Tuan Mac is a versatile boat which is at home at sea or on the river.  90 odd built by Fairey Aviation using a mould from a lifeboat contract.  It is extremely seaworthy and stable.  It has a centre fixed  keel of cast iron and two bilge keels that allow it to sit flat when drying out.  Only draws two feet and the prop is easy to get at from the towpath.  Good sails, roller reefing main, Genoa, cruising and storm jibs. Low hours Perkins 4/107 that pushes it along well.  Has any soft wood replaced and is in sound condition.  Hull is hot laminated Mahogany strip, a technique copied off the Mosquito bomber and is virtually everlasting although there is a triangular gusset (2 x 2ft) on starboard quarter in 1/4" ply to overlay a repair.  Good owners club (Atalanta Owners Association) A sensible beginners boat or leave the mast behind and cruise the broad canals and rivers ! The fixed wheelhouse gives full protection from the elements and makes poor weather almost pleasant.   Mast drops/lifts with two people and a rope in a half hour ! Loads of room would make a liveaboard for one/two ? Gas oven. Sea toilet (Could be converted to 'pump out' easily)  Lying Blackwater Essex (CM0 7NG ) Come and have a trip round the bay !  Superb club with cheap moorings available. Length 27ft  Beam 8 ft 6ins Headroom 6ft.  Mother in law not included !