Classic Gentleman's Launch 23'
Full refit and new engine 2024
- Boat REF# · 333665
- LOA · 6.86m
- Year · 1946
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Full-displacement
- Berths · 2
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 25hp, Beta (2024)
- Lying · Isle of Wight
Extra Details
| Designer | Falmouth Working Boat |
|---|---|
| Lying | Isle of Wight |
| Fuel capacity | 25.0 ltr (5.5 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 12/04/2024 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 25hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Beta (2024) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 4 |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | Fixed 3 blade bronze (+ Rope Cutter) |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 1.5 ltr (0.3 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 7 knots |
New Beta 25hp diesel engine (warranty to 2029) with TMC40 2.6.1 gearbox with 40 Amp alternator. All new ancillaries and components (exhaust, fuel filter, Vetus mixer box, throttle cables and control, etc). New shaft and Prop-Protector shaft fitted rope cutter. New ultraflex steering cable with new boss and Stazo teak wheel
Completely re-wired from engineer’s plan with Fusion music system, twin batteries (85ah), solar panel (140w), shore power adapter, cockpit and cabin and underwater LED lighting
Dimensions
| LOA | 6.86m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 2.24m |
| Draft Max | 0.40m |
| Displacement | 2,000kg (4,410.0lbs) |
| Storage | On marina |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power
Construction
| Construction | Wood |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Full-displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Newly re-launched in May this year following a two year complete rebuild that was observed regularly throughout by the Marine Surveyor (survey signed off in June 2024). All structural timbers are new and replaced, including decks (individually planked teak/iroko over ply) and new wheelhouse. Over 800 hours spent on construction/re-build and an additional 250 hours on painting and varnishing
Epoxy sheathed (West System) in 2006
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 2 |
|---|---|
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
Comfortable twin cabin, freshly varnished
Brand new Jabsco head under seating
Diesel cabin heating
Sailcloth bespoke cockpit cushions
Accommodation
| Cabin heating |
|---|
Comfortable twin cabin, freshly varnished
Brand new Jabsco head under seating
Diesel cabin heating
Sailcloth bespoke cockpit cushions
Deck Gear
| Cockpit cover | |
|---|---|
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Instrument Covers |
Electric Lofrans windlass
1 anchors
(10kg Bruce)
30.00m of chain
30.00m of warp
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Stereo | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Fish Finder | |
| Echo sounder |
Simrad Cruise 7 navigation unit with speed and course
Safety Equipment
| Carbon Monoxide detector | |
|---|---|
| Danbuoy | |
| Boarding ladder | |
| Emergency steering |
3 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 Electric)
Broker's Comments
This pretty Falmouth 23 ex-working launch epitomises what can happen when a well-built timber boat is in the hands of a shipwright, in a shed! The result is just beautiful!
She's also extremely sea kindly, ideal for coastal and estuary or river cruising and now made practical as a pleasure boat with lots of storage, modern electrical systems, cabin heating and a hidden head! The perfect picnic boat!
Her refit between 2022-24 was overseen by a surveyor, fully documented and photographed and she is in commission and cruising the Solent with a new engine, new electronics and turning heads wherever she goes.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
2 years 4 months
Why are you selling her?
Change of boating plans
Where have you sailed her?
Solent (Hamble, IOW, Chichester)