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Hitia 17 (ref 1104) England

 

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  From the owner: Wharram Hitia 17. Sail number 197. Built from plans between 1997 and 2000. Built from marine ply sheathed in glass cloth and epoxy. All surfaces clear coated with 2 coats West System epoxy. Hull sheathed in glass then clear coated with 2 coats then faired with epoxy and filler. 2 x coats white undercoat with 2 topcoats of International one-pack Bondi Blue. Hull, mast and beams all remain in very good condition. Cockpit hatch covers differ from Wharram recommended plans: mine are marine ply with cedar stringers and glass cloth sheathing. Hatch covers are held on with shock-cord.  
 

Rig & rigging: Stainless steel forestay and shrouds, bridle and stays for dolphin striker. All these made to order by Jimmy Green Marine to dimensions in Wharram plans.
Halyards and sheets, X-beam/hull lashings = Marlow ropes
Stays, shrouds and all standing and running rigging is in virtually as-new condition. All items washed and dried after sea sailing.

Sails: Sails by Jeckells of Wroxham as recommended by Wharrams
Main sail = sprit rig
Jib is on RWO jib furler (this is not a roller reefing system)
NB. Sails look virtually as new. Washed and dried after sea sailing and stored dry.

Engine: I have an old but serviceable 2-strokeMariner 2hp outboard - this is clamped to an ancillary beam running fore-aft between the fore and middle X-beams (a method described in Sea People magazine a few years ago).

 Ground tackle/warps: anchor (flying flook) and rope (approx 30 metres)

Trailer: Home made with cradle system for hulls with mast, sprit and x-beams carried between hulls. Towing width is approx 5' 6". Trailer frame = part tubular steel and part angle-iron all coated with Hammerite. Hull/mast/beam supports = epoxy-coated ply. Condition good. Use has been light. Wheels/tyres/bearings all good. Trailer has never been in salt water.

More from Owner: Reason for sale is that I have not had the chance to sail this boat as much as I originally wanted or anticipated - no suitable local waters. With a youngish family I have gone back into small dinghy racing. I have enjoyed building and sailing the boat and am selling it with some regret. It would be a wonderful boat to have on an estuary or sheltered coastal waters. Sailing it is relatively easy and it can be sailed single-handed in light to moderate breezes. In stronger breezes it gives an exhilarating ride but remains safe and manageable! Complete set of original Wharram builders plans come with the boat.

  
 

Asking £1,700

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