Gaff Rigged Ketch 63 MFV
Live Aboard, Offers Invited
- Boat REF# · 301003
- LOA · 19.48m
- Year · 1942
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Long keel
- Berths · 8
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 150hp, Mercedes Benz 315 6 cylinder ()
- Lying · Barcelona
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Extra Details
| Builder | Frank Curtis |
|---|---|
| Lying | Barcelona |
| Fuel capacity | 1,000.0 ltr Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 1,800.0 ltr Total - 4 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 150hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Mercedes Benz 315 6 cylinder () |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Tiller & Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 15.0 ltr /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 8 knots |
2nd relief wing engine Ford 80HP also runs bilge pump
Dimensions
| LOA | 19.48m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 19.00m |
| Beam | 5.42m |
| Draft Min | 2.68m |
| Draft Max | 2.68m |
| Displacement | 50,000kg |
| Headroom | 2.00m |
| Storage | On mooring |
Rig
Gaff rigged Wood spars () with Other standing rigging ()
Sails
| Mainsail | - () |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - () |
total sail area of 2245 sq ft
Sails will need replacing
Electrical Systems
24 volt battery, 4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | Wood |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Rubbing boards on topsides have suffered storm damage on a previous mooring when they protected the hull from damage. The hull is in good condition and some boards were replaced and inspected by a surveyor.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 8 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 3 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 3 |
| Handbasin | 2 |
| Shower | 2 |
| Heads | 2 heads (Manual) |
Wood burner stove in saloon area
Corner bath with shower
5 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Fresh water wash | |
| Raw water wash | |
| Microwave |
Wood burner stove in saloon area
Corner bath with shower
5 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Cockpit cover | |
|---|---|
| Sun awning | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Passerelle |
4 halyard winches
2 anchors
(Fishermans, CQR)
50.00m of chain
Deck awning
Bowsprit has been removed for the mooring and is lying on the deck
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Carbon Monoxide detector | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys |
2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 Electric)
additional bilge pump operated by 2nd engine
Broker's Comments
Originally built as a Royal Navy Admiralty vessel during WWII in 1942 as an MFV acting as a patrol boat searching for enemy submarines. Built in Cornwall England of larch on oak frames with a 5cm larch deck. The vessel did have a significant refit in 1993. There are two separate accommodation areas that suits as a B&B business as the current owners do. Total accommodation is for 8 people, 3 in the guest area and 5 in the main accommodation area. British Registered.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.