Classic Gentleman's Motor Yacht (1929) for sale in Ipswich, United Kingdom

Classic Gentleman's Wooden Motor Yacht: Lady Kathryn

Built in 1929, this exquisite classic twin-screw wooden motor yacht, known as Lady Kathryn, is rich in history. Requisitioned by the Admiralty in 1940, it is widely believed to have played a role in the Dunkirk evacuation during Operation Dynamo that same year. The vessel is powered by twin Perkins P6 130HP diesel engines and offers a total of 4 berths, with one as a double berth and a further 2 single berths over two cabins. The stern of the vessel offers a galley leading on to a large room that currently has a dining table for at least 6 people. The vessel offers a unique opportunity to own part of history as well as make a stunning cruising motorboat or live aboard. The vessel has also started in the remake of Whisky Galore 2014 as the customs cutter.

Features

• COMPASS
• HEATING
• OVEN
• BATTERY CHARGER
• ELECTRIC BILGE PUMP
• HOT WATER
• VHF
• ELECTRIC HEAD
• REFRIGERATOR
• SHORE POWER INLET
• TEAK SIDEDECKS

Brokers comments

The vessel has been with the current owner for over 18 years and was originally located in Scotland prior to the current owner. The vessel is now sitting on a berth at Ipswich Beacon Marina, where the current owner is still having maintenance done on the vessel. The owner has currently set the boat up for winter and so it is being protected and kept dry.

Recent works

• All old wiring removed in engine room and re wire
• 2 new heavy duty batteries with remote charger
• 2 new volt metres
• Mid Feb new marine ply flooring in engine room
• Handrails have been sanded / varnished currently stored at Spirit
• Mast currently being sanded / varnished stored at Spirit
• Dickinson heater has been stripped and serviced - perfect working order
• Stern gas locker is about to be sanded / varnished
• Both P6 engine exhausts are going to be changed to stainless steel and port engine heat exchanger is having a full removal / clean etc