The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Patrol Vessel Former Royal Navy

was fastest vessel in the Navy
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  331330
  • Length  ·  52'4"
  • Year  ·  1993
  • Construction  ·  Other
  • Underwater profile  ·  Semi-Displacement
  • Sleeping berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  2 x diesel 820hp, MAN D2480LXE (1993)
  • Lying  ·  Gosport
Boatshed Portsmouth
Boatshed Portsmouth
Samantha Cassell

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Builder VT Halmatic Ltd
Lying Gosport
Fuel capacity 1,444.0 ltr (317.7 USG) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 140.0 ltr (30.8 USG) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 08/12/2023

Mechanical

Engine 2 x diesel 820hp
Engine make and model MAN D2480LXE (1993)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering wheel
Drive shaft
Prop(s) 4 blade
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 16 knots
Max speed (approx) 28 knots

Records show port engine is 2009, starboard engine is 2011.

Lombardini diesel generator. Model LDW1003. Electric start, water cooled.

Large capacity Jenelec charger system

Dimensions

Length 52'4"
Beam 14'1"
Draft Min 3'11"
Draft Max 3'11"
Displacement 25,000kg (55,125.0lbs)
Headroom 6'7"
Storage In water

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 3 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator

Construction

Construction Other
Underwater profile Semi-Displacement
Finish Paint finish

Note on survey : The exact build specification is unknown. The hull and superstructures were of a substantial glass reinforced plastic (GRP) build with PVC foam stiffening members and plywood bulkheads. The external hull looked to be coated with a hard protective coating below the waterline assumed to be an epoxy composition which was in good condition at the sample area at the transom.

Manual valve opening for flush into vessell blackwater tanks. Require external suction to empty tank.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 5
No. of single berths 5
Sink 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

Aircon - CLD MARINE AIR SYSTEMS, 9000 BTU/2.6 KW

2 burner Electric Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Oven
Sink
Air conditioning
Pressurised water system
Hot water system

Aircon - CLD MARINE AIR SYSTEMS, 9000 BTU/2.6 KW

2 burner Electric Stove

Deck Gear

Electric LOFRANS FALKONFR 001282 windlass
1 anchors
(Bruce)
196'10" of chain

Nav Equipment

Compass
Radar
Navigation lights
Radar Reflector

Safety Equipment

4 bilge pumps (1 manual / 3 electric)

Broker's Comments

This former Navy patrol vessel started life being specially built for Special Forces operations in and around Northern Ireland during 'the troubles'. Now for a new owner she could be suitable as a pilot / crew transfer boat, dive boat, expedition/training craft…. the list goes on...

The vessel is nearly 16m long and almost five metres wide and has a speed of 28 knots.

She is diesel powered and has a fuel capacity of more than 200 gallons.

She was a Scimitar Class Patrol Boat, and historically safeguarded Gibraltar for nearly 20 years after her SAS / SBS career in Northern Ireland.

The Scimitar Class patrol boats had the unique ability to be able to operate in ports and confined waterways that are not as easily accessible by other vessels . Her draft is just 1.1 metres.

Her Kevlar armour does remain fitted throughout the vessel.
Weapons , Communications and lifesaving equipment are removed. She is otherwise fully Operational.

Owner comment:

On leaving Naval service her small armament , communication equipment and lifesaving equipment were all removed . Her complete fit of Kevlar armour remains however should she have a second career in "difficult waters” She is operational…fully surveyed in December 2023 and her engines are run up monthly to keep her in tip top condition for further service. No longer officially a warship she is registered with the MCA as a Pleasure craft. A very rare opportunity to purchase such a vessel.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

12 months

Why are you selling her?

Project cancelled

Where have you sailed her?

The Solent

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