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ex RAF Air-Sea rescue boat, Classic Motor yacht 62 Sold

Dimensions (m): 18.51 x 4.00 x 1.00
Ref. no.: 240707
Mooring: Near Cambrai, France
Construction year: 1943
Material: wood
Price: Sold
VAT not applicable

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Former Royal Air Force (RAF) Air-Sea rescue boat that served as Launch for the “Flying Boats” for Aquila Airways after the Second World War. In 1958 this vessel was converted into a classic motor yacht. Since then she has been in the possession of the current family who have taken good care of her. For example, the engines have been replaced in 2010, the hull has been replaced where necessary (approximately 1/3) and more works carried out too. During our visit we were very impressed of the inside of the hull. A steel cradle is also available for lifting out storage on shore. An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-repaired classic motor yacht with a beautiful history.

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General information

Yard: Shipyard Walton Yacht Works, UK-Shepperton
Yard rebuilt: Shipyard Kemps, UK-Southampton (1958-1962)
Shipyard Depinoy, F-Courchelettres (1997)
Shipyard De la Lys, F-Valenciennes (2006-2007)
Hull shape: deep-V
Hull material: iroko
& oak
& mahogany
Deck material: teak deck(s)
& iroko
Superstructure material: mahogany
& marine plywood
Construction method: diagonal (double)
rubbing strake around
wide side decks (gunnels)
flying bridge
Sturdy, heavily constructed
Steering system: inside and outside steering position
mechanical
wheel
inside steering position is not connected
Ballast (approx.): no ballast seen
Airdraft (approx.): 3,20 m
Owner: French owner
Registration: French registered
Colour / Paint System: white hull
varnished wood
see photographs
last underwatership treatment 06-2023
Certificates: no certificate requirement
Suitable for / as: coastal waters
inland waterways
suitable for bigger waterways
suitable as a year round live- aboard
General information: Old age clause applicable.
offered in the condition that she is in
Additional information: Great vessel for cruising on the European canals and rivers.
Great vessel for cruising on the coastal waters.
Great vessel for cruising on the French canals and rivers.

Technical information

Enginepower: 2x 135 Hp
2x 99 kW
Engine brand: 2x Perkins
Revolutions: 2x 2600 RPM
Engine model: 2x M135
Number of cylinders: 2x 6
Construction year engine: 2010 into operation
Running hours (approx.): starboard 500
portside 500
Fuel: diesel
Fuel tank (approx.): 2000 litre
4x steel tank(s)
650 litre red
1x steel tank(s)
Cooling system: 2x intercooling
2x wet exhaust
Propulsion: 2x 4 blade propeller
2x water lubricated propeller shaft
2x Python constant velocity prop shaft with thrust bearing (2010)
Gearbox: 2x Velvet hydraulic
reduction/ratio 1,91:1
Heating: Kabola HR400 central heating (2020)
on diesel
14 kW
Engine instruments: present
Electricity system: 24 / 230 Volt
230 Volt shore power connection
Batteries: 2x 240 Ah starter batterie(s)
2x 240 Ah domestic batterie(s)
Battery charger: Vetus Combi-Y combi inverter/charger 24/3000/75
Gys battery charger
Battery isolator: battery isolator
Earth-leakage breaker: present
Inverter: Vetus Combi-Y combi inverter/charger 24/3000/75
Fresh water tank (approx.): 850 litre
2x plastic tank(s)
1x steel tank(s)
Water pressure system: electric water pump
Hot water system: geyser (gas heater)
Holding tank (approx.): not present, enough space to build-in
Engineroom: very well maintained
see photographs
Bilge pump: present
Gas system: present

Accommodation

Interior: various materials have been used
some overdue maintenance
see photographs
Insulation: partly
Cabins: 2
Berth: Forward: 1x 1-pers
Aft: 1x 2-pers
Sofa bed: 1x 1-pers
Sofa bed: 1x 2-pers
Lay-out plan (not to scale): see attachment
Bathroom: bath with shower
hot & cold running water
washbasin with hot & cold running water
in 1 area together with the toilet
Toilet / Heads: toilet in bathroom
hand pumptoilet
Galley: L-shape galley
Cooker: 2-burner hob
stainless steel
on gas
Oven: gas oven
Fridge / Refrigerator: present
230 Volt
Worktop: tiled worktop
Washbasin: stainless steel sink
Water tap: hot & cold running water
Headroom (approx.): forward cabin (approx.) 1,66 / 2,00 m
galley (approx.) 2,06 m
salon (approx.) 2,05 m
salon above (approx.) 1,85 m
corridor / walkthrough (approx.) 1,83 m
bathroom / toilet (approx.) 1,73 m
ownerscabin (approx.) 1,76 m
Additional information: useful as live-aboard
washing machine
The vessel will be delivered with everything on board less personal effects & artwork.

Navigation equipment

Navigation equipment: anchor light
compass
Navicom RT-550 VHF with DSC

Rigging and sails

Mast: hard wood
lantern mast
Lowerable: yes
manual

Equipment

Anchor equipment: manual anchor winch
2x kedge anchor
anchor chain
bow roller
Cabriocap: present
Cockpit tent: present
Boarding ladder: present
Searail / Pulpit: searail
Dinghy: present
GRP dinghy
Davits: present
aluminium
Additional information: Survey report of the underwatership is available (05-2023)
aluminium gangway

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