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

MFV 50 Banff Liveaboard

Massively reduced liveaboard!
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  205116
  • LOA  ·  15.64m
  • Year  ·  1946
  • Construction  ·  Wood carvel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 0hp, Gardner (1946)
  • Lying  ·  East Sussex - Viewing by Appointment Only
Boatshed Brighton
Boatshed Brighton
Tim Kingston

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

Builder Banff Boatbuilidng Company
Lying East Sussex - Viewing by Appointment Only
Last survey 01/09/2013

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 0hp
Engine make and model Gardner (1946)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Drive Shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Engine spares
Water-maker

Dimensions

LOA 15.64m
Beam 4.96m
Draft Min 2.45m
Draft Max 2.45m
Displacement 27,587kg
Headroom 1.83m
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 8 batteries charged by: shore power, generator

Construction

Construction Wood carvel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 4
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Shower 1
Heads 2 heads (Manual)

Cosy and warm feeling, this is a place to relax, surrounded by evidence of her heritage - including pillars carved by past fishermen whilst at sea. A fully functioning kitchen and attractive saloon heated by a traditional stove make an enticing bolt-hole.

4 burner Electric cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Fresh water wash
Non-Smokers

Cosy and warm feeling, this is a place to relax, surrounded by evidence of her heritage - including pillars carved by past fishermen whilst at sea. A fully functioning kitchen and attractive saloon heated by a traditional stove make an enticing bolt-hole.

4 burner Electric cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Warps
Fenders
Boathook

Electric windlass (with remote control)
2 anchors

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Radar
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Stereo
Barometer
Navigation lights
Fish Finder

Safety Equipment

Liferaft
Life jackets
Life buoys
Searchlight

4 bilge pumps (0 manual / 4 Electric)

Date of last life raft service: 01-01-2013

Broker's Comments

** Unexpectedly back on the market at an even greater reduced price! **

A 1946 wooden converted motor fishing vessel, with real, tangible history behind her - registered and certified as a National Historic Ship. She was built in 1946 by the Banff Boatbuilding Company and named after the Lord of Banffshire.

I'm informed that she was utilised in the commercial herring fishing industry and helped to pioneer Scottish herring fishing after the end of the second world war. No smell of fish! In 1989 she was bought by a Bristol consortium and converted to a motor fishing vessel yacht.

She is already a comfortable and peaceful home and would benefit from some work, which is reflected in the already-low asking price.

Unusual for a house boat, the owner tells me her original Gardener diesel engine is reported as operational and that she was recently used as a pleasure boat in Majorca for 8 years, so she comes with some commercial repair and service history.

Also according to her current owner, her hull design was the prototype for Scottish fishing boats after the 2nd world war. She was re-caulked under the waterline in September 2014 and her last survey was carried out in September, 2013.

Part 1 Registered.

Only for sale due to a change in professional commitments and priced to sell quickly. Grab her while you can!

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

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