1970 Southern Ocean Gallant 53 bu Van de Stadt

The Gallant 53 was designed by naval architect and yacht designer, E.G. Van de Stadt, These Gallants soon gained a reputation for their good looks, bulletproof construction, superb motion in a seaway and as has been proved, the ease with which they can be handled with a minimum crew. Twenty two were built by Southern Ocean Shipyard Ltd and by Tylers in England from 1967 to 1973.
This Gallant has had only 2 owners. She is actively being cruised, and is currently In French Polynesia. French Polynesian import tax has been paid, the boat can stay in French Polynesia indefinitely.
Rigged for single-handed sailing:
 All halyard and reef lines lead back to 2 powerful Lewmar electric winches in cockpit.
 Whisker pole is carbon fiber and is easily set in a seaway
 Continuous line for snuffing spinnaker sock is run back to cockpit next to the control sheet
This Gallant has and can continue to sail in any ocean in any part of the world:
 Inboard fuel filtration system
 Ability to charge house batteries from 110 or 220V countries
 Gated stern rail system for MedMoor situations
 Enclosed fair leads for safest canal passage
For full spec sheet and photos https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14sa0a5_bPg11wx0YKH5oqcrFcsSRN1qB