The Banjer 37, with its iconic and instantly recognisable silhouette, has a dedicated following. Built in the early days of GRP production boatbuilding, the hull and decks are heavily over-engineered. The interiors, constructed in the same robust manner using the finest hardwoods and finished in a classic style, provide a comfortable and welcoming below-decks living space.
PELICAN was previously owned by a master mariner who spent a lifetime at sea in the Merchant Navy and completed extensive re-fitting works throughout his ownership. Purchased by her current owner in 2020 she has benefited from some futher upgrading in recent years, including a re-working of the wheelhouse layout and some very robust, custom fabricated davits. Now offered for sale as her current owner looks to retire from boating she is offered for sale with an extensive inventory including:
Full osmosis treatment in 2016/17
CopperBot antifouling applied in 2017
Perkins 6354 marine diesel engine, fully re-built in 2008
Extensive selection of engine spares
Sterntube and propshaft replaced in 2008
Steering rams re-built in 2019
Diesel tanks drained and cleaned in 2018
Water tanks drained, cleaned and epoxy coated in 2008
Mastervolt charger and invertor
Raymarine Axiom 9+ chart plotter (2024)
Koden CVS-118 Fishfinder
Furuno radar
Philips AP Navigator and Furuno GP32 GPS systems
Icom IC-M601 DSC VHF
Handheld VHF
Webasto diesel fired blown-air heating
LP Marine gas cooker
Jabsco manual marine toilet
New main mast was fitted in 2008
Full standing rigging replacement in 2008
Lofrans electric windlass
E-Propulsion Spirit+ electric outboard (2021)
Inflatable dinghy
Custom-fabricated stainless steel davits (2022)
Wintering ashore in Balvicar Boatyard, near Oban the Banjer 37 PELICAN is available for immediate viewing by prior appointment.
CONSTRUCTION
Hull Construction:
Traditional long keeled, round bilged hull
Single-piece GRP moulded hull
Hand consolidated GRP moulding
Topsides finished in International Toplac gloss, ivory, fully re-painted in 2017
Sheerband and rubbing strake finished in International Toplac green, painted in 2017
Underwater hull peeled and full osmosis treatment completed during 2016/17
Underwater hull finished with CopperBot antifouling, applied in 2017
Deck & Superstructure Construction:
Single-piece GRP moulded hull and deck incorporating self-draining cockpit
GRP sheathed wheelhouse roof
International Toplac gloss, ivory, fully re-painted in 2017
Side decks and coachroof top finished Treadmaster non-slip panels
Keel & Rudder:
Full-length keel moulded as part of hull.
Stainless steel fabricated skeg to support rudder
Skeg-mounted rudder
MACHINERY
Engine & gearbox:
Perkins 6354 marine diesel engine
90hp @ 2,250rpm
6-cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled.
Engine fully overhauled in 2008 working including: Full top end rebuild. Fuel injection pump and injectors serviced and recalibrated. Heat exchanger and manifold removed and re-furbished. New heat exchanger tube stack fitted. New fresh water pump, new raw water pump and new starter motor fitted. Alternator rebuilt and tested.
Paragon hydraulic reversing marine gearbox, professional rebuild in 2008
Morse single lever engine controls (2008)
Maintenance & Performance:
Engine last serviced autumn 2025
Full exhaust system replaced in 2008 with new hose, waterlock and fittings
Steering rams stripped and rebuilt with new seals in 2019
Running hours recorded since rebuild, approximately 1600hrs
Cruising speed under engine 7kts @ 1000rpm
Selection of engine spare, including starter motor and alternator
Propulsion & Steering:
Stainless steel propellor shaft (2008)
Flexible coupling, fully refurbished in 2008
New stern tube fitted in 2008
Traditional compression type stuffing gland
Bronze 3 blade propellor, professionally re-furbished in 2008
Single internal helm station.
Hydraulic steering system.
