1959 Nunn Brothers 42' Motor Yacht

Launched in 1959 the Motor Yacht FORTUNA II was designed by Fredrick R Parker and built by the highly regarded Nunn Brothers yard on the river Deben. Commissioned by and built for her original owner she was classed Lloyds ✠100 A1 when launched. Fortuna II has been Part 1 UK ship registered from new and this has been continued by her present owner.Found by her current owners languishing in the Exeter canal basin she was brought ashore at the Baltic Wharf yard in 2013 and four-and-a-half-year long restoration project commenced. With the boat stripped back to a bare hull inside and out, every part of the boat was either refurbished or replaced. The attention to detail in every aspect of the rebuild is exceptional, from the custom-made, sculpted oak seating in the pilothouse to the intricate wiring, concealed within copper piping with custom-made oak switch mountings. While great care has been taken to maintain the appearance of the traditional motor yacht, the integration of modern systems has created a robust motor yacht that is capable of being self-sufficient for extended periods. Over 250 photos of this magnificent motor yacht and a 2023 insurance survey are available upon request.Still in regular use cruising the coast and islands of Scotland's West Coast, FORTUNA II will be available for viewing by appointment in the Argyll area. OWNER’S COMMENTS:We fell in love with Fortuna II when we first saw her moored in Exeter canal basin, although it was clear that much work was needed to bring her back to life. We enjoyed working with Charlie Hussey at Baltic wharf and the whole process of restoring Fortuna II to a very high standard. Fortuna II featured in Classic Boat Magazine in October 2018 and in spring 2019 when she was awarded Runner Up in the Classic Boat Awards for restoration of the year of a motor vessel over 40ft.Fortuna II has enabled us to cruise the West of Scotland and the Hebrides in comfort and style each summer for the last six years. She has taken us to many remote anchorages and the pilot house has allowed us to view the scenery and wildlife at close quarters in comfort. She has ample storage space for fuel, water and supplies to enable extended cruising. She is safe and seaworthy on passage and comfortable at anchor even in foul weather. We feel that she would be ideal for another couple or family. Fortuna II is a real head turner where ever we go and is great in classic regattas. Alternatively, she would make a wonderful mothership to classic yacht racing with ample room for entertaining. We have maintained her meticulously and stored ashore under cover each winter. Having enjoyed Fortuna II for the last eleven years, we feel the time has come for us to move on to new adventures.SUMMARY OF 2013– 2018 RESTORATION:All structural were completed by Charlie Hussey in a 4.5 year long restoration between 2013 and 2018. Timber for restoration supplied through John Moody Marine Timber, Ivybridge, DevonElectrical system design and installation were completed by Chris Rothwell Marine Electrics, Dartmouth, Devon.Galley re-build by Pete Nash boatbuilder, Dartmouth, DevonEngine and ancillaries installed by New Wave Marine Engineers, Baltic Wharf, Devon.Deck sheathing completed by Ian Bowles, boatbuilder, Baltic Wharf, Devon.Rigging supplied and fitted by Lee Rogers Rigging. Totnes, Devon.Sails and covers supplied by James Lawrence Sailmaker, Brightlingsea, EssexCockpit cover and hatch covers by Exe sails, Dartmouth.Bronze deck hardware supplied by Davey and Co, ColchesterUpholstery was supplied by Bastables Upholstery, Colwyn Bay, North Wales.More details and photos of the restoration can be found on Charlie Hussey’s blog site: https://marinecarpentry.com/restoration/fortuna-ii-fred-parker-motor-yacht/Hull:Repairs to 45 frame headsRebuild stem top end of stem postExtensive re-planking of topsides including completely new sheer strake port and starboard, approximately 300’Replace bulwark stanchionsReplace upper section of transomReplace oak samson postsReplace upper section of rubbing strakeRepairs to numerous deck beams on forward and aft decksHull splined above the waterlineCast iron ballast keel refurbished and refitted with new galvanised keel boltsBrass portholes stripped and restoredDesign and fitting bow-thruster tunnel for Vetus bow-thrusterDeck and Superstructure:New cedar deck planking laid bow to sternEpoxy-coated marine plywood overdeck, sheathed with epoxy stitched cloth laminate to maintain canvas like appearanceReplacement