Midget 26 - £49,950

Broker Remarks

"Teucer" is a beautifully maintained example of the Midget 26 built by Jachtwerf Gebr. De Kloet B.V. in Holland to a very high standard.  The design of the Midget 26 is timeless, and strongly reminiscent of the Scandinavian Colin Archers. With its round stern, heavy displacement and generous beam, which extends far to the front and back, the Midget 26 is a sea-kindly yet spacious form that has withstood the tests of both sea and time. The full-length keel is sloped in the forward sections and at the aft end supports the long rudder, providing protection to both the rudder and the propeller. The internal layout of the Midget 26 uses the forward sections of the boat for the U-shaped saloon seating. This allows the galley, heads and companionway to be positioned in the centre of the boats (where headroom is best), and allows the sterns to be used for two double cabins, creating the possibility for three double berths in three cabins if the saloon table is lowered and the infill cushions deployed. "....a tough, capable and impressively roomy cruising yacht, and one that should look after you if you're caught out in rough weather....." says Practical Boat Owner in Febraury 2005, refering to the Midget 26. The article goes on to say "....The Midget is certainly different. Small, solid, hand built boats are a rarity these days, but the success of this Dutch cruiser proves that there are still people for whom quality, character and robustness are more important than size...." Under the CE regulations, the Midget 26 is in category B (offshore). "Teucer" is currently afloat in Northney Marina, Hayling Island. Contact Simon Flowers on 02392 637 466 to arrange a viewing.

Accommodation

Two double quarter berths, each with good storage.
Saloon forward with U-shaped seating around the central dining table.  Converts to a double berth.

Navigation area to port, with chart table, stowage, instrumentation and electrical switch panel.
Galley to starboard with 2-burner gimballed gas oven and grill.  Circular stainless steel sink with pressurised hot and cold water. Large refrigerator.
Heads to port, aft of the navigation area, with marine toilet, sink and pressurised hot and cold water supply. Large mirror and ample stowage.

Eberspacher cabin heating with 2 outlets.

240 volt outlet and 12 volt socket at chart table.

Cockpit with tiller steering, engine control lever and instrument panel.  2 x cockpit lockers and 1 x lazerette which includes gas bottle stowage.  2 x teak pushpit seats.  Cockpit seating in teak.

Mechanical and Rigging

Engine
Vetus 2-cylinder 16 hp marine diesel engine.
Shaft drive. 3-blade propeller.

Tankage
Fuel:     1 x stainless steel 60 litres (approx.)
Water:   1 x stainless steel 200 litres
Holding: 1 x stainless steel 48 litres

Electrical System
Shore power, with 240v outlets
12v system comprising 2 batteries: one for domestic and one for engine start.  Charging is by engine alternator and Mastervolt battery charger.

Rig
Single spreader masthead rig, with aluminium mast and boom.
A frames and tabernacle to aid mast lowering and raising.
Stainless steel 1x19 standing rigging.

Sails
Fully battened mainsail with lazyjacks and pack-a-main type sail stowage.
Headsail is a bi-radial furling genoa with a Furlex 200 furling system.
Halyards and reefing lines are all led back to the cockpit.

Inventory

Deck Equipment
Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit and double guardwires.
Muir manual anchor windlass with bow roller, anchor and chain.
Stainless steel boarding ladder.
2 x Andersen self-tailing genoa winches.
2 x Andersen halyard winches (one at mast and one on coachroof).
Mooring cleats fitted forward, aft and mid-ships.
Non-slip surface to coachroof.
2 x life-line securing points in cockpit.
2 x manual bilge pumps - one in cockpit, one below.

Navigation Aids
Contest 100 steering compass.
Raymarine ST60 Tridata.
Raymarine ST60 Wind.
Raymarine ST2000 tiller pilot.
Raymarine RayNav RN300 GPS and Raymarine ST60 Graphic at chart table.
Raymarine DSC VHF 54E at companionway.
Windex and VHF aerial at masthead.
Navigation lights.

Other Equipment
Blue sprayhood and full cockpit extension.
Mooring warps and fenders.
Lifebuoy and danbuoy.
Ensign staff.