Buchanon Buchanan Spartan
- Boat REF# · 56006
- LOA · 7.50m
- Year · 1953
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Long keel
- Berths · 2
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 6.5hp, Arona ()
- Lying · Chichester Harbour
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Extra Details
| Designer | Alan Buchanan |
|---|---|
| Builder | Priors of Burnham on Crouch |
| Lying | Chichester Harbour |
| Fuel capacity | 27.3 ltr (6.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 22.7 ltr (5.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 6.5hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Arona () |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 3 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 5 knots |
Although this is an old engine, she starts everytime and runs very quietly, she has just been serviced and is very well maintained.
Dimensions
| LOA | 7.50m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 6.00m |
| Beam | 2.00m |
| Draft Max | 1.20m |
| Displacement | 3,000kg (6,615.0lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.58m |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars ()
Sails
| Mainsail | - Slab () |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - () |
The rigging has all been reswaged as part of the restoration project
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels
Construction
| Construction | Wood |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Mahogany clinker planks on oak frames. This boat has been the subject of a careful three year restoration project. The hull is mainly original but has benefited from an additional number of new parallel frames. The deck and coach roof, including all structural beams are new as is the rudder.
There is a dvd made by the restorer showing everything done in this restoration.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 2 |
|---|---|
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
What would have been the forward cabin has been altered to provide a generous sized heads and anchor locker, although with minimal alteration you could convert this to another berth.
1 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Sink | |
| Curtains | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
What would have been the forward cabin has been altered to provide a generous sized heads and anchor locker, although with minimal alteration you could convert this to another berth.
1 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Cockpit cover | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Beaching legs |
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(Plough, CQR)
12.00m of chain
25.00m of warp
The deck was re-painted this year and all varnishing was redone.
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder |
Safety Equipment
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)
A fire extinguisher is also included.
Broker's Comments
If you are looking for an easily managed, classic Buchanan to sail either single handed or as a couple, then look no further than this very pretty Spartan. Don't even think about buying a restoration project when this is available, restored and ready to go for a fraction of the re-build cost. She is two berth but does benefit from a separate and spacious heads with a sea toilet, but this can easily be restored into two extra berths.
The Hull is largely original but the restoration included additional framing.
The deck and coachroof are all new and substantially engineered. The mast is now 'deck stepped' and has been designed to be easily lowered by two people.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.