Description
Newbridge Eclipse
Built 1978 by Newbridge Boats in Bridport, Dorset. Hull, deck and keel bonded by manufacturer. Completion and fitting out by first owner.
The hull is white and the deck is light blue.
The deck is full width, giving excellent accommodation below and a secure working surface on deck.
Designed by Ian Proctor.
Construction
GRP hull. 9450g/m2
GRP deck 2700g/m2 with balsa reinforcing on deck.
Cast iron bulb fin
Transom hung rudder
Tiller steering
Hardwood trim and fittings.
L.O.A
22.'3''
6.8m
L(IOR)
21.15ft
6.5m
Beam
7'8''
2.3m
Headroom
4'8''
1.4m
Draft
4'10''
1.5m
Design Displacement
2300lbs
1044 kg
Ballast Keel
840lbs
381kg
Ballast Ratio
37%
Machinery
4Hp Mariner 4 stroke long shaft outboard motor. The engine is clamped to a well in the transom. When not used can be removed for security.
The engine was new in 2003.
Electrics
1 x 40 A.H battery.
Rigging
Sloop rig
Aluminium Proctor mast
SuperSpars aluminium boom
Slab reefing with two reefs.
Standing rigging was replaced in 2005. All 5mm 1x19 stainless with swaged end fittings and stainless bottle screws.
The chainplates were renewed in 1998. as was most the running rigging.
2 Barton '6' winches for halyard and control lines, mounted on the cabin top.
2 Lewmar '8' winches for jib and spinnaker sheets, mounted on coamings.
Sails
Mainsail
Blue Peter Sails, Weymouth
1988
106 sq ft
#2 Genoa
Quay Sails, Poole
2005
120 sq ft
#1 Genoa
Blue Peter Sails, Weymouth
Unknown
143 sq ft
Working Jib
Blue Peter Sails, Weymouth
1988
83 sq ft
#3 Jib
Unknown
Unknown
43 sq ft
Spinnaker
Quay Sails, Poole
2005
Approx. 200 sq ft
Accommodation
Sleeps 4:
2 in quarter berths in the main saloon.
2 in V berths forward.
Sink
Blue/Green cloth upholstery.
The sink/cooker area is on the port side, with stowage for crockery, cutlery and food close at hand.
When not in use, a large hinged table top covers the cooking area. This table is suitable for use as a navigation station.
Inventory
NASA Target log with through hull paddle wheel.
NASA Target sounder with bonded transducer
Plastimo Contest bulkhead mounted compass.
Stereo radio/cassette with 2 speakers.
22lb danforth anchor with 5m of chain and 90m of 14mm nylon warp.
Origo alcohol 2 burner cooker.
Brass electric clock.
Two fire extinguishers.
Manual Bilge pump located in the cockpit.
Horseshoe lifebuoy.
Stainless steel pushpit and pulpit. Stainless guard wires.
Pulpit mounted bi-colour light
Pushpit mounted stern light.
Mast mounted steaming light.
Warps and fenders.
Cradle for storage ashore.
Comments
I have owned presto since 1988. It has been used for cruising on the south coast, between Devon and Hampshire and raced at club leve with some success.
She is a fast boat for her size, regularly outpacing bigger boats, and has an excellent turn of speed to windward.
She has ben raced regularly in Poole for several years in class III, winning several cups.
She is set up for short or single-handed sailing.
She is an ideal boat for a first time buyer, being easily handled in all conditions.