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

Classic B.C. Forest Service Vessel 40' Bridgedeck Cruiser

Rebuilt 1982
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  232561
  • LOA  ·  12.19m
  • Year  ·  1932
  • Construction  ·  Wood
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 175hp, Cummins JT6 (1962)
  • Lying  ·  Seattle, WA USA - Shown by Appointment
Boatshed Seattle
Boatshed Seattle
Dave Carleson

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 Canadian Government
Builder Harbor Shipyard BC
Lying Seattle, WA USA - Shown by Appointment
Fuel capacity 681.8 ltr (150.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 340.9 ltr (75.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 181.8 ltr (40.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 21/07/2015

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 175hp
Engine make and model Cummins JT6 (1962)
Engine Hours engine1= 3625
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 Bladed Bronze
Fuel consumption (approx) 6.8 ltr (1.5 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 8 knots
Max speed (approx) 9 knots

Engine re-built in 1985 and 2003. An important feature is that the engine has
dry stack exhaust which greatly adds to the life of the engine.

The 12 V. batteries (four deep cycle) provide 225 amps of power and were new in 2015.

Dimensions

LOA 12.19m
LOD 12.19m
LWL 11.58m
Beam 3.54m
Draft Min 1.10m
Draft Max 1.22m
Airdraft 6.10m
Displacement 4,082kg (9,001.5lbs)
Headroom 2.01m
Storage In water

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine Inverter

Construction

Construction Wood
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

This boat was built in Harbor Ship Yard, Vancouver, B.C. in 1932 as a Canadian Forest Service vessel. She was extensively re-built in 1981-82. Major work included: some re-planking, re-fastening with bronze screws, some new and some sistered frames, replacement of some of the keel including the shaft log, new aluminum fuel tanks, new transom, and removing the entire interior.
Materials include Alaska yellow cedar planking on oak frames.

Note -- Waterline Boats/Boatshed does not independently verify dimensions and capacities which are reported from literature and/or seller-provided information.

Accommodation

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

In the forcabin is a double V-berth and enclosed private head with manual toilet and sink basin. Up and aft is the raised pilot house with side doors port and starboard. A double helm seat converts to show a small bathtub with a hand held shower. Aft and down steps into the main saloon which includes the galley, saloon table and companionway to the aft cockpit. The u-shaped galley includes a diesel stove, a propane counter top three burner stove, and refrigerator with small freezer. There are cabinets and drawers below the counters for storage. Along the port side are storage cabinets. To starboard and aft of the galley is a large L-shaped settee and dining table. There are portable pipe berths that sleep two above the dining area. The saloon area is paneled in tongue and groove cedar with bronze port lights and exposed deck beams in the headlining. The floors are cork tiles.

4 burner Diesel cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Carpet
Curtains
Cabin heating
Manual water system
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers

In the forcabin is a double V-berth and enclosed private head with manual toilet and sink basin. Up and aft is the raised pilot house with side doors port and starboard. A double helm seat converts to show a small bathtub with a hand held shower. Aft and down steps into the main saloon which includes the galley, saloon table and companionway to the aft cockpit. The u-shaped galley includes a diesel stove, a propane counter top three burner stove, and refrigerator with small freezer. There are cabinets and drawers below the counters for storage. Along the port side are storage cabinets. To starboard and aft of the galley is a large L-shaped settee and dining table. There are portable pipe berths that sleep two above the dining area. The saloon area is paneled in tongue and groove cedar with bronze port lights and exposed deck beams in the headlining. The floors are cork tiles.

4 burner Diesel cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Fenders
Boathook
Davits
Swim Platform
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers

Electric Drum type on foredeck windlass
2 anchors
(Danforth)
9.14m of chain
91.44m of warp

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Radar
VHF
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
TV
Fish Finder
Echo sounder
Radar Reflector

Radar - Raytheon Pathfinder 24NM
Chart Plotter - Furuno GP7000F
Autopilot - SIMRAD No AP-24
Airguide Ships Barometer
Airguide Ships Clock
Sylvania Flat Screen TV
VHF Radio ICOM M402
Battery Charger
Stat Power -True Charge
Inverter - Stat Power PROWATT
E.PI.R.B. ACR Global Fix

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Carbon Monoxide detector
Liferaft
Life jackets
Life buoys
Searchlight
Horn
EPIRB 406MHz
Boarding ladder

3 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 Electric)

Life Raft Cannister 6 person
Search Light - 10inch with remote control
Windshield Wiper

Broker's Comments

These converted B.C. Government vessels make wonderful pleasure trawlers. They were originally heavily built for commercial duty and designed for use in the Pacific Northwest waters. Their displacement hulls with their long water lines go through the water with grace and style.

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

This Classic B.C. Forest Service Vessel 40' Bridgedeck Cruiser has been personally photographed and viewed by David Carleson of Boatshed Seattle. Click here for contact details.
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