Fred Parker Motor Yacht

Wooden Ships Comments on this Fred Parker Motor Yacht

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
Full traditional varnishing of all teak
Decks painted in nonslip paint

More details of the rebuild can be seen on the blog of the shipwright Charlie Hussey:https://marinecarpentry.com/restoration/fortuna-ii-fred-parker-motor-yacht/