Wooden Ships Comments on this Thornycroft Single Screw Motor Yacht
Rampart single screw motor yacht, designed by J. I. Thornycroft Ltd and built by Rampart Boat Building Co. in 1958.
Ramparts were prolific builders of elegant motor yachts in the UK. This is one of their smaller designs with single engine, but offers a lot in terms of aesthetics and ergonomics. The large aft cockpit, which can be covered when in the rain, gives a comfortable outside/inside space, while the cabin with excellent headroom offers 4 good berths in a cabin that still has a lot of original joinery.
Bought by the present owner in 2001, she underwent a major refit which finished in 2002. This involved some areas of new planking, some new sistered frames and refastening of the hull. Since this first refit she has been steadily upgraded and improved including a 2006 Yanmar diesel.
This is a yacht that has been in a very diligent and caring ownership for nearly 25 years and this detailed attention is clear to see in the finish and presentation of the boat.
Well maintained and regularly used motor yacht only for sale due to ill health. Sensibly priced with a 2023 survey.
Wooden Ships Comments on this Philips 50 Motor Yacht
The Philips 50 was designed and built by Philips & Son of Dartmouth in 1967 and was one of several similar motor yachts built to the same design. Philips & Sons at the time were a very famous yard and had an excellent reputation in the yachting industry for building quality yachts of all designs and sizes.
The design offers a lot of deck space, a large saloon and three separate sleeping cabins, all in just over 48′. Powered by a pair of reliable Perkins 6cyl diesels which have been well maintained, she is capable of good cruising speed with very acceptable fuel consumption.
She has a large and clear aft deck surrounded by elegant rails with a teak capping rail. This aft deck is a superb space for entertaining and relaxing and is a special feature of this boat compared to some of her sisters.
The current owner bought the boat in 2018 and has had her maintained by the yard of Stirling & Son in Plymouth who have a lot of experience with this type of vessel. They have undertaken some intensive maintenance including re-caulking the deck and hull repairs where necessary.
An elegant and turn key motor yacht offering lots of comfortable volume and space for her length.
Wooden Ships Comments on this 32′ Twin Screw Motor Yacht
Twin screw motor yacht built in Conwy, North Wales, in 1965.
Excellent for river cruising and live aboard, she has also been used in the Bristol channel in present ownership.
Bought in 2011 by the current owner, a major refit was carried out immediately preceeding that which including a complete new deck. The hull was stripped to bare wood and very few issues discovered.
Since then a new transom was constructed in 2017 and the boat totally re-wired in 2021. The starboard engine was rebuilt with a new gearbox.
At 32’ she offers a lot of space and volume for the length with a large covered aft cockpit, good headroom and generous beam. 4 berths is ample for a boat of this size and type, and with most of the living time spent in the cockpit with its excellent tent, this boat has more than enough space for a liveaboard boat and long term cruising.
Wooden Ships Comments on this 63′ Fleur de Lys Motor Yacht
63’ Fleur De Lys twin screw motor yacht designed and built by Dagless Ltd in 1967.
Built to Lloyds 100A1 standard, this large motor yacht was a symbol of status, power and wealth for her first owner, an impressive and very large yacht for the time intended to be run with a professional crew. It is thought she spent a lot of her time in the Mediterranean where her layout an large aft deck with sun shelter would have been superb.
Bought by the present owner after storm damage had destroyed the aft deck roof and damage the superstructure, the boat was given a professional refit around 2020, rebuilding the superstructure, repairing the deck in places, engine overhauls and rewiring most of the boat.
She is currently under a substantial winter cover and is looking very smart on deck and inside, however the topsides are in need of painting.
Her interior is largely original and offers 10 berths in total with 4 heads compartments. The large aft owners cabin is en-suite with a queen size double berth. 2 further guest cabins with guest heads, plus 4 crew berths a separate crew heads in the bows.
The aft deck has been designed for entertaining with newly fitted units on the aft deck containing a fridge, power, lighting and a sink as ell as outside music system and a lrge table with seating. The aft deck can be enclosed with canvas sides creating a dry large entertaining space.
