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

Nelson 34 Aft Cabin Mk 6

Built for HMS Ark Royal
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  212646
  • LOA  ·  10.36m
  • Year  ·  1969
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  2 x Diesel 145hp, Perkins T6.354 (1969)
  • Lying  ·  Isle of Wight - Viewing by Appointment Only
Boatshed IOW
Boatshed IOW
Corinne Gillard

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 Keith Nelson
Builder Nelson and Co. Bembridge
Lying Isle of Wight - Viewing by Appointment Only
Fuel capacity 636.4 ltr (140.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 100.0 ltr (22.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 50.0 ltr (11.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 01/01/2013

Mechanical

Engine 2 x Diesel 145hp
Engine make and model Perkins T6.354 (1969)
Engine Hours engine1= 550
engine2= 550
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) Bronze fixed (+ Rope Cutter)
Fuel consumption (approx) 7.0 ltr (1.5 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 12 knots
Max speed (approx) 18 knots
Engine spares

Full out of boat rebuild both engines 1992. Overhaul both engines 1996. Annual service since then

Dimensions

LOA 10.36m
Beam 2.74m
Draft Max 0.90m
Displacement 8,900kg (19,624.5lbs)
Storage On mooring

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 4 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels 12/24/240 v systems. Batteries 2 new 2013 and 2 new 2014

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Originally built for HMS Ark Royal her red hull is original as per all Senior Officers boats in 1970's. She was sold out of service in 1995 and then underwent a full refit as a private yacht but with much original profiling and equipment retained. Hull was repainted 2013.
2 water tanks, 1 flexi tank and one fixed with fresh water toilet flush option.

Accommodation

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

Cockpit area seating converts to two good sized single bunks if extra accommodation needed
Hot water from both a calorifer and immersion heater

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Sink
Refrigerator
Carpet
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Cockpit shower

Cockpit area seating converts to two good sized single bunks if extra accommodation needed
Hot water from both a calorifer and immersion heater

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers
Cockpit Enclosure

Manual windlass
2 anchors
(Bruce and Grapnel (folding))
15.00m of chain
15.00m of warp
dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
2.5hp outboard, Mariner, Short Shaft ()

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Radar
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Fish Finder
Echo sounder

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Life jackets
Searchlight
Danbuoy
Safety harnesses
Boarding ladder

4 bilge pumps (3 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

Originally built for the MOD in Bembridge as the Senior Officer's barge for HMS Ark Royal she had an illustrious career including carrying the Prince of Wales for the Spithead Jubilee Fleet Review in 1977.

On retiring from service in 1995 she remained ashore for 5 years undergoing a full refit including an engine overhaul (they were rebuilt in 1992) and is now fitted as a private motor yacht although she retains many of her original features and all the character of a Nelson.

Modernised sympathetically she has the required comforts of a liveaboard or for extended cruising including a holding tank fitted and hot water from both a calorifer and immersion heater. Although these boats are fairly narrow beamed for their length in comparison to more modern boats the space is used wisely with drop down storage and features like clever table design which allows it to be used above and below, for dining or as a chart table and it stows away when not needed.

Outboard the centre cockpit has a good quality enclosure which allows easy access but can be removed when the sun shines (or to show off the famous guests!)

This boat has a serious pedigree, masses of history, bags of character and is also a well equipped, well found motor cruiser. Viewing is highly recommended

These boat details are subject to contract.

Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Nelson 34 Aft Cabin Mk 6 has been personally photographed and viewed by Corinne Gillard of Boatshed IOW. Click here for contact details.
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