London Iron Co. RNLI Lifeboat Gaff Ketch
- Boat REF# · 30346
- Length · 40'0"
- Year · 1902
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Lifting Keel
- Sleeping berths · 5
- Engine · 1 x diesel 40hp, Lister (1998)
- Lying · Milford Haven
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Extra Details
| Builder | London Iron Co. |
|---|---|
| Lying | Milford Haven |
| Fuel capacity | 90.0 ltr (19.8 USG) Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 40hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Lister (1998) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 blade bronze |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 1.5 ltr (0.3 USG) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 8 knots |
Engine fitted new during last refit, 1998-2004
Dimensions
| Length | 40'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 36'0" |
| Beam | 10'6" |
| Draft Min | 3'3" |
| Draft Max | 5'0" |
| Headroom | 6'1" |
Rig
Ketch rigged Wood spars (2004) with Galvanised standing rigging (2004)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | North - Slab (2006) |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling (2006) |
| Other sails | Mizzen (2006) |
Gaff Ketch rig new in 2004.
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | Wood |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Lifting Keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 5 |
|---|---|
| No. of single berths | 5 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads |
Chemical toilet
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Manual water system |
Chemical toilet
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook |
Electric windlass
1 anchors
(cqr)
91'10" of chain
91'10" of rode
Anchor rode length estimated
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Depth sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Life jackets |
|---|
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)
Broker's Comments
This is not a yacht for the faint hearted!
If you were to purchase this vessel you would become the owner of a piece of our maritime heritage.
Built for the RNLI in 1902 by the London Iron Company, she was sponsored by the town of Oldham and thereafter served with distinction at Abersoch station, North Wales, until 1932. She was a sailing and pulling boat and when she left RNLI service in 1932 she was converted to a pleasure craft and her original engine fitted, we believe, at this time.
Her last owner, recently deceased, began a major refit in 1998 and this lasted until 2004. We are given to understand that her present motor, a Lister, was fitted during this refit, along with hydraulic lifting gear for her swing keel.
She would give the practical boat owning enthusiast a satisfying amount of work, to bring her up to a pleasing cosmetic standard however she is usable as she is. She is reported to sail very well (by a source independent of the vendor!) and could make an ideal live-aboard for someone who wants a roomy and characterful little ship for themselves and, perhaps, their parrot!
This vessel is keenly for sale and is now lying ashore having had a major tidy-up since the first photographs were taken..
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price will be considered.