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
Vision Doeve Brokers
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 |
