Here we present 'Vita' a converted passenger ferry built by Camper & Nicholson in 1960. She was converted into a houseboat by the previous owners. She has a long history and is registered on the National Historic Ships Register, with over 160 individual archives of her at the National Maritime Museum in London available to view by request. She also appeared in the Shakin Stevens music video 'Teardrops'.
Here we present 'Vita' a converted passenger ferry built by Camper & Nicholson in 1960. She was converted into a houseboat by the previous owners. She has a long history and is registered on the National Historic Ships Register, with over 160 individual archives of her at the National Maritime Museum in London available to view by request. She also appeared in the Shakin Stevens music video 'Teardrops'.
Powered by a 6l Gardner engine, around 130/140bhp, and run regularly approximately every two weeks. She features several bedrooms and bathrooms, a spacious kitchen/diner room, lounge and several socialising areas on the deck, perfect to enjoy the summer evenings.
Unique and historic, must be viewed to be fully appreciated.
Mechanical
Engine
Gardner 94-kW/126-hp six-cylinder marine diesel
Beta diesel generator
Electrical
Battery bank and charger
Eight domestic power batteries
Four isolator switches
240v and 12v electrical systems
New Anodes 2019
Combi oil-fired boiler gives hot water and central heating throughout
Equipment
Deck Equipment
Mooring lines
Fenders
45lb 'CQR' plough anchor
Manual anchor windlass
Gang plank for easy access to deck
Various original deck features
Navigation Equipment
Sestrel Compass
NASA Depth Sounder
Furuno GPS
Garmin Chartplotter
Clock and Barometer
Safety Equipment
Electric bilge pumps
Manual bilge pump
Carbon monoxide alarms
Lifebuoys
Fire extinguishers
Fire blankets
Accommodation
'Vita' has many rooms, most of which have been converted for houseboat usage. Here is a basic overview of the layout and the main rooms. For more details please contact us.
Open plan kitchen/dining room
Oven and hob
Storage cupboards
A further area that contains seating, could be used as a dining area
Bedrooms on the lower floor
Down the stairs, you find three bedrooms and the first bathroom with a bath, hot and cold water and storage cupboards
Engine room
Downstairs from the main floor is the engine room, there is good access around the engine and generator
Bathroom on the main floor
Stand in shower
Electric toilet
Towel heater
Helm room
Up the stairs from the main floor is the helm position
Large traditional wheel
Lounge area
Down the hallway on the main floor, you will find a lounge area located at the aft end of the boat
There is a log burner and space for settees
There is access to a rear terrace at the stern of the boat
Construction
Length: 78ft
Beam: 18ft
Draft: 1.8m
Converted Ex-Passenger Ferry, built in 1960 by Camper & Nicholson.
Full survey available to view from August 2019.
