Nelson 42 Houseboat
Limehouse residential mooring
- Boat REF# · 155036
- Length · 42'0"
- Year · 1959
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Semi-Displacement
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 2 x diesel 300hp, Ford Mermaid (2001)
- Lying · Limehouse Basin, London
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Extra Details
| Designer | James Taylor |
|---|---|
| Lying | Limehouse Basin, London |
| Fuel capacity | 699.6 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 99.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 21/07/2010 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 2 x diesel 300hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Ford Mermaid (2001) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 200 engine2= 225 |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Max speed (approx) | 17 knots |
| Generator output | 8KVA |
Dimensions
| Length | 42'0" |
|---|---|
| Beam | 11'4" |
| Draft Min | 3'3" |
| Draft Max | 3'3" |
| Headroom | 6'2" |
| Storage | On marina |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator
Construction
| Construction | Wood |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Semi-Displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Hull by James Taylor and superstructure and decks by Otter Marine.
The hull is teak on oak, decks are iroko, topsides are teak and marine ply.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Sink | 2 |
| Shower | 2 |
| Heads | 2 heads (Electric) |
Enter the accommodation from the flybridge, into the main saloon, Helm position to starboard, helmsman’s seat with small fridge beneath, Morse single lever engine controls & comprehensive engine instrumentation including exhaust temperature gauges chart table with chart stowage and reading light to port.
Further aft to 6 seat settee to starboard finished in cream leather upholstery, adjustable dining table with 2 hinged flaps. Cabinets & drawers to port
The forward cabin has two single berths port & starboard, lockers & drawers beneath, full length hanging wardrobe, 2 brass reading lights and 1 ceiling light, In separate cabins there is a toilet and basin to port and a shower to starboard.
Go below to a well appointed galley with electric oven and grill, double stainless steel sink with mixer tap, large fridge & built in microwave.
The aft cabin has a full length double bed with headboard, full length hanging wardrobe, half size hanging locker, numerous lockers & drawers to port & starboard, 4 sliding windows with curtains, ventilation/escape hatch with electrically operated blind & fly screen
3 burner diesel Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Drapes | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Non-Smokers | |
| Microwave |
Enter the accommodation from the flybridge, into the main saloon, Helm position to starboard, helmsman’s seat with small fridge beneath, Morse single lever engine controls & comprehensive engine instrumentation including exhaust temperature gauges chart table with chart stowage and reading light to port.
Further aft to 6 seat settee to starboard finished in cream leather upholstery, adjustable dining table with 2 hinged flaps. Cabinets & drawers to port
The forward cabin has two single berths port & starboard, lockers & drawers beneath, full length hanging wardrobe, 2 brass reading lights and 1 ceiling light, In separate cabins there is a toilet and basin to port and a shower to starboard.
Go below to a well appointed galley with electric oven and grill, double stainless steel sink with mixer tap, large fridge & built in microwave.
The aft cabin has a full length double bed with headboard, full length hanging wardrobe, half size hanging locker, numerous lockers & drawers to port & starboard, 4 sliding windows with curtains, ventilation/escape hatch with electrically operated blind & fly screen
3 burner diesel Stove
Deck Gear
| Cockpit cover | |
|---|---|
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Davits | |
| Swim Platform | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
Electric windlass
1 anchors
dinghy ()
(RIB)
9.5hp outboard, Yamaha, Short shaft ()
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Radar | |
| VHF | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| Fish Finder |
Safety Equipment
| Fume detector | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Searchlight | |
| Horn |
7 bilge pumps (1 manual / 6 electric)
Broker's Comments
Boatshed Grand Union are delighted to offer this Nelson 42 for sale with residential mooring at Limehouse Basin in central London.
This was the first police boat to be designed and built in the U.K.for use in other than sheltered waters. She was launched on 8th July 1959 in Shoreham by the Chief Constable’s wife Lady Peel and was commissioned at Tilbury Landing Stage on 5th August 1959 by Sir Frank Foster CBE, JP and the Chief Constable Sir Jonathan Peel. Sold out of service in 1978 she moved to the non-tidal Thames and was used as a pleasure boat until purchased by the previous owner who embarked on a major rebuilding project. The total cost of rebuilding, fitting out etc. exceeded £500,000 and this craft has to be viewed to appreciate the high standard of equipment & fittings.
The boat is a comfortable home at present, but would be equally at home as a pied a terre or, perhaps most importantly, a very competent river cruiser which will attract well deserved attention for its beauty, style and performance.
The boat is fully residential at Limehouse marina, close to the city, DLR and all local facilities. The mooring is transferable subject to agreement with Marina Management and on payment of a 5% transfer fee
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.