Watson 14m Ex RNLI

ex RNLI Lifeboat
£145,000.00 (Approx €170,622)
  • Boat REF#  ·  342545
  • LOA  ·  14.00m
  • Year  ·  1926
  • Construction  ·  Wood
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  2
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 55hp, Gardner 4LW ()
  • Lying  ·  River Itchen
Boatshed Southampton
Boatshed Southampton
Nic Parton

Extra Details

Builder H Saunders
Lying River Itchen
Fuel capacity 454.5 ltr Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 454.5 ltr Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 55hp
Engine make and model Gardner 4LW ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 6 knots
Max speed (approx) 8 knots

2500w Dometic Tec30 gen set

Dimensions

LOA 14.00m
Airdraft 4.00m
Displacement 31,000kg
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 3 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power, generator

Construction

Construction Wood
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 2
No. of double berths 1
Handbasin 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Electric)

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Instrument Covers

Manual windlass
1 anchors
(CQR)

Nav Equipment

Radar
VHF DSC radio
Chart plotter
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Safety Equipment

Searchlight
Horn

3 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 Electric)

Broker's Comments

This Watson class ex lifeboat was named in 1926 by the Duchess of York and King George.

She was built in Cowes by H Saunders and served her time in Scotland where she saved 305 souls.

She is up and running, sea-worthy and capable of being fully off grid. She would make an excellent house boat or live aboard.

Her hull is double diagonal and made out of Honduras mahogany and appears in excellent condition.

She is a single screw with a Gardener 4 cylinder engine. She has a gas boiler, shower, hot water, 24v solar for the engine start batteries and 12v solar for the leisure batteries, 12v toilet, hydraulic steering, 2x electric bilge pumps and 1x manual bilge pump, fridge freezer, 230v generator, Raymarine navigation, CCTV, internet, diesel heater, air compressor, whistle and a wood burner.

Some old films of her can be seen here:

https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/52442/
https://movingimage.nls.uk/film/1251

Viewing highly recommended.

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

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

8 years

Why are you selling her?

Moving overseas

Where have you sailed her?

Isle of Wight, Poole and West Country

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