Bought by the present owner in 2010 and she then had a 3yr refit. She has twin Perkins of 105hp each, giving a cruising speed of 10kts. Mahogany planking on CRE frames, solid teak deck. Accommodation of galley, heads, dining area/double berth. Large aft cockpit. 2017 survey available.
SpecsBuilder: Rutherfords, Liverpool
Designer: Isle of Wight TT Boat Designs
Flag of Registry: United Kingdom
Bought by the present owner in 2010 and she then had a 3yr refit. She has twin Perkins of 105hp each, giving a cruising speed of 10kts. Mahogany planking on CRE frames, solid teak deck. Accommodation of galley, heads, dining area/double berth. Large aft cockpit. 2017 survey available.
SpecsBuilder: Rutherfords, Liverpool
Designer: Isle of Wight TT Boat Designs
Flag of Registry: United Kingdom
DimensionsBeam: 9 ft 4 in
Length on Deck: 32 ft 0 in
Minimum Draft: 2 ft 6 in
Maximum Draft: 2 ft 6 in
EnginesTotal Power: 105 HP
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Twin Perkins
Engine Model: 6354 6 cyl
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Propeller: 3 blade propeller
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: 105 HP
Cruising Speed: 8 knots
Maximum Speed: 10 knots
TanksFresh Water Tanks: 2 Plastic (11)
Fuel Tanks: 1 Plastic (66)
AccommodationsNumber of double berths: 1
Number of heads: 1
ElectronicsNavigation center - navigator set to starboard.
Inside EquipmentOven - 4 burner gas hob
Heating - Diesel fired hot air heating system.
Marine head - Heads compartment has a sea toilet which discharges directly overboard.
Battery charger - 4 batteries running 24 volt systems charged from the engine alternator or with shore power.
Hot water - pressurised hot and cold water from engine heated calorifier.
CoversGenoa cover - Full canvas cockpit cover
Nelson 32 TSMYWooden Ships Comments
Nelson 32 built by Rutherfords, Liverpool in 1963 for the Thames River Police.
Bought by the present owner in 2010 when she was lying abandoned in a field, she then underwent a 3 year refit with more than 5000 man hours of work where much of the deck, superstructure, and systems were replaced. There is a detailed set of photos from the refit available for prospective purchasers.
A capable motor boat with a cruising speed of 10 knots. she is a fine comfortable boat with a large and safe outside deck area plus accommodation with a double berth. Two surveys from 2013 and 2017.
Length on Deck 32′
Beam 9’4″
Draft
Construction
Clinker planked in mahogany all copper fastened on steamed Rock Elm timbers.
Varnished teak rubbing strakes on the hull in the usual Nelson fashion.
Solid yacht laid teak deck.
Superstructure of marine plywood with varnished mahogany trim.
Wooden floors with bronze through bolts.
Machinery
Twin Perkins 6354 6cyl diesel engines of 105hp each.
Single lever controls of hydraulic gearboxes with fixed 3 blade bronze propellers. Stern tubes both recently replaced.
8 – 10 knots cruising speed.
300 litres of fuel in a plastic tank aft
100 litres of water in 2 plastic tanks
4 batteries running 24 volt systems charged from the engine alternator or with shore power.
Accommodation
Large aft cockpit with seating. Full canvas cockpit cover.
Raised wheelhouse with large aluminium framed windows. Sloping solid back to the wheelhouse to enclose the helm position.
Centreline entrance to the wheelhouse with the helm to port and navigator set to starboard.
Starboard offset door into the main cabin with heads compartment to port and galley to starboard.
Heads compartment has a sea toilet which discharges directly overboard.
Galley has a 4 burner gas hob set in a stainless steel work top. Single stainless sink with pressurised hot and cold water from engine heated calorifier.
U-shaped seating at the forward end around a saloon table. Seating converts into a large double berth
Diesel fired hot air heating system.
Full specification and details available upon request
Disclaimer:
These particulars have been prepared in good faith from information provided by the Vendors and are intended as a guide, Wooden Ships cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. The Purchaser should instruct his agent or surveyor to validate all details as necessary and satisfy himself with the condition of the vessel and its equipment.