of pilothouse roof in same fashion as deckNew galvanised chainplates for main mastNew design and fitting of bronze chainplates to pilothouse for mizzen mastNew teak toe rails All deck fittings and stanchions replaced in bronzeDesign and fitting of stem head fitting for Rocna anchorUnder deck tensioners to support Rocna fittingRebuilding of cockpit floor Rebuild deck step structuresRepairs to tops of pilothouse sidesPilothouse stripped out and fully re-built with custom made seating and table to starboard side, custom made helm seat and chart table, custom made curved dashboardGalley stripped out and fully re-builtHeads stripped out and fully re-builtFo’c’sle stripped out and original joinery work restored with addition of locker to house bow thrusterEngine and Systems:New engine installedNew propshaft and propeller installedNew hydraulic steering and new Wills Ridley Hydraulic pumpNew Fuel and water tanks installedFull re-plumbing of all systemsFull re-wiring of 24VDC, 230VAC and 12VDC systemsSolar panel charging systemMasts, rigging and sails:New Douglas Fir mizzen mastReplaced all standing and running riggingNew guard rails and bronze stanchionsNew sails and sail coversNew cockpit cover and hatch coversPainting and Varnishing:Hull and superstructure stripped back and fairedTopsides full recoating system using traditional marine paintsFull traditional varnishing of all teak Decks painted in nonslip paintCONSTRUCTIONHull Construction:Carvel planked and splined hull with heavy flared forward sectionsPitch pine plankingOak wood keel, keelson, stem and stern postOak timbers, frames and stringersTimbers double below the waterline for additional stiffeningCanadian rock elm floorsOak engine beds running the length of the boatMahogany transomCopper nails and roves to secure plankingHalf-length rubbing strake with metal coping strips to port and starboard quartersBronze portlights let into topsides forwardTopsides finished in a single pack gloss paint, off-white in colourUnderwater hull finished with black antifouling Deck & Superstructure Construction:Beam shelf, deck beams and carlings of oakMetal knees and hanging knees to secure deck beamsDeck planking in CedarOver decked with marine plywood, bonded to deck planking with epoxyEpoxy stitched cloth sheathing applied to appear like a canvas sheath when paintedDecks finished in a cream non-slip deck paintCovering board and kingplank for teak, finished in a traditional varnishPilothouse superstructure in teak, finished with a traditional varnish coatingPilothouse roof planked in Cedar and finished with epoxy sheathing as the deck.Teak planked bulwark and capping rail finished in a traditional varnishPilothouse windows of toughened glass in anodised alloy framesKeel & Rudder:Oak wood keelCast iron ballast keelKeel bolts fully replaced as part of the restorationLead ingots for additional ballast secure inside hull forwardSkeg supported, bronze rudderMACHINERYEngine & gearbox:Iveco N67/150 marine diesel engine (2015 – commissioned at time of launch in 2017)150hp @ 2,800rpmInline 6 cylinder, naturally aspirated indirectly cooledPRM500 hydraulic reversing marine gearboxSingle lever engine controlsBespoke dashboard with traditional chrome style VDO gauges for RPM, Water temp, oil pressure and battery voltageMaintenance & Performance:Engine professionally maintained since installationEngine last serviced spring 2024Recorded engine running hours at May 2024 – 870hrsEngine re-aligned winter 2022-23Cutlass bearing replaced winter 2022-23Cruising speed 6-7kts @ 1500rpmAverage fuel consumption when cruising (including cooking and heating) 1 Litre per nautical mileFuel System:All installed new as part of restorationTwin rotomoulded plastic tanksDuplex Racor type fuel filters Fuel distribution manifoldAll hoses to ISO7840 standardPropulsion & Steering:R&D semi-flexible shaft couplingTraditional packing gland type sterngland with remote greaserDuplex stainless steel, 2” propeller shaftRope Cutter – disc typeFixed 4-blade bronze propellerWills Ridley hydraulic steering system, single stationEmergency tillerStabilizers:Vosper Mini Fin systemNo longer operationalBow Thurster:Vetus tunnel mounted bow thrusterPush-button control station at helmAutopilot:Simrad AP24 autopilot systemSimrad hydraulic drive systemGeneral:Forespar Marelon composite seacocks throughoutELECTRICAL SYSTEMSVoltage systems:12VDC onboard power system24VDC onboard power system230VAC shore power systemAll systems fully re-wired with all new hardware as part of the restorationShore Power