JG Meakes Sealion 42 for sale in Surrey United Kingdom

Boat Overview

John Kay was built by JG Meakes in 1963. She is equipped with twin Detroit 4-53 original diesel 136hp inboard diesel engines and offers 6 berths.

John Kay is a striking 6 berth displacement hull widebeam that must be seen to appreciate her offerings. Viewing is highly recommended and she is on sale with the following features!

Electric System

• Single 210 a/hr 12v starter battery to supply both engines, charged from starboard engine.
• Twin 210 a/hr 12v domestic batteries charged from port engine.
• Sterling Pro-Charge Ultra 30 amp battery charger.
• Shore power connection 16 amp 240v.

Accommodation Layout

• Twin single bunks, one above the other to port.
• Vanity unit and mirror to starboard.
• Fire extinguisher.
• Warm air heating outlet and fitted mains electric heater.
• 240v socket and USB charging connection.
• Mains and 12v LED lighting.

• Wash basin, mirror, chemical toilet fitted and connections for sea toilet.
• 12v LED lighting.

• New Dometic CRX110 fridge with ice box, 12v or 240v.
• Fitted with MPS50 mains supply to auto switch from 12v when 240v mains is detected.
• Twin burner gas cooker with grill and oven.
• Gas water heater, sink, drainer, and storage lockers.
• Additional stowage in plastic bins beneath galley sole hatches.
• Carbon Monoxide detector fitted.
• Fire extinguisher and fire blanket.
• Two 240v sockets.
• Mains and 12v lighting.

• Helm position to port with wheel, throttle controls, and engine instrumentation.
• Compass, echo sounder, VHF x 2, radar.
• Twin Kent clear view screens and opening windows.
• Searchlight control, electric air compressor horn, AIS receiver.
• Helm seat to port and navigator’s seat to starboard.
• Electrical 12v main switches and separate 240v distribution circuit breakers and RCD.
• Two fire extinguishers and fire detector unit.
• Three 240v sockets and two 12v sockets and two USB charging connections.
• Mains and 12 LED lighting with red internal lights for night running.

The saloon features a large L-shaped sofa with storage lockers below located to starboard, with a saloon table convertible to an occasional double bed with infill cushions. A built-in cocktail cabinet with additional storage lockers is located to starboard, with space above for a TV. Two additional Director style chairs increase seating capacity around the table or can be used on the large fore deck for socializing. Eberspacher heater controller and warm air outlet are also included.

• Located to starboard with wash basin, mirror, shower with auto waste water discharge pump, and chemical toilet fitted with connections for sea toilet.
• 12v LED lighting.
• Warm air outlet.

• Twin large single bunks, capable of folding out to make compact doubles with appropriate infill cushions.
• Dressing table, mirror, and stool.
• Large double door hanging locker.
• Carbon monoxide and fire detectors fitted.
• Fire extinguisher.
• Mains and 12v LED lighting, warm air heater outlet, and portable mains electric heater.

Engine Compartment

Access through saloon sole hatch. Port and starboard Detroit 4-53 two-stroke diesel engines, 12v alternators, gearboxes, and shafts with shaft greasers. Fuel filters, starter and domestic 12v batteries, fuse box, and battery charger. Engine starter battery isolator switches for each engine. Exhaust silencers. Eberspacher warm air heater. Auto water pump for pressurized hot and cold system. Low power 240v tube heater for winter protection. Mains lighting for maintenance. Four bilge pumps throughout the hull in separated compartments.

On Deck

• Forward large open teak deck for socializing.
• Twin anchors and anchor winch (previously hydraulic but now manual only).
• Stainless steel stanchions capped with teak rail and port and starboard access gates.
• Folding mast.
• Nav lights and anchor light.
• Deck light.
• Searchlight.
• Twin VHF aerials and separate AIS VHF aerial.
• Radar antenna.
• Aft deck locker and rope stowage with gas bottle locker, appropriate over side drain, and bubble tester.
• Lifebuoy and rope.
• Ensign staff.
• Bathing platform and ladder.
• Stainless steel davits with manual winches.

Additional Information

• BSC expires: November 2026
• Last blacking: June 2021
• Hull & superstructure: Steel
• Hull profile: Displacement
• Engine: Twin Detroit 4-53 136hp
• Electrics: Shore power, Sterling 30amp battery charger
• Batteries: 3 x 210 a/hr
• Water heating: Gas fired
• Cabin heating: Eberspacher diesel warm air
• Water capacity: Approx 680 litres
• Fuel capacity: Approx 1300 litres
• Toilet: 1 x sea, 1 x cassette
• Fitting out: Timber
• Flooring: Carpet
• Headroom: TBC

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.