Overview
Gone To Pot represents one of the most immaculately maintained and thoughtfully upgraded GP26s on the water today. With a fully updated 2024 sail wardrobe, Platinum deck refinish, new rigging and running gear, and IRC/ORC compliance, she is truly race-ready. Whether for inshore one-design events, coastal series, or European regattas, Gone To Pot offers exhilarating performance and proven pedigree, a superb opportunity for the competitive sailor.
Located near Falmouth, on her trailer and under cover – she comes with a comprehensive sail wardrobe
Price: £ 25,000
Year Built: 2013
Boat Model / Make: Donovan GP26
Boat Builders: Wraceboats
Boat Designer: Jim Donovan
LOA (metres): 7.9
Beam: 3.35
Draft: 2.6
Hull Material: E-glass/epoxy
CONSTRUCTION
Dimensions
LOA: 7.92 m (26 ft 0 in)
Beam: 3.35 m (11 ft 0 in)
Draft: 2.64 m (8 ft 8 in)
Ballast: 1,089 lb (494 kg)
Designer: Jim Donovan
Builder: Wraceboats (2013)
Construction: E-glass/epoxy vacuum-molded composite with closed-cell foam core
Hull, deck, and bulkheads vacuum-molded in E-glass and epoxy resin with closed-cell foam cores
Separate vacuum laminations for hull and deck for precision bonding and weight control
Carbon composite internal structure
Foredeck reinforcement and aft cockpit bridge for mainsheet added
Decks re-faired and resprayed (545 primer & Platinum topcoat, 2024)
Forward hatch removed for improved structural integrity
Lightweight open racing interior with two moulded berths beneath cockpit sides
LOA: 7.92 m (26 ft 0 in)
Beam: 3.35 m (11 ft 0 in)
Draft: 2.64 m (8 ft 8 in)
Ballast: 1,089 lb (494 kg)
Designer: Jim Donovan
Builder: Wraceboats (2013)
Construction: E-glass/epoxy vacuum-molded composite with closed-cell foam core
Hull, deck, and bulkheads vacuum-molded in E-glass and epoxy resin with closed-cell foam cores
Separate vacuum laminations for hull and deck for precision bonding and weight control
Carbon composite internal structure
Foredeck reinforcement and aft cockpit bridge for mainsheet added
Decks re-faired and resprayed (545 primer & Platinum topcoat, 2024)
Forward hatch removed for improved structural integrity
Lightweight open racing interior with two moulded berths beneath cockpit sides
KEEL & RUDDER
Carbon composite keel fin with solid cast lead bulb (pinned and bonded)
Re-faired to latest Jim Donovan profile (2024)
Carbon composite rudder blade and stock with upper and lower bearings
Carbon tiller and Spinlock tiller extension
Re-faired to latest Jim Donovan profile (2024)
Carbon composite rudder blade and stock with upper and lower bearings
Carbon tiller and Spinlock tiller extension
RIG & RIGGING
Mast and Boom: Pauger carbon fibre
Bow Sprit: Carbon fibre
Standing Rigging: Stainless wire, new forestay (2022)
Running Rigging: Complete replacement (2024)
Twin-foil Tuff Luff system fitted (2022)
Backstay Flicker fitted
Bow Sprit: Carbon fibre
Standing Rigging: Stainless wire, new forestay (2022)
Running Rigging: Complete replacement (2024)
Twin-foil Tuff Luff system fitted (2022)
Backstay Flicker fitted
SAIL WARDROBE
All sails in excellent condition stored dry and laundered annually.
The boat carries both regatta and club racing inventories, with minimal use on the top-end race sails.
Mainsails
North Mainsail 2021 (Regatta use only)
Evolution Mainsail 2024 (20hrs use)
Headsails
North Jib No.3 2021
Penrose No.2 2022
Penrose Light No.1 2022
Evolution No.1 2024
Spinnakers
North A2 2021
North A3 2021
Penrose AP 2022
Penrose AP (79m², good condition, club use) 2022
Evolution A1.5 2024
All sails professionally laundered each winter.
North sails used only for regattas (<50 hours total use); Evolution sails <20 hours.
The boat carries both regatta and club racing inventories, with minimal use on the top-end race sails.
Mainsails
North Mainsail 2021 (Regatta use only)
Evolution Mainsail 2024 (20hrs use)
Headsails
North Jib No.3 2021
Penrose No.2 2022
Penrose Light No.1 2022
Evolution No.1 2024
Spinnakers
North A2 2021
North A3 2021
Penrose AP 2022
Penrose AP (79m², good condition, club use) 2022
Evolution A1.5 2024
All sails professionally laundered each winter.
North sails used only for regattas (<50 hours total use); Evolution sails <20 hours.
DECK & EQUIPMENT
Harken and Antal deck hardware throughout
Transverse jib tracks for precise trim control
Harken primary and pit winches with handles
Stainless steel stanchions and lifelines
Lifeline pads with additional set
Custom mainsheet bridge aft for improved sheet control and crew ergonomics
Steering
Carbon composite rudder and tiller system
Spinlock tiller extension
Balanced helm with excellent feedback at all speeds
Transverse jib tracks for precise trim control
Harken primary and pit winches with handles
Stainless steel stanchions and lifelines
Lifeline pads with additional set
Custom mainsheet bridge aft for improved sheet control and crew ergonomics
Steering
Carbon composite rudder and tiller system
Spinlock tiller extension
Balanced helm with excellent feedback at all speeds
ELECTRICAL
12V DC system
Marine battery in secure battery box
Solar panel charging
Solid-state charger
Tacktick Racemaster
Velocitek Speed Puck for performance data and target speeds
Marine battery in secure battery box
Solar panel charging
Solid-state charger
Tacktick Racemaster
Velocitek Speed Puck for performance data and target speeds
ENGINE
New outboard engine (2024) 2.5hp 4-stroke
Light and easily removable for regatta compliance
Light and easily removable for regatta compliance
TRAILER
Custom twin-axle trailer (serviced annually)
Hydraulic brakes (non-UK legal) but used without issue across UK and Europe
Ready for transport or immediate race relocation
Hydraulic brakes (non-UK legal) but used without issue across UK and Europe
Ready for transport or immediate race relocation
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
