Fred Parker Motor Yacht For more information, please refer to WWW.WOODENSHIPS.CO.UK
(REF: 30309)
£150000
Designer: Frederick Parker
Builder: Nunn Bros.
Year: 1959
Location:
Length on deck: 42
Beam: 13'5"
Draft: 3'11"
Full specification
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Wooden Ships Comments on this Fred Parker Motor Yacht
Designed by Fred Parker and built by Nunn Bros. of Woodbridge in 1959 to Lloyds 100A1 standard.
Bought by the present owners in 2013, they started a major refit that would last until 2017, covering every facet of the boat and her systems. Full details of the refit work are below, but in summary the hull was rebuilt, new decks laid, interior removed and refitted with much new joinery and complete new systems and machinery.
The attention to detail found on this yacht is astounding, accomplished with the keen eye of owner and boat builder who both desired to create a very special yacht. She was awarded Runner Up prize in the Classic Boat awards 2019.
Since her launch in 2017 she has been kept on the west coast of Scotland and has been cruised extensively each summer around the Highlands and islands. She has spent every winter in a custom built tent where the owner has lavished care and attention on the boat, keeping her up to the exceptional standard they desire.
The volume and space on this yacht is hard to portray in photos. She has a very generous beam and freeboard which both combine to give a distinct feeling of space and comfort. With a large aft cockpit, double doors into the wheelhouse and a large saloon she has a vast amount of living space. With 6’6” headroom through most of the boat there are few people who will struggle to be comfortable in this yacht. Her large fore cabin gives 3 single berths plus there is a good sized double berth in the saloon which could be made more private if desired. Cabin heating, hot water and 240v power supply make this yacht a real home from home to cruise in comfort whatever the weather.
She has proved herself as an excellent sea boat as well, cruising economically at 6-7 knots and never giving any cause for concern regardless of the weather. The bow thruster fitted in the refit helps with handling in close quarter situations and there is excellent all round visibility from the helm. A discreet CCTV camera on the forward mast aids the helms person in tight confines.
This is a superbly presented and very well maintained cruising motor yacht with a detailed recent refit history. There are very few truly turn key boats on the market and this is without doubt one of those yachts.
Offered for sale in full sea going condition with a large inventory of equipment.
2023 insurance survey available.
Length on Deck 42’
Beam 13’5”
Draft 3’11”
Displacement 11609lbs /15245kg
Photo Credits: Underway photos by Nigel Sharp
Owners Comments
We fell in love with Fortuna II when we first saw her moored in Exeter canal basin, although it was clear that much work was needed to bring her back to life. We enjoyed working with Charlie Hussey at Baltic wharf and the whole process of restoring Fortuna II to a very high standard. Fortuna II featured in Classic Boat Magazine in October 2018 and in spring 2019 when she was awarded Runner Up in the Classic Boat Awards for restoration of the year of a motor vessel over 40ft.
Fortuna II has enabled us to cruise the West of Scotland and the Hebrides in comfort and style each summer for the last six years. She has taken us to many remote anchorages and the pilot house has allowed us to view the scenery and wildlife at close quarters in comfort. She has ample storage space for fuel, water and supplies to enable extended cruising. She is safe and seaworthy on passage and comfortable at anchor even in foul weather. We feel that she would be ideal for another couple or family. Fortuna II is a real head turner where ever we go and is great in classic regattas. Alternatively, she would make a wonderful mothership to classic yacht racing with ample room for entertaining.
We have maintained her meticulously and stored ashore under cover each winter. Having enjoyed Fortuna II for the last eleven years, we feel the time has come for us to move on to new adventures.
