Testing the water as a bigger vessel I’ve been after has come up , if this sells it’s meant to be, if not I’m happy to proceed on this build .
Here we have my Halmatic Pilot Boat
Twin TAMD 120A VOLVO PENTA turbo Diesel Engines in great working order.( 6 CYL )
I was told the military spec which this is works out as 320hp
I don’t know I’ll just say 120 HP which is a stock engine however these are turbo versions .
I can’t prove anything without going internal which I won’t do.
( all running sweet )
The vessel is functioning and at 47 foot has a beautiful presence but she needs a good sanding of her Thick GRP Hull and painting, internally the pilot house is a beautiful area for a family to hang out as it will accommodate up to 8-10 people, you can imaging the deck space at 15 foot wide and 47 foot long accommodates a huge gathering area for a pleasure boat house boat conversion .
A family member converts any size vessel to house boats so this can be done for you at a cost you will discuss with them but his work is to a extremely high standard at what little he charges.
This vessel is stripped out below deck of the forward cabin and aft cabin, aft cabin access is from the wheelhouse and engine room through a water tight door in the factory bullhead , the forward cabin access from wheel house into the engine room and through a water tight door in a bulkhead .
Both rooms have ample headroom, if you relocate the gas tanks and build a keel box packed with iron you can gain ten more inches without compromising the vessels stability.
These are unsinkable in the terms of if they tip they go back to the right size up based on its balances balance and design t , location of engines.
Would make a beautiful small family excursion or live aboard boat.
I wanted to do the French canals and coastal , I don’t want to sell but a bigger pilot boat I’m after has finally come along abd I am resting to see if I can get interest..
This size pilot boat is rare as hens teeth , in fact I can not find another 47 foot .
They can fetch anything up to insane money when complete .
I will regret this sale as one person can handle this vessel because no hand rail means jumping on and off is easy.
Don’t miss this chance to own a piece of military history.
Please get back with any questions.
Pics to follow .
14.63 length x 4.57 beam
Draft - 1.52
Vessel type: | Pilot 47 |
Designer: | Nelson / Halmatic |
Builder: | Halmatic pilot |
Model: | Nelson |
Constructed: | 1979 |
Berths: | 5 |
No. of engines: | 2 |
Engine model: | Volvo PENTA Turbo Diesel TAMD 120A |
Engine power: | 320 |
Fuel type: | Diesel |
Length over all: | 14.63m |
Beam: | 4' 57" |
Maximum draft: | 1' 52" |
Hull material: | Glass Fibre |
Hull type: | Deep v |
Hull colour: | Blue |
Dry Weight: | 20 metric tons |
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.