Wooden Motor Boat
- Boat REF# · 173646
- Length · 35'0"
- Year · 1958
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Bilge
- Sleeping berths · 3
- Engine · 2 x diesel 2.2hp, BMC (1958)
- Lying · Kent
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Extra Details
| Builder | H.Gibbs & Sons Ltd, Teddington |
|---|---|
| Lying | Kent |
| Fuel capacity | 16.7 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 5.5 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 13/03/2002 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 2 x diesel 2.2hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | BMC (1958) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 Blade Bronze |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 7 knots |
Dimensions
| Length | 35'0" |
|---|---|
| Beam | 9'6" |
| Draft Min | 4'0" |
| Draft Max | 4'0" |
| Displacement | 20,742.4lbs |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Other rigged Wood spars (1958)
Sails
Type of Rig (Cruising)
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 6 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | Wood |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Bilge |
| Finish | Paint finish |
This vessel is a wooden boat with main deck, raised forward deck, transom stern, keel, round bilge, bilge keels, carvel bottom hull, carvel side hull with tumble home and flared stem. Bottom hull planking 1", and side hull planking 7/8" at the stern. Twin bilge keels 10" deep are fitted. The main keel is fitted with a mild steel shoe (3"channel) running the full length from stern to aft end of skeg.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 3 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
The accommodation feels warm and cosy. It is arranged around a centre wheel house (main engine below). Forward is a cabin with two single berths with a toilet forward of the cabin. Foreward of the toilet is the forepeak. Aft of the wheelhouse is a second cabin with two single berths. There are some bespoke boards that will allow you to create a double bed too. Aft of the cabin is the galley. Beyond here there is access to the cockpit with seats to port and starboard. You can see the vessel has been cared for inside and out.
4 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Cooler | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Carpet | |
| Drapes | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Fresh water wash |
The accommodation feels warm and cosy. It is arranged around a centre wheel house (main engine below). Forward is a cabin with two single berths with a toilet forward of the cabin. Foreward of the toilet is the forepeak. Aft of the wheelhouse is a second cabin with two single berths. There are some bespoke boards that will allow you to create a double bed too. Aft of the cabin is the galley. Beyond here there is access to the cockpit with seats to port and starboard. You can see the vessel has been cared for inside and out.
4 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Davits | |
|---|---|
| Swim Ladder |
windlass (with remote control)
2 anchors
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Depth sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Life buoys | |
|---|---|
| Searchlight | |
| Horn |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)
Broker's Comments
These boat details are subject to contract.
This lovely wooden boat will appeal to a special type of person who appreciates her wonderful lines and the true value of such a functional, yet beautiful time piece. Her name translates to Sound of the Sea and she is a beauty. By todays standards this vessel would cost around £200,000 to build today. This is a truly adorable vessel that has been the subject of much refurbishement over the years as you will be able to tell from the photographs. The potential owner for this vessel will truly appreciate, quality, history and boat building at its best with this unique wooden vessel.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.