Refit 2013 – 2017
Hull:
Repairs to 45 frame heads
Rebuild stem top end of stem post
Extensive re-planking of topsides including completely new sheer strake port and starboard, approximately 300’
Replace bulwark stanchions
Replace upper section of transom
Replace oak samson posts
Replace upper section of rubbing strake
Repairs to numerous deck beams on forward and aft decks
Hull splined above the waterline
Cast iron ballast keel refurbished and refitted with new galvanised keel bolts
Brass portholes stripped and restored
Design and fitting bow-thruster tunnel for Vetus bow-thruster
Deck and Superstructure:
New cedar deck planking laid bow to stern
Epoxy-coated marine plywood overdeck, sheathed with epoxy stitched cloth laminate to maintain canvas like appearance
Replacement of pilothouse roof in same fashion as deck
New galvanised chainplates for main mast
New design and fitting of bronze chainplates to pilothouse for mizzen mast
New teak toe rails
All deck fittings and stanchions replaced in bronze
Design and fitting of stem head fitting for Rocna anchor
Under deck tensioners to support Rocna fitting
Rebuilding of cockpit floor
Rebuild deck step structures
Repairs to tops of pilothouse sides
Pilothouse stripped out and fully re-built with custom made seating and table to starboard side, custom made helm seat and chart table, custom made curved dashboard
Galley stripped out and fully re-built
Heads stripped out and fully re-built
Fo’c’sle stripped out and original joinery work restored with addition of locker to house bow thruster
Engine and Systems:
New engine installed
New propshaft and propeller installed
New hydraulic steering and new Wills Ridley Hydraulic pump
New Fuel and water tanks installed
Full re-plumbing of all systems
Full re-wiring of 24VDC, 230VAC and 12VDC systems
Solar panel charging system
Masts, rigging and sails:
New Douglas Fir mizzen mast
Replaced all standing and running rigging
New guard rails and bronze stanchions
New sails and sail covers
New cockpit cover and hatch covers
Painting and Varnishing:
Hull and superstructure stripped back and faired
Topsides full recoating system using traditional marine paints
Full traditional varnishing of all teak
Decks painted in nonslip paint
More details of the rebuild can be seen on the blog of the shipwright Charlie Hussey:https://marinecarpentry.com/restoration/fortuna-ii-fred-parker-motor-yacht/
Construction
Hull
Carvel planked in pitch pine all copper rivet fastened to steam bent timbers.
Timbers are doubled below the waterline, an original build feature to add strength.
Oak centreline structure with Canadian Rock Elm floors across the centreline.
External iron ballast keel with new galvanised keel bolts.
Internal trimming ballast of lead ingots.
Marked flare to the forward hull shape. 4 bronze portlights each side.
Bronze plate rudder supported by the skeg below. Manual hydraulic wheel steering system.
New topside paint work autumn 2024.
Decks and cockpit
Straight laid T&G cedar planking fastened to the deck beams, overlaid with marine plywood then sheathed with epoxy glass cloth for a durable low maintenance finish.
Step in the deck midships to increase headroom through the forward sections of the hull.
Varnished teak king plank down the centreline.
Varnished teak covering boards and toe rail. Period bronze stanchions with stainless guard wires.
Aft cockpit with varnished teak coamings, sheltered by the overhang of the wheelhouse roof. Scrubbed teak thwarts and laid teak cockpit sole. Hatch into aft bilge area with access to stern gland.
Double varnished teak doors into the wheelhouse.
Superstructure
Wheelhouse in varnished teak with aluminium framed windows.
Wheelhouse roof of similar construction to the deck with varnished teak grab rails and bronze dorade vents.
Inside helm position with excellent visibility all round. Wheel steering with a Wills Ridley hydraulic system.
Rig
Small Bermudan ketch rig aids the yacht with a free wind.
Spars
Varnished wooden deck stepped masts sat in tabernacles for easy lowering.
Varnished wooden booms.
Standing rigging
Stainless steel standing rigging new in 2017. Internal galvanised chain plates for the main, new in 2017. External bronze chain plates for the mizzen secured to the side of the wheelhouse, new 2017.
Running rigging
All new in 2017. Classic braid on braid in buff colour.
Sails
Mizzen, mainsail and jib in cream terylene new from James Lawrence Sails in 2017.
Machinery
Engine
Iveco N67/150 6cyl 150hp diesel engine installed new in 2017.
Naturally aspirated engine with 870hrs. Serviced spring 2024
PRM 500 hydraulic gearbox with stainless shaft and traditional grease stern gland. New cutlass bearing 2023.
4 blade bronze propeller gives 6-7 knots cruising speed @ 1500rpm using 1 litre/nautical mile.
Bespoke dashboard with chrome VDO gauges.
New raw water pump 2025
Bow thruster
Vetus 24 volt bow thruster fitted during the refit.
Tanks
2 x moulded plastic fuel tanks with total capacity of 900 litres.
2 x moulded plastic water tanks with total capacity of 420 litres
Moulded plastic black water holding tank of 166 litres.
All tanks have analogue level gauges in the wheelhouse.
Batteries and Charging
Domestic – 4 x 165ah AGM batteries giving 24v supply.
