Albert Strange Wenda 24
Walton on the Naze, Essex
Built-in 2004 by Fabian Bush of Rowhedge, "Constance" is an Albert Strange design from 1899 that was never built within his lifetime, she is a charming weekender, a gaff yawl, built to the highest standards and for sale at a fraction of the build cost today.
Built in 2004. Clinker construction of larch on oak frames in 2004 by Fabian Bush. Copper and bronze fastened throughout. Slightly heavier displacement than Albert Strange's original design. Lowering the centre-plate increases the draft from to 2'2" to 4'10". Varnished combings creating small cockpit with stowage to under the side decks and in the stern. Small cuddy.
BUILDER
FABRIAN BUSH - Rowhedge
Design by Albert Strange 1899.
DIMENSIONS
LOA 24'0"
Beam 6'5"
Draft from to 2'2" to 4'10" - centre board
Displacement 1542kgs approxIn this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective Buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. Life-saving appliances do not form part of the inventory and it is for the buyer to ensure they are in date and suitable for their purposes.
Walton on the Naze, Essex
Built-in 2004 by Fabian Bush of Rowhedge, "Constance" is an Albert Strange design from 1899 that was never built within his lifetime, she is a charming weekender, a gaff yawl, built to the highest standards and for sale at a fraction of the build cost today.
Built in 2004. Clinker construction of larch on oak frames in 2004 by Fabian Bush. Copper and bronze fastened throughout. Slightly heavier displacement than Albert Strange's original design. Lowering the centre-plate increases the draft from to 2'2" to 4'10". Varnished combings creating small cockpit with stowage to under the side decks and in the stern. Small cuddy.
BUILDER
FABRIAN BUSH - Rowhedge
Design by Albert Strange 1899.
DIMENSIONS
LOA 24'0"
Beam 6'5"
Draft from to 2'2" to 4'10" - centre board
Displacement 1542kgs approxIn this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective Buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. Life-saving appliances do not form part of the inventory and it is for the buyer to ensure they are in date and suitable for their purposes.
Mechanical
Honda Outboard 2.3Hp - Never Used - 3 Year Warranty
External Arm
Electrical
Battery with Solar Panel to charge
Interior 12v lighting
Navigation
VHF 7100 VHF radio
Log - Garmin ST40
Depth - Garmin S
Safety
Fixed grab rails to the cabin top.
Deck Gear
Beaching Legs
Anchor
Sails
Gaff Rigged Yawl with all rigging lead aft to the cockpit to clutches for ease of use
Mainsail - Mizzen - Jib - Sails in Good
Wooden Spars in Good
Bronze Horse
Wykeham Martin Furling Gear for jib
Domestic
Small cuddy forward with more stowage and portholes - Brass hanging lamp
Owners Comments
From Fabian Bush website:
The "Wenda", designed by Albert Strange in 1899 as a "Fast Cruiser Canoe Yacht" has the following dimensions: LOA 24'9"; LWL 19'3"; Beam 6'5"; draught 2'3"/5'; Sail Area 295sq ft; displacement 1.5tons ; ballast keel 12.6cwt;and steel c/board 1.5cwt. She was intended to be built very lightly.
The boat was not built, and the plans survived only as incomplete drawings in the 1906 edition of Folkard's "The Sailing Boat". These drawings intrigued many yachtsmen and designers for years and eventually WoodenBoat Magazine asked Phil Bolger to draw up a full set of plans - staying as faithful to what was known of the original "boat-to-be" as he could.
Several boats have been built using these plans, with some variations in approach and final result.
Dick Wynne, canoe yawl enthusiast and owner of "Bunny", a 15 ft canoe yawl from David Moss (modern construction), came with the proposal for a Wenda design built traditionally using clinker construction. Furthermore it was to be "robust" and workmanlike - i.e. not "as light as possible" nor over-finicky - partly to make an economic job. After much discussion Dick was persuaded that it was necessary to allow for extra displacement which required a slight expansion of the lines at the lofting stage.
It was originally intended to build the hull for Dick to finish but in the end I completed the whole boat, helped part-time by colleagues David Showell and George Rogers. From the initial planning of the project to launching the boat took about 3 years, (exacerbated by my losing 6 months with a broken leg) - the building of the boat itself spread over 20 months, built outside under a tent in the yard (an advantage of traditional building - you don't need high temperatures) . This says a lot for Dick's patience! It also illustrates the point that such projects often take longer if you choose a small builder; balanced against more personal control and involvement, and at a lower labour rate.