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

Pilot Boat 40

With London Residential Mooring
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  123466
  • LOA  ·  12.40m
  • Year  ·  1928
  • Construction  ·  Wood carvel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  2
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 0hp, Ford 4 cyl ()
  • Lying  ·  South Dock Marina, residential mooring
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 Thornycroft
Builder Thornycroft
Lying South Dock Marina, residential mooring
Last survey 22/03/2010

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 0hp
Engine make and model Ford 4 cyl ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded

All 240v wiring is new, with new consumer unit fitted with 16 amp trips.
Part of the 12v wiring (below) has been replaced.

Dimensions

LOA 12.40m
Beam 2.80m
Draft Max 1.07m
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

240 volt battery,

Construction

Construction Wood carvel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Much recent work has been completed, following a surveyor's recommendations in 2010:
Aft deck, port and starboard side decks renewed, with new deck beams below.
Planking: parts removed and replaced where recommended.
Deck beams: a new section (forward of the skylight) has been scraphed in.
Keel has been fitted with mild steel plates.

Accommodation

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

Very bright & airy wheelhouse / saloon with 'U' shaped seating and a removable saloon table. Hatch in saloon floor leads to huge storage area below (via steps).

Amidships is the (new) galley area - also heads (with brand new toilet) and wash basin. There's a study / office area and masses of storage space including wardrobes and bookshelves - and even a 'secret' fold-away ironing board.

The forward cabin, also bright and spacious, has a large skylight and storage space beneath the bed.

4 burner Electric cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Sink
Refrigerator
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Fresh water wash
Washing Machine
Dryer

Very bright & airy wheelhouse / saloon with 'U' shaped seating and a removable saloon table. Hatch in saloon floor leads to huge storage area below (via steps).

Amidships is the (new) galley area - also heads (with brand new toilet) and wash basin. There's a study / office area and masses of storage space including wardrobes and bookshelves - and even a 'secret' fold-away ironing board.

The forward cabin, also bright and spacious, has a large skylight and storage space beneath the bed.

4 burner Electric cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Warps
Fenders

Simpson Lawrence windlass
1 anchors
(Danforth 30lb)

Nav Equipment

Compass
VHF

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Life jackets

2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 Electric)

Fire fighting equipment

Broker's Comments

This is a delightful classic liveaboard with a residential mooring in Central London. Step aboard and you know you’re aboard a true classic. Built by Thornycroft in 1928, this former pilot boat was built for speed but she’s now set up for a rather more tranquil existence.

There’s character in abundance, with some really clever modern design touches, the combination of which makes this a very desirable houseboat. The interior space is bright and welcoming with a fully glassed wheelhouse and a really cool saloon area. Unusually for a boat of this size, there’s masses of storage space, including wardrobes, bookshelves, lockers and a huge space below the aft deck.

However, the owner understands that some minor structural work is required and some planks will need replacing and the price of the boat has recently been reduced to reflect this. To describe this boat as a 'project boat' would be too harsh; it's nothing that can't be cured with some remedial work - and this is even less of a problem if the boat is to be used only as a liveaboard.

She comes with a transferable Central London residential mooring licence in one of London's most sought after marinas, which supports a lively social life and a real village atmosphere. These licences alone have been marketed for sums in excess of £30,000, which make the boat very good value indeed - you almost get a free boat! The marina is close to Canary Wharf and the City, so this could make a great pied-a-terre for a City worker (or couple of City workers!). For this sort of money, London living doesn’t get much better than this.

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

This Pilot Boat 40 has been personally photographed and viewed by Brian of Boatshed London. Click here for contact details.
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