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Nell Gwyn For Sale

Nell Gwyn is a rare and unique classic yacht. Constructed cover, over 3 years. Sailing via King Island, then non-stop
of double diagonal 3/4" thick Huon Pine planks, both hull eastwards across the north of Tasmania and down its east
and deck, at 71 years young she remains a brilliant coast (reaching speeds of just under 14 knots at times thanks
testament to the skill and artistry of early 20th century to a 45 - 50 knot NE gale lifting her skirts); thence across
Tasmanian shipwrights. Storm Bay (yes, there was one of those also.....), Nell Gwyn
presented in all her splendour at the February, 2017
For the past 6 years, Nell Gwyn's current custodians have Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart.
been under the thrall of her sea kindliness, her stability and
dogged power under adverse conditions and her fleetness Eventually, regretfully, all adventures come to an end and
of foot on a broad reach. She is no slouch to windward so an opportunity is now offered for someone else to fall
either. under her spell, to be beguiled by her many charms and so
to purchase her, priceless though she is.....
The highlight passage to date followed her almost total
refurbishment in Williamstown, out of water and under Price $AU $349,900
Caraid For Sale

Caraid: William Fife 1928 Classic Sloop
A rare opportunity to purchase a piece of Australian The Cabin inside is exceptionally crafted with a laid deck
history. Designed by William Fife and built by Morrison & above the bunks in cedar and white ash. Panelled with
Sinclair (Sydney) in 1928, constructed of full length NZ carved coat of arms (Scotland and Australia), and
Kauri planks (48' long) and is today considered one of the accommodation for 8, Caraid has been meticulously
finest Fifes available. maintained. Price AU $500,000
Dean Jackson 0488 663 771 dean@sundancemarine.com.au

Besides building and successfully racing 18ft
Billy Barnett, OAM, the
skiffs, Barnett built some of the strongest surf
legendary Sydney Harbour
life saving boats, 10 Dragons including ‘Trio',
boat builder and 18ft skiff
'Tom Thumb' and former world champion
champion, has passed in his
‘Kirribilli'. plus two America’s Cup 12 metre
103rd year.
yachts - ‘Dame Pattie’ (1967) and Gretel II (1970).

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