Description

This fabulous Nelson 38 aft cabin motor Cruiser, has just come to the market very rare to find such a well constructed Grp craft, synonymous with its sea-going abilities.She has been cruising on inland waterways, in fresh water for the past number of years, but she is indeed more at home on the sea with its twin fitted Caterpillar 3l l 6TA 350hp engines installed, complete with Twin Disc 5050A 1.8-1 reduction gearboxes-each with Trolling Valve with less than 1500hr on them altogether, fitted with long distance fuel tanks, one could find themselves visiting other country's with ease, with this Cruiser.

Fitted out in a cherry-wood. Interior is still in excellence condition all be it for a freshening up, upholster as new, Gas Cooker, Fridge, toilet Shower, all is functioning properly.

A large amount of Navigation equipment on board some may be a bit outdated but may well be useful, She’s cruised the Shannon Navigational system, with ease many times for its owner..

Its very rare indeed to have the pleasure to offer such a magnificent craft with such low hours and most of them spent on fresh water

This Motor Cruiser is a fine sea-going vessel but also a fine inland waterways Cruiser as well
A well maintained craft, engines serviced on a regular basis,and stored ashore every other session .

This Motor Cruiser is a great find for any one hoping to explore the inland waterways, or any of our off coast island or indeed a further long distance sea trips..

Specifications

Accommodation

GALLEY & DINING AREA
This is approached from the wheelhouse down a short flight of steps which incorporate stowage. To port of these steps is the 240v control panel for battery charging from shore supply and 240v ring main..
To starboard of this gangway is the 24v control panel with battery voltage and amperage gauges above the circuit breakers. Above is mounted a Sony radio receiver with speakers in wheelhouse, saloon/galley area and forward cabin.
Below the worktop to starboard are drawers, a second large built in top load fridge cabinet, and various lockers with a sink fed by pressurized running hot and cold
water. Outboard are lockers for plates, mugs etc. Over the fridge compartment is a bulkhead locker with shelves. Forward is a Taylor LPG marine cooker. Fire blanket and Fire extinguishers are located near the cooker. Opposite the galley area, on the port side is an 'L' shaped settee set around a dining table with hinged leaves. The backrest hinges upward to form a wide single berth underneath there is a further stowage space. Above this, and under the deck-head, are lockers and a shelf
Further high level lockers with shelves are constructed on the aft bulkhead. On the forward bulkhead there is a bookshelf with clamp above a deep chart locker with a hanging locker below
ACCOMMODATION - GENERAL
The soles of all accommodation, except the head, is finished in varnished mahogany ply with a light holly stripe. Over this is fitted a blue carpet fixe with press stud fasteners. Curtains are fitted to all side screens - with lighting above to give a soft lighting effect. ample overhead lighting is installed with an adjustable reading lamp at each bunk head except wheelhouse. Low level 'Red' lighting is fitted to preserve night vision when required.

Construction

HULL & DECK AREA :
Construction is of GRP complete with external Mahogany transom 'badging' with extruded rubber fendering at spray rail and gunwale levels, including diagonals between. Her bow is protected by a stainless steel plate extending above and below the waterline.
A stainless steel pulpit leads into white plastic coated stainless steel safety rails supported on stanchions. A boarding gate is fitted on each side just ahead of the varnished teak capped s/s guard rails around the aft deck, these carry dark blue canvas dodgers.
Attached to the transom is a large S/s and teak boarding platform. Below the
• boarding platform hydraulic Bennett Trim Tabs are fitted.
The aft deck has a small seat for the exterior helm position.The aft deck and helm position are protected by a glass 'destroyer screen' above the wheel house - where the mast is also mounted carrying all aerials, antennae and the three flag halyards required beside which is a mounting and connection plug for the detachable signal lamp/searchlight.
The wheelhouse has a removable section for the main engines to be lifted out if needed.
A pair of electric horns are mounted on the wheelhouse. The coach-roof carries a Lifeguard equipment RORC six man life-raft in a flat canister. Deck lights are fitted.
A substantial twin bow roller carries a 451b CQR anchor to port. An electric salt water pump is fitted inboard with a hose connection on the fore-deck to enable a muddy anchor to be washed off. A strong cleat is mounted on the fore-deck to permit mooring by chain or rope from the bow.
55 meters of chain runs over an electric Lewmar anchor winch controlled by watertight switches on deck. A chain length counter is fitted which is readable at the main winch controls by the main helm position.
A pair of manual Simpson davits are fitted above the boarding platform which carry an Avon 310 RIB complete with a little used Honda BF8 4 stroke outboard. Provision is made to secure both these by padlock chain to the davits. A Life-sling rescue system is attached to the aft deck rails.
Access below is by two part hinges doors with a sliding hatch above. A six lever Chub security lock is fitted with the whole protected by a dark blue canvas cover when the boat is not in use. Matching pop on covers are also fitted to the forward and aft wheelhouse screens, and over the outside instrument panel. Hinged Bow-mar transparent deck hatches are fitted above the fore cabin, galley/dining area and aft cabin.

Navigation Equipment

Wagner gear/throttle controls
Furuno 800 Radar set
Shipmate RS8 100 VHF radiotelephone Webasto heating/ventilation
4 Jabsco automatic bilge pumps Racor water detection fuel filters
24v socket for TV, mobile phone charging etc TV aerial
Engine Throttle - Gearlevers Trolling Valve controls Reinstorm Bow Thruster control
Robertson AP300 Autopilot Robertson 6" Chartplotter
Furuno GP-50 Mk2 GPS Navigator Night light switch
Dateline compass, central, rudder, analogue speed & wind instruments Phillips echopilot FLS 2
Deck lights switch

Engine(s)

In this heavily sound insulated compartment a pair of Caterpillar 3l l 6TA 350hp engines are installed complete with Twin Disc 5050A 1.8-1 reduction gearboxes - each with Trolling Valve and 60 amp alternator. Halyard Aquadrive units are fitted to reduce vibration with ocean seals to the stainless steel propeller shafts each of which is fitted with a Spurs ropecutter. The starboard engine carries a high capacity bilge pump for emergency use.
Exhaust discharges are through the wheelhouse skin directly into water. Large visible inlet water filters are installed with Racor water direction filters to the fuel supplies. 6 Fulmen 24v batteries are installed in 2 banks. 2 are charged by the port engine the other four by the starboard engine. There is a shunt button to allow the port engine's battery to start the starboard engine in emergency.
There is also found the Webasto heating system which supplies hot water for the ships radiators. This unit also heats the 10 gallon calorifier to provide the ships hot water.

Electrics

Above the port front screen is a row of content gauges for the ships tanks which contains:
Centre main 165 galls
Port & Stbd main wing 66 galls
Port & Stbd aft wing c.50 galls
On both sides fuel filling points are incorporated into the steps leading down from the aft deck area to the side decks. Stop valves isolate supply to each Aft wing tank and supply from each main wing tank.

Safety Equipment

Fire extinguishers,Life Raft on Deck

Disclaimer

Murray Marine Brokerage normally act as Broker for the Vendor who unless otherwise stated, is not selling in the course of business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute part of any contract.

A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and to have at his/her own expense a survey carried out by a qualified surveyor to check the condition and description of the boat thoroughly prior to completing the purchase.

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