Selling the private yacht of Merritt Walter, founder of the famous Rover Schooners, who designed, built, and operated many of the Rovers now found plying their trade up and down the east coast.
Merritt always admired Mr. Gillmer's designs, and acquired the “Antilles” several years ago. We knew the previous owner and the yacht has been well cared for. Merritt has done further repairs, replacements and upgrades. Now in his eighties, it is time to part with one of his favorite yachts and let another couple enjoy her.
An excellent sailor, she is the perfect vessel for a couple to sail anywhere. She is fully found and ready for cruising.
DESCRIPTION
Classic Kenner Privateer Cutter, designed by Thomas Gillmer, noted designer of the "Apogee" - the first fiberglass yacht to sail around the world.
The "Antilles" was built in 1970 by Kenner Boat Company using hand laid up woven roven and matte fiberglass. Molded into the hull are two mermaids, trail boards, and perched on the taff rail are two cast bronze dolphins. On her stern is the classic eagle in flight.
Masts, running rigging, standing rigging, and sails (roller furling main, roller furling jib, plus hank on job) are in excellent condition.
ENGINE
Diesel engine is a Universal M-18, 14 HP, based on a Kubota block. Solid and reliable.
BELOW DECK
Full headroom of 6 ft 1 inch
Main cabin has table and two swivel captain’s chairs with storage
Shelving runs the length of the cabin for easy access to everyday items
12V outlet on the shelf
V_-BERTH forward with storage under the berth and shelving for your books etc.
Porta-potty
GALLEY
Stainless steel sink
Koolatron
Single burner butane stove
4 place settings: plates, bowls, cups, silverware
Cooking utensils
Ample storage under counter
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES
Bronze dolphins on taff rail
Mermaids
Eagle on stern
Teak bowsprit, trim, and handrails
6 opening port-lites
1 opening port in forward cabin
Large, hinged for hatch over v-berth
Cabin hatch on slides
Self-bailing cockpit
Two plow anchors.
Two batteries and battery charger
30 Watt solar panel with controller (2 USB ports on controller)
Icom VHF radio
Depth sounder
Tiller auto pilot
Lighted compass in cockpit
Anchor windless, hand operated
Bronze winches
Hand and electric bilge pumps
Fenders
Dock lines
Cockpit cushions
Awnings
Winter cover
Adult life jackets, 2
Boat hook
Boarding ladder.
SPARS AND RIGGING
Anodized aluminum extrusions with sail tracks integral
Cutter boom geared roller reefing
Stainless steel rigging with swaged terminals
Bronze turnbuckles
TANKS
Molded fiberglass 30 gallon water tank under v-berth with foot pump to galley sink.
Fuel Tank: 20 Gal. ???
HULL, DECK, AND CABIN TRUNK
Hand laminated fiberglass using woven roven and mat
Formed in two castings – 1 piece hull and 1 piece deck/cabin/cockpit
Hull, deck, cove, boot stripe, and non-skid colors are molded in Gel-coat
DATA
Year: 1970
Length on Deck (LOD): 26’ 5”
Length over all (LOA): 32’ with a six foot teak bowsprit
