Golant Gaffer

Marketing Description

'Sea Witch' is without a doubt one of the most beautiful little sailing yachts that I have ever seen. Her beauty and style are not skin deep either and when you delve deeper into the construction and materials used you will be delighted and enthused in equal measure. Bearing in mind this is a home built yacht, albeit with some help from a local boatyard, I would say that the owner has missed his vocation and would of given established builders a run for their money. The yacht is in pristine condition and comes with a low hours Beta 10hp inboard, suit of traditional tan sails provided by Arun Sails, double axled, braked Mersea trailer and a sufficient electronic navigation package to let you know what direction you are heading and at what speed. 
Due to location, viewings are by prior appointment only. 

Mechanical

Machinery is a reliable and economical Beta marine diesel engine. This 2-cylinder, 10hp unit is situated beneath the companionway steps allowing all round access for servicing and daily checks. Fresh water cooled via heat exchanger. Single lever engine control mounted in cockpit adjacent to tiller. TMC40 reduction gearbox driving a stainless steel shaft and bronze 2-bladed propeller. The engine, stern seal was overhauled and serviced in 2025. Fuel is stored in a 35 litre rotomolded tank from Tek Tanks.  

Electrical

Simple 12V system on board with single 12V battery fitted with isolator. The battery provides power to the bilge pump, nav lights and instruments. Battery recharged via engine alternator. 

Rigging

Gaff rigged sail plan with International Woodskin treated Douglas Fir mast and bowsprit by Collars and owner manufactured booms. All standing rigging is stainless steel and the running rigging is traditional style pre-stretched polyester by Liros. All deck fittings are Tufnell in keeping with the design. 
Sails are by Arun and include mainsail, roller furling headsail and staysail. Spars are under cover receiving a smart coat of Woodskin. 

Navigation

• Masthead tri-light
• Raymarine i40 speed/depth/log
• NASA Clipper digital compass
• Standard Horizon DSC VHF
• Clock & Barometer

Deck

• Fortress anchor with deck mounts, chain and warp
• D-Type Self launching anchor used as a kedge
• Boathook

Safety

• Fire extinguisher
• Fire blanket
• Electric bilge pump

Miscellaneous

• Mersea/Snipe twin axle braked road trailer with mast support ram. - NEVER been in salt water.
• Mooring warps
• Fenders

Accommodation

Simple, but comfortable  2-berth cabin with heads compartment in forepeak. Chart/Navigation area on starboard side and 'Galley' area with storage options to port. Berth cushions are fabric covered and in great condition. Clean and bright painted/varnished interior. 

Construction

Yacht is of timber construction with cedar strip planking on iroko keelson and stem. Interior bulkheads are marine ply. Hull topsides are sheathed in glass mat and epoxy resin to a smooth finish and painted in Toplac. Deck is similarly also laminated but finished in Interdeck for grip. 675kg lead keel shoe giving a ballast ratio of 45% making her very stiff and responsive. Transom and keel mounted rudder with tiller steering. Self draining cockpit with storage lockers. All deck fittings are bronze from Classic marine. 

Documentation

Build reciepts constitute VAT Paid confirmation

Disclaimer

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.

NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.