William Ball 1908 31' Huon Pine Sloop
$19,950
A piece of Tasmanian boat building history, The “Elf”, A beautiful Huon Pine 31' yacht was designed and built by William Ball in 1908 in Huonville.
She represented the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania in 1908 in the North (Tamar Yacht Club) versus South (Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania) Challenge Cup which was inaugurated in 1898.
In the 1908 race the “Elf” was sailing against “Ventura” in the 14NM race on the River Derwent where “Elf” won the race by over 15mins.
Elf has a long sailing history, winning a number of races in the early 1900's 1920's and 1930's She took part in the Dewar Shield for “A” class boats with her wins recorded on the Dewar Shield displayed in the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania. She was also in the 1990's in the Vintage Yacht Races on the Derwent.
The current owners have had the “Elf” since 1993 and have enjoyed many years or day sailing on her as well as proudly displaying her in the Australian Wooden Boat Festivals held in the Port of Hobart since the mid 1990's.
“Elf” is a lovely yacht that has been maintained very well over the years as well as being part of Tasmania's famous and very proud history in maritime. She is offered for sale on a walk-in walk-out basis.
Elf was last slipped in Jan 2023 and is booked for her annual slipping on 15.2.2024 (at the Royal Yacht Club slip).
So, please CALL MATTHEW at 0437 876 775 To arrange an INSPECTION. She is currently berthed at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania (RYCT) Marina.
| Reference | 15952530 |
|---|---|
| Name | Elf |
| Location | Hobart TAS |
| Region | Tasmania |
| Year | 1908 |
| Designer | William Ball |
| Builder | William Ball |
| Length | 31′ 0″ (9.45m) |
| Beam | 9' 3" |
| Draft | 5' |
| Displacement | 7.3 Tonnes |
| Hull material | Timber Huon Pine |
| Deck material | Timber |
| Engine Make | Yanmar |
| Horsepower | 12 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Fuel Consumption | 1-2 LPH |
| Fuel | 20-40 litres (Approx) |
| Accommodation | There is a double berth forward of the mast and 2 X singles berths on both port and starboard sides. There is also a porta-loo in the cabin area. |
| Berths | 3-4 |
| Toilet | Porta-Loo |
| Bilge Pumps | Electric and Manual |
| Flares | Yes |
| Fire Protection | Fire Extinguisher |
| Electrics | 12V Battery |
| Electronics | Raymarine Wireless Sailing Instruments (cockpit), Navigation Lights, Anchor light, cabin lighting. |
| Sail inventory | 1 x Furling headsail plus 1 other headsail. Mainsail on boom. |
| Rigging | Wire rigging re-rigged in approx 2019. |
| Deck gear | 2 X Self tailing winches, Pulleys for headsail and mainsail sheets. |
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