
- See This Boat's Main Listing on the Web
- Length:
- 27 ft
- Type:
- Power
- Hull Material:
- Wood
- Designer:
- William H. Hand, Jr
- Year Built:
- 1925
- Power:
- 120hp Ford Kodiak LSG-4231 Gas
- Asking Price:
- $16,500
- Name:
- GADFLY
- Location:
- Essex, CT, US
- Contact Name:
- Essex Boat Works
- Contact Phone:
- (860) 421-9778
Off Center Harbor's Remarks
We are certainly partial to William Hand's designs and this 27-footer really caught our eye. According to the writeup in the listing she seems to have undergone a significant rebuilding that led to a streak of “Best-in-Show” awards. From the pictures it looks like she is due for some refurbishing, but if the bones are good, this should be well worth the effort, and the work could very well put you at the controls of a perky little cruiser that redefines what a weekend afloat is all about.
Description from Boat's Main Listing
Built about 1925 to a William Hand design. “GADFLY” is a classic design of the twenties by this noted designer. Built of wood, she has a modified v-bottom with skeg, and is of plank-on-frame construction. The yacht was restored about 1998 and over the last ten years has been maintained by a leading New England shipyard and knowledgeable shipwright.
She has reportedly earned the following acclaims:
1989 Mystic Seaport Antique & Classic Rendezvous – “Best Restoration by Owner”
1990 Merrimac River parade of boats – “Best Vintage Yacht”
1992 Boston Antique & Classic Boat Show – “Best Powerboat”
1999 1000 Island Chapter Antique & Classic Boat Society – “Best Presentation”
1999 Hudson Valley Chapter Antique & Classic Boat Society – “Skippers Choice”
Dimensions
LOA: 27 ft 6 in
Beam: 8 ft 4 in
Minimum Draft: 3 ft 0 in
Maximum Draft: 3 ft 0 in
Displacement: 7600 lbs
Dry Weight: 7600 lbs
Engines
Total Power: 120 HP
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Ford
Engine Model: Kodiak LSG-4231
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Engine Hours: 1731
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: 120 HP
Cruising Speed: 8 knots
Maximum Speed: 12 knots
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: 1 (20 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: 2 (80 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: 1 (20 Gallons)
Accommodations
Number of single berths: 1
Number of cabins: 1
Number of heads: 1
Seating Capacity: 2
Cabin & Accommodations
Sleeping accommodations for two in bunks or double bed configuration with table-fill combination.
Mahogany, oak and white-painted ceiling board decor
Hanging locker
Stowage under bunks
Seat Cushions
Stowage under galley and sink
Electrical panel and battery switch
Batteries (2) under galley area with charger
12v DC Lighting
AC breaker and GA type service outlet
H/C pressure water 25 gal.tank
Galley w/ sink
Propane camp stove
Electric flush head w/ 22 gal. holding tank
Deck pump out and macerator pump for overboard discharge
Access panel to front of engine room
Access panel to plumbing
Water heater forward in bow
PILOTHOUSE & HELM
Steering and control console – Edson cable type with bronze quadrant
Original Bronze spoked wheel
Emergency manual tiller
Complete instrumentation
Engine box access
Bilge hatches and stowage access in lazarette
Transom Seat with cushions of weather-proof marine fabric
Side curtains make the entire cockpit and bridge deck into a camp cabin
Enclosure screens
Navigation & Safety:
Operation of the electronics is not proven at the time of the listing.
Ritchie compass
VHF radio
Knot meter / Log / Depth sounder
Running lights
Horn
Ships Bell
Halon system and fire extinguisher
Deck
Painted plywood over deck beams
Cast Bronze hardware
Danforth 13-s anchor in chocks with 200 ft of 5/8 nylon rode
Signal mast