'Rafales' is a very unique gentleman's twin screw motor yacht, she is one of six built Moody Lancer 42s built. Completed in 1970 and still has the original, very well maintained Perkin engines she and is a real boat to last. Currently, on her berth on the French canals, the present owners have had many years of enjoyment.
'Rafales' is a very unique gentleman's twin screw motor yacht, she is one of six built Moody Lancer 42s built. Completed in 1970 and still has the original, very well maintained Perkin engines she and is a real boat to last. Currently, on her berth on the French canals, the present owners have had many years of enjoyment. Benefiting from wide walkways on deck and having been maintained throughout to a very high standard she would be a perfect option for someone looking to complete the canals or the Mediterranean sea. VIEWINGS WELCOME BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - WHYBOATS
Construction
MOODY LANCER 42 BUILT IN 1970
Designed by Graham A Moody, hull moulded by Tyler Boat Co Ltd and fitted out by A H Moody & Son, Southampton.
One of only six built between 1968 and 1972
British registered: 339674
Built in White GRP for the Hull, Deck and Superstructure
Awlgrip painted hull
Tekdek in 2010
LOA 12.95m ( 42' 6” )
LWL 11.73m ( 38' 6” )
BEAM 3.84m ( 12' 7" )
DRAFT 1.09m ( 3' 7” )
DISPLACEMENT 17.48 tons
Mechanical And Electricals
Twin Perkins 6354 Diesel inboard engines
95 HP / 140KW each
Shaft drive to fixed two blade props
Serviced to engine hour schedule
Both engines benefited from a complete rebuild in 2009
Fischer Panda generator
ELECTRICALS
12v and 240v Electrical system
2 x Engine Batteries
2 x Domestic Batteries
1 x Generator battery renewed in 2015
Charged by engine alternator and battery charger
Shower power system
Accomodations
SLEEPS 5 IN 2 CABINS AND SALOON
Large open plan layout with cabins in the bow and master stateroom at the aft
Central heating throughout
Matching upholstery (New 2018) and carpets throughout (New 2017)
Solid wood contruction in American Oak.
Exterior woodwork Sikkens oil Teak coloured
FORWARD
Spacious berths in the bow arranged to starboard and port, with storage and shelving throughout
Large hanging locker to starboard with shelf above
Forward heads with single sink, hot and cold pressurised water, manual marine toilet with holding tank and shower.
SALOON AND GALLEY
'L' shaped settee to port with a folding table. Converts to a berth when required
Shelving and storage under settee and behind
Galley to starboard with Nelson gas cooker, 2 x hob and grill (New in 2010)
Single stainless sink with draining rack
Pressurised hot and cold water to a mixer tap
Storage and cupboards along the full-length work surface on the starboard side
12v fridge (New 2010)
WHEELHOUSE
Helm station to port with a custom-made dashboard showing engine dials with original steering compass
Twin throttle controls and folding out helm seat
Raymarine E120 chart plotter to starboard
Aft facing nav station with chart table, master control panel above
OWNERS AFT STATEROOM
Large open layout
Twin single berths to port and starboard
Shelving and storage throughout
Windows and opening hatches throughout
Access to steering gear
Separate heads (stbd) and bathing room (Port)
Large heads with a manual marine toiled, with holding tank
Bathing room has a single sink with hot and cold water
Seating area
Small bath with hot and cold water to a tap and/or shower option
Storage and lockers throughout
Navigational Equipment
Raymarine E120 Chart plotter
Icom IC-M411 VHF / DSC radio
Steering compass
Chart table
Engine taco located at the internal and external helm stations
Deck Equipment
Large open layout with modern TekDek in 2010
Davits at the stern for the tender
High station posts with guard wires surrounding with access gates
Blue dodgers
Teak table with teak folding chairs
Teak grab handles
Lewmar electric windlass with remote control
2 x anchors (60lbs CQR and 25kg Bruce) with calibrated 30m chain
Swim ladder at the stern
Warps and mooring lines
Fender, enough for the French canals
Cleats with fairleads at the bow, stern and midships
Tender 4 man
Suzuki 2.5hp outboard
Passerelle in matching TekDek
