Remarks : PALMER 30' MOTOR SAILER KETCH. "Dolphin of Dee" built by Palmers in 1965 Portavogie, Northern Ireland. Beam 9'9", draft 4'6". Larch on oak hull varnished, teak deck, mahogany superstructure, long keel, wheel steering, emergency tiller, 5 berths (2 double berths, 1 single in 2 cabins (Forecabin with 2 singles and infil, saloon berth with double conversion) with approximately 6' headroom, wheelhouse, Jabsco w.c. and handbasin in seperate compartment, pale blue cushions, Plastimo 2 burner gas cooker with oven and grill, fridge, Beta BV2203 50HP diesel engine, current owner owned her 2 years and used as a live aboard for the last 2 years. Ritchie compass, Navico RT6100 VHF. Maximum speed 11 knots, cruising speed 7/8 knots, engine hours only 220, Morse controls, ZF marine gearbox, shaft driven, 3 bladed bronze prop, 2 x fuel tanks approx. 20/20 gallons in each, 1 x water tank, Jabsco pressurised fresh water, small immersion heater, wooden masts in tabernacles, previous owner put rig on, 2 x Equipment includes 2 x 12v batteries, shore power, mainsail, genoa and mizzen all 3 Dacron white, anchor with chain, horn, navigation lights, Sharp TV, Sestrel brass clock, 2 boathooks, cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils, two fire extinguishers, 2 x beaching legs, last antifouled Dec 2014, new anodes 2014. Bought to restore by previous owner in 2012, boat previously used as a cruiser in the French canals, extensive work has been carried out by previous owner on both port and starboard rear quarters using oak ribs and larch planking from a local timber yard, teak decks needing re caulking rewired, fitted a Sterling smart charger, Jabsco fresh water pump and filter, a Rule automatic bilge pump. This motor sailer is very versatile, she can be used under sail or power, or as a motor cruiser with the rig removed, or even a static houseboat for 1 person or a couple. Owner selling as moved into a house! A rare chance to acquire a beautiful traditional motorsailer needs to be viewed, great boat to live aboard. Sold "as seen and lying" Please call Network Yacht Broker on for early viewing, boat lying afloat Chichester Marina. Viewing by prior appointment. Accommodation : 5 berths 2 x doubles 1 x single 2 cabins (Forecabin with 2 singles and infill Saloon berth with double conversion) 6' headroom approx. more in wheelhouse Jabsco seatoilet in seperate compartment with handbasin Blue cushions Engel 12v fridge. Inventory : Includes: Emergency tiller Ritchie compass Navico RT 6100 VHF Shore power 2 x 12 volt batteries Small immersion heater Fire extinguishers Lifejackets Beaching legs x 2 Drop leaf table Propane gas system as alternative to butane as fitted Whale Gusher manual bilge pump (serviced but not refitted) Mechanical and Rigging : Dolphin of Dee is fitted with a Beta 50hp diesel engine model BV 2203 only done about 220 hours 4 cylinders, 2197 cc Intercooler heat exchanger Gear box type ZF marine Fitted with 3 blade bronze propeller Shaft driven The current owner was told that the engine was new about 6 years ago. Ketch rig. (Steadying sail) Masts in tabernacles Galvanised wire standing rigging Rope running rigging She has not been sailed by current or previous owner. Main, genoa and mizzen all 3 x Dacron white.
