£25,000 | | |
Status: | Available |
Tax Status: | Tax Exempt |
Tax Information: | Built pre regulation |
Location: |
Hayling Island Hampshire UK [View Map] |
Presenting a rare opportunity for a classic boat enthusiast: Horatia, one of the first Nelson 40’s, built in 1968, with a wooden top and GRP hull. She is a worthy project awaiting a passionate hand to restore her to her former glory. This project would appeal to someone who appreciates the history of a vessel with a reputation for outstanding seakeeping capabilities due mainly to it’s semi displacement hull shape.
Horatia was originally designed for, and built by Cmdr Peter Thorneycroft to race in the first Round Britain in 1969 and subsequent Cowes Torquay powerboat races with the race number 139. Horatia has twin V8 Caterpillar engines, with a powerful 11-litre capacity and 400 horsepower each. Both engine have undergone an "as necessary" rebuild. Both engines are currently in the owners work workshop and a Youtube video link is available to see the engines running in his workshop.
The current owner's dedication to Horatia is evident, but declining health necessitates passing the torch. While this is still an ongoing project, the rewards will be significant for the right individual. Most of the hull work has been done and she has undergone a comprehensive osmosis treatment and has been copper coated to the waterline. Her top sides have been resprayed and the teak badging has been meticulously restored.
Horatia is laid out with a handy aft cockpit, comfortable wheelhouse with a skippers seat, co-pilot seat and dinette style bench seats and table. Access to the engine room is via a large hatch on the coach roof and access to the accommodation is also via a large hatch in the coach roof, where you find a large V-berth, heads and small galley.
Please don't hesitate to contact us for more information.
Vessel type: | Motor Boat |
Designer: | Keith Nelson |
Builder: | Keith Nelson |
Make: | Nelson |
Model: | 40 |
Constructed: | 1968 |
Berths: | 4 |
No. of engines: | 2 |
Engine model: | D336 Caterpillar |
Engine power: | 400 |
Fuel type: | Diesel |
Drive type: | Shaft drive |
Length over all: | 12.2m |
Hull material: | Glass Fibre |
Hull type: | Semi-displacement |
Hull colour: | Blue |
Displacement: | 12 metric tons |
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.