Hello all. This is my boat, unfortunately to be let go. Comments, shares, inquiries welcome.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mourilyan-harbour/sail-boats/sailing-schooner-benford-34-junk-rigged/1337455814
Timber, hand-built, launched 2020
Chinese Lug-Sail design (AKA Junk Rigged)
A beautiful and unique little ship that I’m just not in a position to enjoy.
Fully marinised Kubota 30 HP 4-cyl diesel
Fully functional galley, head
Consistent, practical design easy and cheap to repair if needed
6'1" headroom
All control lines to cockpit
Due for the slip and needs maintenance
Located in Far North Queensland: 17' 36'' 22.8S, 146' 07'' 29.2E
EQUIPMENT (partial list – please make contact for more info)
Mainsail – Dacron 328 sq ft - 30.5 sq m, 6 x Panel, Laminated timber battens
Foresail – Dacron 305 sq ft - 28.3 sq m 5 x Panel, Laminated Battens
150 mm Maxwell Main Winch
27 lb Plough anchor & 50 m 3/8 Gal Chain
18 lb Fortress flat folding anchor, chain & rope
Cockpit compass Bergen, Norway, Spitfire , 4''
Raymarine sounder
GME VHF marine radio
Inverter 12v / 240v approx 1500w
Radio/CD Player/mp3 GME
Laminated Construction Plans
3 m Big Duck Dinghy with 3.5 HP Mercury outboard
Ice box-
Electric fridge
Gas stove/oven