1940 Gaff-Rigged Schooner

Remarks :‘Paradox’ is a beautifully crafted 1940 motor supply vessel, originally built in Malaya from rare native hardwoods including chengal and balanocarpus heimii — timbers renowned for their exceptional strength, durability, and long lifespan. Rich in character and maritime heritage, her design combines classic European influences with traditional Malaysian craftsmanship, creating a truly distinctive vessel. After arriving in the UK in the late 1960s, Paradox was carefully restored and transformed into an elegant schooner, with quality oak decking, handcrafted cabin structures, and custom rigging designed in Brightlingsea. She has cruised extensively around the North Sea. A rare opportunity to own a unique piece of maritime history with proven seaworthiness and timeless appeal.   

Accommodation :Flavell Vanessa two ring and oven gas cooker in galleyPaloma PH-5-3F [Mark V] shower water heater in head, both serviced from LPG bottle on deckWC pedestal, with manual pumping via a swan neck through hull80 gallon stainless fresh water tank in engine compartmentChart table with overhead red lightingOther lighting serves in all areas via 12v ringLister 240 v diesel generator in lazarette, not currently mountedOne diesel-burning Refleks heater in saloon, serviced from header tank in engine roomDouble bunk in saloon, two singles in focsleSingle tailored mattresses (4) in blue upholstery to fit

Inventory :Deck Fittings Mushroom deck vents in stainlessAnchor winch and smaller pieces galvanised or stainless steelAnchors: one 50 lb. plough anchor set to 50 m. 2 inch chain coming in to a winch at the bitts, two fisherman’s anchors 50 lb. stored in the lazaretteThere is a manually operated bilge pump to starboard of the engine hatch coverStanchions are of galvanised steel from stem along the length of the vesselSteering  Manual wheel steering, or autohelmSeaTalk 100/300 Autohelm/Autopilot, an ST50 PLUS Steering Compass, and a Raytheon ST6000 Control UnitThe hydraulic machinery by Wagner is in good working orderThere is a tiller alternative, tiller included Navigation/safety equipment VHFGPS Autohelm (complete and in fault-free recent use), disconnected awaiting connection to GPS Miscellaneous  One overall canvas cover, in 4 sections, condition fair.Two rail level canvas dodgers for afterdeckCovers for focsle (condition poor) and saloon clerestorySail covers for deck use and bags for storage Some ~1000m of line in all sizes likely to be used, mostly in traditional styles2x galvanised boathooks.

Mechanical :Ford 2710 series, 6 cylinder 5.8 litreGearbox is a NewAge PRM 302.Both cooled via manufacturers’ raw water heat exchangers.  Main fuel tank 80 gallon & auxiliary 5 gallon tank both galvanised, gravity feed to lift pump on engine block, both in engine room.  Bronze propellor, stainless steel prop shaft through hull via a packed gland. SailsIn Duradon, weight as appropriate, with galvanised fittings.  Made traditionally by Lawrence, Brightlingsea unless otherwise stated.  1x gaff mainsail, triple reef points1x gaff foresail, double reef points  1x main staysail1x main foresail1x jib with Wykeham Martin furling gear1x main topsail, modern material, also by Lawrence, with jack spar1x fisherman’s staysail1x fore topsail1x outer jib all of modern material, provenance unknownMetalwork galvanised or stainless steel Spars Mainmast by Nielsen, Gloucester, 2020Foremast originalBoth of larch Remaining spars various dates and materialsAwaiting replacement of damaged bowspritMast stays are of plastic coated galvanised steel with bottle screwsRemaining standing rigging is of galvanised steel, regularly treated with preservativeRunning rigging (forestay, backstays and runners, bobstay, whisker stays etc.) of galvanised steel is adjusted via tacklesThe bowsprit and the associated gear can be pivoted vertically to clear the stem