VAT UNPAID 

VAT is unpaid on this vessel 

BROKERS COMMENTS 

Conceived as a replica of the pilot cutter PEGGY, built in 1904 by Rowles of Pill, POLLY AGATHA has all the charm of a classic Edwardian cutter but with a luxurious modern interior and equipped with modern technology. Her ample deck space - and accommodation designed by Cockwells fit her for a variety of roles including charter and sea school use but her finish and detail befits that of a vintage yacht – and places her a long way from her work boat roots. She has 10 berths including a luxuriously appointed master cabin aft with an en-suite head and shower. Classic style combined with modern luxury and the latest technology…... “This new pilot cutter is a sheer delight to sail and deceptively fast to boot” Yachting World August 2008. POLLY AGATHA is of such note that she has been accepted onto the National Register of Historic Ships.  

HISTORY 

Bristol Channel pilot cutters were developed to sail efficiently in one of the most difficult seaways in the world with its strong tides, narrow channels and short steep waves - as well as the blue waters of the Western Approaches.

They were to escort or ‘pilot’ large merchant ships safely into ports up the Bristol Channel. Sailing west as far as they could to spot the largest and most lucrative ships heading for England, they would race to get their pilot onboard and secure their fee.

They would spend weeks at sea in all conditions waiting for work thus they not only had to be faster than their competitors but also capable of withstanding all the storms the Atlantic Ocean could throw at them.

These cutters evolved with the fastest and strongest being replicated and improved upon until by the early 1900s steam took over……………
 

CONSTRUCTION 

For the most part, the structural integrity of hull and deck is replicated from the original boat PEGGY with the same construction techniques used. The exceptions are the use of bronze fastenings instead of iron, and in the construction of the deck. This improved even on the strength, stiffness and durability of the original by having two layers of marine ply sheathed in epoxy and glass, overlaid with ½ inch by 3 inch teak planking. The keel is opepe and frames are oak with larch planking, all fastened with bronze screws. 

ACCOMMODATION AND DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT 

She is coded for 12 guests plus two crew for one day passages and can sleep 10. The luxuriously fitted interior has cabinets finished in ‘Pippy Oak’ and satin varnished. From aft there is a large, beautifully appointed master cabin with an en-suite head and shower. The double berth has a marine pocket sprung mattress. Other features include a dressing table, fitted cupboards and a central skylight.

The galley is to port and is equipped with a double sink, Wallas diesel cooker and Frigoboat fridge. To starboard, a sizeable pilot and navigation station provides generous space for charts and instrumentation.

Forward the saloon has another 4 berths including two occasional on the saloon settees. Beyond In the bow, there is a traditional head and a forward cabin with two berths plus two extra occasional berths. The well appointed saloon amidships has comfortable seating and incorporates an additional 4 berths.
 

RIG, SPARS AND SAILS 

- All wood spars from Nobel Spars with galvanized fittings
- Galvanized steel wire standing rigging with dead eyes in elm
- Navy Flex running rigging
- Traditional ash cheeked wooden blocks
- SKB Terylene sails – main, staysail, jib, topsail
- Appledore reefing for mainsail
- Wykeham Martin roller furling for headsail
 

DECK EQUIPMENT AND GROUND TACKLE  

- 1 x 40 Kg CQR anchor on 60 m 10 mm chain
- 1 x Kedge anchor on shorter chain
- Electric anchor windlass
- Misc fenders of which some inflatable
- 3 x 14 mm warps various lengths
 

MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL AND TANKAGE 

- Caterpillar PRM 75 HP diesel engine
- Gearbox 2:1
- Teleflex / Vetus ancillaries, including a standard three-blade propeller
- Willdo hydraulic bow thruster
- Deck wash
- 2 x 150 litre stainless steel fuel tanks each with their own filler and supply line
- Digital fuel level sensors and deck filler gauges.
- 12 V Electrical system
- Engine start battery
- Domestic 12 V 390 AH battery
- Max Power hydrogen fuel cell
- Bespoke main electrical panel
- LED domestic lighting throughout
- LED night lighting
- 1 x 450 litre stainless steel water tank
- Digital water level sensor and deck filler gauge
- Pressurised hot and cold fresh water system throughout boat
- Sea water galley pump
- 1 x 61 litre black water tank with pump out facility
 

NAVIGATION COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS 

- Steering compass
- Raymarine sailing package including two E series displays
- Echopilot forward facing sonar,
- McMurdo Navtex
- Comar AIS unit and SeeMe radar reflector.
 

SAFETY 

- 16 x serviced lifejackets 175 Newton
- 16 x sets lifelines with webbing jackstays running fore & aft on deck
- Electric bilge pump
- Engine driven bilge pump
- Brass stirrup fitted hand pump
- EPIRB
- Fire extinguishers in engine compartment, aft, main and fore cabins
- Fire blanket in galley
- (Life raft is not owned but hired annually)
 

DISCLAIMER

These particulars have been prepared from information provided by the vendors and are intended as a general guide. The purchaser should confirm details of concern to them by survey or engineers inspection. The purchaser should also ensure that the purchase contract properly reflects their concerns and specifies details on which they wish to rely.