Twin, double-acting rams secured direct to quadrant, ram and hoses stripped and refurbished/replaced in 2008
Manual tiller for use in cockpit
Autopilot:
C-tronix autopilot system
Hydraulic drive pump system
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Voltage systems:
24VDC onboard power system
12VDC on-board power system provide by Vitronix 24VDC/12VDC voltage conveter
230VAC shore power system
Shore Power:
Single 16 amp connection
Extension lead to connect to shore supply
RCD protected system
Ring main, battery charger, water tank heater
Voltmeter on panel
Reverse polarity indicator
Battery Banks:
Engine Battery Bank – 2x 12VC, 110Ah, lead acid, wired for 24VDC supply
Domestic Battery Bank – 2x 12VDC, 110Ah, lead acid, wired for 24VDC supply
Alternator:
Single engine driven alternator
Spare alternator aboard
Charging:
Mastervolt I/O Battery charger
230VAC – 12VDC
Invertor:
Mastervolt AC Master Sine Wave Inverter
24VDC – 230VAC, 200w
Battery Monitor:
Combination Voltmeter / Ammeter display showing both domestic and engine battery banks
General:
Wipers – Single speed wiper on port and starboard forward facing windows
12VDC auxiliary socket at aft end of wheel house
PLUMBING
Fresh Water:
Pressurised hot and cold water systems
Mixer tap in galley
Mixer tap in forward and aft cabins
Mixer tap with shower head in heads
Manually pumped tap in galley
Hot water provide from calorifier tank, heated by engine cooling water or 230vAC immersion heater
Grey Water:
Single tank located in bilge space
Outlets for Forward cabin sink, heads wash hand basin and galley sink all plumbed to tank
Discharged overboard by electric or manual pump
Bilge Pumps:
Manual Bilge Pump x2
Electric Bilge Pump x3, 1 auto switching, 2 switched manually.
TANKAGE
Fuel:
Twin diesel tanks
GRP tank construction
Both tanks drained, opened up and cleaned in 2018
Each tank of approximately 420ltr capacity
Total combined capacity 840ltrs
Fresh Water:
Twin fresh water tanks
GRP tanks built into the hull
Both tanks opened up, inspected, cleaned and epoxy coated in 2008
Approximate capacity 1,000ltr
Grey Water:
Single tank located in bilge
GRP tank
Approximate capacity 70ltrs
Tank Monitoring:
Fresh water tank guage
Grey water tank guage
Fuel tank guage – Twin guages showing both tanks
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
Navigation:
Plotter – Raymarine Axiom 9+ (2024)
Fish Finder – Koden CVS-118
Radar – Furuno with fast heading sensor and mizzen-mounted 2kw radar scanner
GPS 1 – Furuno GP32
GPS 2 – Philips AP Navigator
Wind Instrument – NASA Clipper
Magnetic Compass
Selection of West of Scotland charts and pilot books
Communications Equipment:
DSC VHF – Icom IC-M601 DSC VHF
Handheld VHF – Standard Horizon HX280E
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Galley:
Galley Stove – LP200 gas cooker, two burner, grill and oven
Fridge – Waeco 24VDC front loading fridge
Single stainless steel sink
Mixer tap
Manually pumped tap
Heads:
Jabsco manual marine toilet (2018)
Mixer tap with shower head fitting
Heating:
Webasto HL32D (24VDC) diesel-fired blown air heating system
Thermostatic cabin controller
Outlets in wheelhouse, saloon and forward cabin
Lighting:
Overhead lighting throughout the accommodation
Bulkhead-mounted reading lights in saloon and forward cabin
Bulkhead-mounted paraffin lamp in saloon
Red lighting in wheel wheelhouse
Engine space lighting
Machinery space lighting below cockpit sole
ACCOMMODATION
Summary of Accommodation:
Twin cabin forward with vanity unit
Galley
Heads
Saloon providing three occasional berths
Wheelhouse
Accommodation Finish:
Traditional timber-built interior.
Majority of internal fit-out using Teak
Some later joinery work in wheel wheelhouse, constructed of mahogany
T&G style hardwood planking to finish bulkheads and lockers in saloon
Laminate galley worktop
Textured hard vinyl panels to finish deck head in the accommodation
Original heavyweight, solid teak sole boards throughout
Description of Accommodation from Forward:
Forward Cabin:
Two large single berths in the traditional V-berth configuration.
Hinged lee boards fitted for use as single berth
In-fill section creates a large double when required.
Shelve running the length of the bunks outboard to port and starboard
Full standing headroom aft of bunks.
Storage provided throughout cabin with good access to the locker space beneath each bunk without having to lift the cushions.
Small hand basin with hot and cold mixer tap and vanity unit to the aft port end of the cabin.
Hanging locker provided the opposite to starboard.
Heads:
Immediately aft of the forepeak on the starboard side
Aft-facing Jabsco manual marine toilet located forward
Counter top aft with inset wash hand basin with mixer tap/shower aft.
Vanity lockers outboard
Galley:
To port forward of saloon.
Compact U-shaped galley area.
Gimbal-mounted gas cooker mounted outboard
Thwartships worktop forward with lifting section inboard providing large storage locker beneath
Inset stainless steel sink inboard
Front loading fridge beneath sink
Selection of storage lockers outboard of the cooker.
Saloon:
Substantial timber drop leaf saloon table is centrally mounted with access forward via a passage slightly offset to starboard.
L-shaped settee runs along the port side
Bench settee running along the starboard side.
