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1959 Watson Osborne Watson 47 Lifeboat
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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
Equipment & Extras
- Beam
- 4.20 metres
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Hull
- wood displacement
- Year
- 1959
- Draft
- 1.00 metres
- Price
- £35,000 GBP
- Range
- 1,852 kilometres
- Engine
- 2 x Gardner 5LW
- Category
- Used power boat for sale
- Designer
- James Barnet
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Make/model
- Osborne Watson 47 Lifeboat
- Hull number
- O.N 950
- Displacement
- 21,000 kg
- Name of boat
- Katie May
- 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
- Tax / VAT status
- Paid / Included
- Bow thruster
- Full engine service history
- 10x batteries (2015)
- 24v Switched
- Engine alternator
- 240 battery charger
- Shore power
- Shore power cable
- Rewire 2013-2016
- Solar panels
- Electrical screen wiper (24v belt drive)
- 12v VHF radio
- 24v three channel seeking VHF radio
- 24v LWS
- Signal direction finding
- Fifty-mile radar
- Auto helm
- Garmin Satellite control
- Two anchors
- Storm emergency anchor
- 18,250kg pull winch
- Gangway
- Bilge pump
- Fenders
- Boathook
- Engine spares
- Radio
- Clock
- Barometer
- New galley equipment
- Deck lights
- Winch
- Cabin charger
- Flares
- 3x manual fire extinguisher
- Searchlight
- Horn
- Toilet
- Shower
- Full galley
- Paraffin cooker
- 12v fridge
- 24v freezer
- Sink
- Extraction
- Heating (24v, 2000w invertor or 170L diesel tank to Eberstpatcher unit)
- Full storage
- Mahogany/Oak Hull
- Aluminium Superstructure
- Oak/Marine Ply Deck
Description
Marketing Description LIFEBOAT KATHLEEN MARY NOW NAMED KATIE MAY. RNLB KATHLEEN MARY: 'ON 950' is a Watson Class with a 1979 self-righting conversion. Formally stationed at Newhaven, she cost £34,500 to build. A gift from an anonymous donor. She was built by Osbourne's yard, Littlehampton. The watson design as proven, later developed the Oakley & Solent class lifeboat. KATHLEEN MARY was in the reserve fleet until late 1990 and was assigned relief duties around the coast of England. Also, in 1989 she was stored at Penlee boat house, Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall. The mahogany/Oak hull is a special design being diagonal 'X' lap double skin with special canvas between, bolted every sq mm. Lying Manchester Ship Canal - Viewings by appointment.
Mechanical The lifeboat has two 5LW Gardener 36 diesel uprated 70 BHP engines (installed 1991) of which - just six were assembled. The automatic transmission and 2:1 gearbox allow full ahead to astern. Operational speed is 11-12 knots on one or two engines in all weathers. Diesel fuel consumption at full speed is 4.5 litres per engine every 10 kilometers. Propellers are three blades with a 750mm diameter; located within hull tunnels. Just cruising, as extra fuel can be carried aft, gives a range of 1600 kilometers on rivers and canalsBow thruster*Full engine service historyTANKAGE:3x stainless steel fuel tanks - 2x 460L 1x 170L2x stainless steel water tanks - 1x 185L 1x 230L1x 45L holding tank
Electrical 10x batteries (2015)24vSwitchedEngine alternator and 240 battery chargerShore power & shore power cableRewire 2013-2016.Solar panels now assist charge to ships system circuits, which have a spare standby battery set. Also, engine start batteries can be switched over to start either engine. The electrical screen wiper is a 24v belt drive manufactured by Wynn.
Navigation Communication is via 12v VHF and 24v three channel seeking VHF radio, with existing 24v LWS and signal direction finding. For legality equipment is upgraded. She has a full fifty-mile radar, auto helm, and Garmin Satalite control.
Deck GROUND TACKLE:The deck items include; two anchors and a storm emergency anchor on a 25mm dia, 124-metre line. Ropes are duplicated and graded for the purpose to suit weather conditions. An 18,250kg pull winch is located with full lights on the foredeck.GENERAL EQUIPMENT:GangwayBilge pumpFendersBoathookEngine sparesTVRadioCDClockBarometerNew galley equipmentDeck lightsWinchCabin charger
Safety Flares3x manual fire extinguisherSearchlightHorn
Accommodation At 20,865kg (23 tons), most amenities are fitted for six crew. being a toilet, shower, and full galley with a paraffin cooker, 12v fridge, 24v freezer, sink, and extraction. Heating is via a 24v, 2000w invertor, or a 170L diesel tank to an Eberstpatcher unit. Full storage is available for equipment, food, and clothing.Wheelhouse: 3.2 x 2.3 m. Timber floor, 2 sprung seats with cupboards under. 0.7 m chart locker with cupboard under. Bench seat with tools locker below.Step down to washroom/WC – 1.1 x 1.2Cupboards to full height on the same level2 steps down to Main Cabin – 4.2 x 2.5 mDouble bunk at rear – 1.93 long x 1.44 wideCupboards on both sides – 2 lockers with shelves above and 2 hanging cupboards.Double bunk made from dining area – 2.10 x 1.20 – with storage areas under.Large bookshelvesGalley area: Sink and small drainer, two-burner cooker, oven and grill, fridge, storage cupboards, drawers.Engine room with access from the wheelhouse. Easy access to engines for servicing and daily checksCabin:Access through the deck hatch down the original ladder.3.40 x 2.05 at the widest pointTwo bunks – 2.0 x 0.8 mSeats (0.5m) alongside each bunk with storage under both bunks and seatsWashroom/WC with cupboardsCabin heatingHeadroom: 5'11" - 6'2"
Construction RNLB KATHLEEN MARY: 'ON 950' is a Watson Class with a 1979 self-righting conversion. Formerly stationed at Newhaven, she cost £34,500 to build. A gift from an anonymous donor. She was built by Osbourne's yard, Littlehampton. KATHLEEN MARY was in the reserve fleet until late 1990 and was assigned relief duties around the coast of England. Also, in 1989 she was stored at Penlee boat house, Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall. The mahogany/Oak hull is a special design being diagonal 'X' lap double skin with special canvas between, bolted every sq mm. All top cabin structures, hatches, and doors are aluminium.After RNLI service, the lifeboat was released but re-named KATIE MAY, and stored at Mashford's boat yard in Plymouth. Then in 2013 transferred via Liverpool to Salford on the Manchester ship canal. Engine maintenance is by Gardener Engineers Manchester, trim by MPE Interiors, and electrical maintenance upgrade by SeaKing; both of Birkenhead. KATY MAY was fully repainted in the late Autumn of 2015.Mahogany/Oak HullAluminium SuperstructureOak/Marine Ply Deck
Disclaimer For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
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.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.
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