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

Ex Customs Launch Cruising Houseboat

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  160743
  • LOA  ·  11.58m
  • Year  ·  1970
  • Construction  ·  Wood carvel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 180hp, Cummins V8 ()
  • Lying  ·  East London Viewing by prior appointment only
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 HM Customs
Builder J Hinks & Son
Lying East London Viewing by prior appointment only
Fuel capacity 318.0 ltr (70.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 240.0 ltr (52.8 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 240.0 ltr (52.8 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 11/07/2011

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 180hp
Engine make and model Cummins V8 ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 8 knots
Max speed (approx) 14 knots

Dimensions

LOA 11.58m
LWL 10.97m
Beam 3.00m
Draft Min 1.21m
Headroom 1.80m
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction Wood carvel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

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

Enter boat through central wheelhouse (sliding doors port and starboard). Steps lead into saloon / cabin with seating that converts into second double berth. Galley with 4 burner hob, oven with grill, microwave, sink, drainer, full size fridge, worktops and cupboards. 'Drop in' worktop providing additional table space.
Shower room with Vetus electric WC, wash hand basin, shower and storage lockers.
Door to rear cockpit with seating and storage lockers.

Main cabin (forward) with double berth, escape hatch, storage lockers and cupboards.

Webasto cabin heating.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

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

Enter boat through central wheelhouse (sliding doors port and starboard). Steps lead into saloon / cabin with seating that converts into second double berth. Galley with 4 burner hob, oven with grill, microwave, sink, drainer, full size fridge, worktops and cupboards. 'Drop in' worktop providing additional table space.
Shower room with Vetus electric WC, wash hand basin, shower and storage lockers.
Door to rear cockpit with seating and storage lockers.

Main cabin (forward) with double berth, escape hatch, storage lockers and cupboards.

Webasto cabin heating.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Cockpit cover
Warps
Fenders

windlass
1 anchors
(Danforth)
13.72m of chain
dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
3.5hp outboard ()

Nav Equipment

Compass
VHF DSC radio
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Echo sounder

Safety Equipment

Life buoys
Searchlight
Horn
Boarding ladder
Emergency steering

EPIRB battery replacement date: 18-01-2013

Broker's Comments

Built by J Hinks & Co at its Appledore boatyard in 1970, this boat was one of eight built for HM Customs & Excise, she has been converted into a super cruiser / houseboat.
Constructed from wood carvel (teak) with a round bilge and of the Hinks hull form, she has a Cummins V8 diesel engine, which is surprisingly economical, burning only around 1ltr/mile. The hull was casco sheathed up to the waterline when built.

This boat has a great combination of original features and ‘mod cons’. She has a double cabin forward, and the saloon converts into a further double. There’s a spacious aft cockpit,

She’s on a safe and secure marina mooring (with car parking) in East London, just a few minutes from City Airport. She would make a super river / coastal cruiser.

This is a delightful boat which sits on a leisure mooring which may be transferable by agreement with the management.

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

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