This yacht has quite the presence with her forward wheelhouse, funnel and elegant hull lines. She is one of the largest yachts built by Dagless and would make an excellent cruising home, especially in warmer climes.
Her original Volvo engines are in great condition, parts are easily available and she will cruise comfortably at 8 knots, able to reach a max speed of 12 knots if required.
2021 survey available.
Up to 4 months free berthing available to the new owner.
Wooden Ships Comments on this Percy Mitchell Twin Screw Motor Yacht
Designed and built by G. Percy Mitchell & Sons in 1968. Built as a pleasure boat with distinct fishing boat lines, giving her a purposeful air and solidity at sea.
Bought by the current owner in 2004 who then commenced on a major professional refit of the boat inside and out. This work included the following:
New Beta Marine 75hp engines (2010) with all new electrical and fuel systems
New teak deck (2010)
Rebuilt cockpit (2009) with custom made tent/cover
New sole boards throughout in laid teak (2010)
New wiring and systems
New water and fuel tanks (2005)
During the current ownership she has cruised regularly up and down the west country coasts, voyaging mainly between Salcombe and the Helford river, much of it single handed.
With a reliable autopilot and economic engines, she cruises comfortably at 6 knots.
With high freeboard and a large coachroof, the internal volume of this boat is vast. The aft cockpit, spacious in its own right, has a custom made cover on a stainless frame that creates another comfortable inside space, excellent when spending extended time aboard the boat.
The is a smart and well cared for yacht, wintered undercover every year and professionally maintained by an experienced yard.
Wooden Ships Comments on this 68′ Silvers Twin Screw Motor Yacht
Built by James Silver & Co, Rosneath, Scotland in 1937 to a design by John Bain. Bain was the resident marine architect and subsequently became MD of the yard. He is well-known for his distinctive motor yacht designs which made the yard’s reputation.
This is one of 3 built to the same design and one of the largest vessels built in the yard.
She was an advanced design in her day with very modern lines and still has that enduring appeal of the period motor yacht.
The vessel has typical lines of her period with a long keel, raked stem and canoe stern.
Spacious aft deck with raised midships superstructure.
The vessel has been ashore in a dry dock for a number of years and has more recently been given an overhaul in present ownership, work which has now sadly come to a halt. Work has included refitting the deck and topsides with full detailed invoices available.
Her interior retains the same basic original layout as when she was launched and some mahogany joinery remains in the boat, however certain areas and cabins have been ripped out and altered. A new owner would take great pleasure in designing the interior to suit their own specific needs, retaining as much of the original as possible but creating a yacht fit for the modern world.
She has a pair of modern Perkins M135 diesels with very low hours.
This a superbly elegant yacht with a huge volume interior that could be refitted to an incredibly high standard and would look the part in any harbour around the world. A vast amount of time and money has gone into the boat in recent years, but a new custodian is now required to continue that effort and get her back to sea.
Described in the yachting press at the time of her launch as ‘one of the finest pleasure craft built on the Clyde’ she really is very special and has the potential to be a superb private yacht of the perfect size.
Wooden Ships Comments on this Ex RNLB Watson Class Lifeboat
Ex RNLB Samuel and Marie Parkhouse built by J. Samuel White & Co. Ltd of Cowes in 1938.
Now called Oniros, she is a 46’ Watson Class Life boat, Official No. 805.
The boat saw active service as the Salcombe lifeboat from 1938 – 1962. This lifeboat alters from others of her class to make her more suitable for local conditions. The bar across the entrance of Salcombe harbour can break in heavy seas, so her draft is less than normal and her stern post and rudder assembly strengthened. The turtle back deck structures were designed to shed water from the decks when pushing out through the entrance of the harbour in heavy weather.
Her first active service came on 7th December 1939 when she saved 62 people after the Dutch passenger liner was hit with a torpedo from a German U-boat. In all she launched 126 times in her years of service.
