| £129,000 | | |
| Status: | Available |
| Tax Status: | Tax Paid |
| Location: |
Limehouse Marina London UK [View Map] |
| Website: | https://apolloduck.net/608389 |
Description
This beautiful classic, sea-going motor launch is available on a residential mooring in a superb location at London’s Limehouse Marina.
Excellent transport links into the city and nearby to a wealth of amenities including parks, cafes, shops and restaurants at Canary Wharf and Wapping.
This is a classy and well designed boat which makes a lovely home. Bright and airy living accommodation, a good size galley, two cabins, and a wealth of deck space where you can sit and relax.
Accommodation comprises:
Coach-house living area (seating/berths).Galley with further dining area. Two double cabins - one full size double and one ‘bunk size’ double, both with hanging space and solid mahogany dressing tables. Shower room with basin and WC (Cassette), additional separate sea toilet accessed from main cabin.
Powered by twin Ford Parson Diesel engines maintained by ex Naval Engineer.
Viewings are highly recommended.
Details:
• Boat Category: Coastal Cruiser
• Berths: 6
• Length: 42′ (12 m)
• Beam: 12′ 6″ (3.7m)
• Draft: 1.2 m
• Make: Searider
• Engine Two Inboard diesel
• Year: 1966
Designed and built by James & Caddy in 1966 as a gentleman’s launch. Charlemagne is in very good condition and runs well on coastal and cross channel day and night excursions.
Construction:
Hull :Planked mahogany on oak frames. GRP sheathed hull below waterline, three coats of antifoul 2018. Anodes (new 2018)
Deck: teak on marine plywood sub deck.
Handrails: Oiled (Owatrol D1 & 2) teak.
Coachhouse: mahogany; painted externally with waxed internal finish.
Galley/dining area with bronze portholes.
Bronze propellers x 2
At deck level there is plenty of space for entertaining with an area for seating.
Two deck storage lockers, plus gas locker.
Engines: Ford Parsons. Twin diesel, inboard shaft drive
Fuel capacity: 500 litres
Water capacity 250 litres
Accommodation:
Access - both starboard and port access via step into:
Main saloon: Forward facing chart desk to starboard.
Settee-berths either side with storage below; starboard side has L shaped seating area around teak dining table.
Forward into Galley via mahogany steps.
Galley: Ample storage. New 2019 ‘Dometic’ cooker with oven and hob with three ring burners. New fridge. Stainless sink with hot and cold water. Plinth heater, LED and spot lighting. Access to forward locker with ample storage. V shaped seating area with storage beneath. Infill provides additional sleeping area.
Towards aft: Step down to companion way with access to cabins and heads/shower room. Taylors heater and electric plinth heater installed.
Aft Cabin: double bed with drawers below. Beautiful solid mahogany dressing table, drawers below.
Hanging and storage space.
Door to sea toilet.
Second Cabin with double bunk/full size bed with drawers below. Mahogany dressing table with drawer below and mirror above. Wardrobe and hanging space.
Electronics/navigation Equipment:
DSC radio, sailor radio, radar, GPS depth and fish-finder, anemometer, clock/barometer, battery health gauges, Sterling battery charger (2018), four engine batteries, four domestic batteries (new 2018). Autohelm. Multispeed windscreen wipers to port and starboard (2018).
240 v LED’s throughout, plus additional 12 v lighting; 24v – 230 v 600 watt inverter. Smoke alarm, LPG alarm, CO¬2 alarm. 240 v Hot water heater.
Safety Equipment
LED port and starboard navigation lights, other mandatory navigation lights, search light, fixed horn, horse-shoe buoys x 2, Perry buoy, throwing-line, swim ladder. Fire extinguishers. Fenders. Anchor, Windlass (requires new motor).
Bespoke (removable) deck covering in light waterproof canvas, with stainless steel supports, from bow to coachhouse entry points (new 2018).
