Nelson 26 for sale in Neyland United Kingdom

Remarks :
Nelson 26 built by Keith Nelson & Co Ltd Bembridge IOW in 1964, designed by TT Boat Designs IOW. This is a piece of Bristish boat building history. The unrivalled Keith Nelson hulls famous for classic shape, stability and seaworhtiness. Used for lifeboats and upmarket leisure craft. This Nelson 26 comes with it's own unique history. Originally bought by Sir James Horlick and used to ferry guests, goods and suppliers from the mainland to mansion on the Isle of Gigha. She is 3/4's of her way through a total refurbishment project. The hull and engines are complete including the electrics. New Iroko decks! In need of some internal TLC and refurbishment. Ideal finishing project if you have some time and a little extra cash. Rare to market this Nelson 26 is going to be an absolute dream to drive once complete!!!!
Accommodation :

Wheelhouse

Helm seat to port

Navigator seat to starboard

Wheel steering with helm station

Engine controls

Log/Speed/Depth

Standard Horizon VHF Explorer GPS VHF Radio GX1700E - Brand New

Access to engine bays beneath seating

Surround panelled glass windscreen with wipers

Accommodation

2 heaters with integral thermostats both 240V

 

Cabin

Settee berths to port and starboard

Ventilated storage below

Galley sink port forward

Heads

Seacoks and pipe work for marine toilet

Inventory :

Cockpit

Large aft cockpit with stowing mahogany table

Comfortable seating for 8

Deck Equipment

Simpson Lawrence manual windlass

1 x CQR Anchor with chain and warp

Hatch covers

Cockpit cover and bimini

Full history, service and invoices available.

Mechanical :

Hull 

Hull Number:115

Semi displacement

Mahaogany clinker planking on oak frame.

Iroko deck layed on marine ply - New 2020

Blue paint finish - New 2020

Engines

2 x Mercedes OM636 marinised by Volvo- professional and fully refurbished - Completed 2020

Engines houes appox 660 each

Wheel steering

Shaft Drive

3 Blade bronze prop with rope cutters

2 x Electric bilge pumps

1 x Manual bilge pumps

Electrics

Fully rewired - Completed 2020

2 x 12 volt batteries

Charging by alternator and shore power