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Classic timber 29ft Yacht full keel " Kestel" WOW ! (sydney harbour) No Reserve!

Estimated price for orientation: 6 200 $

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Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Year: 1990s
State: NSW Length: 29 ft
Included Items: Anchor, Inboard Motor, Radios, Registration, Safety Vests, Sails Hull Material: Wood


things to know & do 1engine didn't start for me (see note) 2 some worms in hull (see note) 3 general ongoing timber yacht maintanceNow the good news1 very nice build strong ribs very close nice!!2 varnish work classic fittings teak laid deck!3 local build near harbour bridge Sydney     3 Sailed SASC gaffers regatta 2011& 20134full keel see photo on slip a 2 weeks ago  5 build about 15 years ago do u remember?6 sails on board are 5 in good shape 7 standing head room in main cabin area 8 sleep 3 could more infill for v berth 9 stove gimballed ice box sink epirb vhf nav10 power and manual bildge  pumps fitted11argo self tailing winches in cockpit nice 12 diesel drofin shaft drive (not running)13 Fuel s/s tank and water bladder on board 14 classic varnished battened green wow!!!!15 chemical toilet can take pump out if wish 16 the toilet area can be private by curtain   
17 No Reserve!!!!! yippee sound good to memore info the notes  1 engine note I had a go out starting the engine today & I found the starter motor engaged when it felt like it!!!!!!!! which wasn't offen this will need repair the good news is that the engine turned freely by hand and is not seized however where you must park your thoughts to avoid disappoint as I say to all "if its not running you must assume the worst & hope for the best you could get a nice surprise??"2 worm note when we first went on board we found water above the floor and found a leak just under the stern so we slipped the yacht and found a worm hole which I had fixed with epoxy we found a few more less serious in other places which where filled with epoxy the advice I was given by the person who does boat repairs is that there is a weeks work with some dry out time to fix this correctly epoxy just to keep the water out she is tight in the hull and not leaking from sea the fellow who slipped her you can meet if you would like to know more she has been detailed since off the slipp inside & out whilst on the slipp she was not antifouled at this time old shipwights & sailers note !!!I am sure 99% she was built In a shed under the railroad at lavender bay near the harbour bridge luna park about 15 years ago or so if you are close to wooden yachts is Sydney you may remember the to old fellers who built her got tired of answering questions from the public they had all the questions answers on a white board out the fount of the shed as passer byes would look in and wonderas a young old sailer myself I think that those to old shipwrights who built her are sailing the never ending sailing yovage now I say this with heavy heart as the love and time they have put into this yacht is amazing !sail on fellas wishing you fair winds and following seas let hope this yacht finds the right new owner !!safe and happy boating jonathanyes can help with if needed 1 yes can help get your own mooring or rent one 2 yes can quote on water towing / delivery 3 all industry contacts if needed 4 yes trade ins & (must value before auction end)5 yes inspections always welcome 6 as always free friendly advice  By bidding you agree to the following1 agree to pay auction ebay auction price2 pay in full within 3 days of auction end 3 fast payment by bank or cash only !!!4 pay costs if can’t proceed for any reasonBid with confidenceI have been boating since 1976I have worked on boats since1990 I hold commercial power & sail qualifcationsOn going experienced ebay seller (boats)  Need a chat before bidding?????To feel more comfortable or questions??? email 24 hours 7 days a week phone 8am to 6pm Monday to sat pleaseclosed Sundays,no txt message please happy boating jonathan 0419 290 800