• Nelson 45'

    'Island Fox'

    "Island Fox" Classic Nelson 45 in very good condition for her age. Engines recently re-built. A great chance to acquire one of these legendary vessels at a very modest price. This Nelson 45 is in very good condition and has benefited from regular maintenance. She has until recently been used as a training vessel and was MCA coded. This has now lapsed, but it would take very little to bring her back to coding standard. Recently both main engines have been re-built and have only run 20 hours since. Serviced 2019. All her plumbing has been renewed. Main electrics have been replaced, except the wiring in the roof as there have been no issues with it. New Gas Cooker with oven, two burner gas hob and grill The woodwork on the coach roof has been replaced along the sides. Parts that have not needed replacement have been treated and repainted. The props are turned regularly and the engines turned at the same time. Her deck is teak and original. This has been looked at by John Hill and they have said there is plenty of life left in them. Life rafts were rented and have gone back. The two life raft cradles are in place. In 2018/9 her paint work was completely stripped back to the wood, primed and repainted. Since all the work was done she has been in undercover storage.

  • LOA: 45' / 13.7m
    Beam: 13' / 3.96m
    Draft: 3'9" / 1.20m
    Year: 1972
    Hull Material: GRP

  • Engines: Twin diesel Ford Mermaid (260bhp each)
    Accom: 6/7 berths
    Builder: Nelson
    Location: West Coast Scotland
    Price: £59,950

  • For further information
    Please Contact:

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

  • Accommodation

    There are 6/7 berths below decks as follows.
    Forward cabin has two single berths in 'V' formation with good stowage below berths. Heads to Port side of Frd. cabin and hanging locker and stowage cupboard and drawers to Starboard.
    Saloon has 'U' shaped settee to Port side with large dining table this converts to a double berth. good stowage above and below settee arrangement. Galley is situated opposite to Starboard in Saloon and is a 'L' shape with good work surface area lockers and cupboards. Sink, New Two Burner Cooker with oven and grill, Fridge.
    Wheelhouse has Helm position to Port side with helm seat and Chart Table settee which can make an occasional berth. Starboard side of wheelhouse has Nav Table passenger seat and cupboard and shelving aft.
    Aft Cabin has large single berth to Port and Starboard side out boards also ensuite Heads and large hanging locker and cupboard space.

    Construction

    Hull and Deck are of GRP with decks being overlaid in Teak. ( Hull colour striking Dark Blue )
    Superstructure is of high quality Marine Ply.
    Interior finish of Mahogany and Mahogany faced Marine Ply. Upholstery finished to a solid Blue cloth.
    2 x Stainless steel shafts.
    2 x Bronze fixed blade propellers.
    2 x Bronze 'P' Brackets.
    2 x Bronze rudders.

  • Electrics

    There are 24-volt electrics throughout supplied by 8 x 12-volt batteries which in turn are charged by the engine alternators. Also, 240v shore power or Gen set assisted Victron battery charger.
    240v shore power supply with Victron Centaur inline battery charger. Shore power cable.
    3Kva Generator set requires a service.
    Batteries replaced (2018/19)

    Engines

    2 x Ford Mermaid Dorset turbo charged marine diesel engines. Total Power: 520hp - 260hp each engine.
    6 x Cylinders each engine.
    Shaft drives.
    2 x fixed blade Bronze propellers.
    Cruising Speed: 12knots approx.
    Maximum Speed: 18knots approx.
    Both engines were reconditioned in 2017 and approx. approx engine Hrs since rebuild 20hrs.
    Last serviced 17.9.2019

    Deck Equipment

    Large Stemhead Bow Anchor Roller.
    Lofrans Falcon Electric Anchor Windlass with rope drum. 45lb CQR Anchor & 54 metres of chain.
    45lb CQR Anchor with 10 metres chain and 30m warp.
    Solid Stainless steel hand rails.
    Opening ports and hatches.
    Deck vents.
    Mooring cleats and fairleads.
    Life raft cradles fitted on coach roof.
    Boarding ladder.

  • Nav Equipment

    Full navigation lighting.
    Francis Searchlight.
    Moores Sestrel Compass.
    Moores Hand Held Compass.
    Raymarine ST60 Log/Speedo.
    Raymarine ST60 Depth Sounder.
    Raymarine E90 Wide Colour GPS Plotter with Digital array Radar. Garmin 152 back up GPS.
    Icom M601 fixed base VHF Radio. Cobra Hand Held VHF Radio. Pinta Autohelm system.
    McMurdo Smartfinder Epirb.

    Safety Equipment


    4 x foam fire extinguishers.
    2 x Co2 Fire extinguishers.
    1 x Engine space automatic extinguisher system.
    6 x Manual Bilge Pumps.
    2 x Electric Bilge Pumps.
    2 x Liferings with lights and floating lines.
    14 x Lifejackets.
    Fire Blanket.
    Pilot mini gas alarm.
    Francis Searchlight.
    Air Horn.
    Full set of code flags.
    Radar Reflector Firdell Blipper type.

    Other Information

    Two new windows required. One on the bridge and one in the aft cabin.
    Hull will require painting at some time in the future.

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.