Engine start – 2 x 12v AGM batteries wired for 24v. New 2024.
Bow thruster/windlass – 2 x 12v AGM batteries giving 24v supply.
80 amp engine alternator with Sterling 4-step regulator charges all batteries.
Shore power system with Victron Skylla-I 80 amp battery charger.
2 x T110F 100W solar panels on the wheelhouse roof with Epever MPPT 20 amp solar regulator plus a remote display.
Victron Phoenix 800W inverter giving 240v power from the batteries with sockets in the saloon.
2 x Victron Orion DC-DC 20 amp 12v converters.
Bilge pumps
Engine driven salvage pump with remote operated clutch
Whale Gusher 25 manual bilge pump.
2 x auto electric bilge pumps
Domestic systems
Calorifier for domestic hot water heated by the engine or a 240v immersion coil.
Accommodation
Berths
6 berths in 2 cabins including 3 single berths in forecabin, a double in the saloon and a single saloon settee berth.
Bunks are all 6’3” or 6’6” in length (1.9m – 1.98m)
Headroom
Wheelhouse – 6’6” (1.98m)
Saloon – 6’6” (1.98m)
Fore cabin – 6’6” (1.98m)
Heads – 6’3” (1.90m)
Interior description
Stunning interior that was completely removed during the refit and replaced with all new systems and much new joinery.
The attention to detail is superb with custom made oak backing plates to the light switches and the specially made seating and table in the wheelhouse.
Beautifully appointed, light and airy with a terrific feeling of space due to the generous beam and freeboard of the hull.
All LED lighting throughout using bronze light fittings from Davey & Co.
Double teak doors from the cockpit into the wheelhouse. To starboard is a full length hanging wet locker and immediately forward of this is a small dinette style seating area, custom made during the refit.
Helm position to port with custom made seat and a chart desk aft of this facing outboard.
Sole from oiled teak with lifting hatches into the engine space.
Double door companionway down into the saloon
Steps down into the saloon which has oiled oak sole boards. Galley to starboard.
L-shaped settee to port that can be converted into a double berth.
Oak saloon table can be moved depending on which seating area is being used.
Heads compartment forward on the port side.
Single settee berth to starboard forward of the galley.
Single sliding door through the forward bulkhead into the fore cabin. Spacious fore cabin with teak joinery giving 3 single berths, ample storage and good sole space to move around.
Chain locker right in the bows.
Heads
Baby Blake manual sea toilet discharges either directly overboard or into a holding tank.
Stainless hand basin and full height shower with hot and cold pressurised water. Shower drains into a waste tank.
Galley
Linear galley on the starboard side. Wallas diesel fired 2 burner hob + a Wallas diesel built in oven. Isotherm 24v fridge unit. Single stainless steel sink with hot and cold pressurised water. Ample work top space and storage.
The Wallas hob has a hood to utilise the hob as a cabin heater.
Equipment
Navigation
Sestrel steering compass
Simrad IS40 tridata sounder/log
Simrad NSS12 MFD chart plotter
Simrad Halo 4G radome scanner on the mizzen mast (2021)
Simrad R35 DSC VHF
Simrad NAIS400 AIS transceiver
Clock and barometer
Forward facing Dolphin Marine CCTV camera connected to Simrad display
Safety
Horse shoe lifebuoy
Fire extinguishers
Engine room auto fire extinguisher
Engine driven salvage pump with remote operated clutch
Whale Gusher 25 manual bilge pump.
