Description

This 1986 Lochin 38 G.D.S.V. renamed 'Wilfetch' was originally owned and operated by the Port of London Authority (PLA) as 'Ravensbourne 11' serving as a Harbour Masters launch on the river Thames. The current owners purchased her in 2016 and have since had the engines removed and fully refurbished (bills available showing approaching £40k spend)) and in 2023 had her 5 year Coded survey to MCA Cat. 3 (20 miles) - 900kgs + 2 crew. The vessel is currently in service commercially. British Registry: Part 1

Specifications

Accommodation

FORWARD AREA comprising a central pedestal table and seating with lockers above and below. There is a sealed access to the anchor locker. A deck head hatch provides an emergency exit via steps on a bulkhead and ventilation. GALLEY (S): with stainless steel sink with H&C pressurised water, Beko two ring / oven cooker (240v), Sharp Microwave and Engel refrigerator. Lockers are provided above and below the work surface. HEADS COMPARTMENT (P): with manual flush sea toilet and stn/stl hand basin with H&C pressurised water.
Companionway steps lead to the WHEELHOUSE: with the control console to port housing engine instrumentation and auxiliary switches, Mathway rod steering system and Morse Teleflex engine controls. The helmsman has a pedestal mounted suspension seat and is provided with good vision via aluminium framed windows – 3 forward facing and 4 within the cabin sides 2 of which have sliding openers. To starboard is a suspension seat for the navigator also on a pedestal and electronic displays are laid out angled to the helm position. An additional seat is installed aft of the helm for a seated crew member attending monitoring equipment mounted on a table / desk. To starboard a large navigation / chart table is positioned with two large chart drawers below. Additional storage and access points are provided including the main engine room access hatch in the central walkway.
EXTERNAL: Flush to gunwhale deck with inboard rails running forward and stainless steel guard railings around the after deck. Substantial deck fittings and heavy section fendering with inter-straking along the hull sides.

Construction

Wilfetch

Ashore during refit

Helm Console

Navigation Area

Wheelhouse (looking fwd)

Wheelhouse (looking aft)

Forecabin Companionway

Crew Cabin

Galley Area

Heads Compartment

Heads Compartment

Engine Room Access

Engine Room

Yanmar 6LP

Pilot style rails

Good deck space

'Wilfetch'

Equipment

- S/S Handrails - mounted inboard at the forward part
- Stn/Stl rear deck rails around the after deck
- Stn/Stl mast with lighting array
- Substantial Deck Equipment - Bollards and fittings
- Heavy duty 'D' section Fendering + Inter-straking
- Deck Storage
- Manual Windlass
- CQR Anchor + Chain
- CQR Kedge + Warp and Chain
- Stollages for Life Rings and Life Raft
- Non-slip deck surface

Navigation Equipment

- FURUNO Radar (open array scanner)
- SAAB GPS and Plotter
- ICOM IC-M505 VHF DSC
- Hayler/Horn/Fog
- SESTRAL Major Compass
- Clock and Barometer
- EAGLE Fish Finder / depth sounder

Engine(s)

Two YANMAR 6LYA STP 6 cylinder turbocharged engines rated @ 370 bhp each with Twin Disc MG5061A gearboxes units installed new reportedly 2005 by the PLA. Each engine runs 24v alternator charging system. Conventional shaft arrangement with matched propellers.
Recent servicing history - both engines received full refurbishment 2023 by Purbeck Marine (full details available on request - approaching £40k spent.
NORTHERN LIGHTS generator (240v/24v) - 6.5Kva
TANKS:
Fuel: 1500 Ltrs in two GRP centre line tanks
Water: 50 Gals
Black Tank: 50 Ltrs

Electrics

Onboard Systems:
24v / 230v shore power plus Victron shore power charger and Northern Lights generator serving an internal ring main with invertor(s) installed for some auxiliary systems.

Safety Equipment

Such equipment the owners may include with the vessel - life rafts are hired

Disclaimer

The Company normally acts as Broker to the Vendor(s) who, unless otherwise stated, is not selling in the course of business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these details, the correctness is not guaranteed and are to be treated as a guide only. We strongly recommend all purchasers employ an independent qualified marine surveyor to prove condition and suitability prior to purchase. The information together with photographic and diagrammatic representations are copyright and must not be reproduced without authority in writing from Lochin Marine International Ltd.

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