Alan Buchanan Vashti Class

MASSIVE REDUCTION - MUST SELL!
£115,000.00 Reduced
  • Boat REF#  ·  324130
  • LOA  ·  11.77m
  • Year  ·  1963
  • Construction  ·  Wood
  • Underwater profile  ·  Long keel
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 29hp, Nanni (2012)
  • Lying  ·  Plymouth Area
Boatshed Plymouth
Boatshed Plymouth
Jason Currie-Smith

Extra Details

Designer Alan Buchanan
Builder Priors
Lying Plymouth Area
Fuel capacity 13.2 G Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 65.0 G Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 2.2 G Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 29hp
Engine make and model Nanni (2012)
Engine Hours engine1= 47.2
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 6 knots
Max speed (approx) 8 knots
Water-maker

Dimensions

LOA 11.77m
Beam 2.93m
Draft Min 2.01m
Draft Max 2.01m
Displacement 26,460.0lbs
Storage On mooring

Rig

Cutter rigged Aluminium spars () with stainless steel standing rigging (2022)

Sails

Mainsail - Slab () 2 Reefs
Headsail - Furling ()
Other sails Stay Sail ()

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 4 batteries charged by:

Construction

Construction Wood
Underwater profile Long keel
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

There is also a water maker installed onboard.
The oven also benefits from an embedded grill.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Curtains
Cabin heating
Manual water system
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Cockpit shower
Non-Smokers

There is also a water maker installed onboard.
The oven also benefits from an embedded grill.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Spray dodgers
Cockpit cover
Sun awning
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Instrument Covers
Bimini

2 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
Electric Lewmar windlass (with remote control)
1 anchors
(CQR)
30.00m of chain
Hydrovane windvane self-steering system
Avon dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
2.5hp outboard, Mariner ()

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
Radar
VHF DSC radio
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Navtex
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
TV
DVD
Echo sounder
Radar Reflector

Safety Equipment

Liferaft
Life buoys
Danbuoy
Horn
EPIRB 406MHz
Boarding ladder
Emergency steering

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

It's not often I struggle with where to begin when writing my Broker's comments but this Alan Buchanan Vashti Class yacht simply stopped me in my tracks when I first stepped aboard.

The quality of the craftsmanship of this yacht has to be seen to be fully appreciated. In my opinion she is one of the most beautifully handcrafted yachts I have ever come across.

The current owners purchased this yacht over twenty years ago. They had a clear vision then which has taken them over twenty years of hard work and painstaking attention to detail. One of the owners has spent his entire life as professional boatbuilder having been apprenticed by his father to build boats to Lloyds standard. And you can certainly see that lifetime of craftsmanship and skill in every aspect of this yacht. In fact, the owners have told me that she has in fact been rebuilt from the keel up and so in effect, she is a brand new boat. And that is certainly the feeling I got from the time spent onboard.

During the rebuilding and renovation of this yacht, the owners even met with the original designer Alan Buchanan and had meetings to discuss the boat's ongoing renovation to ensure that they met with his approval, which they did!

Whilst walking around the deck of this boat what struck me, apart from her beautiful lines and craftsmanship, was the rich, deep contrasting colours of the different woods and the deep shine through the thick protective varnish. This, mixed in with the highly polished chrome of the windows, portholes and winches, just made her whole appearance an absolute joy to behold.

Stepping into the deep, wide cockpit, again the craftsmanship and attention to detail is just lovely. The cockpit also benefits from a dog house built onto the coachroof which, when combined with the cockpit tent, provides great protection when sailing or moored up in inclement weather.

Stepping down below into the saloon galley area, again the richness of the different timbers and high quality finish everywhere truly make her a very lovely place to be. She has such a feeling of quality and strength and is certainly somewhere that I wouldn't hesitate in spending many a day, month or year aboard.

Moving forward on the port side there is a nice large heads with shower and a Blakes sea toilet that has been lovingly restored with all of the chrome work having been re-chromed. Then, just ahead is a spacious v-berth in the forward cabin.

The galley is large with plenty of stowage, a deep fridge, a deep twin sink and the cooker is full size with a large oven and four burner rings.

The nav station is large, well equipped and has a high level of specification when it comes to the navigation equipment and aids onboard. The chart table is also large and will easily accommodate chartwork.

Just behind the nav station is a nice sized quarter berth with a with a window letting light flood through from the cockpit area.

All in all, this boat has made my year... she was an absolute delight to be aboard and once you contact me to arrange a viewing, I'm sure you will be as awestruck as I was when you first step aboard.

Don't miss out on this stunning, rare beauty!!

This boat was dry-docked for two weeks to facilitate the complete removal and reapplication of its antifouling coating. During this period, she also received a comprehensive inspection from the owner, which included changing both anodes. The vessel was relaunched as August 2024 drew to a close.

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?

20 Years.

Why are you selling her?

Retiring from Sailing.

Where have you sailed her?

UK.

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