London Mooring
Limehouse Basin is London most desirable marina with full residential status. The marina is situated in an excellent location in-between Canary Wharf and The City. Limehouse DLR and mainline C2C to Fenchurch Street Station/Southend is a short walk from the marina. Whilst at nearby Canary Wharf there is access to both river bus and Jubilee Line. Riverside walk and cycle path towards Canary Wharf shops, restaurants, pubs and attractions and to Tower Bridge.
The mooring at Limehouse Marina is fully transferable on agreement and payment of a 5% transfer fee to the marina management. Mooring fees are approx £8500 p.a. Mains electricity, water supply, Wi-Fi and ability to install fixed phone lines available at the pontoon. The marina is a gated community, with security, shower, laundry and post facilities.
Disclaimer:
These particulars have been prepared in good faith and descriptions are intended as a guide as ascertained at time of inspection and do not guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel and equipment. It is recommended to instruct an agent or surveyor to validate all details as necessary.
Specifications
| Vessel type: | Motor boat |
| Designer: | L.H & D.L James |
| Builder: | James & Caddy Ltd |
| Model: | Searider |
| Fit Out: | Twin engine Ford 1207 series with Parsons Gearboxes |
| Year constructed: | 1966 |
| Berths: | 6 |
| No. of engines: | 2 |
| Engine model: | Ford Parsons |
| Fuel type: | Diesel |
| Drive type: | Shaft drive |
| Length over all: | 12m |
| Beam: | 3.7m |
| Maximum draft: | 1.2m |
| Hull type: | Displacement |
| Hull colour: | White above Waterline, Blue under waterline |
| Displacement: | 17 metric tons |
| Fuel capacity: | 500 Litres |
| Water capacity: | 250 Litres |
Engine(s)
Ford Twin Diesel four stroke engines with Parson gearboxes. Well maintained and in good working order.
Construction
Construction
Stem:Clipper
Stern:Rounded Transom
Hull: Carvel. Planked mahogany on oak frames. GRP sheathed hull below waterline, three coats of antifoul 2018. Anodes (new 2018)
Deck: teak on marine plywood sub deck.
Handrails: Oiled (Owatrol D1 & 2) teak handrails.
Coachhouse: Mahogany; painted externally with waxed internal finish.
Galley area with bronze portholes.
Bronze propellers x 2
Accommodation
Access: both starboard and port access via step into:
Main saloon:
Forward facing chart desk to starboard.
Settee- berths either side with storage below; starboard side has L shaped seating area around teak dining table.
Forward into Galley via mahogany steps.
Galley: Ample storage. New ‘Dometic’ cooker with oven and hob with three ring burners. New Fridge. Stainless sink with hot and cold water. Plinth heater, LED and spot lighting. V shaped seating area with storage beneath. Infill provides additional sleeping area.Access to forward locker, ample storage.
From wheelhouse towards aft: Step down to companion way with access to cabins and heads/shower room. Taylors heater and also electric plinth heater installed.
Aft Cabin with double bed with drawers below. Beautiful solid mahogany dressing table, drawers below. Hanging and storage space.
Door to sea toilet.
Second Cabin with double bunk/full size bed with drawers below. Mahogany dressing table with drawer below and mirror above. Wardrobe and hanging space.
Equipment
Sterling battery charger (2018), four engine batteries, four domestic batteries (new 2018), battery health gauges.
Lighting: 240 v LED’s throughout, plus additional 12 v lighting. 24v – 230 v 600 watt inverter. 240 v Hot water heater. Multispeed windscreen wipers to port and starboard (2018).
Navigation Equipment
DSC radio, radar, GPS depth and fish-finder, anemometer, clock/barometer, Autohelm.
LED port and starboard navigation lights, other mandatory navigation lights,
Safety Equipment
Search light, fixed horn, horse-shoe buoys x 2, Perry buoy, throwing-line, swim ladder. Fire extinguishers. Fenders. Anchor, Windlass (requires new motor). Smoke alarm, LPG alarm, CO alarm.
Location Map
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.
