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

Aluminium Converted Patrol Vessel

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  145356
  • LOA  ·  20.73m
  • Year  ·  1991
  • Construction  ·  Aluminium
  • Underwater profile  ·  Planing
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  2 x Diesel 1000hp, Mercedes Benz MTU 12V183 TE92 (1991)
  • Lying  ·  Kent
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 Thornycroft
Builder Cygnus Marine
Lying Kent
Fuel capacity 12,000.0 ltr Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 1,000.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 1,000.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 2 x Diesel 1000hp
Engine make and model Mercedes Benz MTU 12V183 TE92 (1991)
Engine Hours engine1= 500
engine2= 500
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 4 Blade fixed bronze
Fuel consumption (approx) 100.0 ltr /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 18 knots
Max speed (approx) 22 knots
Generator output 12KVA
Engine spares

The engines are directly and indirectly cooled. They drive through compatible marine reduction gears (ZF V drives) and through straight steel shafts to fixed blade props.
Steering is via a hydraulic system (Trondheim) with pump at the helm and actuating ram at the tillers.
Redi-Line DC-AC generator unit, 24/50 battery charger unit.

Dimensions

LOA 20.73m
LWL 18.21m
Beam 5.41m
Draft Min 1.52m
Draft Max 1.52m
Airdraft 7.32m
Displacement 65,000kg
Headroom 2.06m
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 4 batteries charged by: engine, generator

Construction

Construction Aluminium
Underwater profile Planing
Finish 2 pack finish

Originally designed and built as a Custom designed as a military patrol gunboat (P21 Class). Designed by Thornycroft and built by Cygnus Marine she is a really tough aluminium twin screw motor yacht reported to have been constructed to meet Lloyds Register requirements for military or patrol boats. The vessel is hard chined with a secondary chine doubling as a lifting strake. The superstructure is of welded aluminium construction and consists of the main deck house, raised coachroof on fore deck and upper bulwark wings and front enclosure of the flybridge. Nowadays it would cost approximately £800,000 to reproduce. Upon discontinuance of the original purpose of build and before entering service, she was fitted out as a yacht.
A survey from 2008 was very complimentary about the hull and valued the boat at around £400,000. The surveyor commented in 2008 that the hull and superstructure appeared to be in generally sound condition.
The vessel still looks good, however the flybridge helm does need some attention. Also much of the Navigational gear would need replacing.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 4
Cabin(s) 3
Handbasin 3
Shower 3
Heads 3 heads

The accommodation is spacious with plenty of stowage space and laid out over two levels. The main cabin, saloon area, galley and wheel house are on the main deck. Steps lead down to a foyer that gives access to an aft guest cabin, Main guest cabin, Master cabin and the all important engine room. There is also two heads, on has a bath, and the other a shower cubicle as well as wc and wash hand basins. The living accommodation is all fitted out with wood and veneers consisting of Walnut and the lighter American walnut veneer. This gives this ship a really distinctive feel.

4 burner Diesel cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Refrigerator
Carpet
Curtains
Pressurised water system
Hot water system

The accommodation is spacious with plenty of stowage space and laid out over two levels. The main cabin, saloon area, galley and wheel house are on the main deck. Steps lead down to a foyer that gives access to an aft guest cabin, Main guest cabin, Master cabin and the all important engine room. There is also two heads, on has a bath, and the other a shower cubicle as well as wc and wash hand basins. The living accommodation is all fitted out with wood and veneers consisting of Walnut and the lighter American walnut veneer. This gives this ship a really distinctive feel.

4 burner Diesel cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Lofrans windlass
1 anchors
The foredeck is of aluminium construction with underdeck stiffening and forms an integral part of the vessels construction. The aft cockpit is aluminium with underdeck stiffening provided by transverse beams, bulkheads etc. It is inset with a hatch leading to the lazerette. The cabin sole is aluminium with similar supports. The flybridge deck is diamond patterned plate over deckhouse top.

Nav Equipment

Compass
GPS
Navigation lights
TV

You will be able to see from the pictures that there is other navigational gear. The owner thinks that it well need renewing as it is obsolete now.

Safety Equipment

Life jackets
Boarding ladder
Emergency steering

2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 0 Electric)

Extra Safety equipment
Fire fighting equipment

Broker's Comments

These boat details are subject to contract.
This imposing Patrol boat never actually got to carry out its military service and was therefore fitted out as a yacht by her interesting owner. She has a real ships personality and currently makes a spacious vessel to live aboard. She could easily be utilised as a working boat again too. The surveyor from 2008 noted that she was a really well constructed vessel as you would expect given her original remit.
I thought the interior fit out was really in keeping with the spirit of this vessel but you may have other ideas. She is really good value for money as well. There are many technical plans for the concept of this vessel and her sistership. If you are a boat enthusiast or interested in her commercial potential then you must consider this vessel if she is in your budget. I think she is great.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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