| Seller |
Ancasta International Boat Sales Limited |
| RB Boat Ref |
12177880 |
| Advert Type | Power Cruiser |
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Model |
Powles 53 |
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Description |
1976 Powles 53 built for a Lord and with a history going all the way back. Two 435hp GM Detroit V8 two stroke diesels reputed to be 'bulletproof'. Superb looking design and a massive boat for the money with excellent potential. Needing some new blood now. |
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Price |
£79,950 Tax ... |
|
Tax |
Tax Exempt |
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Year |
1976 |
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Length (ft) |
53' |
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Length (m) |
16.00m |
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Engine |
Detroit 71TIV8 435hp |
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Layout |
Fly Bridge |
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Location |
Port Solent, near Portsmouth, United Kingdom |
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Country |
GB |
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Boat Ref |
26025 |
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Boat Specifications |
POWLES 53 BUILT IN 1976
Flybridge motor cruiser with hull design by Bernard Olesinski
Built by Jack Powles International Marine Ltd. in Norfolk, UK CONSTRUCTION :
White GRP hull and GRP/balsa core deck
Teak laid aft deck and flybridge
Planing hull form
Twin spade rudders
Rod steering to flybridge and lower helm NOTE : All skin fittings were removed and replaced or rebuilt as necessary in 2001. The bathing platform was replaced in 2001. The exterior seating to flybridge and aft deck area was new in 2001. LOA : 16.30m - 53' 0"
LWL : 12.90m - 42' 10"
BEAM : 4.60m - 15' 0"
DRAFT : 1.10m - 3' 7" |
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Machinery |
TWIN 435HP GM DETROIT 71TIV8 DIESELS
2:1 reduction ratio hydraulic gearboxes
Hynautic hydraulic engine controls - professionally rebuilt and replaced 2000/2001
Cruising speed 20 knots at 2000 rpm
Maximum speed 24 knots at 2400 rpm Note from the owner : "Although the engines were believed ( from some documentation and a personal account from the skipper ) to have been lifted out and rebuilt as necessary in 1993, a full evaluation and refit was started in 2000. Two new turbos, two exhaust systems in stainless steel and one new manifold were fitted. Injectors and calibration brought the engines up to full specification. New filters added. In total, from old log book entries it is believed that the engines have only been run for around 2,000 hours". Vetus bowthruster added - 2001 ELECTRICS :
Mains powered battery charger
Victronic inverter system - added in 2001 but not currently working
Perkins / GM 15kva generator - extensively rebuilt with a new exhaust system and brought up to full specification a few years ago TANKAGE :
Fuel capacity - 400 gallons
Water capacity - 175 gallons WATER SYSTEM :
The hot and cold pressurised water system was renewed in 2001.
Deck wash
Anchor wash
Deck shower |
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Inventory |
NAVIGATION AIDS :
Steering compass
Echo sounder
Pinta autopilot - not functioning GROUND TACKLE :
60kg Plough Anchor
Additional Bruce Anchor
Electric windlass
Anchor wash GENERAL EQUIPMENT :
Intercom system with loudhailer
Ice maker
Electric davits
Manual bilge pump
Three electric bilge pumps
Spare bilge pump
Automatic fire extinguisher system in engine room with manual, remote release - age unknown
Nine handheld fire extinguishers - age unknown |
