Description

“Capellum” is a Fly bridge motor cruiser built in 1973 by the renowned Danish boatyard of Botved Boats, The hull and superstructure and internal fittings are original but most machinery and related equipment has been refitted through the 1990’s to the present day. Twin Volvo Penta turbo diesels with less than 1000 hours, Avon rib, bow thruster, solar panels , lithium batteries, 3000 watt inverter, radar, auto pilot, chart plotter, full instrumentation, comprehensive inventory throughout this 7 berth flybridge cruiser. Well maintained, "turn key" vessel, ready to go. Afloat and winterised in marina. Asking price includes use of quality marina berth until 31st March, 2026 - yes - that's right - FREE MARINA BERTH - till March, 2026! Click on the You Tube video. Cruising at 12 knots, maximum 28 knots. Cruised extensively in last 4 seasons between the Solent to Scilly and Channel islands. Plymouth Yacht Haven marina based. Recent and current maintenance situation covered in engine section of the listing.

Specifications

Accommodation

Lounge cabin converts to large double bed, underneath storage. Through gangway, heads/shower to port and hanging locker storage to starboard , leading to forward lounge with all round vision. Single bed to starboard, seating area converts to double and a small double in the forepeak. 5 to 7 berths

TV included

Galley

Lounge

Large fridge/freezer

Holding tank

Extract fan in heads

Cabin entrance

Construction

GRP hull and topsides, white. Interior rich in mahogany, walnut and teak. Large cockpit ( 8 feet by 8 feet) with recent new sectional awning. Cockpit furniture. Radar arch. Bimini.

Radar, chartplotter

Solar MPPT/DC to DC

Window covers

New helm seat

Omni directional TV

Heads/Shower

Pump out- holding tank

Gas hot water heater

Bridge

Anchor equipment

Port hull

Stb hull

Steps to bridge

Holding tank

New sea cocks

Flare packs

Gas alarm

Equipment

Electric heads/shower, TEC TANK 61 litre holding tank. Vetus bow thruster. Batteries: house are 2 x lithium , starter 2 x lead acid, all charged by 200w solar panels, mains Sterling charger and alternators. 3000 watt inverter. DC to DC charger. Batteries all monitored by bluetooth. Galley has three burner stove/oven already converted from calor to camping gas. Microwave. Large 12v fridge/freezer. TV. Radio/cd player. Gas alarm. Hot an cold pressurised water from 230 litre tank. Electric anchor winch, Delta and CQR anchors with approx 30 metres chain, 50 metres rope. Approx 12 fenders, lines etc. Shore electric metermaid cable. Extensive spares including alternator, starter motor and heads macerator pump as well as usual filters etc. Stainless steel davits, teak bathing platform, outboard holder on stern. Stainless steel fishing rod holders. 3 electric and one manual bilge pump

Bluetooth battery monitor

Navigation Equipment

VHF x 2, 2 aeriels, handheld VHF,GPS, compass, depth, speed, autopilot, Chart plotter, Radar. 240v, 12v and 5v usb sockets throughout vessel. Navigation and anchor lights. Search light. LED lights in all cabins. Tablet holder on bridge.

Engine(s)

Volvo Penta AQAD41a turbo diesels, 1990, less than 1000 hours. Twin stainless steel fuel tanks 375 litres each 4 inspection hatches fitted to tanks. Vetus bow thruster. Outboard for tender 3.5 hp Mercury 4 stroke running on Aspen 4 fuel.

Both engines had a major overhaul in 2021/22, following a prolonged period of little use by the previous owner due to illness. Since then, routine servicing. Next service will be or has been in Feb/March, 2025. New stb alternator in 2022, new stb fuel lift pump 2024.

Fuel tanks were emptied in 2021 and professionally cleaned. Four inspection hatches were fitted.

The GRP hull was last antifouled in July, 2024. Hull polished in July 2024. The deck is a non slip composite which does not require painting. The cockpit, 8' by 8' has teak flooring accessing engine and fuel tanks. Sanded and teak oiled October, 2024. Cockpit awning and window covers washed in 2024.

The outdrives were serviced in July, 2024. New lower seals, oil changed, one new propeller, one new cable, new stb clutch (some adjustment to stb gear selection necessary on next boatyard opportunity) Outdrives were primed and sprayed July, 2024. New anodes July, 2024.

Interior woodwork is oiled on an ongoing routine basis using mainly boiled linseed oil.

Heads/shower refurbished 2023. Electric head fitted with holding tank.

LED lights fitted to all cabins 2023.

The diesel cabin heater has been decommissioned but the ducting remains in place.

Port engine

Cockpit 8 x 8'

Stb engine

Stb engine

Turbo filter

Fuel polisher

Stb dp290

Port dp 290

Priming coat on dp290's

Sails & Spars

Truro

River Fal, Falmouth

Helford River, Cornwall

Moored at Salcombe

St Martins, Scilly

St Martins, Scilly

Anneka's quay, Bryher, Scilly

Tresco

St Mary's, Scilly

Beaucette, Guernsey

Dixcart, Sark

Beaucette, guernsey

Safety Equipment

Avon 2.8m rib (with fibreglass hull)fitted with chaffs and beach wheels. 3.5 hp Mercury (2014). Life ring c/w holder, light and floating line. Lifejackets. Flare pack. Gas alarm. Safety lines fore and aft. Guardrail.