Classic Motor Launch 40 Foot
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- Boat REF# · 213470
- LOA · 12.19m
- Year · 1937
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Shallow Long Keel
- Berths · 6
- Engine · 2 x Diesel 70hp, Ford 2.5 di FSD Lancing Marinisation (2013) (2013)
- Lying · Southern Broads
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Extra Details
| Builder | Saunders Roe in cowes |
|---|---|
| Lying | Southern Broads |
Mechanical
| Engine | 2 x Diesel 70hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Ford 2.5 di FSD Lancing Marinisation (2013) (2013) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 Blade Bronze |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 14 knots |
The engines were refurbished with new pumps, seals and timing belts. The Gear boxes are PRM 150 D2. Starboard one new in May 2014 and the other was fully reconditioned at the same
time. Fuel return is approx. 1 gallon per hour when at cruising 6 knts (1500 Rpm)
Both prop shafts were new in 2014
Dimensions
| LOA | 12.19m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 2.90m |
| Draft Max | 0.76m |
| Displacement | 7,000kg (15,435.0lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.93m |
| Storage | On mooring |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | Wood |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Shallow Long Keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Yacht designer "Uffa Fox" on his thoughts on Yachts & Yachting 1937. " The lines of this vessel are the result of many years of development ,and are those of a fast yet sea-worthy day cruiser and he summed it up by saying that this is as a fine example as we shall find of the round bilged day cruiser"
1" thick teak hull on teak ribs & Frames. The keel is Canadian rock elm. New Laminated deck beems thoughout along with new deck of 1/2" marina ply with 2 layers min of wove & rove GRP.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 4 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
Note that the cabin heating system is not included with the sale
Forward cabin has V berth / double and the saloon has 4 single bunks if required
3 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Carpet | |
| Manual water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
Note that the cabin heating system is not included with the sale
Forward cabin has V berth / double and the saloon has 4 single bunks if required
3 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Cockpit cover | |
|---|---|
| All-over cover | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Instrument Covers |
1 anchors
(mudweight)
Nav Equipment
| Speed | |
|---|---|
| Log | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Life buoys | |
|---|---|
| Horn |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)
BSS till 2018
Broker's Comments
Wow!! what a fantastic Classic Gentleman's Launch, steeped with history!! Registered as a "Historic Ship"
Boatshed Norfolk are proud to offer this boat for sale which has been fully restored to its former glory and is currently used as a "Yacht Charter" *.
This classic will be re painted and varnished for the new desiring owner which will give them many more years of enjoyable cruising!
There are selection of bespoke covers that come with this , including a full winter one, Cockpit, and one that can protect the passengers complete with frames! The list goes on in what this superb vessel has to offer.
A rare classic vessel that has a very interesting history and some inferential owners and it has certainly been restored to a high standard and loved by the current owner!
* Please note that the charter side has to be agreed with the vendors terms & Condition*
These boat details are subject to contract.