Admiralty MFV 65 Liveaboard
- Boat REF# · 65573
- LOA · 19.81m
- Year · 1944
- Construction · Wood carvel
- Underwater profile · Full-displacement
- Berths · 7
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 157hp, Gardner 8L3 ()
- Lying · Hayling Island
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Extra Details
| Designer | Admiralty |
|---|---|
| Builder | Curtis and Pape, Looe, Cornwall |
| Lying | Hayling Island |
| Fuel capacity | 13,636.5 ltr (3,000.0 G) Total - 3 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 4,545.4 ltr (1,000.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 454.5 ltr (100.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 02/04/2010 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 157hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Gardner 8L3 () |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 blade 32 x 30 |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 10.0 ltr (2.2 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 8.5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 9 knots |
| Generator output | 20KVA |
The engine produces 157 hp at a mere 900 rpm, and weighs in at 3.5 tons.
There is a VETUS 9kW Electric Bow Thruster.
Dimensions
| LOA | 19.81m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 5.49m |
| Draft Min | 2.54m |
| Displacement | 45,000kg (99,225.0lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.90m |
| Storage | On marina |
Electrical Systems
24 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator
Construction
| Construction | Wood carvel |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Full-displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
The hull has been completely refurbished.
Steel superstructure.
This craft has just been surveyed by the same surveyor who has overseen the entire project whilst she was out of the water for antifouling and re-anoding. May 2011. He has issued a clean bill of health.
See the new pictures.
She is now undergoing a complete paint job above the waterline.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 7 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 3 |
| No. of single berths | 1 |
| Cabin(s) | 3 |
| Handbasin | 2 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 2 heads (Manual) |
The complete accommodation comprises of 6 cabins. The forward owners cabin, the wheelhouse, the galley/saloon, aft cabin, port side utility room and starboard side cabin. Also a large open upper deck area.
4 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Carpet | |
| Curtains | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
The complete accommodation comprises of 6 cabins. The forward owners cabin, the wheelhouse, the galley/saloon, aft cabin, port side utility room and starboard side cabin. Also a large open upper deck area.
4 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Warps | |
|---|---|
| Fenders |
Electric Francis windlass
2 anchors
(150lb Stockless)
137.16m of chain
There is a large upper deck area accessible from the wheel house as well as a large foredeck area in front of the breakwater. and a large aft deck. There are two anchor chains one for each anchor. The port chain is 137 meters and the starboard chain is 82 meters, both are 1/2".
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Radar | |
| VHF |
The navigation equipment is basic, though functional and were the vessel to be considered for passage making then new navigation equipment would have to be a serious consideration.
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft |
|---|
5 bilge pumps (1 manual / 4 Electric)
The existing 4 man life-raft needs re testing.
Broker's Comments
Boatshed Hayling Island is proud to be able to offer for sale this unique MFV.
There are boy boats and there are girl boats, but this is a man's boat. A 1944 Admiralty MFV that has been rebuilt from top to bottom with scant regard for cost, or for the worlds remaining rain forests for that matter. It is a joy to see so much exquisite furniture made from wood that screams out to be polished into an even richer, deeper lustre. It is a pleasure to see such craftsmanship, in such glorious detail. As I mentioned before, this is a mans boat and as such it maybe misses one vital ingredient. That is, a woman's touch.
Find that missing ingredient and you will have a superb party boat, a glorious liveaboard and all on top of a hull and engine capable of taking you anywhere.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.