I have owned 'Kestrel' now for just over two years and enjoyed every minute of her. I purchased her in Porthmadog in Wales and had her shipped down to Gosport, as you can see in the last photo as I had her craned onto transport. I have enjoyed two good seasons on this lovely old boat learning all I think I need to to be able to progress to Yachtmaster, so unfortunately the time now has come to sell her as increasing work abroad and family commitments have taken priority, although she will be sorely missed.
So about 'Kestrel' she is a 1973 SNAPRDRAGON 747 - 24.5 foot bilge keel, five birth (being 1 double converted from diner and 3 singles including forward v-birth), seperate W/C, sink and gas cooker, gas blow heater, solar panel (for charging dual batteries), fire extinguishers and blanket, marine VHF radio, depth sounder and speed, compass, good mainsail with one small professional repair, good Genoa and a storm Jib (I think it's a storm Jib but I've never taken it out of the bag tbh.)with roller reefing and tiller control this old girl makes for an easy, fun and comfortable yacht to sail single handed or with family/friends. All standing rigging in good condition, some running rigging could  do with renewing, good Danforth anchor with rope and chain, Good condition Crescent 5hp 2-stroke long-shaft auxiliary engine, Yanmar YSE8 inboard diesel-top end rebuilt in 2012 (fuel lift pump has just stopped working, new one is around £300 although I've ordered a replacement electric one and will fit if I have time once it's been delivered), there is also loads of paperwork including manuals, receipts and original shipping registration.