Ocean Lady: 1950 Ocean Class 35 for sale
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Located in Portland, Dorset and offered at £18,500, Ocean Lady is a 1950 Wallasea Bay Yacht Station-built Ocean Class 35 auxiliary sloop with LOA 35' (LWL 28'), beam 9'1" and draft 4'10". The vessel carries a refurbished Solé Mini 48 diesel installed in 2022 and remains UK registered, lying in Portland with contact 07702175830 and [email protected] for viewings and enquiries.
Overview and provenance
Ocean Lady was designed by A.A. Truman and built using traditional methods: carvel mahogany planking on steamed oak timbers with an oak keel and an external iron ballast. Her profile — spoon bow and pointed canoe stern — and long keel give her classic seakeeping characteristics. Ownership by a long-term shipwright (over 20 years) has resulted in consistent maintenance and sympathetic upgrades while retaining much of the original interior finish.
Construction and deck layout
The hull was stripped to bare wood, faired, recaulked and painted in 2021. Notable structural works include the re-bolting of the external iron ballast keel in 2021 and securing of heavy oak floors in 2001. Decks are sheathed in marine ply with varnished mahogany trim: toe rails, hatch coamings and coach-roof grab rails, and four oval bronze portholes per side in the coach-roof coamings. A deep aft cockpit with sliding hatch and full-length double doors offers sheltered access to the interior and practical single-handed handling.
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Rigging, sails and handling
Rigged as a fractional Bermudian sloop, Ocean Lady has a varnished mast stepped in a galvanized tabernacle and a varnished roller-reefing boom. The standing rigging was renewed in 2005 (stainless steel) and sail inventory includes a mainsail, jib and genoa by SW Sails in white Terylene, with new sail covers fitted in 2022. Her hull form and freeboard make her a notably dry boat under sail and easily managed single-handed or by two.
Systems, machinery and electrical
| System | Specification / Notes |
|---|---|
| Engine | Solé Mini 48 diesel (refurbished & fitted 2022), 45 HP, new shaft, cutlass bearing, 3-blade propeller |
| Fuel & Water | 14-gallon stainless steel fuel tank; 20-gallon GRP water tank |
| Electrical | 200W flush deck-mounted solar panel charging 2 x 12V leisure batteries |
| Auxiliary power | Honda 4.5hp outboard for tender |
Inventory and safety
Key inventory items include navigation aids and safety gear suitable for coastal cruising:
- Navigation: compass, depth sounder, Raymarine Dragonfly chartplotter, Raymarine Ray 63 VHF
- Ground tackle: 2 x CQR anchors with 20 fathoms of chain
- Safety: Seago 4-man life raft (new 2022), 4 Seago life jackets, horseshoe lifebuoy, 2 fire extinguishers
- Comfort: Taylors 066 diesel heater; Seago 4-man inflatable tender
- Comes with sturdy legs for dry berthing
Accommodation and onboard layout
The interior remains almost completely original with extensive varnished mahogany joinery and a practical layout designed for comfortable cruising. The fore cabin offers V-berths and storage with a chain chute forward. A heads compartment to port contains a new Seaflow manual toilet (2022) and pull-out sink; wet locker to starboard. The saloon features a dinette to port converting to a double berth and a galley to starboard equipped with a sink, storage and a new Techimpex Mastergrill cooker (2022). The interior affords over 6' headroom, creating a spacious and light ambiance.
Maintenance history and condition report
Major works and recent upgrades:
- Hull stripped, faired, recaulked and painted — 2021
- External iron ballast re-bolted — 2021
- Standing rigging replaced — 2005
- Engine refurbished and fitted — 2022 (Solé Mini 48)
- New sails and sail covers — 2022
- New Seago 4-man life raft and lifejackets — 2022
Who this boat suits
Ocean Lady is suited to traditional yacht enthusiasts seeking a classic, seaworthy cruiser that balances period character with essential modern upgrades. Her construction and long keel favor comfortable bluewater passages and confident coastal cruising. The boat is practical for single-handed sailing, weekend daysails from harbors and moorings, and longer family cruises where charm and atmosphere are valued as much as performance.
Quick reference spec
| Type | Sail — Auxiliary sloop |
| Builder | Wallasea Bay Yacht Station, Ltd |
| Designer | A.A. Truman |
| Year | 1950 |
| LOA / LWL | 35' / 28' |
| Beam | 9'1" |
| Draft | 4'10" |
| Engine | Solé Mini 48 (45 HP, refitted 2022) |
| Price | £18,500 |
Practical considerations for buyers
Prospective buyers should budget for ongoing maintenance typical of wooden classics: routine varnish work, periodic re-caulking, and checks on fastenings and keel bolts. The documented recent works reduce immediate major refit costs, but timber boats demand regular attention. Sea trials and a full survey are recommended to verify timbers, fastenings and the condition of hull-to-keel joints before purchase. The current owner can provide a history of cruising logs that show Mediterranean and Western Approaches passages as well as recent Southwest coastal use.
Provide proof of viewing arrangements with the seller: contact number 07702175830 or [email protected]. Ocean Lady is lying in Portland, Dorset and is offered by a shipwright owner familiar with traditional wooden boat care.
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Summary: Ocean Lady is a well-maintained example of the Ocean Class 35 — a classic, seaworthy sloop offering traditional mahogany joinery, a long keel hull, and modernised systems such as a refitted Solé Mini 48 engine and solar electrical support. The vessel is ready to cruise with safety equipment updated and many recent works completed, making her a compelling option for anyone seeking a period yacht that can still be enjoyed as an active cruising boat. The platform supports global searches for yacht charter, boat sale and rent options, offering transparency in make, model and ratings to help you choose the right vessel for beach days, lake cruising, ocean passages, fishing or relaxed yachting. Book your course today.
