Wooden MFV Admiralty Built MFV 45
- Boat REF# · 22415
- LOA · 15.30m
- Year · 1945
- Construction · Wood carvel
- Underwater profile · Full-displacement
- Berths · 10
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 95hp, Gardner 5 L3 5-cyl (1955)
- Lying · South Devon
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Extra Details
| Designer | Admiralty |
|---|---|
| Builder | Charles Pearson (Hull) Ltd |
| Lying | South Devon |
| Fuel capacity | 8,182.0 ltr (1,800.0 G) Total - 4 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 7,272.8 ltr (1,600.0 G) Total - 4 Tanks |
| Last survey | 17/05/2010 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 95hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Gardner 5 L3 5-cyl (1955) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 2765 |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 4 bladed fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 6.8 ltr (1.5 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 7 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 7.5 knots |
| Generator output | 1.5KVA |
Engine had major rebuild during 1980's; twin stuffing boxes; Honda petrol generator; small inverter;
12v, 24v, 120v and 240v system;
numerous engine spares
Dimensions
| LOA | 15.30m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 4.88m |
| Draft Min | 1.90m |
| Draft Max | 1.90m |
| Airdraft | 2.47m |
| Displacement | 28,957kg (63,850.2lbs) |
| Headroom | 2.59m |
| Storage | In water |
Rig
Ketch rigged Wood spars () with galvanised standing rigging (2000)
Sails
| Mainsail | Not known - () |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling () |
| Other sails | Mizzen () |
| Storm jib () |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 6 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator
Construction
| Construction | Wood carvel |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Full-displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Major and extensive refit complete May 2010 with new planking on both port & starboard topsides
All new planking base coated with 2x coats vinygard
New steel shoe fitted to keel (with anodes) 2009/2010
Larch on oak with mahogany interior
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 10 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 8 |
| Cabin(s) | 4 |
| Handbasin | 3 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 3 heads (Manual) |
3x gas cylinders; Reflex diesel heating (with separate tank); Gas water heater
4 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Carpet | |
| Curtains | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Manual water system | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Raw water wash |
3x gas cylinders; Reflex diesel heating (with separate tank); Gas water heater
4 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook |
Manual Simpson Lawrence windlass
5 anchors
(40lb CQR, 2 x 20lb CQR, Fishermans and Danforth)
Avon dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
Large amount of anchor chain;
6 x Admiralty boathooks
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Radar | |
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Navtex | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder |
JRC 1000 radar; Streamline GPS; Oceanstar VHF; Various UK charts (regularly updated); Hand held VHF; Seafarer 5 depth
Safety Equipment
| LPG Detector | |
|---|---|
| Liferaft | |
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Searchlight | |
| Horn | |
| Boarding ladder | |
| Emergency steering |
3 bilge pumps (0 manual / 3 Electric)
6 x Lifebuoys; Fire fighting equipment; Engine driven bilge pump in addition to manual & electric (also switchable for saltwater deck washdown)
Broker's Comments
Boatshed Dartmouth are pleased to present a true classic Admiralty MFV.
Stepping onboard this Admiralty MFV and greeted warmly by the current owner I knew straight away this was no ordinary boat. The reluctant sale of this boat by the owner represents the opportunity to preserve and use a boat that is part of our British Royal Navy history. There are classics and classic boats – this is living history. Most importantly she has just finished an extensive refit under the supervision of a surveyor so she has the potential to last many more years yet.
There are just half a dozen or so of these Admiralty MFV’s left from perhaps 400 built. This particular example was built for the Royal Navy in 1944/45 to Admiralty specifications. She was sold out of service in 1948 and was then used for fishing out of Belfast until being converted into a Motor Yacht in 1965.
The layout suits living aboard perfectly with plenty of space but she is so economical to run she deserves to be cruised as well and the current owner asked that I refer to her as a ’cruising home’ which is exactly what she is. She is seaworthy, economical and comfortable and should be used to her full cruising extent. Making a steady 7.5 knots and using just 1.5 gallons an hour with plenty of fuel onboard there is the opportunity to cruise and explore almost where ever you’d like to go – in comfort.
You also have the opportunity to purchase something of a celebrity. She is much admired and is well known around the classic regattas where she has scooped numerous awards over the years. She was used for the hunt for the Loch Ness monster in Operation Deep Scan in 1987 and she even made an appearance in the 1988 comedy film "A Fish Called Wanda".
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered. These boat details are subject to contract.
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