Classic River Launch/Dayboat
General Specification
Construction
- Wood carvel construction
- Mahogany on oak
- Believed built c. mid to late 1920s
- Wheelhouse with sunroof over and open to aft with large well for seating
- Fixed rear bench seat
- Chrome deck fittings
- Extensively rebuilt by Colin Buttifant in 1992
- Maintained by Michael Dennett Boat Builders, Chertsey, Surrey, for last c.20 years
- Re-varnished April 2022 (on River Thames)
- Antifouled April 2022 (on River Thames)
- Date of last survey report unknown
Mechanical & Electrical
- 48V Sepp Ex DC electric motor
- Directly couple to prop
- Produces maximum 4 kW (5.4hp) at 1500 rpm
- No servicing required other than checking of brushes every 2 years under normal domestic use
- 8 x 6V Sonnenschein GF gel batteries providing 48V (all new April 2022)
- Understood to provide c. 8-9 hours cruising @ 15 amps
- New battery charger May 2022
- Electronic variable speed controller
- Wheel steering
Equipment
- Boat Safety Scheme certificate
- All over cover (serviceable condition)
- Folding cockpit/well cover
- 2 x rattern chairs
- Cushions for rear bench seat
- Navigation lights
- 2 x manual bilge pumps
- Mud weight
- Mooring pins
- Various ropes
- Various fenders
- History file
Remarks:
A very special traditional river launch which has spent time on both the Norfolk Broads and River Thames under previous ownership. Purchased by the current owner in May 2022, she is now unexpectedly offered for sale due to relocation.
Please note: The trailer pictured is not included in the sale.
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