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Gaff-rigged

Bootlegger

(30ft sleeps 4)

A fast and powerful vintage yacht for experienced sailors.

If you want to sail a piece of Norfolk history, stunning Bootlegger oozes character with many original features. Built in 1923 by Walter Woods, she’s the oldest boat in our fleet and was carefully restored in our yard in 2019. She also has a reliable engine.

From just £30
per person per day

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Features

Classic wooden yacht.
Warm air heating and hot water.
Two burner gas hob, oven, grill and electric fridge.
Separate toilet with wash basin in the forward cabin.
USB phone charging socket.

Rig

Gaff sloop with furling jibs.
Counter balanced mast.
Bowsprit.

Dimensions

Length: 30ft (9.14m)
Breadth: 8ft 6in (2.59m)
Height: 5ft (1.53m)
Berths: From 5’10” to 6’2″

Sailor Experience Level

Intermediate

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Your Yacht Hire Includes

This yacht is fully equipped with everything you need for your sailing holiday, from a ‘Boaties’ frying pan to lifejackets, a rond anchor to a corkscrew!

There are no hidden charges. You can park your car for free and your yacht hire includes a tank of diesel, a tank of drinking water and all the gas you’ll need to cook up a roast dinner.

Our aim is that you’ll find a beautifully maintained, meticulously cleaned yacht with good quality equipment onboard. Before each hire your boat and its onboard systems are checked and fully sanitised in line with our Covid secure policy.

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Upton Yacht Station
Boat Dyke Road, Upton
Norfolk, England, NR13 6BL

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