Ex Customs Launch Cruising Houseboat
- Boat REF# · 121167
- Length · 38'0"
- Year · 1970
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Full-Displacement
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x diesel 180hp, Cummins V8 ()
- Lying · London Docklands, residential mooring
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Extra Details
| Designer | HM Customs |
|---|---|
| Builder | J. Hinks & Sons |
| Lying | London Docklands, residential mooring |
| Fuel capacity | 70.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 52.8 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 52.8 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 29/05/2008 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 180hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Cummins V8 () |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 8 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 14 knots |
| Engine spares |
|---|
Dimensions
| Length | 38'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 36'0" |
| Beam | 10'0" |
| Draft Max | 4'0" |
| Airdraft | 11'0" |
| Storage | On marina |
Electrical Systems
24 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | Wood |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Full-Displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Electric) |
Enter boat through central wheelhouse (sliding doors port and starboard); down steps into saloon / cabin with seating that converts into second double berth, extensive galley with 4 burner hob, oven with grill, microwave, sink, drainer, full size fridge, worktops and cupboards. 'Drop in' worktop providing additional table space. Shower room with Vetus electric WC, wash hand basin, shower and storage lockers. Door to rear cockpit with seating and storage lockers.
Main cabin (forward) with double berth, escape hatch, storage lockers and cupboards.
Webasto cabin heating.
Freeview TV / DVD with satellite dish.
4 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Carpet | |
| Drapes | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Fresh water wash | |
| Non-Smokers | |
| Microwave |
Enter boat through central wheelhouse (sliding doors port and starboard); down steps into saloon / cabin with seating that converts into second double berth, extensive galley with 4 burner hob, oven with grill, microwave, sink, drainer, full size fridge, worktops and cupboards. 'Drop in' worktop providing additional table space. Shower room with Vetus electric WC, wash hand basin, shower and storage lockers. Door to rear cockpit with seating and storage lockers.
Main cabin (forward) with double berth, escape hatch, storage lockers and cupboards.
Webasto cabin heating.
Freeview TV / DVD with satellite dish.
4 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Cockpit cover | |
|---|---|
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook |
Manual windlass
2 anchors
(Danforth)
150'0" of chain
dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
5hp outboard ()
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Wind | |
| Radar | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| DVD |
Safety Equipment
| Fume detector | |
|---|---|
| Life buoys | |
| Searchlight | |
| Danbuoy | |
| Horn | |
| Swim ladder | |
| Emergency steering |
3 bilge pumps (0 manual / 3 electric)
Broker's Comments
Built by J Hinks & Co at its Appledore boatyard in 1970, this boat was one of eight built for HM Customs & Excise. She has been fully restored and converted into a super cruiser / houseboat. Constructed from wood carvel (teak) with a round bilge and of the Hinks hull form, she has a Cummins V8 diesel engine, which is surprisingly economical, burning only around 1ltr/mile. The hull was casco sheathed up to the waterline when built.
This boat has a great combination of original features and ‘mod cons’. She has a double cabin forward, and the saloon converts into a further double. There’s a spacious aft cockpit (currently under a tonneau cover) which is ideal for soaking up the summer sun or relaxing with a glass of something tasty.
She’s on a safe and secure marina mooring (with car parking) in London Docklands, just a few minutes from Canary Wharf and close to the DLR, shops, restaurants and bars. She would make an ideal Central London liveaboard or a super river / coastal cruiser.
This is a delightful boat which sits on a prized residential mooring in one of the capital's nicest marinas - and extremely well placed for the Olympics.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.