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Mouette for Sale

Albany-built and raced classic yacht, Mouette - a Dr. T. Harrison Butler designed 24‘ cutter - is soon to be available for sale in Perth. Mouette has historically significant connections to Albany, having been lovingly crafted there by Mr Howard Hartman between 1927 and 1929. He used her to fish the challenging waters off the southern WA coast, and kept her safely anchored behind Migo Island once his catch was sent off to market. Mouette was subsequently raced for many years by various owners under the PRSC sail number PR5.

John & I have had the privilege of owning this beautiful boat since 1997, proudly and dedicatedly acting as her caretakers. The time has now come for us to find a new caretaker who not only appreciates classic wooden boats, but who understands the palpable thrill that comes with sailing so lovely a craft.

During our tenure, Mouette has been an important part of our family; we’ve enjoyed countless early morning breakfasts while sailing up and down the Swan River, and have often moored for dinner and overnight in Matilda Bay or Blackwall Reach with a happy bunch of children or grandchildren aboard. Her space below accommodates four adults, but we've always seemed to be able to squeeze in a few extra kids - the more the merrier! Occasionally, John has raced her in the Retro Series races held in Perth - she always looks a picture no matter where she places.

The boat's charms are many, and while, yes, an old wooden boat asks for a lot of devoted care and attention, our every effort over the years has always been repaid handsomely. It might sound a bit abstract to say that Mouette hasn’t got a mean bone in her body, but it’s true!

Mouette is a registered yacht with the Harrison Butler Association in the UK.

For more information about Mouette's history, please visit here. 

To see the For Sale notice, please visit here.

Going For a Song

 14' Surfcat in good condition, with licenced trailer. To enquire, or to view at Middleton Beach, please call Terry Taylor on 0488 554 478 or email tandbtaylor@bigpond.com.

Djinn for Sale

Djinn is a Van de Strat Spirit 28 with a full sail wardrobe and a Bukh diesel inboard.

It also has:

• 100lt Freshwater tank with an electric pump
• 2 radios
• EPIRB
• flares & lifejackets
• metho stove
• icebox
• wind gauges
• solar panels and near new batteries
• New opening ports not fitted
• Heaps of other gear, including 20L+ of antifoul

To enquire, call John on  0412 420 386.

$5000 ONO

John Riches has a 22 foot Herman Borrow (Star) aluminium yacht of classic design for sale. It's had some work done to the outside but below deck needs as complete refit. It has a new battery and is fitted with a 3.5Hp Tohatsu outboard motor. 

The trailer has new brakes and bearings and the boat is freshly painted all over - both deck and hull.

Please call John on 0409 118 255 to arrange a viewing in Gairdner.

For Sale

• 2 large galvanised shackles -$130 for both (originally $130 each)
• 2 large galvanised thimbles - $50 for both (originally $50 each)

Contact Colin on 0427 098 098.

For Sale: Ailsa

Doc Watson’s much loved MB24 Ailsa is for sale.

This boat is:

• Ideal for racing or cruising

• Equipped with an inboard diesel

• Has four jibs and four spinnakers

Most recent survey is available.

Ailsa is for sale for $6000 ono. Phone 9842 2604 for more information.