2 x auto electric bilge pumps
Emergency tiller
Francis Parabolic chromed search light
Fiam air horn
Rope cutter on shaft
Ground tackle and mooring
35lg Rocna anchor with 80m x 10mm chain
Lofrans Project 1500 24v windlass with button controls on foredeck
Mooring warps
Fenders
2 x 4m canvas fender skirts
Domestic
Bunk and berth cushions
Hot water colorifier tank
Wallas 2 burner diesel hob
Wallas diesel oven
Isotherm fridge
Baby Blake sea toilet
Air circulation hood on Wallas hob to provide cabin heating
Sails and rigging
Mainsail – Cream terylene traditional style sail. James Lawrence Sails (2017)
Mizzen – Cream terylene traditional style sail. James Lawrence Sails (2017)
Jib – Cream terylene traditional style sail. James Lawrence Sails (2017)
Mainsail cover
Mizzen cover
Lewmar winch on aft deck
Systems
Domestic – 4 x 165ah AGM batteries giving 24v supply
Engine start – 2 x 12v AGM batteries wired for 24v. New 2024
Bow thruster/windlass – 2 x 12v AGM batteries giving 24v supply
80 amp engine alternator with Sterling 4-step regulator charges all batteries
Shore power system with Victron Skylla-I 80 amp battery charger
2 x T110F 100W solar panels with Epever MPPT 20 amp solar regulator plus a remote display
Victron Phoenix 800W inverter giving 240v power from the batteries with sockets in the saloon
2 x Victron Orion DC-DC 20amp 12v converters
Blue Sea Systems DC and AC power monitors
Wills Ridley hydraulic steering system
Shore power cable
Duplex Racor twin fuel filters
Other
Cockpit Cover – Tonneau style cover with large window panel aft
Varnished wooden boarding ladder
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Brooke Marine River Launch Please refer to WOODENSHIPS.CO.UK for more information.
(REF: 31524)
£22000
Designer: Brooke Marine
Year: 2023
Location: Suffolk
Length on deck: 20'
Beam: 5'10"
Draft: 2'
Full specification
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Built by the owner and completed in 2023 on the lines of a Brooke Marine design from the 1930’s.
Constructed and finished to a professional standard with very little use since launch so being sold as a virtually new boat.
This is a very elegant river launch, clearly displaying her pre-war design from Brooke Marine. She will slip along at river speeds with virtually no wash, but is capable of reaching speeds of 10 knots.
Up to date Boat Safety Scheme Certificate for use on inland waters.
Complete with a custom fitted cover
Length 20’
Beam 5’10”
Draft 2’
Construction
Strip plank hull using Red Meranti wood, epoxy bonded together.
Sheathed externally in 400gsm epoxy glass cloth. Hull spray finished in Jotun 2 pack paint.
Decks laid in 6mm marine plywood overlaid with 7mm sapele deck planks with black epoxy seams. Finished with Epifanes 2 pack varnish.
Varnished sapele sheerstrake and rubbing strakes.
Stainelss steel deck fittings with 8 pop up fender cleats.
Insulated engine box with a laid sapele top and fiddle rails so it can be used as a table.
Stainless steel quarter plates on the hull.
Small plate rudder with cables to an antique bronze wheel.
Cockpit sole boards in red meranti glued over plywood and finished in 2 pack varnish.
Moulded sapele bucket seats on plinths with fore and aft thwarts further aft with lockers beneath.
Machinery
Volvo Penta 2040 40hp 3cyl marine diesel. Engine fully reconditioned in 2023 with new pistons and bearings, new alternator and salt water pump.
Max speed of 10 knots, cruising speed of 6 knots.
Engine console at the helm made from sapele with gauges inset.
PRM 120 gearbox to a 3 blade bronze propeller. GRP stern tube with a Volvo dripless water lubricated stern gland. Bronze P-bracket to support the shaft.
12 volt Vetus battery charged from the engine alternator
Copper fuel tank of 38 litres with a CAV Delphi water separator filter.
Equipment
Reconditioned Volvo Penta 2040 40hp diesel engine
Copper fuel tank
Vetus 12 volt battery
6 x fenders
Mooring warps
Boat hook
Auto electric bilge pump
Auto fire extinguisher in engine box
Manual fire extinguisher in the locker
All over supported cover with supporting frame
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For Sale: 70ft Roger Fuller Russell Newbery DM2
£87,950
Tollhouse Boat Sales
The Old Tollhouse , Long Buckby Wharf, Norton Junction, Northamptonshire, NN6 7PE, UK
Contact:Tollhouse Boat Sales
Status:Available
Location:Yelvertoft Marina NN6 6AL UK
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Reference:Arabia
Description
A 70ft portholed traditional narrowboat built in 1992 by Roger Fuller of Five Towns Boatbuilding. Roger Fuller is regarded by many as one of the finest builders of his era. "Arabia" was originally powered by a Kelvin J3; having purchased the boat in 2010, the previous owner installed a factory fully restored Russell Newbery DM2 in 2016 and continued an exhaustive programme of refurbishment including some minor refitting, maintenance and a complete re-paint of the hull (Epoxy) and superstructure. Excellent full "out of water" insurance survey Nov 2021 : Boat Safety Certificate to Sept 2029. With the ever increasing cost of materials these characterful, bespoke narrowboats of such quality and fine steelwork are increasingly sought after as they are rarely built today. Double click the details forms below.
