Pinnace Fighting Vessel
Gentlemans Motor Yacht
- Boat REF# · 205531
- LOA · 10.36m
- Year · 1918
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Long keel
- Berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 50hp, Yanmar TNV4 (2007)
- Lying · Medway kent
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Extra Details
| Builder | Portsmouth Royal Navy |
|---|---|
| Lying | Medway kent |
| Fuel capacity | 120.0 ltr (26.4 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 50hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Yanmar TNV4 (2007) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
New Yanmar engine installed in 2007.
Dimensions
| LOA | 10.36m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 2.74m |
| Storage | In water |
Rig
Wood spars ()
Sails
| Mainsail | - () |
|---|
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | Wood |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
The History of this vessel is as follows;
1918 Built at Cowes as an inspection craft for the Grand Union Canal Company.
1929-1950 Used extensively by the Directors of the Company especially when the Company acquired an extra 250 miles of canals.
1939 Underwent an extensive refit.
1950 Transferred to British Waterways but only used occasionally.
1958 Underwent another extensive refit.
1970 Remained in poor condition at Bulbourne.
1974 Bought by Mr Michael Rabbet who took her out of the water at Buckby and moved her to Dedham where she was painstakingly restored and rebuilt.
1977 Relaunched at Grayton and cruised the canals with the Rabbet family.
1980 Sold to Oliver and Mary Turner.
1998 Included on the National Register of Historic Vessels.
2012 Vessel selected for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant on 3 June 2012.
2013 Brought by the current owner who is selling due to poor health.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Davits |
Manual windlass
1 anchors
Wave line dinghy ()
(RIB)
3.3hp outboard, Mariner ()
Nav Equipment
| Chart plotter |
|---|
Safety Equipment
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)
Broker's Comments
These boat details are subject to contract.
This beautiful vessel was the last canal inspection launch built in this country in 1928 and is one of only four remaining (three afloat). She was used extensively by the Directors of the Grand Junction Canal Co in the 1930s and 1940s and was transferred to British Waterways in 1950. Used by then sporadically, she was eventually left idle and neglected until 1970 when she was sold into private hands and extensively restored.
This beautiful vessel has had lots of love and money poured on her and now needs a new owner to keep her in her current condition.
Viewing highly recommended!
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.