Ex Customs Launch Cruising Houseboat
- Boat REF# · 160743
- Length · 38'0"
- Year · 1970
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Full-Displacement
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x diesel 180hp, Cummins V8 ()
- Lying · East London Viewing by prior appointment only
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Extra Details
| Designer | HM Customs |
|---|---|
| Builder | J Hinks & Son |
| Lying | East London Viewing by prior appointment only |
| 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 | 11/07/2011 |
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 |
Dimensions
| Length | 38'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 36'0" |
| Beam | 9'10" |
| Draft Min | 4'0" |
| Headroom | 5'11" |
| Storage | On marina |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 4 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) | 2 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Electric) |
Enter boat through central wheelhouse (sliding doors port and starboard). Steps lead into saloon / cabin with seating that converts into second double berth. 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.
4 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Carpet | |
| Drapes | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Non-Smokers | |
| Microwave |
Enter boat through central wheelhouse (sliding doors port and starboard). Steps lead into saloon / cabin with seating that converts into second double berth. 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.
4 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Cockpit cover | |
|---|---|
| Rode | |
| Fenders |
windlass
1 anchors
(Danforth)
45'0" of chain
dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
3.5hp outboard ()
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| VHF DSC radio | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Depth sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Life buoys | |
|---|---|
| Searchlight | |
| Horn | |
| Swim ladder | |
| Emergency steering |
EPIRB battery replacement date: 01-18-2013
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 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,
She’s on a safe and secure marina mooring (with car parking) in East London, just a few minutes from City Airport. She would make a super river / coastal cruiser.
This is a delightful boat which sits on a leisure mooring which may be transferable by agreement with the management.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.