Specifications
Vessel name:Arabia
Condition:Excellent
Vessel type:Narrowboat
Designer:Roger Fuller
Builder:Roger Fuller
Make:Roger Fuller
Model:70 Traditional
Fit Out:Chris Lloyd
Constructed:1992
Refitted:2016
HIN:N/A
Registration:52094
Berths:6
No. of engines:1
Engine model:Russell Newbery DM2
Engine power:18
Fuel type:Diesel
Length over all:70'
Engine(s)
Russell Newbery DM2 through PRM 260 hydraulic gearbox with 1:1.5 reduction to 2" stainless steel shaft swinging a Crowther 22x18 propeller.
Onan 5Kva raw water cooled diesel generator
Sleipner 6HP Electric Bow Thruster
Disclaimer
Tollhouse Boat Sales
These details are intended as a guide and do not constitute an offer or terms of contract. Tollhouse Boat Sales act as Brokers only and strongly advise a prospective purchaser to employ the services of a qualified Marine surveyor and carry out a full survey of the vessel.
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Tollhouse Boat Sales
The Old Tollhouse , Long Buckby Wharf, Norton Junction, Northamptonshire, NN6 7PE, UK
Contact:Tollhouse Boat Sales
A fine 70ft traditional narrowboat, the hull being originally comissioned by the owners of Merlin Narrowboats (Braunston) in 2005 and fitted by themselves to an exacting standard for their own use as a comfortable liveaboard. The Gardner 2LW engine is one of approximately 30 built by Gardner throughout the 1990s and was removed from their previous boat and installed in the dedicated engine room. "Caliburnum" features many extras rarely found on boats built today - the hull, for example, has a chined 15mm baseplate making for better handling and easier mooring on the shallower canals. The current owner has fastidiously maintained the boat in excellent condition including a full professional repaint by Andy Russell and now presents her for sale in fine condition even including a full tank of diesel. Double click on the detail forms below.
Specifications
Vessel name:Caliburnum
Condition:Excellent
Vessel type:Traditional Narrowboat
Designer:Merlin Narrowboats
Builder:G J Reeves
Model:70ft Traditional
Fit Out:Merlin Narrowboats
Constructed:2005
HIN:GBNBN02051E201
Registration:CRT 512337
No. of engines:1
Engine model:Gardner 2LW
Engine power:28
Length over all:70'
Beam:6' 10"
Maximum draft:2' 7"
Fuel capacity:600 Litres
Water capacity:820 Litres
Holding tank capacity:300 Litres
Disclaimer
Tollhouse Boat Sales
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Camper and Nicholson Motor Launch Please refer to WOODENSHIPS.CO.UK for more info.
(REF: 30059)
€250000
Designer: Camper and Nicholson
Builder: Camper and Nicholson
Year: 1917
Location:
Length on deck: 34'5"
Beam: 8'2"
Draft: 2'7"
Full specification
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Wooden Ships Comments on this Camper and Nicholson Motor Launch
Built in 1917 by Camper and Nicholson, this elegant motor launch has all the hallmarks of her era and is a simply stunning motor yacht.
Rebuilt by the Leopoldo Shipyard, Lake Como, between 2007-2010.
After arriving in the Mediterannean in the 1940’s she has had a varied history including being used as a coral fishing boat in Sardinia complete with hyperbaric chamber, and in 1976 she was a luxury transfer vessel for club Med guests and also featured in a notable French film.
In 2007 a major professional rebuild commenced under the current owners with no expense spared. The hull was stripped bare inside and out, any necessary hull repairs completed and a complete new deck structure fitted. All systems, machinery and equipment have been replaced to subtly introduce the modern world without destroying her patina.
A superb and unique motor yacht full of history, pedigree and class.
Length on deck 10.5m / 34’5”
Beam 2.5m / 8’2”
Construction
Carvel planked in teak all copper fastened to steam bent oak timbers.
Solid teak deck all new in the rebuild.
Solid varnished teak superstructure.
Machinery
Yanmar 4JH4-JTE 110hp 4cyl turbo charged diesel installed new in 2007.
AquaDrive shaft coupling to a 3 blade bronze propeller.
12 knots cruising speed.
Morse electronic engine controls.
Vetus electric bow thruster.
