De vânzare: Ocean Lady — sloop auxiliar Ocean Class 35 din 1950, de la Wallasea Bay Yacht Station

LOA 35′ (LWL 28′), beam 9’1″, draft 4’10”; built 1950 at Wallasea Bay Yacht Station, Ltd către un A.A. Truman design. The Ocean Class 35 auxiliary sloop, known as Ocean Lady, is located in Portland, Dorset and retains traditional carvel mahogany construction on steamed oak timbers with an oak keel and external iron ballast re-bolted in 2021.

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Construction & deck layout

The hull is carvel-planked mahogany, copper-fastened to steamed oak timbers, with heavy oak floors re-secured in 2001. The hull was stripped to bare wood, faired, recaulked as required and painted in 2021. Notable features include a spoon bow, pointed canoe stern and generous freeboard that contribute to a dry ride under sail.

Decking is sheathed marine ply with varnished mahogany trim: toe rails, hatch coamings and coach-roof grab rails. The coach-roof coamings have four oval bronze portholes per side. The deep aft cockpit with sliding hatch and full-length double doors offers secure access and shelter for short-handed sailing and coastal passages.

Rigging & sails

Rigged as a fractional șalopă bermudiană with a varnished mast stepped in a galvanized tabernacle and a varnished roller-reefing boom. Standing rigging replaced in 2005; headsails and main maintained by SW Sails in white Terylene, with new sail covers fitted in 2022.

Engine & systems

The vessel is powered by a refurbished Solé Mini 48 diesel (installed 2022), delivering around 45 HP and providing comfortable cruising speed near 6 knots. Systems updated include a new shaft, a cutlass bearing and a three-blade propeller. Fuel and water capacities: 14-gallon stainless fuel tank and 20-gallon GRP water tank. A 200W flush deck-mounted solar panel charges two 12V leisure batteries.

Cazare

Below decks the layout is largely original, finished in varnished mahogany that gives a warm, classic feel. The forecabin offers V-berths and storage with a chain chute forward. To port, a heads compartment features a new Seaflow manual toilet (2022) and pull-out sink; a wet locker sits to starboard.

The saloon has a dinette to port that converts to a double berth; the galley sits to starboard with a Techimpex Mastergrill cooker (new 2022) and ample storage. With over 6′ headroom, the interior remains light and practical for cruising or short-term charter use.

Inventory, safety and comfort

• Navigation & electronics: Compass, depth sounder, Raymarine Dragonfly chartplotter, Raymarine Ray 63 VHF.
• Ground tackle: 2 x CQR anchors with 20 fathoms of chain.
• Echipament de siguranță: Seago 4-man life raft (new 2022), 4 Seago life jackets, horseshoe lifebuoy, 2 fire extinguishers.
• Confort: Taylors 066 diesel heater; Seago 4-man inflatable tender with Honda 4.5hp outboard.
• Sturdy legs included for dry berthing.

Maintenance & provenance

Lovingly maintained by a long-term shipwright owner of over 20 years, Ocean Lady has a well-documented maintenance history and has cruised extensively from Mediterranean passages to the Western Approaches, more recently operating around Southwest coastal waters. She is described as easily handled single-handed or by a small crew.

Recent works

• Hull strip, fairing and recaulk (2021)
• External ballast re-bolted (2021)
• Standing rigging renewed (2005)
• Engine refurbishment and installation of Solé Mini 48 (2022)
• Sails serviced, new covers (2022)
• Safety items renewed: life raft (2022)

As a classic wooden sloop with updated systems, Ocean Lady represents both a restoration project and an immediately usable cruising yacht. The vessel’s combination of traditional lines and contemporary mechanical upgrades also makes her suitable for private charter, coastal day sails or bespoke small-group excursions—elements that connect directly to tourism offerings and experiential travel.

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For further details, viewings or offers: contact +44 7702 175830 or email [email protected]. The vessel lies in Portland, Dorset and is offered at £18,500.

Summary: Ocean Lady is a 1950 Ocean Class 35 built by Wallasea Bay Yacht Station to an A.A. Truman design, with carvel mahogany construction, recent hull works, a refurbished Solé Mini 48 engine, and updated safety and sail inventories. Ideal for classic-boat enthusiasts, coastal cruising, or conversion to small-scale charter. Travel experiences such as yacht parties, cruise packages and eco-friendly wildlife safaris can be complemented by a vessel like this; combined with online virtual tours, museum tours with live guides, interactive cultural workshops or even beginner esports coaching sessions for shore-based guests, the craft offers versatile potential. The boat balances heritage aesthetics with practical upgrades for immediate use or further restoration.