Laurent Giles L-Class
A Timeless Classic
- 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
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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.