3 x Bosch 110ah 12 volt batteries charged from the engine alternator or shore power system.
200 litre stainless steel diesel tank.
Accommodation
Designed as a day boat with an elegant aft cockpit and super structure all built in varnished teak.
Under the superstructure is a small heads compartment with an electric sea toilet and hand basin.
To starboard is a small galley unit with gas stove and sink. Vitrifrigo 75l 12 volt fridge unit.
Under the foredeck the engine is mounted centrally within a sound proof box with some seating either side and storage in the bows.
Equipment
Riveira steering compass
ICOM IC-M411 DSC VHF
Garmin 160C fishfinder
All over cover
Cockpit cover
Zivan NG3 battery charger
3 x 110ah batteries
Guest 22040 spot light
Masterwinch Clipper anchor windlass
Anchor and chain
Mooring warps
Fenders
Vitrifrigo 75 litre fridge
Gas hob with sink
Electric sea toilet with holding tank
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Commercial Dining Charter Vessel Please refer to WWW.WOODENSHIPS.CO.UK For more information.
(REF: 30677)
£POA
Designer: Curtis and Pape
Builder: Curtis and Pape
Year: 1971
Location:
Length on deck: 36'
Beam: 12'
Draft: 4'6"
Full specification
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Wooden Ships Comments on this Commercial Dining Charter Vessel
This vessel is part of a successful local Falmouth based business and is now running for its sixth season offering harbour excursions with beautiful meals aboard a fine vessel.
The vessel was built by Curtis and Pape of Looe in 1971 as a fishing vessel.
Purchased by the current owners in a dilapidated state, she was given a thorough refit in 2018 and converted into the fine vessel she is today. Much of the hull planking and framing was replaced, the hull totally re-fastened, a new wheelhouse and deck layout fitted with all new systems and machinery bringing her up to the standard required.
As a platform for functions and group outings on the water she is excellent, mixing the charm and relaxing atmosphere of a traditional boat with all the modern systems and conveniences to ensure the guests time aboard is exactly as they wish.
Full details of the business available on request. This is an established business in the Falmouth area with a mix of returning customers and new clients. Trips are tailored to suit the needs of the client with options for various locations, lengths of trips and different times of day. She is licenced to operate in Falmouth and Helford. The vessel is a licenced bar to sell alcohol.
This business could be added to an existing hospitality establishment ashore as another option for guests, getting people afloat and seeing the local area from a different perspective, or taken on by an enthusiastic new owner to continue with the same very successful business model.
Contact us for details of the business and accounts.
Length on deck 36’
Beam 12’
Draft 4’6”
Owners comments
Blue River Table is in it’s sixth year and after a very successful five years now seems like the right time to explore options for selling the business.
At Blue River Table we pride ourselves in providing a truly unique dining experience on the River Fal. Famed for producing banquet style feasts of local produce for parties up to twelve whilst cruising the stunning local waterways.
‘Tethra’ is a beautifully converted traditional motor launch which lends herself perfectly to this and we have an excellent history of repeat business and a great reputation that we’ve built over the years. Whilst our dining experiences are really well established and attended alongside this, Tethra also has proved herself as an excellent venue such as for talks, event & parties.
Blue River Table: The Business
– Unique venue that can facilitate many different events
-Traditional Cornish motor launch beautifully converted for a bespoke dining experiences
-An exclusive way for people to experience the beautiful Cornish waterways
-Coded to run in the Carrick Roads and the Helford
-Excellent customer base and reputation
– Licensed Bar
Construction
Carvel planked with some original larch planking and new planking in oak. Most of the topside planking is new.
All galvanised nail fastened to sawn oak frames. 30% of frames replaced in the refit and the whole boat re-fastened.
Varnished oak sheer strake and a white painted hull.
The new wheelhouse is built from a hardwood called Utile and the roof extends all the way aft to the transom.
The roof is carried on varnished oak supports and has drop down material panels to shelter the inside of the boat.
Machinery
Vetus M445 42hp diesel installed new in 2022. Still under manufacturer warranty.
Single lever controls to a centreline fixed 3 blade bronze propeller.
The engine is set below the sole boards and is well encased in a custom made box with excellent insulation to reduce engine noise as much as possible, creating a relaxing environment for the guests.
4 x Trojan 145ah domestic batteries new in 2022.
74ah engine start battery.
Twin engine alternators for charging.
