Converted Fleet Tender

Wright International Ltd is able to bring this superior liveaboard to the market direct from owner. When our very valued customers ask us for a very Sea worthy vessel the first vessel that comes to mind is the fleet tenders. They are world famous for their stability and their usable space on board. One look at this vessel and you know she has been lovingly maintained and with the owners having the receipts to prove it you can be sure she is ready to sail. She will also allow you to live in style and comfort on the riverbanks or she is equally capable of sailing anywhere you wish. Capable of being sailed with just two on board this vessel has been fitted out for 12 persons. This will allow you to invite your friends and to have them enjoy the ambiance on board as you take them on the sun deck or meander through the saloon into the galley. Take a look at what is on board and you would be forgiven for thinking you were running a Bed & Breakfast with everything designed for 12 persons. Please do not be fooled into thinking this another vessel to be tied up and never sailed again. Far from it she is designed to cruise and to be self sufficient as you anchor up in the warm idyllic coves and bays. Being self sufficient means you are in no hurry to return to the hustle of everyday life you can just laze about on one of the best liveaboards on the market today. Don’t take our word for it, give Robert or Greig a call now and let them arrange for you to step on board a piece of paradise and let you fall in love with freedom she represents. Price reduced to only £150,000

Vessel Type:	Converted Fleet Tender
Builder:	Made in England
Model:	Converted Fleet Tender
Year:	1969
Price:	£150,000
Reference:	WIL 1681

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Dimensions

LOA:	75" '
Beam:	21" '
Draft:	8" '

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Engines

MAIN ENGINE
The fleet tenders were very distinctive in their throaty sound of their engines and this was all due to the slow revving Lister Blackstone engine. The ERS 4 has 330 hp and this one has had a new engine fitted in 2004.

Gen Sets
1 x 30 KW Generator Perkins 6354.
1 x 10 KW Generator Honda GD 1100.
1 x 2.5 KW Sterling Inverter
3 x 25amp Sterling Batteries Chargers.
All new batteries 2005 – total of 660 Ah. 24 volt.

ACCESSORIES
A large quantity of engine room spares, last valued at 6000GBP
Large quantity of assorted spares and tools.
Manuals for main engine, Perkins, Honda steering gear.
Engineering logs from 1980’s to mid 1990’s.
Various drawings and refit information from Royal Navy.

BUNKERAGE
4.5 tonnes of fresh water
4.5 tonnes of fuel.
Stainless steel holding tank for grey water new April 2005.

This particular engine room is a true credit to its present owners being one of the cleanest engine rooms on any fleet tender. Even the Navy would have been proud to pass on their compliments to the Skipper.

No. of Engines:	1
Fuel:	Diesel
Drive:	Shaft Drive

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Construction

When the Navy commissioned these fleet tenders they were built to last and built to sail whatever the weather. Now as most of them find their way into civilian life they represent extremely good value for money as most of them have very thick hulls.

This vessel was slipped in December 2004, the hull was shotblasted and finished with 8 coats of International paint and anti-foul. All receipts available from owner when viewing.

The owners also have a recent survey so there would be no need for another one if you require finance. Most funders will work with recent surveys so long as they are with reputable companies.

Hull Material:

Steel

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Accomodation

ACCOMODATION.
The accommodation on this particular vessel has style and simplicity with the ability to be an instant liveaboard for a large family or just as base for cruising the various islands.

2 x Double cabins 3 m square air conditioned.
1 x Twin cabin, 3m square air conditioned.
En suite shower rooms to each with full sized shower cubicles, flush toilets ( salt water), wash basins and shaver points.
All cabins have full sized wardrobes and large ship store cupboards.
All linens are white and navy, towels, bath and hand size, face cloths and dressing gowns – 12 off. All bed linens are cream with cotton throws also in cream.
Both double cabins have mosquito nets fitted.
Deck saloon, 4m square, with seating and dining facilities for 6 guests, air conditioned.

CREW/OWNERS QUARTERS.
2 x Bunk Skippers cabin with wash basin, wardrobes and shaver point.
Bathroom with full sized bath with shower over, WC and shaver point.
Aft cabin / sitting room with 4 bunks (used in folding form as seating)
TV and VCR.
All upholstery again cream.
Carpeted in blue.
Hallway with stairs to bridge.

GALLEY EQUIPMENT.
Galley 3m x 2m with beech units and double stainless steel sink unit.

•Kempsafe marine electric cooker with 3 large plates and oven.
•Combination microwave oven.
•Hotpoint Iced Diamond Larder Fridge.
•Hoover Automatic Washing Machine.
•Comet Chest Freezer ( in locker forward).
•Electric Kettle.
•Various other electrical Appliances including steamer and food processor.
•12 x place settings, White crockery, plus serving dishes and bowls to match.
•Glassware for 12 settings.
•Cutlery – 12 settings.
•Numerous stainless kitchen utensils.
•Various pots, pans, storage containers.
•Iron and ironing board.

SUNDECK. – 6 m square with cream dodgers.
The one area that defines any liveaboard is the sundeck. This is where you go for space and to entertain your friends and family. Take a look at the sun deck on this vessel and you will see it is calling out for fun in the sun. Taste is the word that keeps repeating itself but there is no other word for it.

Dark blue resin table and 6 chairs.
Teak framed sunshade with cream shade.
2 x Deck cushions ( navy blue and white) with roll pillows.
Storage chest /seat on sundeck.
Cream awning.

Decking Equipment

•2 x 10 man Life Rafts.
•Hydraulic anchor winch and windlass.
•8 x Life rings.
•Pyrotechnics.
•EPIRB.
•Compressor.
•All new ropes (2003). 2 x 25 metres still unused.
•Towing hook.
•2 x Davits with tackle for lifting rib.

TENDER WITH 50 HP MARINER OUTBOARD.
Suitable for water skiing, this comes complete with navy and white upholstery, fenders etc.

Navigation Equipment

•Raytheon 16 mile Radar.
•Raytheon ST 7000 Autopilot.
•Furuno 48 mile Colour Radar.
•Furuno GP31 GPS attached to
•Swiftech VHF Radio.
•Kelvin Hughes Echo Sounder, paper trace.
•Garmin Fishfinder 100 Echo Sounder.
•Navtex (paper roll).
•Azimuth Fluxgate Compass
•E150 magnet horn.(foghorn).

Disclaimer

The details of this vessel is offered in good faith but cannot be guaranteed. Nor can we warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.