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1959 Watson Osborne Watson 47 Lifeboat

Name: 1959 Watson Osborne Watson 47 Lifeboat
Brand: Watson
Availability: InStock

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£35,000

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Specifications

Make Watson

Model Osborne Watson 47 Lifeboat

Year 1959

Length 47.0ft (14.3m)

Beam 4.20m

Draft 1.00m

Hull Material Wood (Mahogany/Oak)

Engine 2 x Gardner 5LW 36 diesel, uprated 70 BHP (installed 1991)

Fuel Type diesel

Location Manchester, United Kingdom

Engine Make Gardner

Engine Power 70 hp

Bow Thruster Yes

Solar Panels Yes

Equipment & Extras

Range: 1,852 kilometres
Engine: 2 x Gardner 5LW
Displacement: 21,000 kg
Fuel capacity: 1,090 litres
Maximum speed: 22 kph
Cruising speed: 11 kph
Length overall: 14.33 metres
Number of berths: 4
Number of cabins: 2

Bow thruster
Full engine service history
Solar panels
VHF radio
Radar
Auto helm

Description

The Osborne Watson 47 Lifeboat, originally named RNLB Kathleen Mary and now known as Katie May, is a distinguished and historic vessel with a 14.33-meter overall length and a 4.20-meter beam. Built in 1959 by Osbourne's yard in Littlehampton, it exemplifies the iconic Watson Class design with a 1979 self-righting conversion, highlighting its role in coastal rescue operations around England. Crafted with a unique mahogany and oak hull with a diagonal 'X' lap double skin construction, this lifeboat offers remarkable durability. Powered by two 5LW Gardner 36 diesel engines upgraded to 70 BHP, it ...

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Boat Price

Deposit 15% (£5,250)

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Loan Term

Interest Rate (APR) 6.9%

4.9% 9.9%

Monthly Finance Payment

£344

£29,750 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £504

Insurance £44

Maintenance £93

Fuel £292

Running costs subtotal £933/mo

True Monthly Cost

£1,277

Finance + running costs combined

Finance 27% Running costs 73%

Total Interest

£11,517

Total Cost (finance)

£46,517

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