System:Extension lead to connect to shore supplySingle 16 amp connection pointVictron Galvanic IsolatorHardwired RCD protected system240VDC voltmeter at switch panel3 pin UK sockets (wheelhouse and galley), battery charger, immersion heaterBattery Banks:Engine Battery – 2x 12VDC, Blue Top, AGM batteries. Wired for 24VDC supply (April 2024)Domestic Battery – 4x 12VDC, 165Ah, AGM. Wired for 24VDC supplyBow Thruster / Windlass Battery – 2x 12VDC, Blue Top, AGM batteries. Wired for 24VDC supplyVictron battery balancers fitted for all banks to stabilise charge between banks12VDC Supply:Dual Victron Orion DC to DC conveters24VDC – 12VDC, 20 ampCharging:Victorn Skylla-i battery charger230VAC – 24VDC, 80ampAlternators:Single engine mounted alternator24VDC, 80ampSterling Power Products Advance 4-step Alternator to Battery ChargerSolar Panels:Two T110F 100w tough flexible solar panels mounted on pilothouse roofEpever peak power MPPT 20 amp solar charge controllerMT50 remote displayInverter:Victron Phoenix inverter24VDC – 230VAC, 800wDouble 3 pin socket in saloonBattery Monitor:Blue Sea M2 battery management panel as part of switch panelOther Electrical:Searchlight – Francis Parabolic searchlight. Professionally re-stored and re-chromed 2017. mounted on pilothouse roof with mechanical remote control in pilothouseClear View windscreens – fitted on port and starboard forward facing pilothouse windowsWindscreen Wiper – Fitted on central, forward-facing wheelhouse windowHorn – Fiam airhorn. Restored and rechromed.12VDC USB charging socketsPLUMBING SYSTEMSFresh Water:Pressurised hot and cold water systemMixer tap in galleyMixer tap in headsDedicated shower fitting in headsHot water provided from calorifier heated by engine cooling water or immersion heaterFreshwater system completely renewed as part of restorationBlack Water:Head plumbing set up with valves to allow discharge overboard or to holding tankHolding tank discharging overboard via macerator pumpDeck suction outlet for holding tankAll installed new as part of restorationBilge Pumps:Engine Driven Bilge Pump – With electro-magnetic clutch. Manually switch, vacuum switch replaced in 2023Manual Bilge Pump – Whale gusher 25Electric Bilge Pump – x2 both with automatic switchingDeck Wash:Jabsco pressurised salt water deck wash systemTANKAGEFuel:Twin diesel tanksRotomoulded plastic tank constructionApproximate capacity 450ltrs eachTotal approximate capacity 900ltrsFresh Water:Twin fresh water tanksRotomoulded plastic tank constructionApproximate capacity of each tank 210ltrsApproximate total capacity 420ltrsHolding Tank:Single holding tankRotomoulded plastic tank constructionApproximate capacity 166ltrsTank Monitoring:Analogue gauge for each diesel tank fitted in the pilothouseAnalogue gauge for each water tank fitted in the pilothouseAnalogue gauge for holding tank fitted in the pilothouseNAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENTIn Wheelhouse:Depth/Log/Speed – Simrad IS40 tridata displayPlotter/Radar – Simrad NSS12 MFDMagnetic Compass – Sestrel steering compassClock and Barometer – Sestrel, mounted on saloon bulkheadOn Deck:Radar Scanner – Simrad Halo 4G radome scanner, mounted on mizzen mast (2021)Communications Equipment:DSC VHF – Simard R35 DSC VHFAIS – Simrad NAIS400 transcieverCCTV System:Dolphin Marine CCTV Camera mounted on forward mast for improving forward vision in close quartersDisplaying on Simard MFD in pilothouse.DOMESTIC EQUIPMENTGalley:Galley Hob – Wallas, diesel-fired two burner hobGalley Oven – Wallas, diesel-fired convection oven, built into galley below worktopWallas Hob and Oven professionally serviced by Kuranda Marine in 2023Fridge – Waeco front-loading fridge with icebox built into galley unitSinkHeads:Toilet – Baby Blakes manual marine toilet with oak seat (2022) and lid. Toilet refurbished in 2022Wash hand basinMixer tapShower fittingTeak sole grating with stainless steel sump belowShower drain sump pump with electic pump to discharge waste water overboardHeating & Ventilation:Wallas stove fitted with air circulation hood to provide warm air heatingLighting:Traditional style light fittings throughout, all supplied by Davey and Co as part of restorationLED bulbs throughoutOverhead lighting in all cabinsEngine space lighting ACCOMMODATIONSummary of Accommodation:Accommodation Finish:Joinery work of Golden Oak veneered plywood, solid Golden Oak boards and Oak trimsJoinery work finished with traditional satin varnishBulkheads in traditional T&G style boards finished in an off-whiteHull sides lined with