Description

Launched in 2003 and in current ownership since 2005. Pipistrelle is fully equipped and ready for immediate use. Unused and stored undercover indoors since 2016. From 2006 to 2016 used for 2 weeks each year on the Scottish West Coast and Inner Hebrides. Pipistrelle has been very lightly used and well cared for; now after a boatbuilder refit, she is recommissioned in sparkling condition and fully equipped for coastal, estuary and river cruising.
Designed by Dudley Dix the Cape Cutter 19 is a safe, swift and capable small ship that will see you home safely in a variety of conditions. CE category C (inshore and coastal waters wave height 2 m wind F6) The CC19 has a well deserved reputation as one of the fastest small gaffers in the world. A well balanced delight to sail with sail options for all conditions, with 300 kg of internal lead ballast and a 100 kg swinging keel. Also ideal for drying harbours and estuaries or beach visits - lift the keel, take the ground and step ashore.

Generous cabin volume with 4 full length cabin berths with 2 further occasional cockpit berths. A custom built, around- mast cockpit tent by Sanders (unused - current cost £2k+) gives a significant increase in cabin space. Custom made tent stowage bag. Canvas cabin bulkhead stowage bags. Marine grade single burner cooker. New Plastimo triangular water tank, plumbed in with new hoses but unused. All cushion covers laundered. PortaPotti. Dry powder fire extinguisher. Original companionway sliding hatch retained for ease of use with cockpit tent.

Full 12 volt electrical circuit with rotary isolator switch and 6-way switch panel. New battery. Main cabin light with 2 separate bunk lights. One cockpit and 2 cabin 12 volt outlets. One 10 amp solar panel. Aqua Signal Tricolour and Anchor lights. Wiring installed for Raymarine tiller pilot.

NASA Clipper Duet depth and speed instruments. Plastimo mini-contest Compass. Garmin multifunction Chart plotter loaded with Bluecharts for UK, Ireland, Channel and European coasts.

Genoa, staysail and Gaff Main by North sails. Yankee by Jekells. Sails inspected and laundered. All sail bags included.

Well varnished Oregon Pine mast, gaff, boom and bowsprit. New Collars mast in 2008 and all standing rigging replaced and upgraded. All original deck gear replaced with heavy duty jammers and Spinlock sheet clutches. Bronze sheet winches. Winch handle. Treadmaster applied from cockpit to mast to improve safety. Tiller fitted with ‘Tiller Mate’. Red ensign on varnished jackstaff. New anchor, anchor chain and fitted bow roller. Fenders and dock lines. Spare shrouds and forestay.

Honda 6hp smooth running 2 cylinder 4stroke engine. Easy start, quiet, powerful and fully serviced. Fitted with a high thrust prop and a 12volt charging circuit. With the keel up Pipistrelle will motor at 5-6 kts at half throttle. New long-range fuel tank, new fuel lines and priming pump.

Electric and manual bilge pumps.

Trailer fully serviced with new wheel bearings, bearing seals and new brake linings. Spare sets of wheel bearings, seals and brake linings included. Bradley double lock trailer hitch fitted for automatic reversing. Heavy duty Falken tyres and spare.

Freshly anti-fouled with 2 coats of self polishing Seajet Shogun.

Pipistrelle is a high-spec, complete package and ready to go sailing.

Currently ashore in Wiltshire near M4 J17. Viewing by appointment

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