1978 Ex Navy Helper Class Fleet Tender
Specifications
Equipment & Extras
- Range
- 1,036 miles
- Category
- Used power boat for sale
- Designer
- Thorne
- Hull type
- steel displacement
- Displacement
- 141 tonnes
- Name of boat
- Loyal Helper
- Fuel capacity
- 1,400 gallons (U.S.)
- Maximum speed
- 12 mph
- Cruising speed
- 12 mph
- Number of cabins
- 4
- Tax / VAT status
- Paid / Included
- Licensed for 12 passengers
- Licensed for 4 crew
- Fuel tank capacity: 5300 Litres
- Water tank capacity: 3500 Litres
- Main Generator (440v, 230v, 115v AC & 24v DC)
- Harbour Generator (21kw, 440v, 230v, 115v AC & 24v DC)
- Hamworthy 13cfm compressor
- 2x VHF
- 3x Handheld VHF
- EPIRB
- 2x Radar
- Depth Sounder
- Colour Chart Plotter
- Navtex
- Weatherfax
- Deck crane
- Hydraulic line hauler
- Anchor winches
- Diver access gates
- Upper sun deck
- Benches and tables on sun deck
- Bunk cabins (2x2)
- Bunk cabins (2x4)
- Forward crew cabin
- Seating areas
- Storage holds
- Two wash basins
- Large saloon
- Digital television
- Stereo systems
- Wood burner
- Ample plug sockets
- Mini bar
Description
Marketing Description The Loyal Helper was built in 1978 at Thorne by Richard Dunston's shipyard. She is a helper class fleet tender whose life started in the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service. Ruggedly constructed at 24m long and displacing 141 tones she is a very sea worthy and spacious vessel sitting flat on her anchors whilst other boats are thrown around at sea. The vessel is licensed to and can accommodate up to 12 passengers plus 4 crew comfortably.
Mechanical EngineMirless Blackstone 330hp TankageFuel: 5300 Litres Water: 3500 LitresGeneratorsMain: 440v, 230v, 115v AC & 24v DC Harbour: 21kw, 440v, 230v, 115v AC & 24v DC Hamworthy 13cfm compressor
Navigation 2x VHF 3x Handheld VHF EPIRB 2x Radar 1x Depth Sounder Colour Chart Plotter Navtex Weatherfax
Deck Loyal Helper has ample deck space, the front deck has enough room to store various equipment and a bench to seat up to 12 divers comfortably as well as housing the deck crane, hydraulic line hauler, anchor winches and access hatches to storage holds. There are also access gates for divers to enter and exit the water via a ladder and a platform.The upper deck and sun deck are accessed through the wheel house, benches and tables are situated on the sun deck and plenty of room is available for surveyors and spectators as well as barbecues and buffets.
Accommodation Below decks accessed via the saloon there are berths for 12 passengers plus crew. The passenger accommodation is separated into 2x2 bunk cabins, and 2x4 bunk cabins one of which is accessed through the other. The accommodation area also includes the forward cabin for crew, seating areas, storage, two wash basins.For relaxing there is a large saloon equipped with digital television and stereo systems. The area can be kept warm with its wood burner and electronics can be charged from the ample plug sockets available.Below decks accessed via the saloon there are berths for 12 passengers plus crew. The passenger accommodation is separated into 2x2 bunk cabins, and 2x4 bunk cabins one of which is accessed through the other. The accommodation area also includes the forward cabin for crew, seating areas, storage, two wash basins and a mini bar.
Construction Built in 1978 at Thorne by Richard Dunston's shipyard. She is a helper class fleet tender whose life started in the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service.
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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