English
Tilapia is a Custom Wooden Cruiser that was built in Upton, Poole in 1963. She's a carvel-built wooden twin-screw motor cruiser, driven by two independent diesel engines. Including a short boarding platform at the stern, her overall dimensions are length 40', beam 13' 6", draft 3' 9".
The hull is, to owner's knowledge, sound throughout but the superstructure does need work. The late owner often commented on how reliable the engines are. Of course, an element of tinkering with ancillaries commensurate with age can be expected.
Forward, there is a cabin with two single bunks, a galley (with sink/drainer, fridge, oven, grill, twin hobs, decent sized worktop), and a bathroom (with sink, sea-water toilet, small shower alcove). Aft there is a cabin with a double bed, single bed, sink, and (hidden) sea-water toilet. Between is a large saloon with seating, a good sized table, an entrance either side, navigating equipment, and 360 degree windows. Under the saloon is a large engine room (a pair of external legs are stored here which allow the boat to happily settle without a list with the tide completely out).
There is hot and cold water to all sinks. Both 12V and (shore-provided) mains wiring is fitted throughout, with lighting on both. The engines generate all the heat and power that's needed when traveling say an hour or more during the day but there is also a (mains) immersion heater and (12V) diesel-powered air heater ducted to all cabins. (Although the latter of these has not been used in several years.)
Inventory
Saloon
All navigation equipment including:
Wheel
Autohelm with remote panel
Compass
Depth sounder / fish finder
Fixed marine radio
Portable marine radio
Fixed GPS
Portable GPS
Portable GPS locator beacon
Rotating windscreen 'wiper'
Radio / CD player and speakers
Television
Fan heater
Anchor operation lever
Manual bilge pump handle
Collapsible table
Attachable stool
Privacy cover for front windows
Clock and barometer
Seat cushions and curtains
Seat panel and cushion inserts to bridge rear stairway
Gas bottles in gas locker
Use and maintenance notes
Fore Cabin
Bunk insulation and foam
Shore power extension lead
Shore power adaptor
Lifebuoys (from exterior)
Boat hook
Mooring buoy threader
Vacuum cleaner
Original certificate of registry
Microwave
Galley
Gas oven, grill, and dual hob
Gas / 12VDC / 230VAC fridge
Sink and drainer
Shelving etc
Bathroom
Sea toilet
Sink
Shower
Mirror
Aft Cabin
Sea toilet
Sink
Bad mattress foam
Wardrobe rail
Mirror
Shore power circuit breakers
Engine consumables
Lifejackets in cupboards
Engine Room
Two engines and all associated equipment
Detachable external boat legs (The Yacht Leg Company)
Diesel fuel in tanks
Spare hull paint, engine oil, etc
Hot water tank with immersion heater
Fresh water system pump
Diesel air heater
Primary automatic bilge pump
Backup automatic bilge pump
Manual bilge pump
Three large 12V batteries
New battery charger
Old battery charger
External
Anchor and chain
All ropes in use and in rear locker
Shore power lead
Fenders
Canvas hatch covers
Anchor riding sail
Charge-keeping solar panel
Mast / rigging
Antennae
Navigation lights
Landing platform
Additional
External door keys
Ignition keys
Record of voyages since 2001 if desired
Broker's Comments
Tilapia is a old wooden boat and by definition will require attention, but she has character and plenty of space. The engines are older than the boat at 1948, but still do their job. The horsepower of the engines is unknown. She is a great live aboard and would go anywhere an adventurous owner would like to take her. Over the years she has been to Paris, London, the Isles of Scilly, and just about every significant river and port between northern Cornwall and East Anglia (all logged).
The seller will consider offers