Bought by the current owners in 2009, her external appearance has been returned largely to original, with her funnel, open backed helm position and many custom bronze fittings. The interior has been converted as far as possible to give a forward cabin with 4 berths and a heads. The galley area is located under the shelter in the cockpit.
This is a lifeboat rich with history and stories, a fine solid vessel that has been returned as far as possible to her original external layout and although not a luxury cruising motor yacht, she is a living part of our maritime history.
Wooden Ships Comments on this Commercial Dining Charter Vessel
This vessel is part of a successful local Falmouth based business and is now running for its sixth season offering harbour excursions with beautiful meals aboard a fine vessel.
The vessel was built by Curtis and Pape of Looe in 1971 as a fishing vessel.
Purchased by the current owners in a dilapidated state, she was given a thorough refit in 2018 and converted into the fine vessel she is today. Much of the hull planking and framing was replaced, the hull totally re-fastened, a new wheelhouse and deck layout fitted with all new systems and machinery bringing her up to the standard required.
As a platform for functions and group outings on the water she is excellent, mixing the charm and relaxing atmosphere of a traditional boat with all the modern systems and conveniences to ensure the guests time aboard is exactly as they wish.
Full details of the business available on request. This is an established business in the Falmouth area with a mix of returning customers and new clients. Trips are tailored to suit the needs of the client with options for various locations, lengths of trips and different times of day. She is licenced to operate in Falmouth and Helford. The vessel is a licenced bar to sell alcohol.
This business could be added to an existing hospitality establishment ashore as another option for guests, getting people afloat and seeing the local area from a different perspective, or taken on by an enthusiastic new owner to continue with the same very successful business model.
Contact us for details of the business and accounts.
Length on deck 36’
Beam 12’
Draft 4’6”
Owners comments
Blue River Table is in it’s sixth year and after a very successful five years now seems like the right time to explore options for selling the business.
At Blue River Table we pride ourselves in providing a truly unique dining experience on the River Fal. Famed for producing banquet style feasts of local produce for parties up to twelve whilst cruising the stunning local waterways.
‘Tethra’ is a beautifully converted traditional motor launch which lends herself perfectly to this and we have an excellent history of repeat business and a great reputation that we’ve built over the years. Whilst our dining experiences are really well established and attended alongside this, Tethra also has proved herself as an excellent venue such as for talks, event & parties.
Blue River Table: The Business
– Unique venue that can facilitate many different events
-Traditional Cornish motor launch beautifully converted for a bespoke dining experiences
-An exclusive way for people to experience the beautiful Cornish waterways
-Coded to run in the Carrick Roads and the Helford
Wooden Ships Comments on this Fred Parker Motor Yacht
Designed by Fred Parker and built by Nunn Bros. of Woodbridge in 1959 to Lloyds 100A1 standard.
Bought by the present owners in 2013, they started a major refit that would last until 2017, covering every facet of the boat and her systems. Full details of the refit work are below, but in summary the hull was rebuilt, new decks laid, interior removed and refitted with much new joinery and complete new systems and machinery.
The attention to detail found on this yacht is astounding, accomplished with the keen eye of owner and boat builder who both desired to create a very special yacht. She was awarded Runner Up prize in the Classic Boat awards 2019.
Since her launch in 2017 she has been kept on the west coast of Scotland and has been cruised extensively each summer around the Highlands and islands. She has spent every winter in a custom built tent where the owner has lavished care and attention on the boat, keeping her up to the exceptional standard they desire.
The volume and space on this yacht is hard to portray in photos. She has a very generous beam and freeboard which both combine to give a distinct feeling of space and comfort. With a large aft cockpit, double doors into the wheelhouse and a large saloon she has a vast amount of living space. With 6’6” headroom through most of the boat there are few people who will struggle to be comfortable in this yacht. Her large fore cabin gives 3 single berths plus there is a good sized double berth in the saloon which could be made more private if desired. Cabin heating, hot water and 240v power supply make this yacht a real home from home to cruise in comfort whatever the weather.