teak battens in forward cabin and in saloon berthsPilothouse soleboards are the original solid teak and saloon soleboards are oak Green velour upholstery throughout (commercial marine grade fabric)Description of Accommodation from Forward:Forward Cabin:Anchor chain locker forwardSingle berth to port side with drawer storage beneathTwo single bunks in stepped formation to starboardDrawer storage beneath lower bunk Locker aft of bunk to port housing holding tankCountertop forward between bunks to access bow thruster and batteriesForedeck hatch with teak escape ladderHeads:Located to port at forward end of saloonBaby Blakes manual marine toilet located outboard aftStainless steel wash hand basin unit forward outboard Vanity locker outboard with storage shelf aboveShower stall inboard forwardStainless steel sump below teak sole grating with sump pump to dischargeSaloon:Bench settee to starboard forward (converts to a single bunk) with fixed saloon table inboardStorage lockers above settee back rest, outboardStorage accessing behind settee backrestStorage drawers beneath settee baseL-shaped settee to port and staggered slightly aftPort settee base pulling out with infill cushion to create double berthHanging locker forward of port settee with storage drawers beneathStorage lockers above settee back rest, outboardStorage accessing behind settee backrestStorage drawers beneath settee baseStorage unit inboard of settee aft with drawer below countertop and storage locker aboveGalley:Located to starboardLinear galley with short dogleg aftInset Wallas diesel fired hob with worktop space forwardStainless steel galley sink aft, inboardCrockery storage outboard of worktopIn-built Wallas diesel fired oven below worktop forwardIn-built Isotherm front loading fridge aft, outboardStorage locker beneath the sink, inboad, aftStorage lockers overhead, above aft and inboard sections of worktopWheelhouse:Helm station offset to port forwardSimrad MFD inset to dashboard outboard to portEngine dash panel mounted within custom made, swept pod forward of helmSculpted oak helm seat offset to portChart table with in-built storage immediate aft of helm seatShips switch panel located to port of companionway doors aftCustom made forward and aft seating to starboard with fixed tableDouble opening companionway doors to access cockpit aftDECK EQUIPMENTRig:Deck stepped, low aspect ratio rig with main and mizzen mastsAll spars of Douglas Fir and finished in a traditional varnishMast stepped in tabernacles on deck and can be manually raised and loweredStainless steel 7x19 standing rigging finished in a traditional manner with spliced eyes (2017)Open-bodied bronze rigging screwsWinches:Single-speed Lewmar bronze winch on aft deck to assist with mooringSails:Mainsail – Cream terylene traditional style sail. James Lawrence Sails (2017)Mizzen – Cream terylene traditional style sail. James Lawrence Sails (2017)Jib – Cream terylene traditional style sail. James Lawrence Sails (2017)Canvas Work:Mainsail coverMizzen coverCockpit Cover – Tonneau style cover with large window panel aftFender skirt – x2 both 4m longAnchoring & Mooring:Bower Anchor – 35kg Rocna anchor on 10mm, 80m chain rodeAnchor Windlass – Lofrans Project 1500 24VDC windlass. Foot button controls on foredeck with remote control station in the wheelhouse. Stripped and serviced winter 2022/23Fenders – SelectionMooring Warps - SelectionGeneral:Custom made closed bronze fairleads to port and starboard of stemOpen bronze mooring cleats mounted on deck forwardBronze samson post fitted centrally forwardBronze samson posts fitted on port and starboard sides of sternBronze Panama style fairleads let through bulwarkCustom made bronze fairleads aftBronze stanchions supporting double tier, stainless steel guard wires guardwiresHardwood grabrails running the length of the pilothouse roof outboardRemovable boarding ladder and chromed handleTraditional style timber deck hatch forward and opening butterfly deck light over saloonLarge deep cockpit with bench seating to port and starboard sidesTonneau cover creating additional living space in cockpit when weather is foulSAFTEY EQUIPMENT:General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.Navigation Lights:Anchor lightSteaming lightDeck flood lights x2Low level navigation lightsLife saving:Horseshoe lifebuoyEngine Space Automatic Fire Suppression System – Seafire, auto and manual dischargeFire extinguishersDISCLAIMERIn this case we are acting as brokers only.The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice