31' David Moss Gaff Cutter Polly For Sale
Wooden Ships Comments
Designed and built by David Moss of Fleetwood, she was launched in 2018 and won the Classic Boat award that year for best traditional new build under 40’.
She has the DNA of a traditional working boat with a full bilge, transom stern and simple gaff cutter rig, but has been refined by Moss with more than a hint of ‘yachtiness’ in her. Built to his exacting standards with good quality materials, she has now spent a few seasons being worked up and developed by her diligent owner so that she is now a well proven and ready to go yacht.
At 31’ LOD she is a handy size, not too big so as to be a handful for her crew, but large enough to allow for the deep sheltered cockpit, over 6’ headroom and 4 good berths below plus a heads compartment and decent galley.
The choice of gaff cutters in this size bracket is very limited as most are either much larger or smaller, so this excellent yacht strikes the perfect balance between size and manageability.
Length on deck 31’
Length overall 40’
Length Waterline 29’
Beam 10’
Draft 5’6”
Tonnage 9.65 tons
Owners Comments on the design
David and I developed the lines taking inspiration from a number of different craft from around the the 1930’s. William Atkins Fore An’ Aft was one and also German Frers Senior’s Fjord II. Colin Archer had some input and Peter Bret’s original wooden Rival, the D24. A number of ½” to the foot half-models were carved, I think 5 in all and after much deliberation the design for Polly was arrived at. It’s true to say I was in favour of a more traditional Gaff-rig profile of straight stem with a bit of drag and David thought we should have some cutaway and a horizontal keel with some rocker. A 1” to the foot model was constructed and measurements taken off and scaled up for the build.
Most of the timber came in tree from Summerscales; Iroko from the West coast of Africa, teak from Burma. David found a supplier who had very long lengths of old seasoned Oregan Pine for the spars which could all be got out in entire lengths. As with the decks there are no scarphs.
Was it all worth it? Well Polly has the most comfortable motion at sea of any yacht I have sailed on - with the possible exception of Overlord which is a might bigger! The generous displacement of 10t on 30 foot overall length plays it’s part although there are many other factors which contribute. She is also exceptionally comfortable lying to anchor which is a great asset.
The triple strake bulwarks and wide decks around the mast make working the rig a joy.
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After making her windlass, I met up with Polly and her crew the same year she was launched. She is beautiful, and her layout makes her very spacious. One of the nicest boats I’ve ever seen.
@vincentdef4809
4 ай бұрын
Wonderfull Webster 👍
What a simplistic, but beautiful sailboat. The inside is gorgeous. You can tell the boat is water tight just by the shape of the inside. It looks like a brand new build. Absolutely stunning.
David Moss and staff, artists indeed! Tinker Bob.
Sailing at a good speed with so little water disturbance... good old hull shape. Lovely yacht. ⛵⚓
What a thoughtfully designed and beautifully crafted yacht.
Ben eens een keer in de gelegenheid geweest om zo'n mooi kottertje te kopen. Hoef niet te zeggen eeuwig spijt ,dat ik dat niet heb gedaan. Zou voor mij de ideale hobby zijn geweest. Hou van boten en al zijn facetten. ❤😊
Beautiful cutter, excellent craftsmanship and condition. Love it .
Wow, what a beauty.
what a beautiful ship is this classic
Wow, what a beautiful you’re absolutely fantastic and well kept
Sixty years ago at Skipool Creek I first got my, now my life long interest in boats. David Moss was never then predominant at Skipool. He had however built at Freckenton boatyard, a glued strip plank teak yacht christened "Zingana" truly a work of art. commissioned by Roland Eastman, he of then Eastman's Kitchens. Consider the time that was so soon after the war (WW2) there was nothing in the way of new boats. We were all scratching around for for something that would actually float and hopefully be capable of making a coastal passage. It was a couple or more decades later that I returned to Skipool to refurbish a Hurley 27. It during this period that I became aware of the true character of, David Moss. A fine boat builder perhaps, but as a fellow? Not a bit at all.
I am amazed how you have undersold such a beautiful built cutter with such lovely features; you seemed dis interested in highlighting the beautiful features this craft has to offer just factual comments no emotion!!!!
Super yacht!
Che bello! Grazie mille!
Nice little ship.
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL design and kept in pristine condition! I own a Hans Christian 33 and I can see that Hardwood Ives got inspired by this design when he designed the 33’ & 38’ 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Beautiful classic
Prettiest thing I ever did see!
What a beautiful Gaff Cutter! I would love to own such a fine ship. Better start saving my pennies, lol. :D
Beautiful boat
Absolutely stunning. But why would someone go to the trouble and expense of building the beautiful thing, only to sell it 4 years later for half price?
@RichardGregsonWoodenShips
Жыл бұрын
For some there is great joy in the design, planning and build process, but also people lives change so unfortunately the boat does not fit into their current situation. She is being sold with a heavy heart but with very fond memories
@homer5802
Жыл бұрын
@@RichardGregsonWoodenShips I hope you interview whoever is interested in her. She's a lovely lady and deserves a proper mate.
@canyonhaverfield2201
Жыл бұрын
Past gorgeous..its at a beauty level which defies words🎈
@johnstride9642
2 ай бұрын
David builds some beautiful boats. He’s currently restoring our 1912 Crossfield’s yacht and making a beautiful job of it.,
A very nice ship. What inspires you to sell it? Whats the asking price?
Stunning!
nice little boat
Beautiful, comfortable. Thank you for the video
9:36 Wait, how long's that Salad Creme been sitting out?! 🤢 Seriously though, stunning vessel. What's not to love about gaff cutters? I'd love to spend a week crewing but can't imagine owning one; all the maintenance that must be required, would be non-stop labour of love for an owner and a younger one than me at that. Was also nice to be able to read the current owner's comments.
A most beautiful lady.
Lovely.
Beautiful ❤
What a beautiful sailboat ⛵ What price in US 🇺🇸 dollars 💸 ?
Not so sure about the orientation of the stove. I'd have swapped its position with the sink. Lovely boat.
Beautiful! Very similar to the gaff-rigged cutter Westsail 32 (fiberglass hull) I once owned. Delightful to sail in every way.
@Jyock
Жыл бұрын
I'm looking for a gaff rigged Westsail 32. Very hard to find. That's why I was considering a Heard 28
Nice...
Superbe!
any drawings would love to build as radio control version
Your latest video of 35 foot katch comments are turned off and I cant save... can u fix please
As beautiful as wooden ships are, eventually you will become a slave to maintaining your beauty. Been there done that. But don't get me wrong, I certainly value a traditional boat over a modern plastic cup without a soul.
how much is it for sale
No winches, old style everthing is sweated.
I can not find the price on this boat
@RichardGregsonWoodenShips
Жыл бұрын
£165,000, link here to her advert woodenships.co.uk/sailing-yacht/david-moss-gaff-cutter/
That's a lovely boat, but am I the only one concerned that there are no lifelines. I didn't see many hand holds either going forward. I don't think it would take me long to fall off in a good blow.
no guard rails?
@RichardGregsonWoodenShips
Жыл бұрын
No indeed, clear lines and less for ropes to get caught on
Howmuch price??
@Timothy_Pitt
Жыл бұрын
Given in link £165k
@oruckaya2217
Жыл бұрын
@@Timothy_Pitt very expensive for a 31 feet sailboat
@Timothy_Pitt
Жыл бұрын
@@oruckaya2217 What is your price, which is not expensive?
While Polly is a 'traditional' design, it was built in 'modern' days so I have to ask where is the shower? Surely English people have gone beyond having a bath once a week or forgoing body cleaning all together?
@geraldperyman6535
Жыл бұрын
Use a bucket
@alfredneuman6488
Жыл бұрын
@@geraldperyman6535 Very modern....
@helpmehelp3009
Жыл бұрын
Last time I did Atlantic I showered twice in 20 days due to limit of water on board, we all smelt the same, Nancy boys worry about showers on a boat!
@alfredneuman6488
Жыл бұрын
@@helpmehelp3009 I guess you are English? For some reason Poms seem to be afraid of personal hygiene.
@geraldperyman6535
Жыл бұрын
@@alfredneuman6488 I live in a rural place with a rain water tank,I definitely don't waste water on a daily shower.A long voyage on a yacht would be the same ,you use water appropriately !
Is this boat a lot like Tally Ho (Leo's restoration) ?
@cg7509
Жыл бұрын
That's what I was thinking! little smaller through I think
Great boat, but without a decent railing, should be difficult to find a new owner. This has nothing to do with historic original tradicionalism.
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Keep the hand out of the way , Danmark that's irritating
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Che bello! Grazie mille!