F27-1 Susan Kathrina

Boat History

Built in 1962 she was shown at the London Boat Show of that year.

Although originally based at Poole she has spent most of her life in the North East.

Her original mizzen rig appears to have been replaced at some point with a sloop or 'motorsailer' rig.

Engine History

She retains her original Perkins 4.99 engine and 2:1 Thames hydraulic gearbox spinning a 18" dia x 19" pitch propeller.

Engine No. 7033866c

Some engine repairs carried out in 1970 at Poole

Owners

1962: G. Wheaton, Poole

??: ??

1985: Hope; Gateshead

1989: ??

1997: D. Payne, Tyneside

2009: K. Adams, South Shields

Dec 13: R. Harvey, South Shields