Port settee converts to a double bunk when required
Starboard settee converting to a single berth
Pilot berth above and outboard of starboard settee
Storage provided around the saloon with a selection of under-bunk, overhead and outboard of-bunk lockers.
Wheelhouse:
Traditional layout with the large diameter timber wheel and helm position to port forward.
Engine dash panel forward of wheel with GPS, Wind instrument and plotter mounted above forward
L-shaped settee running along starboard side of wheelhouse and wrapping around aft end.
Fold-up chart table above forward end of starboard settee
Fore and aft orientated section of settee lifts up to provide access to sole level pilot berth beneath
Fishfinder and radar display mounted overhead, outboard to starboard
Switch panel and battery monitor display inboard of settee aft with small counter top below
Selection of storage provided with lockers outboard under the sidedecks.
Access to the cockpit is via a door on the port side of the wheelhouse aft.
Wheelhouse floor lifts in sections to provide access to the engine.
DECK EQUIPMENT
Rig:
Masthead ketch rig
Z-spars silver anodised alloy main mast, fitted new in 2008
Original alloy mizzen mast, now finished in white paint
Both main and mizzen masts stepped in deck-mounted tabernacles to facilitate lowering without external assistance
Full standing rigging replacement in 2008
Profurl roller reefing system on forestay for genoa
Fully battened slab reefing mainsail
Fully battened slab reefing mizzen sail
Lazyjacks fitted for main and mizzen
Spinlock rope clutches mounted on main mast for securing halyards
Spruce lifting derrick for MOB recovery or lifting tender, mounted on main mast tabernacle
Winches:
Primary Winches – 2x Lewmar 30, two-speed, self-tailing
Main Mast Halyard Winches – 2x Lewmar 14, two-speed, self-tailing (2008)
Sails:
Mainsail – Tan dacron. Fully battened, slab reefing with 3 full reefs. Arun Sails
Mizzen – Tan dacron. Fully battened, slab reefing with 1 full reef. Arun Sails
Genoa - Tan dacron. Roller reefing. Arun Sails
Canvas Work:
Mainsail cover – Stackpack type cover with mast boot and lazy jacks
Mizzen cover - Stackpack type cover with mast boot and lazy jacks
Cockpit Cushions – Fitted set of cushions with backrests
Anchoring & Mooring:
Bower Anchor – 40lb CQR anchor on 10mm, 100m chain rode
Kedge Anchor – 30lb Fisherman anchor on chain/warp rode
Emergancy Anchor – Large Fisherman anchor
Electric Anchor Windlass – Lofrans Tigres with foot button controls on foredeck and plug-in remote control also
Beaching Legs – Heavy Duty hardwood legs
Mooring warps – Selection
Fenders - Selection
Tender:
Inflatable Dinghy – Talamex 3m inflatable dinghy with oars, seat and pump
Outboard – E-Propulsion Spirit + outboard (2021)
Davits – Custom-fabricated stainless steel davits mounted on aft end (2022)
General:
Double bronze bow rollers
Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit rails
Stainless steel stanchions supporting double tier guardwires running full length of decks
Guardwire gates to port and starboard in way of the cockpit
Bronze fairleads set into caprails forward, midships and aft
Four stainless steel mooring cleats on foredeck and additional strong point for shackling on mooring chain
Belfast type mooring cleats midships and aft, port and starboard
Galvanised steel tabernacle for mainmast
Dorade box style ventilators to port and starboard sides of main mast tabernacle
Hardwood grabrails running the length of the coachroof port and starboard
Hardwood grabrails running the length of the wheelhouse roof
Teak-capped coaming protecting cockpit
Cockpit bench seating port and starboard, finished with teak boards
Teak grating to finish cockpit sole
Folding cockpit table
Large, full depth cockpit lockers beneath port and starboard cockpit seating
Cockpit sole lifting to provide access to large locker space with access to sterngear
Steering gear accessed through hatch at aft end of cockpit
Custom-fabricated stainless steel davits mounted to port and starboard sides aft (2022)
Boarding ladder mounting in way of guardwire gates
SAFTEY EQUIPMENT:
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.
Navigation Lights:
Steaming light
Low level running lights
Anchor light
Safety Equipment:
Liferaft – Ocean Safety 4 person valise (2018) Next service due in 2026
Horseshoe buoy with light
KIM MOB recovery sling
Plastimo safety ladder
Gas Alarm – Pilot Dual-channel alarm system
Co2 Alarm
Fire Blanket
DISCLAIMER
In this case we are acting as brokers only.
The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.
This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Unless otherwise stated on the published sales specification the following presumptions are made:
Shaft seal or sail drive diaphragms are more than 5 years old.
Fuel, gas hoses and gas regulators are more than 5 years old.
The vessel doesn’t currently have a GasSafe certificate issued within the last 5 years.
Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old.