Getting afloat

HERON II

e published the story of this bermudan cutter by Fred Shepherd that was given as a wedding present to Aaron and Abbie Ashton who, has B&G navigation and instruments, AIS, a Fusion sound system, uncluttered deck and a brighter, more open interior with new galley and heads (but maintaining the original oak panelling, berths, saloon and Blake heads).” U. a Fox wrote of the yacht in his 1937 book , commenting on her “good class and character”. He continues: “She has quite a good turn of speed, as her cutter rig, while being easily handled, is very e. cient, and as one would imagine sails very well indeed.” She has a 65hp Ford FSD engine with only 400 hours and a three-blade fixed prop with hydraulic gearbox. is coded to MCA Category 2. Her restoration left no stone untouched, from keel to mast tip.