Ex Admiralty Wooden Leisure Cruiser

Historic Ships Registered
£39,995.00 Reduced
  • Boat REF#  ·  334245
  • Length  ·  11.58m
  • Year  ·  1885
  • Construction  ·  Wood
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-Displacement
  • Engine  ·  1 x diesel 0hp, BMC 1.5 4 cylinder diesel, flexi mounted; raw wate (1971)
  • Lying  ·  River Severn, Worcestershire
Boatshed Liverpool
Boatshed Liverpool
Andy King

Extra Details

Builder Unknown
Lying River Severn, Worcestershire
Last survey 09/02/2024

Mechanical

Engine 1 x diesel 0hp
Engine make and model BMC 1.5 4 cylinder diesel, flexi mounted; raw wate (1971)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering wheel
Drive shaft
Prop(s) 1 left handed 3 bladed bronze propeller on stainle
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded

2 off Rule 12v automatic bilge pumps with float switches beneath the saloon.

Dimensions

Length 11.58m
Beam 2.79m
Draft Max 0.86m
Airdraft 1.88m
Displacement 6,000kg (13,230.0lbs)
Headroom 1.80m
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine 1 off 12v DC battery for engine cranking and 1 off 12v DC battery for all other electrics whilst not connected to shore power. When on shore power battery charging is via a Sterling Power Products 12v 20A charger.

Construction

Construction Wood
Underwater profile Full-Displacement
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

Sink 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

Heater - 1 off Eberspacher D1LC hot air diesel heater.
LPG installation - 1 off butane bottle sited in LPG locker in for'd section of vessel.

2 burner propane Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Oven
Sink
Cooler
Refrigerator
Carpet
Drapes
Hot water system

Heater - 1 off Eberspacher D1LC hot air diesel heater.
LPG installation - 1 off butane bottle sited in LPG locker in for'd section of vessel.

2 burner propane Stove

Deck Gear

Cockpit cover
Tonneau cover
Fenders
Boathook
Cockpit Enclosure

Nav Equipment

Stereo
Clock
Navigation lights
Depth sounder

Safety Equipment

Fume detector
Carbon Monoxide detector

Both the main and aft saloon have a bulkhead mounted portable fire extinguisher (recharge date not checked), and the galley is fitted with a fire blanket.

Broker's Comments

A fine example of an ex Royal Navy pinnace that is registered on the UK National Historic Ships Register. The approx year of build is thought to be mid 1880s. The builder's yard is unknown.

The hull is believed to be of double planked teak & oak construction, and has bilge keels P&S. A single BMC diesel engine is mounted under the bench seating for'd of the helm, although originally the boat would have likely been steam powered.

A coach house was fitted circa 1930's, constructed of mahogany with picture windows providing lots of natural light and stunning 360 degree water level views to the main seating saloon. The aft dining saloon has an extending table and 2 seats to port, opposite a compact galley area and heads/shower compartment to stbd.

The current owner has carried out significant restoration, upgrades and maintenance works to the boat, with scopes encompassing the hull including repainting, varnishing of the coach house (internals & externals), as well as the decks, new seat cushions to the main saloon, new removable carpets throughout both saloons, and a full length removable coach house cover that extends over both the for'd and aft cockpits. These for'd and aft covers can be removed/raised to create two separate outside seating areas, The aft cockpit U-shaped seating looks particularly impressive inset within the classic stern hull lines.

This boat has recently had a full survey, and subsequently passed its BSS Certification which is now valid until 14/04/2028, and demonstrates how well the current owner has restored and cared for this classic.

The sleek hull lines, with open for'd and aft cockpit seating areas, and central enclosed coach house has been lovingly converted in to what is now a classic river launch, and would make an ideal day-boat for spending quality time afloat with family and friends, or as a weekender for a discerning couple by utilising the main saloon seating as 2 single beds.

A real head turner for those that appreciate the enduring value and timeless quality of classic boats such as this one.

Please note: These boat details are subject to contract.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

1 year

Why are you selling her?

The owner has other projects underway that are his priority.

Where have you sailed her?

Most recently sailed on the River Severn, the boat has previously been sailed on the Norfolk Broads, the Lake District and the Thames by its previous owners.

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