Classic Yacht Brokerage

Overall Length: 29'6" plus bowsprit :: Waterline: 25' :: Beam: 8'6" :: Draught: 4'9" :: Displacement: 8.5 Tons T M

Designer: Dr T Harrison Butler :: Builder: K R Skentelbery :: Location: West Sussex

Sail: 536 sq. ft. Masthead Cutter Rig :: Berths: Four :: Price: £37,500

Broker's Details:

On the market for the first time in thirty-eight years is 'Alexa' Ex: 'Envys' a 8.5 ton TM Bermudian Cutter built to Harrison Butler's Askadil design.  Constructed of first-class materials and with a high standard of workmanship this is indeed a rare opportunity to acquire one of the much coveted larger HB designed metacentric yachts.

During the early 1930's 'Alexa' was first owned by Dr. G A Gassman and later by Dr. W Brownlow-Smith.  After the war Lt. Col. Mitchell became owner selling her in 1958 to the well-know yachts-man Capt. C W McMullen DSC RN who changed the vessels original name from 'Envys' to 'Alexa' in memory of his Aunt who financed the venture.  Mcmullen's cruising adventures are recorded in the Royal Cruising Club Journals for which he was awarded the RCC Challenge Cup for an Eastabout Cruise of the United Kingdom in 1958.  In the early 1970's Rear Admiral R S Warne (Bobbie) acquired the vessel together with the current owners.

The Harrison Butler Association, with currently two hundred members world-wide is dedicated to yachts designed by Dr. Thomas Harrison Butler.  Full membership is available to owners or past owners of authentic boats and associate membership open to anyone with an interest in THB's designs.  Members meet throughout the year at the various classic boat events and for lunches, the AGM and a laying-up supper in September.  The Journal of The Harrison Butler Association is published bi-annually together with a Year Book. 

Burma teak hull on oak, copper fastened, lead keel, teak coachroof coamings, brightwork and rails. Re-laid teak decks.

Traditional interior with teak joinery and white enamel paintwork.  10' saloon with two full length (6'2" x 23") settee berths to port and starboard with upholstered panelled backs with storage lockers behind.  Generous cabin sole with space for additional impromptu berth as intended by the designer.  Aft galley with Taylor's two burner paraffin stove with oven.  Hinged side table, various shelves and pantry lockers. Fo'c'sle with single berth (6'4" x 23"), pipecot (6' x 17"), Baby Blake heads, sail bin, stowage and fore-hatch.

10hp Sabb diesel engine installed in 1968, low hours. Last serviced September 2009. Six gallon fuel tank.  Cruising speed 5 knots, maximum 6 knots.  Recent new exhaust system, new prop. shaft, rudder fittings in silicon bronze.  12 volt battery.  30 gallons fresh water capacity (two tanks)

Keel stepped Christiana Spruce pole mast and Oregon  Pine spars.  Five sails, Jib, Staysail, Genoa, Yankee and main.  

INVENTORY

Kelvin Hughes VHF, Husun VHF, Seafarer Sounder, Beaufort 6 man liferaft (serviced October 2009) Simpson-Lawrence windlass, CQR with 29 fathoms of double link chain. Fishermans Type anchor with 50 metres Nylon and 4 metres of chain. Beaching legs, two hand bilge pumps, fenders and warps, fitted winter cover, deck stanchions. Full inventory available.

BROKERS COMMENTS

Alexa is without doubt a very special yacht indeed, wonderfully preserved in fine original condition and a capable and proven cruising vessel.  Currently owned and sailed by former chairman of the Harrison Butler Association and his wife for the past thirty-eight years.  The Askadil design was considered by THB to be his most successful design and combines all the most desirable features in a cruising yacht with beauty of line.

Maintained in excellent order throughout.  Recent professional topsides re-paint and bottom antifouled with two full coats of International Micron.  Spars re-varnished.

Contact us for more information or an appointment to view.

Lying: Afloat West Sussex

Guide Price: £37,500

Viewing: By appointment through the sole agents Classic Yacht Brokerage. Tel: 01905-356482