1950 Merrywind Classic Centre Cockpit Motor Cruiser
General Specification
Construction
- Wood construction
- Privately commissioned and never been in hire
- Centre cockpit
- Mahogany on oak
- Varnish finish to hull, cabin sides and trim
- Paint finish to decks and coachroof
- New transom fitted 2005
- New epoxy covered marine ply decks 2009
- Front and rear cabin ends replaced 2009
- Folding windscreens and framed canvas cockpit canopy
- Kept afloat in wet shed
- Last ashore and antifouled 2018
- Last surveyed June 2018 (condition report)
Mechanical & Electrical
- 35hp BMC 1.5 inboard diesel engine (serviced 2020)
- Engine installed as reconditioned unit in 2011 to replace original Morris Vedette petrol engine
- Stainless steel fuel tank (2011)
- Shaft drive to 3 blade prop
- Wheel steering
- 3 x 12V batteries
Accommodation
- 5 berths in 2 cabins
- Large forward cabin with V-berth and dressing table
- Aft saloon with dinette (converts to double berth), additional single berth and galley
- Galley provides gas stove (2016, two burners, oven & grill), 230V fridge (2016), sink with drainer, worktops and dedicated stowage
- Forward en-suite heads compartment with sea toilet (2005), washbasin and shower/hip bath (1974)
- Rear heads compartment with sea toilet (2005) and washbasin
- Stainless steel holding tank (2005) connected to both heads
- Stainless steel freshwater tank (2014)
- Hot water provided by calorifier from engine
- Gas system renewed 2005
- Blown air cabin heating (2005)
- 12V cabin lights
- Centre cockpit upholstery renewed 2016
- Ample storage space throughout including hanging locker
- Carpets and curtains throughout
- Many original fixtures and fittings
Equipment
- Boat Safety Scheme certificate to 2022
- 5 x fire extinguishers
- Fire blanket
- 2 x 12V bilge pumps
- Mooring warps (2016)
- Fenders
- Bespoke overall cover available by negotiation (little used, asking price £1,000)
Remarks:
This beautiful, traditionally styled, classic centre cockpit motor cruiser has clearly been maintained to a high standard throughout her life. Privately commissioned in 1950, she was registered (Lloyds Register) in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland until 1977 when she moved to Ely, Cambridgeshire. She subsequently returned to her county of origin in 2004 when she was purchased by the current owners. Having never been in hire, she retains many original fixtures and fittings, and simply oozes with character! Offering five berths in two cabins, and with a fully equipped galley and two heads compartments, one with shower, she offers well appointed accommodation with ample space for family and guests. Sadly offered for sale due to a new business and lack of time. Without doubt, a real head turner! Beautiful!
MOORING: It’s understood that the vessel’s current Northern Broads wet shed mooring could be transferred to the purchaser (currently paid 1st Nov-31st Oct, £1,982).
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