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

Converted MFV 65ft

MASSIVE PRICE REDUCTION!
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  276647
  • Length  ·  65'7"
  • Year  ·  1939
  • Construction  ·  Wood
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-Displacement
  • Engine  ·  1 x diesel 172hp, Gardner 6L3B ()
  • Lying  ·  Near Plymouth, Devon UK (viewings by appointments only)
Boatshed Plymouth
Boatshed Plymouth
Jason Currie-Smith

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 Herd & McKenzie (Scotland)
Lying Near Plymouth, Devon UK (viewings by appointments only)
Fuel capacity 330.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 264.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks
Last survey 02/08/2016

Mechanical

Engine 1 x diesel 172hp
Engine make and model Gardner 6L3B ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering wheel
Drive shaft
Prop(s) 4 blade fixed
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 8 knots
Max speed (approx) 10 knots
Generator output 3.5KVA
Engine spares

Video of engine running attached
2016 Engine serviced by a Gardiner engineer
2016 Gear box removed, checked & some parts renewed
Engine manual included
Large toolbox and tools included
Parkside Air compressor PKO 270 AI

Dimensions

Length 65'7"
Beam 17'6"
Draft Min 7'0"
Draft Max 7'0"
Displacement 66,150.0lbs
Headroom 6'2"
Storage On marina

Rig

Ketch rigged Other spars () with Galvanised standing rigging ()

Sails

Reefing mainsail - ()
Headsail - ()
Other sails Mizzen ()

Steel masts
Owner advised sails were in good condition but may need laundering before use

Electrical Systems

24 volt battery, 4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction Wood
Underwater profile Full-Displacement
Finish Paint finish

Hull larch on oak frames
Steel keel band
2 extra fuel tanks (currently sealed off & redundant)
Copy of last survey available upon request

Accommodation

Cabin(s) 3
Sink 1
Heads 1 heads (Sea Toilet)

Space provided for shower cubicle (hot water plumbed in ready for a new shower head to be fitted)
New plastic shower cladding and shower head included but not yet fitted

2016 Gas system checked by gas engineer
Headroom in wheelhouse 6ft 6
Headroom in upper saloon 6ft 2
Headroom in lower forward cabin 6ft 2
Headroom in lower aft cabin 6ft 2
Headroom in engine room 6ft 3

2 burner propane Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Broiler
Oven
Sink
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Fresh water wash
Non-Smokers

Space provided for shower cubicle (hot water plumbed in ready for a new shower head to be fitted)
New plastic shower cladding and shower head included but not yet fitted

2016 Gas system checked by gas engineer
Headroom in wheelhouse 6ft 6
Headroom in upper saloon 6ft 2
Headroom in lower forward cabin 6ft 2
Headroom in lower aft cabin 6ft 2
Headroom in engine room 6ft 3

2 burner propane Stove

Deck Gear

Rode
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder

Lister windlass
2 anchors
(30Kg Danforth and CQR)
131'3" of chain
dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
One beaching leg for being alongside in drying berth

Nav Equipment

Compass
Wind
Clock

Radar fitted but not connected up

Safety Equipment

Life buoys
Safety harnesses
Swim ladder
Emergency steering

4 bilge pumps (2 manual / 2 electric)

2016 Automatic fire extinguisher above engine
Additional portable petrol driven water pump

Broker's Comments

Following her launch, in 1939, we understand that this sturdy vessel was immediately requisitioned for war time duties by the Admiralty. After serving as a fleet tender through the war, she was then reverted to her original role as an MFV, operating from Buckie, Wick and Peterhead.

In the mid 70's, she was retired from her fishing role and converted for leisure. In 2016, the current owners brought her down from the Clyde, under her own steam. They stripped her out, repaired some of the decking framework and removed some of the internal bulkheads, ready to begin their own conversion. However, recent events have meant that they no longer have the time to continue with this promising project so they have decided to sell.

With generous headroom throughout, there's acres of space onboard that is ready to be custom designed to your own taste. Two separate ladders, one fore and one aft, provide safety, privacy and access to below deck where an enormous forward cabin area lies, with a separate heads compartment, sink and shower cubicle, all ready for fitting out.

Midships, there is an engine room / workshop for easy access to an impressive 6 Cylinder Gardiner engine, which I understand is much sought after & valuable in its own right.

Aft of the engine room is another large cabin, which again needs work, but could easily be converted into two cabins or accommodate an ensuite heads.

Up above, level with the deck, there is a huge, airy saloon / galley / dining area. This, on its own, is a great living space with lots of natural light. Forward of this, is the all important wheelhouse providing shelter to the helmsman and convenient access, via a side door, to the starboard deck.

On deck, there is plenty of space, high bulwarks and wide side decks to keep family & pets safe. There are a couple of masts to throw some sails on to and a good, strong, hydraulic windlass to raise the anchor.

Currently in the water on a working boatyard, with facilities (toilets, showers, laundry & cafe), this project vessel has character & space in abundance along with unlimited potential.

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

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