Classic Gentleman's Motor Yacht (1929) for sale in Ipswich, United Kingdom

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The Lady Kathryn, a Classic Gentleman's Wooden Motor Yacht from 1929, is a captivating piece of maritime history currently available for sale in Ipswich, United Kingdom. Measuring 15.47 metres in overall length with a beam of 3.51 metres, this elegant vessel is powered by twin Perkins P6 130HP diesel engines. Rich in historical significance, it is believed to have contributed to the Dunkirk evacuation during World War II. Offering accommodation for four with a double and two single berths over two cabins, it includes a galley area leading to a spacious dining room. Featured in the 2014 remake of Whisky Galore, Lady Kathryn presents a unique opportunity for ownership or as a liveaboard motorboat. Currently with maintenance ongoing at Ipswich Beacon Marina, the yacht is set up for winter and remains well-protected. Features include a compass, heating, oven, battery charger, electric bilge pump, hot water, VHF, electric head, refrigerator, shore power inlet, and teak sidedecks. However, buyers are advised to conduct thorough checks to verify details and the vessel's condition.

General information
Make/model
Classic Gentleman's Motor Yacht
Category
Used power boat for sale
Price
Name of boat
Lady Kathryn
Year
1929
Length overall
15.47 metres
Beam
3.51 metres
Draft
1.07 metres
Location
Ipswich, United Kingdom

About this Classic Gentleman's Motor Yacht

English

Classic Gentleman's Wooden Motor Yacht: Lady Kathryn. Built in 1929, this exquisite classic twin-screw wooden motor yacht, known as Lady Kathryn, is rich in history. Requisitioned by the Admiralty in 1940, it is widely believed to have played a role in the Dunkirk evacuation during Operation Dynamo that same year. The vessel is powered by twin Perkins P6 130HP diesel engines and offers a total of 4 berths, with one as a double berth and a further 2 single berths over two cabins. The stern of the vessel offers a galley leading on to a large room that currently has a dining table for at least 6 people. The vessel offers a unique opportunity to own part of history as well as make a stunning cruising motorboat or live aboard. The vessel has also started in the remake of Whisky Galore 2014 as the customs cutter. 

Brokers comments

The vessel has been with the current owner for over 18 years and was originally located in Scotland prior to the current owner. The vessel is now sitting on a berth at Ipswich Beacon Marina, where the current owner is still having maintenance done on the vessel. The owner has currently set the boat up for winter and so it is being protected and kept dry. 

Features

  • Compass
  • Heating
  • Oven
  • Battery charger
  • Electric bilge pump
  • Hot water
  • Vhf
  • Electric head
  • Refrigerator
  • Shore power inlet
  • Teak sidedecks
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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Propulsion
Engine
2 x Perkins P6
Fuel
Diesel
Maximum speed
22 kph
Cruising speed
19 kph
Accommodation
Number of cabins
2
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Broker/Dealer Information

Burton Waters

Mr Adam Cox
Burton Waters Marina Burton Lane End Burton Waters
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 2WN
United Kingdom
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