Remarks :
This classic 1966 Nelson 40 is a fine sea boat and is powered by a 1984 Perkins 120hp shaft driven diesel engine with about 4000 engine hours. She has a strong GRP hull and marine plywood decks and superstructure. Her inventory includes generator, windlass, hot water, chart plotter and more. She is also fitted with a Clamshell (Kitchen rudder) which gives her added manouvrability. Like any classic of this age she will require some attention but she is priced accordingly.
Accommodation :
Forward cabin with centre-line double drop leaf table.
Two settee berths
Pilot berth to port.
Watertight bulkhead further forward with a bolted cover, which gives access to the chain locker
Opening deck hatch forward
Galley to starboard with a stainless steel sink, hot and cold water, gas cooker and plenty of storage.
Enclosed heads compartment to port with a marine toilet and slide away wash hand basin
Spacious main saloon with helm station to port.
Bench seats to port and starboard
Large stowage area below deck with built in fuel and water tanks
Access to the engine and generator room via the starboard side
Workshop and escape hatch in the engine room.
Inventory :
Boat Number 162
Built by Keith Nelson & Co. Ltd. Isle of Wight
Designed by TT Boat Designs Ltd.
GRP hull
Marine ply deck and deck house
Brief History
Belfast Harbour Survey Launch for many years
Was also in service with the Maritime Heritage Service (a volunteer group working for the preservation of maritime skills) after that.
With present owner since 2010
On Deck
Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, stanchions and guardrails
SL Windlass
Anchor, chain and warp
Mooring lines and fenders
Sliding door at the starboard side brings you into the large wheelhouse/saloon
Electrical
Electrical power is provided by the single cylinder Lister auxiliary which drives a 24/32 volt 47 amp generator and a fire/bilge pump.
24 Volt system is supplied from a domestic battery bank consisting of 4 x 96 ah batteries
Navigation
Sestrel Compass
Icom IC-M601 DSC VHF
M-Tech MT500 DSC VHF
Raytheon R80 Chart-plotter/radar
Garmin GPS Map 235 sounder
Recent Chart-plotter (model to be confirmed)
Raymarine ST60 Rudder indicator
Raymarine ST60 Compass
Smiths speed/log
ICS NAV6 Navtex
Safety
Electric and manual bilge pumps
Life rings
Fire Extinguisher
Other
Engine room hatch was replaced in July 2025
Antifouled in July 2025
Anodes replaced in July 2025
Broker's comments
This classic workhorse would be ideal for a hands on owner. Like any boat of this age she will require some work but her price reflects this.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Mechanical :
1984 (circa) Perkins 6354 6 x Cylinder
4000 engine hours approx.
3 x Blade propeller
Lister single cylinder diesel generator
Clamshell or Kitchen type rudder, giving extra manoeuvrability