The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
Ex RNLI Arun 52
- Boat REF# · 254306
- LOA · 15.86m
- Year · 1972
- Construction · Wood carvel
- Underwater profile · semi-displacement
- Berths · 4
- Engine · 2 x Diesel 460hp, Caterpillar 343 (1973)
- Lying · North East England
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
Extra Details
| Designer | G L Waston |
|---|---|
| Builder | William Osborne Yard, River Arun,Littlehampton Sus |
| Lying | North East England |
| Fuel capacity | 2,727.3 ltr (600.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 400.0 ltr (88.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 2 x Diesel 460hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Caterpillar 343 (1973) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 Bladed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 113.6 ltr (25.0 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 10 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 18 knots |
As this is currently used for rescue purposes the engines have been correctly maintained
Dimensions
| LOA | 15.86m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 5.18m |
| Draft Min | 1.50m |
| Draft Max | 1.50m |
| Displacement | 31,000kg (68,355.0lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.90m |
| Storage | On mooring |
Electrical Systems
4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator
Construction
| Construction | Wood carvel |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | semi-displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of single berths | 4 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
Accommodation
| Manual water system | |
|---|---|
| Microwave |
Deck Gear
| Warps | |
|---|---|
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder |
Electric Simpson Lawrence windlass (with remote control)
3 anchors
(Bruce and admiralty )
30.00m of chain
20.00m of warp
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| Radar | |
| VHF | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| SSB | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights |
As expected this vessel is fitted with extensive navigation and safety equipment
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Searchlight | |
| Safety harnesses | |
| EPIRB 406MHz | |
| Boarding ladder | |
| Emergency steering |
3 bilge pumps (3 manual / 0 Electric)
2 pumps are driven from the engine with one manual pump
Broker's Comments
This is an Arun Class Lifeboat, ex RNLI which since leaving the service was used as a family cruising boat 2005 -2013 thereafter she went back into service in the role of lifeboat for a private rescue service. She offers a rare opportunity to own a modern classic, keenly sought after by many rescue boat operators, fully serviced to the highest standards.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Where the particulars herein give details of a boat, whether new or used, they are intended to give a fair description of the vessel but are not guaranteed as accurate or complete. They shall not form part of any offer or contract for the sale of the vessel. The prospective purchaser is recommended to independently check the particulars and the vessel. The vendor is not selling in the course of a business unless otherwise stated. Personal property is excluded from the sale of the vessel unless specifically included in the listing specification above or in a purchase contract. Personal property may be equipment or gear not permanently attached to the vessel including but not limited to: artwork, entertainment equipment, fishing equipment, TV receivers, recreational equipment, kayaks, tools, and personal appliances. Photos that may incidentally depict owners' personal property do not convey that such items are included in the sale of the vessel unless such items are specifically listed herein. At all times, where the particulars herein give details of a new boat and/or a new boat to be supplied/built by a builder/manufacturer, or a boat to be chartered, via our introduction, we do not guarantee or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any information offered by third-party companies in respect thereof including without limitation new boat builders/manufacturers, charter companies and/or companies/businesses which are ‘Friends of Boatshed’. We shall not be responsible for, or party to, any transactions, contracts or agreements between you and such third-party providers of products or services and it is incumbent upon you to verify such details direct with such entities and contract with them at your sole discretion and on terms that you agree.