1989 Skanner 24 gaff rigged sailing yacht with Beta 20hp engine installed 2021 . ‘Tom Thumb’ really is a delightful little boat; a beautiful shape with her canoe stern, smart varnished teak and classic lines, giving her the character and appearance of a traditional crabber or shrimper-style boat, combined with the advantages of a more modern build. Don’t let her charming demeanour fool you, however. The Skanner 24 is a substantially built, long-keel, gaff-rigged sailing yacht, offering excellent safety, stability and a reassuringly solid feel. Her traditional workboat-inspired appearance and practical cruising qualities are likely to appeal to anyone looking for a classic crabber, shrimper, traditional sailing boat or small coastal cruising yacht.Tom Thumb is equipped to a standard you would usually expect to find on a considerably larger boat, making her a capable and attractive choice for coastal cruising, exploring sheltered waters and longer sailing trips. The current owner has enjoyed sailing the Solent and undertaking longer trips, and since purchasing her in 2016 has carried out a number of improvements and upgrades. These include a Beta 20hp diesel engine installed in 2021, a new main gaff sail, new mainsail and boom cover in 2025, and new standing rigging in 2026. Currently afloat at Birdham Pool Marina and available for viewing by appointment. Hull and Deck· GRP construction· Long keel· GRP decking with anti-slip matting· Anchor· Guardwires· Boat hook· Cockpit table· 2 Opening ports· 1 Hatch· 3 Cockpit lockers· Warps· 4 fenders· Antifouled April 2026 – out of water pictures from this time. Has been lifted and antifouled etc every winter in current ownership.· Canvas cover fitted from the forward coachroof to the aft of the cockpit· Full winter cover which covers the foredeck area for use when ashore Engine and Electrical· Beta 20 3 cylinder 20hp inboard diesel engine· Installed new 2021· Serviced 2026· Waterproof engine control panel· New propeller fitted 2021, 3 bladed· 25L plastic fuel tank· 2 Batteries with a duel charging shore-power system which has been fitted to charge the two batteries independently and provide cabin power, as well as mains 240 volts ac power in the cabin and USB charging whilst connected.· Completely re-wired in current ownership and a new distribution panel fitted providing auto-trip and reset facility to each power channel.· Alternator charging Accommodation· Three berths in one cabin· V seating with height adjustable table· Approx 5’ headroom· Grey/blue upholstery new in 2025· Plastic water tank· Galley area with sink, 2 burner hob and storage (hob new in this ownership with gas installation certificate)· Heads compartment with manual toilet, wash basin and storage (toilet, basin and quartz surround new in this ownership)· Cabin lighting has been completely replaced with new LED lighting which are each independently switchable and dimmable..· The fresh water supply was originally operated by hand-pumps, but this was removed and an electric system with new taps and a pressure reservoir installed. Sails and Spars· Main gaff sail replaced in 2025 along with a new main sail (Batt Sails) and boom cover.· Standing rigging - All standing lines replaced in 2026 and foresail furling lines replaced a few years earlier with ‘bottle screw ‘ adjustment to allow each foresail to be adjusted independently of each other.· Running rigging - All running rigging has been replaced and pulleys replaced where necessary. The Gaff throat and peak lines were also adjusted to allow equal travel when hoisting / lowering the gaff.· Backstay· Backstay adjuster· All lines led aft to cockpit· 2 Winches Navigation and Electronics· B & G Vulcan 7 connected to an NMEA 2000 network hub for the addition of new devices if required. It can also be networked to an Autohelm auto-pilot which when connected, integrates with the chart plotter easing solo navigation.· ICOM 423G VHF fitted in the lower cabin with a remote extension and controller wired to the cockpit for easy access whilst on-the-helm.· Raymarine ST60 depthsounder· Plastimo compass· A new LED masthead tri-light is fitted providing port / starboard/ stern lights. There is also an additional mast-head ‘anchor’ light controlled from the distribution panel. Safety· Manual bilge pump· Fire extinguisher DisclaimerIn this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective Buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at his own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. Life-saving appliances do not form part of the inventory and it is for the buyer to ensure they are in date and suitable for their purposes.