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

Albatross Sport Mk 111

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  306445
  • LOA  ·  3.90m
  • Year  ·  1958
  • Construction  ·  Aluminium
  • Underwater profile  ·  Planing
  • Engine  ·  1 x petrol 43hp, Marinised 1300cc Ford Crossflow (1971)
  • Lying  ·  Poringland, Norfolk
Boatshed Norfolk
Boatshed Norfolk
Gary Travis

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

Designer Archie Pearce and Peter Hives
Builder Albatross Marine, St Olaves
Lying Poringland, Norfolk
Fuel capacity 3.3 G Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x petrol 43hp
Engine make and model Marinised 1300cc Ford Crossflow (1971)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 Blade Bronze
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 25 knots
Max speed (approx) 32 knots

The engine supllied is not correct for this boat. She would have been fitted with a Ford 100E engine with the drive coming directly from the front crankshaft pulley.
There were no gearboxes fitted so it was a case of turn the key and off you go!
This engine is ideal for a Freeman 22/23 or 24 as this was oringinal choice of engine for Freeman models.
Engine can be shown running as in video.
The ideal engine (other than the 100E original fitment) is a Beta 14 2 cyl diesel which will fit in the engine bay without having to cut out the bulkhead.
This engine also alows the gearbox supplied thith the Beta 14 to be fitted giving fwd, reverse and nuetral.

Dimensions

LOA 3.90m
LOD 3.90m
LWL 3.66m
Beam 1.46m
Draft Min 0.40m
Draft Max 0.40m
Storage Dry storage

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery,

Construction

Construction Aluminium
Underwater profile Planing
Finish Aluminium finish

Deck Gear

Trailer

Broker's Comments

A superb little project boat built in 1958 from aircraft grade aluminium and flush riveted construction.
Everything is included to finish the project and there is a good trailer and engine included. (Though not the correct engine as originally fitted).
There is an extensive owners club and almost all parts are available from Albatross Marine who are still trading.
There is a fascinating history about these boats to be found detailing the succes they have in races which even today take place on Oulton Broad.
Undoubtedly a peice of British history with many famous owners.
i see this as an exiting low cost "project" which is easily stored and would make a very rewarding build.
Ideally a Ford 100E engine would be fitted to enhance value or it icould be the perfect base to power by electric without having to "chop around" the original structure.
Alternatively a the ideal engine (other than the 100E original fitment) is a Beta 14, 2 cyl diesel which will fit in the engine bay without having to cut out the bulkhead.
This engine also alows the gearbox supplied thith the Beta 14 to be fitted giving fwd, reverse and nuetral.

These boat details are subject to contract.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

2 years

Why are you selling her?

No time to finish

Where have you sailed her?

Not used

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