Twin screw motor yacht. 41'3” x 39' wl x 11'9” x 2'9” Lying London £
An American classic by Elco of New Jersey in 1938 a much acclaimed classic of her period. Carvel
11/8” cedar planking on oak all scew fastened on an oak back-bone. New mahogany.on ply transom. Mahogany dock and coach-roof coarnings, sheathed in GRP Full with coach-roof. Wheel steering on geared shafts. Aft cock-pit Heavy fendering all round deck edge
Twin Perkins 6-cyl diesels, single lever controls to 3-blade props. gives 10 knts. New shafts and prop in 1998. Port engine replaced in 1998 with rebuilt gearbox. 190 galls diesel in two steel tanks either side of engines . 2 x 12v batteries for 24v engine start, 1 x 12v battery, for domestic supply on 12v circuit
7 berths Fore cabin with double berth to port bath under, small berth to stbd. Bulkhead door to
stateroom with small double to port,bath under, small berth to stbd. Bulkhead door to galley with, gas cooker, sink and surface, port heads compartment with shower, press. H&C, gas water heating with new gas installation. Step up to wheel-house, original bus style wheel to port and instrument console, helm sman's chair, chart table to stbd. Deck saloon area behind with stbd dinette converts to double berth, port settee berth.bulkhead door to aft cock-pit with new bench/berths each side, new canvas awning over. Galv water tank under aft deck.
Compass, anchor, new chain and manual windlass. Fire extngs. Catalytic gas cabin heaters.
Inflatable dinghy Legs, warps and fenders. Much original documentation. 1992 survey shows the vessel to be in sound structural condition, but with some modifications from original over the years. Much good work in present ownership Currently, a comfortable-live-aboard London home.
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