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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Motor Yacht 57ft Twin Screw

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  317217
  • LOA  ·  17.37m
  • Year  ·  1923
  • Construction  ·  Wood carvel
  • Underwater profile  ·  semi-displacement
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  2 x Diesel 75hp, Gardner 4 LW (1950)
  • Lying  ·  Weybridge
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
Motor Yacht 57ft Twin Screw
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Extra Details

Designer J L Watson
Builder Alexander Robertson
Lying Weybridge
Fuel capacity 581.8 ltr (128.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 1,000.0 ltr (220.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 100.0 ltr (22.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 11/02/2018

Mechanical

Engine 2 x Diesel 75hp
Engine make and model Gardner 4 LW (1950)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Max speed (approx) 9 knots
Generator output 5.5KVA
Water-maker

Dimensions

LOA 17.37m
Beam 3.51m
Draft Min 1.37m
Airdraft 3.00m
Displacement 32,000kg (70,560.0lbs)
Headroom 1.90m
Storage On mooring

Electrical Systems

24 volt battery, 240 volt generator, 240 shore power voltage, 8 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction Wood carvel
Underwater profile semi-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of single berths 4
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 3
Shower 2
Heads 3 heads (Electric)

2 burner Diesel cooker/stove

Additional Information

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers
Dishwasher
Washing Machine

2 burner Diesel cooker/stove

Nav Equipment

Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Safety Equipment

Carbon Monoxide detector

2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 Electric)

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Broker's Comments

This beautiful Motor Yacht has been lovingly restored over the years by the current owner. As ever, there is still more work to be done. In respect of this, the vendor will willing to consider any reasonable offer.

The vessel has good provenance, having been involved in clandestine operation around the Skandinavian coast during WW2, until she was scuttled by the Nazis. She was recovered by the Royal Navy and put into service as the Postal Boat between Edinburgh and The Shetlands, before she was bought by the family of Sir Alec Guinness.

The configuration of the interior is unique, as the owner's intention was to operate her as a fine dinning, cruising vessel. The professionally equipped galley is separated from the main saloon by a piano, which forms the centrepiece of the art deco interior.

The wood carvel hull is sheathed in copper, making her extremely durable. A survey in 2018 identified only two planks that were soft and were replaced at Dennett's Boatyard.

The twin Gardner engines were thought to have been fitted in 1947. They sit grandly in the engine room, and start on the button.

The boat is currently stored on a winter mooring at a cost of £320/m. BSS expires September 2023.

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?

10 Years

Why are you selling her?

Change of circumstances

Where have you sailed her?

River Thames

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