She has proved herself as an excellent sea boat as well, cruising economically at 6-7 knots and never giving any cause for concern regardless of the weather. The bow thruster fitted in the refit helps with handling in close quarter situations and there is excellent all round visibility from the helm. A discreet CCTV camera on the forward mast aids the helms person in tight confines.
This is a superbly presented and very well maintained cruising motor yacht with a detailed recent refit history. There are very few truly turn key boats on the market and this is without doubt one of those yachts.
Offered for sale in full sea going condition with a large inventory of equipment.
2023 insurance survey available.
Length on Deck 42’
Beam 13’5”
Draft 3’11”
Displacement 11609lbs /15245kg
Photo Credits: Underway photos by Nigel Sharp
Owners Comments
We fell in love with Fortuna II when we first saw her moored in Exeter canal basin, although it was clear that much work was needed to bring her back to life. We enjoyed working with Charlie Hussey at Baltic wharf and the whole process of restoring Fortuna II to a very high standard. Fortuna II featured in Classic Boat Magazine in October 2018 and in spring 2019 when she was awarded Runner Up in the Classic Boat Awards for restoration of the year of a motor vessel over 40ft.
Fortuna II has enabled us to cruise the West of Scotland and the Hebrides in comfort and style each summer for the last six years. She has taken us to many remote anchorages and the pilot house has allowed us to view the scenery and wildlife at close quarters in comfort. She has ample storage space for fuel, water and supplies to enable extended cruising. She is safe and seaworthy on passage and comfortable at anchor even in foul weather. We feel that she would be ideal for another couple or family. Fortuna II is a real head turner where ever we go and is great in classic regattas. Alternatively, she would make a wonderful mothership to classic yacht racing with ample room for entertaining.
We have maintained her meticulously and stored ashore under cover each winter. Having enjoyed Fortuna II for the last eleven years, we feel the time has come for us to move on to new adventures.
Refit 2013 – 2017
Hull:
Repairs to 45 frame heads
Rebuild stem top end of stem post
Extensive re-planking of topsides including completely new sheer strake port and starboard, approximately 300’
Replace bulwark stanchions
Replace upper section of transom
Replace oak samson posts
Replace upper section of rubbing strake
Repairs to numerous deck beams on forward and aft decks
Hull splined above the waterline
Cast iron ballast keel refurbished and refitted with new galvanised keel bolts
Brass portholes stripped and restored
Design and fitting bow-thruster tunnel for Vetus bow-thruster
Deck and Superstructure:
New cedar deck planking laid bow to stern
Epoxy-coated marine plywood overdeck, sheathed with epoxy stitched cloth laminate to maintain canvas like appearance
Replacement of pilothouse roof in same fashion as deck
New galvanised chainplates for main mast
New design and fitting of bronze chainplates to pilothouse for mizzen mast
New teak toe rails
All deck fittings and stanchions replaced in bronze
Design and fitting of stem head fitting for Rocna anchor
Under deck tensioners to support Rocna fitting
Rebuilding of cockpit floor
Rebuild deck step structures
Repairs to tops of pilothouse sides
Pilothouse stripped out and fully re-built with custom made seating and table to starboard side, custom made helm seat and chart table, custom made curved dashboard
Galley stripped out and fully re-built
Heads stripped out and fully re-built
Fo’c’sle stripped out and original joinery work restored with addition of locker to house bow thruster
Engine and Systems:
New engine installed
New propshaft and propeller installed
New hydraulic steering and new Wills Ridley Hydraulic pump
New Fuel and water tanks installed
Full re-plumbing of all systems
Full re-wiring of 24VDC, 230VAC and 12VDC systems
Solar panel charging system
Masts, rigging and sails:
New Douglas Fir mizzen mast
Replaced all standing and running rigging
New guard rails and bronze stanchions
New sails and sail covers
New cockpit cover and hatch covers
Painting and Varnishing:
Hull and superstructure stripped back and faired
Topsides full recoating system using traditional marine paints
The beautiful Coombe Creek on the river Fal this week, sometimes we get to visit some beautiful places while looking at boats. Oh for an office looking out over this creek! ... See MoreSee Less
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