Wooden MFV
- Boat REF# · 71241
- LOA · 14.26m
- Year · 1945
- Construction · Wood carvel
- Underwater profile · Full-displacement
- Berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 198hp, Gardner 543 5 cyl ()
- Lying · Isle of Wight
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Extra Details
| Builder | Benfleet Slipway Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Lying | Isle of Wight |
| Fuel capacity | 2,727.2 ltr (600.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 909.1 ltr (200.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 45.5 ltr (10.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 198hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Gardner 543 5 cyl () |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 4 blade fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 10.0 ltr (2.2 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 9 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 12 knots |
| Generator output | 2.5KVA |
| Engine spares |
|---|
Beautiful engine,completely rebuilt 2007/08. Spare 3 blade prop. The engine room is very spacious, housing the engine, generator,and heating boiler. there is an extensive work bench and original Gardner tools are included. There is a myriad of assorted spare parts located in this space.
Dimensions
| LOA | 14.26m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 12.00m |
| Beam | 5.00m |
| Draft Max | 2.20m |
| Displacement | 5,896kg (13,000.0lbs) |
| Headroom | 2.13m |
| Storage | On mooring |
Rig
Ketch rigged Wood spars ()
Sails
| Mainsail | - () |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - () |
| Other sails | Main () |
| Mizzen () | |
| Jib () |
Basic ketch rig on substantial wooden spars.
Electrical Systems
24 volt battery, 6 batteries charged by: engine, generator
Construction
| Construction | Wood carvel |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Full-displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Heavy Larch on Oak construction with iron fastenings. Some replanking has been done in recent years and the existing structure appears sound. As with any vessel of this age and type, work is needed so viewing is a must.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 4 |
| Cabin(s) | 3 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
Currently a basic conversion of the original hold. Split into 2 saloons, galley and double cabin with large deck/wheel house. The volume of the hold area would lend itself well to conversion to liveaboard or charter layout. The original character is still very much evident and the deck skylights give a good airy feel to down below. A heating system is installed but currently not connected. Ample storage space throughout.
4 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Carpet | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Raw water wash |
Currently a basic conversion of the original hold. Split into 2 saloons, galley and double cabin with large deck/wheel house. The volume of the hold area would lend itself well to conversion to liveaboard or charter layout. The original character is still very much evident and the deck skylights give a good airy feel to down below. A heating system is installed but currently not connected. Ample storage space throughout.
4 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Warps | |
|---|---|
| Fenders | |
| Boathook |
Smallwood windlass
2 anchors
(Plough)
100.00m of chain
Zodiac dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
Windlass has both hydraulic and manual power
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Radar | |
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Autopilot | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Fish Finder | |
| Echo sounder |
A good amount of navigation instruments. Some of the older variety but all apparently in working order.
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Horn | |
| Emergency steering |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)
Liferaft is due for a service
Main bilge pump is a mechanical type running of the engine and doubles up to provide a raw water deck wash system.
Broker's Comments
This is lovely example of the traditional MFV style of vessel. Locally owned and maintained for much of her life she is offered in good condition but as you would expect of a vessel of this type and age work is needed. The interior accomodation could be easily improved and any work to date has been sympathetic to her style and origins. I love her deckhouse which retains much of the original equipment and charm. The interior is surprisingly light and airy and well ventilated. As a passagemaking liveaboard she would be ideal. These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.