Victron 80amp inverter/charger. Charges batteries when connected to shore power, also provides 240v power when at sea.
4 x Flexi Sunpower 110W solar panels, new 2022/2023.
350 litre stainless diesel tank with twin Racor primary fuel filters.
170 litre fresh water tank.
Calorifier connected to the engine provides domestic hot water.
Hydraulic wheel steering to a new galvanised plate rudder.
Accommodation
The domestic area is located under the foredeck with a well equipped galley and a heads compartment.
Equipment
Clipper depth sounder
ICOM VHF
All safety gear required under the current local boatman licence in Carrick Roads – Cat C waters
19 x life jackets
2 x life rings
Flare pack
Grab bag
Throwing line
Boarding ladder
Gas alarm
Rule electric auto bilge pump
Manual bilge pump
Vetus electric windscreen wiper
Lofrans Royal manual anchor windlass
Fishermans anchor with 40m x 10mm chain
Mooring warps
Fenders
2 x 24 volt fridges
Cannon Hotpoint CH60GPXF gas cooker – 4 burners with 2 ovens
Calorifier for domestic hot water
Jabsco electric quiet flush sea toilet
Pioneer stereo with 4 x fusion speakers
Dropdown panels for right around the deck structure
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These particulars have been prepared in good faith from information provided by the Vendors and are intended as a guide, Wooden Ships cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. The Purchaser should instruct his agent or surveyor to validate all details as necessary and satisfy himself with the condition of the vessel and its equipment....
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Wooden Ships Comments on this 18′ Nick Smith Traditional Motor Launch
18’ varnished clinker motor launch built by Nick Smith of Salcombe, a skilled and experienced boat builder who has a reputation for building exquisite motor launches. This boat was completed in 2021 and first launched in the spring of 2022.
His designs are based on the traditional working boats of Salcombe with a straight stem, full bilges and an elegant sheer line.
Derived from the inshore fishing boats of Salcombe, this launch is an excellent sea boat with the full bilges giving good internal volume and excellent stability, while the full bow sections and high sheer line make them dry boats and very capable at sea. They are also superb river boats, slipping along at hull speed with next to no wash and turning heads in any setting.
Fitted with a Beta 14hp diesel engine which will give an estimated 6 knots cruising speed.
Commonly these boats are built with a small aft deck and foredeck, however this one is completely open giving more useable interior space. In the bows is a large V-shaped thwart which provides ample seating space but also a safe step for stepping over the bow when coming into a pontoon.
Used for only 2 seasons and wintered ashore under cover. She comes with an excellent road trailer, all over cover, warps, fenders etc and is ready for immediate use.
Further details available on the builders web site: https://nicksmithboatbuilder.co.uk/
Length 17’11”
Beam 6’4”
Draft 16”
Weight 650kg
Construction
Clinker planked in Khaya mahogany, copper rivet fastened to steam bent oak timbers.
Oak stem and iroko keel with iroko transom. Brass rubbing band on the stem.
Grown oak bow and quarter knees fastened through with copper rivets
Douglas Fir inwhales and mahogany capping rails. Bronze fairleads on the bow.
Iroko thwarts with sawn oak knees. 3 thwarts with a straight laid mahogany lower foredeck acting as a seat and also a step when stepping out over the bow onto a pontoon.
Slatted pine sole boards finished in grey paint.
Varnished mahogany engine box
Transom hung iroko rudder with bronze hangings and oak tiller.
Machinery
Beta Marine 14hp 2 cylinder diesel installed new in 2020.
Stainless steel shaft to a centreline fixed 3 blade bronze propeller. Gives approximately 6 knots cruising speed at an estimated 1 litre/hour.
Vetus single lever engine control.
20 litre stainless steel fuel tank under the fore deck with flexible rubber fuel hose.
12 volt battery in a varnished mahogany battery box in front of the engine.
12 volt auto electric bilge pump.
Equipment
Galvanised road trailer
Fitted all over cover with supporting frame
Beta Marine 14hp 2cylinder diesel
Varnished mahogany engine box
20l stainless steel fuel tank + fuel filler funnel and spill mat
Vetus single lever engine control
Auto electric bilge pump
Portable manual bilge pump
Rudder and tiller
Painted sole boards
Triangular cushion for forward thwart
4 x other thwart cushions
4 x fenders
4 x mooring warps
Anchor with chain and warp
Boat hook
Deck brush
2 x paddles
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