The Rapier 3100 class powerboat, designed by Len Cox, became an icon of the 1960s and enjoyed great success in offshore racing-most notably in the legendary-Cowes Torquay race, founded by Sir Max Aitken. Pegasus, was built in 1966 by the Christchurch Yacht Co. in Dorset. With her planing hull and a top speed of approximately 30 knots, she had a distinguished racing career during the 1960s, winning numerous events and earning the Concours d Elegance trophy for the best all-round production cruiser. The current owners have recently added on the beautiful swim platform, crafted from stainless-steel and Iroko. She is now powered by a pair of 140hp Cummins diesel engines. A truly gorgeous piece of maritime history and well worth a view.
Viewing by appointment only through the Suffolk office - 01473 659681 or email: suffolk@clarkeandcarter.co.uk
Accommodation
The interior is bright, airy, and spacious, featuring an open-plan layout with five berths and a generous 6ft 6in headroom.
Forward, there's a double berth, with the port-side dinette converting down into a double berth. The linear galley is to starboard which is well-equipped with a Neptune 2000 oven and grill, a fridge, a stainless-steel sink. Ample storage including drawers and crockery lockers. The separate heads compartment offers a Jabsco marine toilet, wash basin, and shower tap.
The large aft cockpit provides full bench seating with plenty of locker space beneath. Folding helmsman and crew seats are included, along with side lockers. A fitted full canopy allows the cockpit to serve as additional accommodation during inclement weather. The helm, located to port, includes engine controls and instrumentation. Blue upholstery. Hot & cold pressurised water supply throughout.
Mechanical Systems
Located under the cockpit sole in an insulated engine bay are the pair of Cummins 6BT marine diesel engines, fitted new in 2000 together with new stern gear and systems. 140hp each, 6 cylinders, turbo charged. Fresh water cooled via heat exchangers. Approximately 390 hours on both engines. Electric start. Single lever controls. Vetus sea strainers, Tek tank fuel tanks 400 litres capacity, Racor fuel filters and pipe work. Stainless steel shafts and bronze three bladed propellers. PRM gearboxes fitted at the time engines replaced. Transom trim tabs.
Engines have been well maintained and serviced. New shaft seals and cutlass bearings in 2025.
Electrical Systems
Four 12 volt batteries (two new in 2025)
24 volt engine starting system
12 volt domestic system
240 volt shorepower system with outlets
Alternator charging
Battery charger
Immersion heater
Deck Equipment
Bruce anchor with chain
Seawolf electric anchor windlass with a foot control
Full winter cover
Cockpit enclosure
Various fenders and warps
Bathing platform
Boarding ladder
Cockpit cushions
Stainless steel pulpit
Stainless steel anchor roller
two windscreen wipers
Midship cleats
Fender strong points
Burgee mast
Navigation Equipment
Azimuth steering compass
Garmin GPSmap chartplotter with speed and depth (2021)
Simrad DSC VHF (2021)
Navigation lights
Safety Equipment
Fire extinguishers
Automatic engine room fire extinguisher
Two electric bilge pumps
Gas Alarm
Smoke alarm
Twin horns
Construction
Built in 1966 by Christchurch Yacht Co. to a design of Len Cox. Cold-moulded hull, constructed of triple diagonally laid African Mahogany on Spruce and Mahogany frames. Dark blue painted hull. Hull Cascover sheathed from new, making a strong, watertight and durable structure. Teak laid decks. Wheel steering to twin skeg hung rudders. Alloy window frames to superstructure and windscreens. Varnished capping rails. Varnished teak handrails. Last surveyed in 2021.
Disclaimer:
The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at their own 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 on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, 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 the specific needs of the new owner(s).