Nelson 42 for sale in Ardrossan United Kingdom

Nelson semi - displacement launch, 42 ft / 13 metres in length, powered by 2 Perkins Sabre marine diesel engines providing a total of 450 HP and providing a cruising speed of 17 knots. She is comprehensively equipped with navigation aids including 36 mile radar, echo sounders, GPS navigation and electronic chart plotting.

Boat has been out of the water for 8-10 years , Hull is in great condition as are the Engines, Shafts, Propellers, internally she needs some upgrading

History of this boat she was built in 1976 and operated as the Police Launch on the Clyde until 1991 when she was sold to a Survey company operated by present owner. She is in need of overall upgrading, which is reflected in the price. 

1. Nelson 42

1. Nelson 42

A twin screw diesel motor yacht renowned for sea keeping qualities. Used commercially throughout the world as police launches, patrol craft along with leisure

2. Engines

2. Engines

Powered by 2 Perkins Sabre marine diesel engines providing a total of 450 HP and providing a cruising speed of 17 knots
Turbo charged and intercooled fresh water heat exchanger, raw water pump with intake fitting, heavy gauge chromed water piping rocker cover and top manifold pipe, 24v fully marinised starter and alternator, hydraulic reverse reduction gearboxes, stainless water injection exhaust elbow, chromium plated copper water outlet piped unit.
Flexible engine mountings, standard engine instrumentation, Dual station Morse controls, engine alternators to feed batteries.

Boat has been lying ashore 8-10 years so it is assumed all systems need maintained / upgraded full survey will highlight what needs done.

3. Salon / Dining Area / Wheelhouse

3. Salon / Dining Area / Wheelhouse

Approximately 6'8" long, on the port side immediately aft is the forward toilet compartment.
Fitted with shaped settee cushions and seat backs.
Storage lockers are fitted below seats and under side decks of boats
Wheelhouse / Salon
9'4" long and fitted with the following
Helmsman position on the port forward side with stainless wheel, engine controls, instrumentation, compass, echo sounder and log
On Port side aft helmsman position is a wheelhouse door to main deck
All flooring fitted in easily removable sections part hinged for easy access to engine room

4. Accommodations

4. Accommodations

Aft Cabin 

11' long entered through doorway and down steps, contains two full length berths , fitted with two drawers under each berth
Aft end between berth is a dressing table and mirror, lift out tray stowage, two berth lights
Port forward side of this cabin are fitted lockers running between the floor and roof.
One is fitted with shelves, the others are hanging lockers with railing boathooks in each.
Aft Toilet compartment
Starboard, forward of aft cabin is fitted the toilet compartment approximately 3'8" long with access through hinged door. 
The compartment is made from a one piece gap moulding and incorporates a washbasin. LAVAC toilet with necessary seacocks and pipework.
Shower sump with drainage central sump area with teak grating.
Hot and cold supply to basin and shower head, two towel rails, one toilet pack holder, mirror.
All doors to locker storage areas are hinged and faced in teak.

5. Electrics

5. Electrics

One 24 volt system throughout for ship lighting and power
8x6 volt batteries ( age unknown ) lead acid heavy duty of 180 amperes each installed in two banks of 4
set in fibreglass lined boxes with a paralleling switch.
One bank of batteries will start one engine and supply power for radar, radio

NAV LIGHTS
One pair port and starboard
One masthead anchor light
One steaming light
One stern light

6. Navigation

6. Navigation

She is comprehensively equipped with navigation aids including 36 mile radar, echo sounders, GPS navigation and electronic chart plotting.

7. Deck

7. Deck

A stainless steel pulpit fitted to bow, running from which are six 24" high stainless steel stanchions each side suitably spaced with top and central wire line
On deck is a CQR anchor, two stainless steel or alloy bollards and one pair of fairleads. A 9" cleat is positioned on each side of deck approx amidships 

Openbridge / Sundeck
Stainless steel stanchions are fitted around the deck perimeter with Teak handrail and lower plywood combing.
2 Storage lockers
2 Aluminium alloy bollards
One pair fairleads

8. Tanks

8. Tanks

Fresh water tanks
Centreline tank of 100 gallons

Fuel Tank
2 wing tanks aft. each 150 gallons, 300 gallons in total 

9. Bilge System

9. Bilge System

Bilge system

Divided into three sections, forward accommodation, engine roman aft accommodation, each section is fitted with and electric 24v automatic pump
A Henderson diaphragm bilge pump complete with valve gallery to each compartment operated from dining area.
Fresh water system
Fresh water is piped to a 24v pressure pump and fed to galley.
2 toilet compartments, water heater and hot pipes

A. Calor Gas

A. Calor Gas

2 x 10lbs Calor Gas Cylinders with regulators housed in GRP locker with overboard drain