Taylor And Bates Classic Gentlemens Launch
- Boat REF# · 224074
- Length · 52'8"
- Year · 1933
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Full-Displacement
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 2 x diesel 75hp, Ford Bowman GD254 ()
- Lying · South East
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Extra Details
| Builder | James Taylor and Bates, Chertsey |
|---|---|
| Lying | South East |
| Fuel capacity | 330.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 374.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 2 x diesel 75hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Ford Bowman GD254 () |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
Dimensions
| Length | 52'8" |
|---|---|
| Beam | 12'6" |
| Displacement | 66,187.5lbs |
| Headroom | 6'6" |
| Storage | On marina |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery,
Construction
| Construction | Wood |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Full-Displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Pitch pine bottom
Oregon pine topsides and deck, copper fastened to oak timbered frame
Cast iron keel
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 2 heads (Electric) |
Bath
Immersion heater
Original 1930s writing desk and cupboards
New bathroom suite
During refit, commencing in 2013:
Recaulked
3 times sanded and faired by hand
Rubbing strakes replaced
Most superstructure dismantled and restored
Rail replacements
Flooring restored
New galley
New wooden floor in saloon
Many original bronze period fittings
Accommodation
| Sink | |
|---|---|
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system |
Bath
Immersion heater
Original 1930s writing desk and cupboards
New bathroom suite
During refit, commencing in 2013:
Recaulked
3 times sanded and faired by hand
Rubbing strakes replaced
Most superstructure dismantled and restored
Rail replacements
Flooring restored
New galley
New wooden floor in saloon
Many original bronze period fittings
Deck Gear
| Rode | |
|---|---|
| Fenders |
Electric windlass
3 anchors
(CQR, grapnel)
Avon dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
2.2hp outboard, Suzuki ()
Assorted ropes and mooring buoys
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| VHF | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer |
Raymarine Chart Plotter/Radar with 10 inch screen
2 VHF radios
Flying bridge gimballed compass
5 powder, 2 CO2 extinguishers
2 binoculars
Various charts and chart instruments
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Safety harnesses |
4 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 electric)
1 engine driven, clutched bilge pump
5 life jackets, 4 safety lines
4 folding ladders
Coastal liferaft
Broker's Comments
** Stop press ** Currently undergoing complete upper deck rub down, 3-4 coats of varnish and complete upper deck paint and anti-slip!
Boats like these just don't come along very often! This is one of the most beautiful boats I've ever seen...
Now out of a 3 year refit, she looks fantastic, feels fantastic and is very, very special - you can feel this, the minute you step on board.
Reportedly used as a barrage balloon tether during world war 2, this lovely boat has been identified as meriting inclusion in the National Register of Historic Vessels of the United Kingdom.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.