Scottish Herring Drifter 14 Metre
Historic ship
- Boat REF# · 230452
- Length · 48'11"
- Year · 1932
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Long Keel
- Sleeping berths · 10
- Engine · 1 x diesel 88hp, Gardner 5L3 (1932)
- Lying · Isle of Wight
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Extra Details
| Designer | William Weatherhead |
|---|---|
| Builder | W. Weatherhead and Sons, Cockenzie |
| Lying | Isle of Wight |
| Fuel capacity | 264.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 308.0 USG Total - 3 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 50.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 01/01/2013 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 88hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Gardner 5L3 (1932) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 blade bronze |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 2.0 USG /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 8 knots |
| Generator output | 2.4KVA |
Full engine overhaul 2007 including shaft and gearbox. Full rewire and replumb in current ownership
Dimensions
| Length | 48'11" |
|---|---|
| Beam | 15'5" |
| Draft Max | 6'0" |
| Storage | On mooring |
Rig
Gaff rigged Wood spars (1979) with Galvanised standing rigging ()
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Owner cut - none (2015) |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Owner cut - Hank On (2015) |
| Other sails | Spinnaker () |
| Gaff mizzen () | |
| Yankee () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Owner cut new lighter weight cotton sails in 2015 to enable her to be easier to handle
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 8 batteries charged by: engine, wind generator, solar panels, shore power, generator 12/24 and 230v systems
Construction
| Construction | Wood |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long Keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Planked in 1.25″ Pitch Pine and Iroko, fastened with galvanise boat nails to sawn oak timbers
Straight laid Iroko deck, caulked and payed and over coated with an epoxy cork mix.
Wheelhouse aft built of Iroko
Coachroof forward of the wheelhouse with Iroko coamings and laid deck.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 10 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 8 |
| Cabin(s) | 3 |
| Sink | 2 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
4 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Carpet | |
| Drapes | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Microwave |
4 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Davits | |
| Beaching legs | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
Electric windlass
3 anchors
(CQR, Bruce and Fisherman's)
196'10" of chain
Lots of anchor warp
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| Radar | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Navtex | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Depth sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
Safety Equipment
| Fume detector | |
|---|---|
| Carbon Monoxide detector | |
| Life buoys | |
| Searchlight | |
| Horn | |
| Swim ladder | |
| Emergency steering |
3 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 electric)
Broker's Comments
The last to be built by eye by W. Weatherheads of Cockenzie in 1932 she worked as a Herring Drifter in the North Sea until 1979 when she went into private ownership and was refitted as a pleasure yacht. They raised the deck to give more headroom and had a comfortable yet still practical interior fitted.
In 2003 she had a major refit including all new systems, some new planking and hull work and a in 2007 a full engine overhaul including shaft and new Gleniffer gearbox
This is a fantastic example of a working boat that has been converted sympathetically and professionally, retaining her historical significance whilst being kept very much in the condition to continue to do what she was built for - to go to sea
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.