WILLIAM BALL 1908 31' HUON PINE SLOOP
AU $19,950
Length
31' 0" - 9.45m
Location
Hobart TAS
Launch Year
1908
Hull Material
Timber Huon Pine
Description: William Ball 1908 31' Huon Pine Sloop
A piece of Tasmanian boat building history, The "Elf", A beautiful Huon Pine 31' yacht was designed and built by William Ball in 1908 in Huonville.
She represented the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania in 1908 in the North (Tamar Yacht Club) versus South (Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania) Challenge Cup which was inaugurated in 1898.
In the 1908 race the "Elf" was sailing against "Ventura" in the 14NM race on the River Derwent where "Elf" won the race by over 15mins.
Elf has a long sailing history, winning a number of races in the early 1900's 1920's and 1930's She took part in the Dewar Shield for "A" class boats with her wins recorded on the Dewar Shield displayed in the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania. She was also in the 1990's in the Vintage Yacht Races on the Derwent.
The current owners have had the "Elf" since 1993 and have enjoyed many years or day sailing on her as well as proudly displaying her in the Australian Wooden Boat Festivals held in the Port of Hobart since the mid 1990's.
"Elf" is a lovely yacht that has been maintained very well over the years as well as being part of Tasmania's famous and very proud history in maritime. She is offered for sale on a walk-in walk-out basis.
Elf was last slipped in Febraury 2024 (at the Royal Yacht Club slip).
So, please CALL MATTHEW at To arrange an INSPECTION. She is currently berthed at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania (RYCT) Marina.
She represented the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania in 1908 in the North (Tamar Yacht Club) versus South (Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania) Challenge Cup which was inaugurated in 1898.
In the 1908 race the "Elf" was sailing against "Ventura" in the 14NM race on the River Derwent where "Elf" won the race by over 15mins.
Elf has a long sailing history, winning a number of races in the early 1900's 1920's and 1930's She took part in the Dewar Shield for "A" class boats with her wins recorded on the Dewar Shield displayed in the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania. She was also in the 1990's in the Vintage Yacht Races on the Derwent.
The current owners have had the "Elf" since 1993 and have enjoyed many years or day sailing on her as well as proudly displaying her in the Australian Wooden Boat Festivals held in the Port of Hobart since the mid 1990's.
"Elf" is a lovely yacht that has been maintained very well over the years as well as being part of Tasmania's famous and very proud history in maritime. She is offered for sale on a walk-in walk-out basis.
Elf was last slipped in Febraury 2024 (at the Royal Yacht Club slip).
So, please CALL MATTHEW at To arrange an INSPECTION. She is currently berthed at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania (RYCT) Marina.
Region
Tasmania
Location
Hobart TAS
Reference
15952530
Usage
Family, Leisure, Racing
Launch Year
1908
Designer
William Ball
Builder
William Ball
Length
31' 0" - 9.45m
Beam
9' 3"
Draft
5'
Displacement
7.3 Tonnes
Hull Material
Timber Huon Pine
Deck Material
Timber
Engine Make
Yanmar
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
12
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption
1-2 LPH
Fuel
20-40 litres (Approx)
Accommodation
There is a double berth forward of the mast and 2 X singles berths on both port and starboard sides. There is also a porta-loo in the cabin area.
Berths
3-4
Toilet
Porta-Loo
Bilge Pumps
Electric and Manual
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Fire Extinguisher
Electrics
12V Battery
Electronics
Raymarine Wireless Sailing Instruments (cockpit), Navigation Lights, Anchor light, cabin lighting.
Sail Inventory
1 x Furling headsail plus 1 other headsail. Mainsail on boom.
Mast / Rigging
Wire rigging re-rigged in approx 2019.
Deck Gear
2 X Self tailing winches, Pulleys for headsail and mainsail sheets.
ABOUT THE SELLER
Boat Sales Tasmania
Matthew Johnston
Matthew Johnston
Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Hobart
TAS 7005 Australia
TAS 7005 Australia
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