• Nelson 40 V Class Pilot Boat'

    'VAGABOND'

    'VAGABOND' is a good example of the iconic Nelson 40 V Class pilot boat. She was originally built in 1973 and is in good running order having recently been refurbished.

    The forward cabin has been extended. She has been re-gel coated. The decks have been fibreglassed and the engines have only done 400 hours since being totally rebuilt.

  • LOA: 41.3'
    Beam: 12'
    Draft: 3.5'
    Year: 0
    Hull Material: GRP

  • Engines: 2
    Accom: 0 berths
    Builder: Automarine, Bembridge
    Designer: John Askham TT Boat designs
    Location: N Itreland
    Price: £28,500

  • For further information
    Please Contact:

    Steve: +44 (0) 780 320 2311
    Harry: +44 (0) 777 868 2909
    info@nelsonyachts.co.uk

  • ACCOMODATION

    3 single berths in forward cabin and wheelhouse. Galley in Forward cabin with cooker with grill,oven and hob. Stainless Steel Hob.
    Jabsco manual sea toilet in seperate heads compartment

    ELECTRICAL

    Shore power fitted.
    Two banks of 24v batteries ( 4x 6v batteries in each bank, all are gel batteries), one for domestic use and one or both for with parallel switch for engines.
    Circuit breakers are fitted to all 24v units and seperateMains 240v circuit..
    New instrument console fitted in 2011 complete with quick release canopy.
    Navigation lights
    Comprehensive interior lighting
    Wynn commercial straight line wipers
    Battery Charger
    3000 W. Invertor

  • MECHANICAL

    Twin Cummins V504 naturally aspirated 197hp Vee 8 diesels 8.3 litres each with 4 valves and injector valve per cylinder fed by Cummins PT pump with common rail fuel injection. Shaft drive through Self Change gearboxes to propellers. Both engines were fully reconditioned by a previous owner in 2000. They have only run 400 hours since that time.
    Steering gear is Mathway XL type, consisting of two bevel boxes, one reduction gearbox with 2" dia torque tubes articulated through bulkhead bearings and universal couplings.
    Four boxes of engine spares including new starter motors and alternators. New Pump and spares, heads, Cams etc. One spare shaft and two spare propellers

    DECK

    Pilot Rails
    Recovery Ladder
    2 Danforth Anchors with Chain

    NAVIGATION

    Sestrel Major Steering Compass
    Seafarer 5 Depth Sounder
    Sailor RT144C and RT2048 VHF Radios
    Raymarine GPS
    Raytheon Pathfinder R70 Chart Plotter with Radar
    Clock and Barometer
    Furuno NX300 navtex

  • SAFETY

    Liferaft 6 man needs servicing
    2 Ring lifebuoys
    Radar reflectors
    Fire Extinguishers. Need servicing
    3 Whale Gusher Bilge pumps

    Other Information

    A go any where ex Pilot Boat which was based at Harwich all of its service life..] These boats are really tough and can take heavy sea conditions in safety.
    She was recently been refurbished and would be an excellent choice for someone wanting this kind of vessel.

    Disclaimer.
    These particulars have been prepared from information provided by the Vendors and are intended as a general guide to the yacht.
    Their accuracy cannot be guaranteed by us.
    The purchaser should confirm details of concern and engineers inspection to them by a survey and engineers inspection. The purchaser should also ensure that the purchase contract properly reflects their concerns and specifies details on which they may wish to rely on.

Disclaimer:
In this case we are acting as Brokers only. The Vendor is not selling in the course of business. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not in any way guaranteed. These particulars are intended as a guide only and they do not constitute a term of any contract. Prospective buyers are advised to check the specification and condition of the vessel for themselves, and where appropriate, at their own expense, to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and sea trial and/or to have an engine trial conducted.
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