1960 Rossiter Purbrook Heron

The accommodation offers up to two berths in a single cabin with potential to fit 2 x cot berths  (not supplied)

Step leading down from cockpit to saloon, galley to port with good stowage above and below and hinged stow-away work-surface. Oil skin locker opposite to starboard side. Settee berths to both sides with drop-leaf table to centre supported by the centreplate case.  Full-length hanging locker at foot of starboard berth. Forepeak with shelf and access to chain locker below. Locker to centre housing Jabsco marine toilet.  

Located beneath the cockpit sole Yanmar single cylinder 1GM10 10hp naturally aspirated diesel inboard engine (Replaced circa 2006) with 261 hours. Electric start. Raw water cooled. Shaft drive to fixed pitch three-bladed propeller. Flex mounts. Single lever engine control. Cruising speed 5 knots. Maximum speed 6 knots. 

Alternator charging to 1 x 12 volt battery

Battery Isolator switch

Lofrans manual anchor windlass with CQR anchor, warp and chain

Stainless steel pulpit

2 x Galvanised iron bow fairleads

Forward hatch cover

Various fenders & warps

Cockpit tent

Cockpit winter cover

Sail cover

2 x Sheet winches.

Fractionally rigged Bermudian sloop with spruce mast and boom, stepped through the deck down onto the keel. Stainless steel standing rigging (circa 2006). Terylene running rigging. Hank-on Jib to forestay. Wooden spinnaker pole.

Mainsail - good 

Jib - good

Storm jib - good

Spinnaker - good

Manual bilge pump

Electric auto bilge pump

1 x Fire extinguishers

Built in 1960 by Chas A Purbrook Ltd of Christchurch, Hampshire, to a design by Chas Purbrook. Green painted wooden carvel hull. Mahogany planking on oak with copper fastenings. Cream painted non-slip to decks (decks replaced 2015).  Galvanised steel lifting centreplate. Tiller steering to transom hung rudder. 

The Purbrook Heron 4 1/2 tonner is a charismatic, shallow draft, lift keel cruiser with an abundance of charm. 'Isothelo', formerly 'Wingletang', was refitted by her original builders circa 2006 and benefits from a replacement Yanmar 10hp diesel engine with very low hours, a new Lofrans winch and a good suit of sails. Her forward decks have been replaced, however the hull does now need attention which is reflected in price. Ideal purchase for somebody looking for a project with knowledge and skillset, capable of replacing the odd plank and rubbing strake.

Stunning little sail boat, originally designed for coastal cruising with a shallow draft and lifting keel, ideal for exploring The Norfolk Broads or cruising the East Coast rivers and beyond. Sensible offers on the asking price may still be considered.

Please note: Price reflects hull condition, The engine runs well and sails are good - great opportunity for a summer project. Mooring may be available for a fee until the end of March 2023 but then must be moved..  Viewing by appointment through Howard Ford Marine Sales.

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.