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

Nelson 42 Houseboat

Limehouse residential mooring
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  155036
  • LOA  ·  12.80m
  • Year  ·  1959
  • Construction  ·  Wood
  • Underwater profile  ·  semi-displacement
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  2 x Diesel 300hp, Ford Mermaid (2001)
  • Lying  ·  Limehouse Basin, London
Boatshed London
Boatshed London

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

Extra Details

Designer James Taylor
Lying Limehouse Basin, London
Fuel capacity 3,180.0 ltr (699.6 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 450.0 ltr (99.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 21/07/2010

Mechanical

Engine 2 x Diesel 300hp
Engine make and model Ford Mermaid (2001)
Engine Hours engine1= 200
engine2= 225
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Max speed (approx) 17 knots
Generator output 8KVA

Dimensions

LOA 12.80m
Beam 3.45m
Draft Min 1.00m
Draft Max 1.00m
Headroom 1.89m
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator

Construction

Construction Wood
Underwater profile semi-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Hull by James Taylor and superstructure and decks by Otter Marine.

The hull is teak on oak, decks are iroko, topsides are teak and marine ply.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 2
Shower 2
Heads 2 heads (Electric)

Enter the accommodation from the flybridge, into the main saloon, Helm position to starboard, helmsman’s seat with small fridge beneath, Morse single lever engine controls & comprehensive engine instrumentation including exhaust temperature gauges chart table with chart stowage and reading light to port.

Further aft to 6 seat settee to starboard finished in cream leather upholstery, adjustable dining table with 2 hinged flaps. Cabinets & drawers to port

The forward cabin has two single berths port & starboard, lockers & drawers beneath, full length hanging wardrobe, 2 brass reading lights and 1 ceiling light, In separate cabins there is a toilet and basin to port and a shower to starboard.

Go below to a well appointed galley with electric oven and grill, double stainless steel sink with mixer tap, large fridge & built in microwave.

The aft cabin has a full length double bed with headboard, full length hanging wardrobe, half size hanging locker, numerous lockers & drawers to port & starboard, 4 sliding windows with curtains, ventilation/escape hatch with electrically operated blind & fly screen

3 burner Diesel cooker/stove

Accommodation

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

Enter the accommodation from the flybridge, into the main saloon, Helm position to starboard, helmsman’s seat with small fridge beneath, Morse single lever engine controls & comprehensive engine instrumentation including exhaust temperature gauges chart table with chart stowage and reading light to port.

Further aft to 6 seat settee to starboard finished in cream leather upholstery, adjustable dining table with 2 hinged flaps. Cabinets & drawers to port

The forward cabin has two single berths port & starboard, lockers & drawers beneath, full length hanging wardrobe, 2 brass reading lights and 1 ceiling light, In separate cabins there is a toilet and basin to port and a shower to starboard.

Go below to a well appointed galley with electric oven and grill, double stainless steel sink with mixer tap, large fridge & built in microwave.

The aft cabin has a full length double bed with headboard, full length hanging wardrobe, half size hanging locker, numerous lockers & drawers to port & starboard, 4 sliding windows with curtains, ventilation/escape hatch with electrically operated blind & fly screen

3 burner Diesel cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Cockpit cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Davits
Swim Platform
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers

Electric windlass
1 anchors
dinghy ()
(RIB)
9.5hp outboard, Yamaha, Short Shaft ()

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Radar
VHF
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Stereo
Clock
Navigation lights
TV
Fish Finder

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Life jackets
Searchlight
Horn

7 bilge pumps (1 manual / 6 Electric)

Broker's Comments

Boatshed Grand Union are delighted to offer this Nelson 42 for sale with residential mooring at Limehouse Basin in central London.

This was the first police boat to be designed and built in the U.K.for use in other than sheltered waters. She was launched on 8th July 1959 in Shoreham by the Chief Constable’s wife Lady Peel and was commissioned at Tilbury Landing Stage on 5th August 1959 by Sir Frank Foster CBE, JP and the Chief Constable Sir Jonathan Peel. Sold out of service in 1978 she moved to the non-tidal Thames and was used as a pleasure boat until purchased by the previous owner who embarked on a major rebuilding project. The total cost of rebuilding, fitting out etc. exceeded £500,000 and this craft has to be viewed to appreciate the high standard of equipment & fittings.

The boat is a comfortable home at present, but would be equally at home as a pied a terre or, perhaps most importantly, a very competent river cruiser which will attract well deserved attention for its beauty, style and performance.

The boat is fully residential at Limehouse marina, close to the city, DLR and all local facilities. The mooring is transferable subject to agreement with Marina Management and on payment of a 5% transfer fee

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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