MFV 50 Fully Restored 2000 - 2005
Mooring Available for 1 year
- Boat REF# · 275577
- Length · 68'0"
- Year · 1954
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Full-Displacement
- Sleeping berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x diesel 180hp, Gardner 6LXB V Drive (1995)
- Lying · South Devon
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Extra Details
| Builder | Killybegs Boatyard, Killybegs, Co.Donegal |
|---|---|
| Lying | South Devon |
| Fuel capacity | 462.0 USG Total - 4 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 264.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 8.8 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 01/10/2020 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 180hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Gardner 6LXB V Drive (1995) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 4 Blade |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 1.3 USG /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 8.5 knots |
| Generator output | 5KVA |
| Engine spares | |
|---|---|
| Water-maker |
Engine Installed and Serviced by the Owner
V Drive allows the engine to sit further astern
The 6LXB has a swept volume of 638 cu ins (10.45 litres). At 1650 rpm the engine develops 150 bhp.
Dimensions
| Length | 68'0" |
|---|---|
| LOD | 50'0" |
| Draft Max | 6'6" |
| Displacement | 83,790.0lbs |
| Storage | On mooring |
Rig
Ketch rigged Shipwright Wood spars (2016) with Galvanised standing rigging (2016)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Patrick Selman Sailmaker - Slab (2004) 3 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Patrick Selman Sailmaker - Furling (2015) |
| Other sails | Mizzen (2004) |
| Stay Sail (2004) |
Gaff Rigged Ketch
Twin Foresails
New Topmast made in 2018
Mizzen mast 2004
£6000 spent on new rigging in 2016
Electrical Systems
24 volt battery, 7 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power, generator
Construction
| Construction | Wood |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Full-Displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
2020 Condition Report by Chris Rees Master Boatbuilder
Stainless Steel Tanks
68ft LOA including Bow Sprit and Mizen
Lead Ballast
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 4 |
| Cabin(s) | 3 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
Wheelhouse converts in to a Double Berth
Saloon converts to a Double Berth
10 Potential total berths
Two Cookers
Sink plus drainer
Bath in the Heads
Hotpot Accumulator Tank
Water Cooled Freezer Compressor
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Drapes | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Fresh water wash |
Wheelhouse converts in to a Double Berth
Saloon converts to a Double Berth
10 Potential total berths
Two Cookers
Sink plus drainer
Bath in the Heads
Hotpot Accumulator Tank
Water Cooled Freezer Compressor
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 sheet winches
Electric Lofran Titan windlass
3 anchors
(Bruce, CQR, Fisherman)
196'10" of chain
Teignmouth Regatta 2010 Dinghy by Separate Negotiation
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| Radar | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| Fish Finder | |
| Depth sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Fume detector | |
|---|---|
| Liferaft |
4 bilge pumps (2 manual / 2 electric)
Commercial Liferaft out of date
Broker's Comments
This is one of the few MFV's that you could board and live in comfort immediately, with no investment required, or sail away for worldwide adventures. An ideal Liveaboard, with commercial opportunities or continue her story just travelling.
The current owners acquired this Vessel as a working Fishing Boat in 2000 and spent 5 years rebuilding her completely as their new home to travel the world and raise a family.
The interior has been completely re-built , by the Owner, Shipwright & Boatbuilder, using the finest materials of Oak, Iroko and Robbins Elite marine ply's, all built to exceptional standards. A newly constructed wheelhouse with solid 10mm reinforced glazing. The deck was raised 18" and then triple sheathed with Iroko planking, Marine Ply and topped with GRP.
The Gardner Engine believed to be a 1995 was fully restored/serviced, fitted with a V drive and commissioned in 2004.
Everything about this Boat feels well built and substantial and now benefits from a condition report just carried out in October 2020 after being sailed around to Plymouth from Exmouth.
The Master Boatbuilder (Chris Rees Boatbuilding) who inspected her concluded ...."she is in good condition for a vessel of her age and construction and with the usual maintenance will last many years."
She is a delight to be onboard, light and airy, comfortable, and fully equipped for passage making, and all re-commissioned just in 2005
She is truly a remarkable Boat with a remarkable story.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
20 Years
Why are you selling her?
Buying a House
Where have you sailed her?
Atlantic. Trinidad, Canada, Canaries, Europe