Hurley Silhouette Mk III Bilge Keeled
A classic from a bygone era !
- Boat REF# · 301066
- LOA · 5.25m
- Year · 1971
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Bilge keels
- Berths · 2
- Engine · 1 x petrol 2hp, Honda 4 stroke (2005)
- Lying · Neyland, Pembrokeshire
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Extra Details
| Designer | Robert Tucker |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hurley Marine |
| Lying | Neyland, Pembrokeshire |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x petrol 2hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Honda 4 stroke (2005) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Air cooled |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | outboard |
| Prop(s) | 3 Blade |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 1.5 ltr (0.3 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
Dimensions
| LOA | 5.25m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 4.20m |
| Beam | 1.90m |
| Draft Min | 1.06m |
| Draft Max | 1.06m |
| Displacement | 500kg (1,102.5lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.37m |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars ()
Sails
| Mainsail | - () |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling () |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 1 batteries charged by:
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Bilge keels |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 2 |
|---|---|
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
Heads is 'bucket n chuckit'
Accommodation
Heads is 'bucket n chuckit'
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Trailer | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 sheet winches
1 anchors
(Danforth)
20.00m of chain
Nav Equipment
| Log | |
|---|---|
| Chart plotter | |
| Echo sounder |
Broker's Comments
The Silhouette was a well respected little bilge keeled yacht from the drawing board of Robert Tucker back in 1953, originally intended for home building in ply. So successful was she that other builders took her on and Hurley joined in with the grp MkIII in 1965. Various builders continued to build both in Marine Ply and GRP and the Hurley built yachts were under Lloyds series production rules. Although mostly to be found tucked snugly inshore, Norfolk Broads and East Coast estuaries a favourite cruising ground, several Atlantic Crossings have reputedly been made in the venerable Silhouette and an active owners club and website are well worth a look if you wish to find out more.
Our example here requires a good dose of tlc but this is well within the capability of a keen amateur. She benefits from an apparently robust and appropriate road trailer with good tyres and a newish spare. Most of the work required to put this classic yacht in commission is of a cosmetic nature and, she's "as cheap as chips"!
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.