This Nelson 42 was built by Automarine on the Isle of Wight seeing active service as a pilot boat before conversion to a cruiser. Consequently, she is built to the highest standards and has a distinct feeling of solidity. in 1996 this Nelson 42 Pilot went under conversion and substantial process, which has continued throughout the current ownership. The end result you see today is a beautifully presented cruiser with all the creature comforts you might expect, achieved within a classic Nelson design combining the model's trademark solidity, ease of handling, sea keeping, practical deck layout, and traditional good looks.
Construction
Grp, Hull and deck
Mechanical:
Engine
2 X Cummins Vbhp 200HP Inboard diesel engines
Self-changing gears type 250 reduction 3:1
4 blade propellers
1 x spare set of three-blade propellers
Generator
12KVA GM Volvo diesel generator
Electrics
24V ring and engine start with circuit breakers
Automatic battery charging system from horsepower or switch over from generator
Newmar HDMbattery charger
4 X Batteries
Equipment:
Deck Equipment
Simpson Lawrence heavy-duty 24V Windlass/winch on foredeck
CQR anchor on SS bow roller
160 foot of 3/8 calibrated chain runs out of forward chain locker|
Aft Anchor stored on pushpit
Whitall SS davits
Wide working side decks with over SS guard rails and bow pulpit and pushpit
Navigation Equipment
Icom MC-3230 VHF DSC radio
Furuno Radar
Cetrek Autopilot
Plastimo Compass
Safety Equipment
Electric bilge pumps
Hand operated gusher Whale bilge pumps
fire extinguishers with Halon automatic engine compartment units
Accommodation:
Finished throughout in teak and mahogany with some marine ply, all upholstery, and installation of lights throughout completed under current ownership. Headlining fully insulated. At the stern ladder leads down to a good sized bathing platform, custom built for the boat.
Sleeps 5 in one cabin plus saloon
Forward Cabin/saloon
Open plan forward berth V-shaped seating converts to generous berths for two
Removable saloon table can be used in cockpit
Storage cupboards behind
Access to chain locker
Heads
Jabsco manual marine toilet
Washbasin with taps
Storage cupboard under the sink
Storage cupboard behind heads
Shower stall
Shower and drain
Galley
Ergonomic kitchen countertop
SS sink with mixer tap
Microwave
Midship cabin
Twin bunks port and starboard
Engine access Port and Starboard
Wheelhouse
Helm seat with a full panoramic view from the helm position
Navigation instruments and gauge array at helm seat to port
Navigation seat to starboard and crew settee starboard
