Colvin Gazelle

For health reasons, this meticulously restored steel Gazelle is offered for sale ready for final completion. The hull and deck were built of Corten steel in Virginia in 1987. The boat was partially finished and sailed in the Bahamas for three years before returning to Virginia where the current owner bought her in 2004.

The boat was stripped out to bare steel and fully blasted inside and out. Three coats of Amerlock 400 high build epoxy were applied in alternating colors by airless spray followed by PSX700 topcoat on the topsides and deck. Three coats of Ameron ABC#3 antifouling in alternating colors were applied to the bottom.

The interior was professionally spray foamed down to the waterline. The cabin sides are insulated with cork and painted.

Aluminum masts, aluminum bowsprit. Mainsail and foresail are Duradon. Jib is dacron. There are two spare jibs. Sails are in serviceable condition. Wooden battens according to the original plans by Tom Colvin require some attention. 8’ Walker Bay dinghy.

For completion boat requires final fit out down below, installation of aft cabintop (materials included), new standing rigging (original rigging available for measurement), electrical, plumbing, hydraulic hoses, fuel lines.

The boat is located in a secure shed in southeastern Ontario which would be available to the purchaser if needed.

Equipment: Ground tackle includes Quick Rider (Italy) electric windlass, Fortress FX37, 45 lb. Harbourfast (UK), 200’ of 3/8” G4 chain, 200’ of 5/16 G3 chain. Gypsy fits both chains. Engine is Sabb/Mitsubishi 28 hp four cylinder driving a variable pitch Sabb propeller. There is a newly fabricated stainless steel waterlift muffler. There was never an hour meter on the engine but the boat was lightly used and it is estimated that there is less than a thousand hours on the engine. The engine has been turned over every six months. Cozy Cabin Heater Model 10000 (propane), Espar diesel heater, Raritan marine head, Origo 6000 alcohol stove, Shipmate diesel stove, assorted fuel filters. There is enough well-seasoned butternut lumber to complete the project. The boat comes with a complete set of original plans. Comes with all necessary 5/16”, 3/8” and 1/2” Regatta Braid to complete the running rigging, plastic composite deadeyes and euphroes and blocks.