The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Laurent Giles L-Class

A Timeless Classic
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  234461
  • Length  ·  23'3"
  • Year  ·  1937
  • Construction  ·  Wood
  • Underwater profile  ·  Long Keel
  • Sleeping berths  ·  3
  • Engine  ·  1 x gas 2 stroke 7hp, Vire ()
  • Lying  ·  Truro
Boatshed Cornwall
Boatshed Cornwall

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Jack Laurent Giles
Builder E.F. Elkins
Lying Truro
Water capacity 28.6 USG Total - 2 Tanks
Last survey 27/05/2009

Mechanical

Engine 1 x gas 2 stroke 7hp
Engine make and model Vire ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering tiller
Drive shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Engine spares

Dimensions

Length 23'3"
LWL 19'6"
Beam 7'0"
Draft Min 3'9"
Draft Max 3'9"
Displacement 5,953.5lbs
Headroom 4'11"
Storage Ashore

Rig

Sloop rigged Wood spars () with Stainless Steel standing rigging ()

Sails

Reefing mainsail - Slab () 2 Reefs
Headsail South West Sails - Furling (2000)

The main was altered to slab reefing 2001

Rigging: cap shrouds and forestay renewed 2015. All other rigging replaced in current ownership.

The furler installed 2013

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 1 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction Wood
Underwater profile Long Keel
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 3
No. of single berths 3
Cabin(s) 1
Heads 1 heads (Sea Toilet)

1 burner propane Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Manual water system
Fresh water wash

1 burner propane Stove

Deck Gear

Spray dodgers
Cockpit cover
Tonneau cover
Fenders
Boathook
Beaching legs
Swim Ladder

2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(Kedge and Fishermans)

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Navigation lights
Depth sounder

Seafarer Depth Sounder

Safety Equipment

Life jackets
Life buoys
Swim ladder

1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 electric)

Broker's Comments

A classic Laurent Giles L-Class, built in 1937. L stands for Lymington, in case you were wondering. A lovely little boat, this little lady was from the yard of E F Elkins in Christchurch, the principal builder of the class in the 30's.

The owner has written about the L class; "There is nothing pretentious about the L-Class - they are sturdy and well built and the designer developed a set of lines which were elegant and straightforward to build. That the original fleet is almost intact today says much for Jack Laurent-Giles, as well as for the many owners who have cherished their boats over six decades".

Although her accommodation is pretty basic, the boat has been well maintained and the owner has been faithful to the era; and even the purists will admit that she still has that classic feel,

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Laurent Giles L-Class has been personally photographed and viewed by Chris Fuller of Boatshed Cornwall. Click here for contact details.
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