GRP Motor Launch
- Boat REF# · 110131
- LOA · 8.90m
- Year · 1973
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · semi-displacement
- Berths · 1
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 50hp, Thornycroft 2.5 litre ()
- Lying · Norfolk Broads
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Extra Details
| Builder | Robert Ives |
|---|---|
| Lying | Norfolk Broads |
| Fuel capacity | 227.2 ltr (50.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks |
| Last survey | 19/09/2006 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 50hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Thornycroft 2.5 litre () |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 94 |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
The powerful 4-cylinder Thornycroft engine has run just 94 hours since a major rebuild in 2007. The boat is also wired for 240volt mains supply, with sockets in cabin and engine compartment. Engine bay insulation replaced in 2007, aux. wiring renewed 2009.
Dimensions
| LOA | 8.90m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 2.08m |
| Draft Min | 0.76m |
| Draft Max | 0.76m |
| Airdraft | 2.06m |
| Headroom | 1.75m |
| Storage | In water |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | semi-displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Solid and sturdy grp construction as you would expect for a working boat of this type. Built by Robert Ives and fitted out by Thames Ditton Marina specifically for Thames Conservancy Patrol Boat use. Hull & deck professionally repainted & antifouled 2009.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 1 |
|---|---|
| No. of single berths | 1 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
Large rear cockpit has bench seats and could easily convert to passenger use. Small forward cockpit seats 2 and has sampson post for towing. Cabin seats 4/5 and could sleep 1 at push, but there's no loo or other overnight facilities besides a camping stove. Aft cockpit cover and engine bay cover renewed in March 2010.
1 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Sink | |
| Icebox | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Manual water system |
Large rear cockpit has bench seats and could easily convert to passenger use. Small forward cockpit seats 2 and has sampson post for towing. Cabin seats 4/5 and could sleep 1 at push, but there's no loo or other overnight facilities besides a camping stove. Aft cockpit cover and engine bay cover renewed in March 2010.
1 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Warps | |
|---|---|
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Cockpit Enclosure |
3 anchors
(CQR, folding kedge & mudweight)
10.00m of chain
Sturdy deck fittings are supplemented by massive sampson post for towing, foredeck rail for security plus remote control searchlight, orange beacon & air horn.
Nav Equipment
| Stereo | |
|---|---|
| Navigation lights |
The engine rev counter is calibrated for speed, plus there are gauges for volts, engine hours, oil pressure and engine temperature.
Safety Equipment
| Life jackets | |
|---|---|
| Life buoys | |
| Searchlight | |
| Horn |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)
If the searchlight and orange beacon don't get other river users' attention, the ear-splitting air horn certainly will! Two heavy-duty Vetus windscreen wipers have auto-park function.
Broker's Comments
The ultimate in river launches? Get attention and respect when cruising the waterways in this former Thames Conservancy patrol boat. Or convert to passenger or tug-boat duty.
A fine, original river patrol vessel in very good order throughout, with benefit of Safety Certificate to September 2013 and Broads tolls paid to March 2011.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.