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Nelson 40

Used power boat for sale   |   Boat ID:4388
Nelson Yacht Brokerage, Yew Tree Farmhouse, Laxfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 8HG, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1986798257 or Fax: +44 (0)1986798276
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Nelson  40: Nelson 40
Nelson 40
£87,500 GBP £87,500 GBP (for guidance only)
General information
Make/model Nelson 40
Name of boat Marengo
Year of manufacture 1966
Length overall 12.60 metres
Location United Kingdom
Nelson 40
Dark blue GRP hull and GRP sheathed Marine plywood deck and superstructure. Teak hull belting and badging. Heavy duty “D” fendering around the whole hull. Semi-displacement hull design. Hull epoxied as a preventative measure. Current survey report available.“Marengo” was originally built as a Pilot vessel, and converted to a luxury cruiser at Douglas Boat Yard in Preston (1990).


Engine(s) Twin Ford Mermaid turbo charged diesels. 300hp. each. Heat exchanger cooling system. (Factory built in 2000). Conventional shaft drive. Full engine instrumentation and Morse single lever controls at the helm position.New stern glands and propeller shafts in 1995.Automatic fire extinguishers in the engine compartment.Two new stainless steel fuel tanks. New exhaust system.The owner reports a top speed of around 26 knots and a cruising speed of around 20 knots.


Electrics Engine belt driven alternators charging a 24v. electrical system. (New batteries). Shore supply with ring main in the vessel. Navigation lights Comprehensive interior cabin lighting 3 X Pantograph type windscreen wipers


Accommodation For five. Varnished wood interior with light blue upholstery. Hot and cold water supply. Description from forward: Fore Cabin with two single V berths. Stowage under berths. Access to forepeak.Heads Compartment with sea toilet. Teak shower grating on sole. Lower Saloon with dinette to port which converts to a double berth. Galley opposite to starboard with Plastimo two burner cooker with oven and grill. Sink and fridge. Up to Wheelhouse/Upper Saloon with helm position and helm seat to port. Full engine instrumentation and controls. Chart table to starboard. Small settee berth. Adjustable table. Doors to Cockpit with slatted seating port and starboard and seat with locker under across the transom.


Inventory Ratheon R20XX Radar (1994) Cmap Vision GPS/Plotter (1997) AutopilotVHF R/T Depth sounder/log Electronic compass Electric anchor windlass Bruce anchor and chain Paloma gas water heater Manual bilge pump Avon dinghy Camper and Tonneau covers Warps and fenders


Remarks A professionally converted Nelson, benefiting from one of the larger engine options, giving her a very useful turn of speed. Unusually she also has a good aft cockpit. Seriously for sale at a very attractive price.

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