The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Converted Passenger Ferry 79ft

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  123406
  • LOA  ·  24.00m
  • Year  ·  1939
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 186hp, Gardner 8L3 (1970)
  • Lying  ·  Essex
The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Camper & Nicholsons
Builder Camper & Nicholsons
Lying Essex
Fuel capacity 2,200.0 ltr Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 250.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 186hp
Engine make and model Gardner 8L3 (1970)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3-Blade Bronze
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 8 knots
Max speed (approx) 12 knots

Dimensions

LOA 24.00m
LWL 23.00m
Beam 5.74m
Draft Min 1.92m
Draft Max 1.92m
Headroom 2.00m
Storage On marina

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

A hull docking survey report was completed in 2009.
This is not a comprehensive boat survey but measurements of the hull plate thickness were taken and found to be satisfactory.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 3
Cabin(s) 3
Handbasin 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Sea Toilet)

Lots of potential and the layout can easily be modified to suit the new owners requirements.

Please note this boat is not on a residential mooring, see Brokers comments below.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Carpet
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Washing Machine

Lots of potential and the layout can easily be modified to suit the new owners requirements.

Please note this boat is not on a residential mooring, see Brokers comments below.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Warps
Fenders

Manual Simpson Lawrence windlass
2 anchors
(Danforth)
100.00m of chain

Safety Equipment

1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 Electric)

The bilge pump is diesel driven and covers 4 compartments and is easily directed to any or all.

Broker's Comments

This Converted Passenger Ferry has lots of potential with plenty of room to become a great live-aboard. She does however need a lot of work and it’s not just basic DIY for example the decks are in need of major work to refit and re-seal them, and there is plenty of other work needed to get this boat anywhere near to just a “DIY fit out”.
The current layout which can easily be altered is as follows: There are three cabins above deck; the Saloon & Galley areas are very spacious & light. The Wheelhouse sits above the main accommodation. Below decks there is the engine room flanked by two further large cabins these have been partly clad.
The boat has a wood burner in the saloon as well as oil fired central heating.
The engine was last in full use about 2 years ago when she arrived at her current location under her own steam. The engine has however been run up since then in early 2011.
Please note the boat is currently moored on a Marina mooring this is not a residential mooring. The contract with the Marina can be renewed on a 12 month contract
In summary this boat is a project and not one for the faint hearted; but she is very realistically priced to reflect this.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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