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1895 Custom 78’ Stow & Sons Classic Ketch | 78ft
RONA
Boat Highlights:
Year of Vessel
1895
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Length
78 ft
Manufacturer
Custom
Condition
Pre-owned
Boat Type
Sail
78' Custom Stow & Sons Classic Ketch RONA is an iconic part of British yachting. Originally built in 1895, she enjoyed a long and illustrious career through a series of owners including the Royal Navy, culminating in her purchase by philanthropist Lord Amery when he formed the London Sailing Project to take disadvantaged youngsters to sea in 1960. This she did changing many lives until 1993, when she was totally restored and since this rebuild she has enjoyed a series of careful owners who have invested in this special yacht.
Since purchasing Rona in 2017 we have carried out the following major works:
2017:
- New Upholstery and Sunbrella covers in keeping with vintage of the yacht.
- Repair of Main mast.
- Major overall of Hydraulics.
- New Electronic Plotter B&G Vulcan.
- New AIS.
2018:
- Exterior paint of the hull.
- Rebuild Genset.
- New stove and refrigerator.
2019:
- New rear cabin Climax Air conditioner.
- New hot water system.
2020:
- New tender and 10hp motor.
- New Electric Flush toilets.
2021:
- Rebuild Hydraulic Pump.
- Replace fresh water pumps.
- Replace refrigeration and water maker pumps.
2022 / 2023:
- New anchor.
- Renovate heads compartment.
- Exterior paint.
2024:
- Port head – Removal of all plywood and replacement with varnished hardwood (2024).
- Front starboard shower – Removal of all plywood. Walls and floors have been tiled with mosaic (2024).
Varnishing all timber and the decks is ongoing and never stops.
Currently there are no repairs required and the RONA is maintained in optimal condition.
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