62FT CLASSIC GAFF RIGGED KETCH AUCTION  

AU $100,000 Auction
Finance
Length
62' 0" - 18.90m
Location
Perth Region Fremantle WA
Launch Year
1928
Hull Material
Timber

Description: 62ft Classic Gaff Rigged Ketch AUCTION
THIS VESSEL WILL SELL AT AUCTION MAY 24TH - 30TH
Bidding commences very low.

A rare opportunity to own a beautiful piece of history.
Just completed dry docking and antifoul (Oct 23)
Survey report and recent valuations report is available upon firm enquiry.
Ron of Argyll was built in 1928 for Colonel Charles L Spencer, Commodore of the Clyde Cruising Club and designed by John A McCallum with a more beamier design. The builder was Alexander Robertson and sons (Yachtbuilders) Ltd of Sandbank, Dunoon, Argyll. The hull material is Teak. Oregon Mast/ spars.
Her history is extensive. In the 1960's, she was based in the West Indies. Hollywood stars often cruised on her including Marilyn Monroe. In the 70's, she made sail for Australia which has been her home since.
In 1991 - 1994, she had a complete restoration and competed in the 50th anniversary of the Sydney/ Hobart race.
In 2006, the replacement of standing and running rigging, new engine/ sails end rewire.
For the Wooden Boat enthusiast, there could be no better vessel to own.
Inspection is available by appointment in Fremantle WA.

Region
Western Australia
Location
Perth Region Fremantle WA
Usage
Cruising
Launch Year
1928
Length
62' 0" - 18.90m
Beam
13ft
Draft
8ft
Displacement
28t
Hull Material
Timber
Deck Material
Ply/Glass 2010 replaced
Engine Make
Yanmar
Number Engines
1
Accommodation
In good condition with WOW factor. Much as was when built.
Cabins
3 cabins
Berths
10 berth, 2 singlefwd, 4 mid (2 single, 1 double), 4 aft (2 double)
Shower
1
Toilet
1


ABOUT THE SELLER

Stephen Collett
fremantle
WA 6160 Australia


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