Watson 14m Ex RNLI
ex RNLI Lifeboat
- Boat REF# · 342545
- LOA · 45'11"
- Year · 1926
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Full-displacement
- Berths · 2
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 55hp, Gardner 4LW ()
- Lying · River Itchen
Extra Details
| Builder | H Saunders |
|---|---|
| Lying | River Itchen |
| Fuel capacity | 100.0 G Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 100.0 G Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 55hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Gardner 4LW () |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 8 knots |
2500w Dometic Tec30 gen set
Dimensions
| LOA | 45'11" |
|---|---|
| Airdraft | 13'1" |
| Displacement | 68,355.0lbs |
| Storage | On marina |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 3 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power, generator
Construction
| Construction | Wood |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Full-displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 2 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Electric) |
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system |
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Warps | |
|---|---|
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Instrument Covers |
Manual windlass
1 anchors
(CQR)
Nav Equipment
| Radar | |
|---|---|
| VHF DSC radio | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Searchlight | |
|---|---|
| Horn |
3 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 Electric)
Broker's Comments
This Watson class ex lifeboat was named in 1926 by the Duchess of York and King George.
She was built in Cowes by H Saunders and served her time in Scotland where she saved 305 souls.
She is up and running, sea-worthy and capable of being fully off grid. She would make an excellent house boat or live aboard.
Her hull is double diagonal and made out of Honduras mahogany and appears in excellent condition.
She is a single screw with a Gardener 4 cylinder engine. She has a gas boiler, shower, hot water, 24v solar for the engine start batteries and 12v solar for the leisure batteries, 12v toilet, hydraulic steering, 2x electric bilge pumps and 1x manual bilge pump, fridge freezer, 230v generator, Raymarine navigation, CCTV, internet, diesel heater, air compressor, whistle and a wood burner.
Some old films of her can be seen here:
https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/52442/
https://movingimage.nls.uk/film/1251
Viewing highly recommended.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
8 years
Why are you selling her?
Moving overseas
Where have you sailed her?
Isle of Wight, Poole and West Country