Classic Gentleman's Motor Yacht
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Burton Waters - Ipswich Office
United Kingdom
| Make | Classic |
|---|---|
| Model | Gentleman's Motor Yacht |
| Year | 1929 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | £109,950 |
| Type | Power |
| Class | Antique and Classic (Power) |
| Length | 51 ft |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Wood |
| Location | Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom |
| Tax Status | Tax Not Applicable |
| LOA | 50 ft 9 in |
|---|---|
| Beam | 11 ft 6 in |
| Max Draft | 3 ft 6 in |
| Gross Tonnage | 25 t |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Perkins |
| Engine Model | P6 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 1964 |
| Power | 130 hp |
| Drive Type | Direct Drive |
| Engine Location | Port |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Propeller Material | Bronze |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Perkins |
| Engine Model | P6 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 1964 |
| Power | 130 hp |
| Drive Type | Direct Drive |
| Engine Location | Starboard |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Propeller Material | Bronze |
| Electrical Equipment |
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| Electronics |
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| Inside Equipment |
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| Outside Equipment/Extras |
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| Guest Cabins | 2 |
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| Guest Heads | 2 |
Description
Classic Gentleman's Wooden Motor Yacht: Lady Kathryn. Built in 1929, this exquisite classic twin-screw wooden motor yacht, known as Lady Kathryn, is rich in history. Requisitioned by the Admiralty in 1940, it is widely believed to have played a role in the Dunkirk evacuation during Operation Dynamo that same year. The vessel is powered by twin Perkins P6 130HP diesel engines and offers a total of 4 berths, with one as a double berth and a further 2 single berths over two cabins. The stern of the vessel offers a galley leading on to a large room that currently has a dining table for at least 6 people. The vessel offers a unique opportunity to own part of history as well as make a stunning cruising motorboat or live aboard. The vessel has also started in the remake of Whisky Galore 2014 as the customs cutter.
Brokers comments
The vessel has been with the current owner for over 18 years and was originally located in Scotland prior to the current owner. The vessel is now sitting on a berth at Ipswich Beacon Marina, where the current owner is still having maintenance done on the vessel. The owner has currently set the boat up for winter and so it is being protected and kept dry.
Recent works
2025
- Port & starboard engines serviced, including impellers
- New exhaust on port engine
- New anodes
- Planking checked and planks replaced as required
- Full sand down and repaint
- New bilge sensor
2024
- All old wiring removed in engine room and rewired
- 2 new heavy duty batteries with remote charger
- 2 new voltmeters
- Mid-Feb: new marine ply flooring in engine room
- Handrails have been sanded/varnished
- Mast currently being sanded/varnished and stored at Spirit
- Dickinson heater has been stripped and serviced— perfect working order
- The stern gas locker is about to be sanded/varnished.
- Both P6 engine exhausts are going to be changed to stainless steel and port engine heat exchanger is having a full removaln, etc.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Presented For Sale By:
Burton Waters - Ipswich Office
United Kingdom
Presented For Sale By:
Burton Waters - Ipswich Office
United Kingdom
