Pilot Boat 40
London Residential Mooring
- Boat REF# · 123466
- Length · 40'8"
- Year · 1928
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Full-Displacement
- Sleeping berths · 2
- Engine · 1 x diesel 0hp, Ford 4 cyl ()
- Lying · South Dock Marina, residential mooring
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Extra Details
| Designer | Thornycroft |
|---|---|
| Builder | Thornycroft |
| Lying | South Dock Marina, residential mooring |
| Last survey | 22/03/2010 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 0hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Ford 4 cyl () |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
All 240v wiring is new, with new consumer unit fitted with 16 amp trips.
Part of the 12v wiring (below) has been replaced.
Dimensions
| Length | 40'8" |
|---|---|
| Beam | 9'2" |
| Draft Max | 3'6" |
| Storage | On marina |
Electrical Systems
240 volt battery,
Construction
| Construction | Wood |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Full-Displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Much recent work has been completed, following a surveyor's recommendations in 2010:
Aft deck, port and starboard side decks renewed, with new deck beams below.
Planking: parts removed and replaced where recommended.
Deck beams: a new section (forward of the skylight) has been scraphed in.
Keel has been fitted with mild steel plates.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 2 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
Very bright & airy wheelhouse / saloon with 'U' shaped seating and a removable saloon table. Hatch in saloon floor leads to huge storage area below (via steps).
Amidships is the (new) galley area - also heads (with brand new toilet) and wash basin. There's a study / office area and masses of storage space including wardrobes and bookshelves - and even a 'secret' fold-away ironing board.
The forward cabin, also bright and spacious, has a large skylight and storage space beneath the bed.
4 burner Electric Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Fresh water wash | |
| Washing Machine | |
| Dryer |
Very bright & airy wheelhouse / saloon with 'U' shaped seating and a removable saloon table. Hatch in saloon floor leads to huge storage area below (via steps).
Amidships is the (new) galley area - also heads (with brand new toilet) and wash basin. There's a study / office area and masses of storage space including wardrobes and bookshelves - and even a 'secret' fold-away ironing board.
The forward cabin, also bright and spacious, has a large skylight and storage space beneath the bed.
4 burner Electric Stove
Deck Gear
| Rode | |
|---|---|
| Fenders |
Simpson Lawrence windlass
1 anchors
(Danforth 30lb)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| VHF |
Safety Equipment
| Fume detector | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets |
2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 electric)
Fire fighting equipment
Broker's Comments
This is a delightful classic liveaboard with a residential mooring in Central London. Step aboard and you know you’re aboard a true classic. Built by Thornycroft in 1928, this former pilot boat was built for speed but she’s now set up for a rather more tranquil existence.
There’s character in abundance, with some really clever modern design touches, the combination of which makes this a very desirable houseboat. The interior space is bright and welcoming with a fully glassed wheelhouse and a really cool saloon area. Unusually for a boat of this size, there’s masses of storage space, including wardrobes, bookshelves, lockers and a huge space below the aft deck.
However, the owner understands that some minor structural work is required and some planks will need replacing and the price of the boat has recently been reduced to reflect this. To describe this boat as a 'project boat' would be too harsh; it's nothing that can't be cured with some remedial work - and this is even less of a problem if the boat is to be used only as a liveaboard.
She comes with a transferable Central London residential mooring licence in one of London's most sought after marinas, which supports a lively social life and a great community. The marina is close to Canary Wharf and the City, so this could make a great pied-a-terre for a City worker.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
These boat details are subject to contract.