Custom Motorsailer (1955) for sale in St Helier, Jersey

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This 1955 Custom Motorsailer, manufactured by Sessions Marine Ltd in Crosshaven, Co Cork, boasts an impressive 18.00-metres length and 5.24-metres beam. With historical significance, it was once owned by writer Alistair Maclean and later by Daks clothing company. Extensively refitted from 2000-2005 for over €900,000, works included new teak decks and further enhancements in Denmark. Recent repairs in Granville include substantial re-planking. Powered by a 130 hp Gardner 6LX inboard engine, it features ample fuel and water capacities, numerous electrical upgrades, and extensive navigational equipment. Accommodation includes three cabins and advanced galley and head facilities, ideal for extensive cruising.

General information
Make/model
Custom Motorsailer
Category
Used power boat for sale
Price
Price comment
PRICE REDUCED
Year
1955
Length overall
18.00 metres
Length on deck
15.33 metres
Beam
5.24 metres
Draft
2.29 metres
Displacement
17 kg
Hull
Wood
Keel
Long Keel
Location
St Helier, Jersey

About this Custom Motorsailer

English

This Custom Motorsailer was built by Sessions Marine Ltd, Crosshaven in Co Cork in 1955. It has a very interesting history provided by the current owner. Once owned by Alistair Maclean (the writer). After Alistair Maclean sold her she was owned by Daks the clothing company and used in St Tropez for many years.

She underwent a major refit in 2000-2005 with over €900,000 spent. Works were carried out at the St Malo yard, Chantier Naval Etoile Marine, who were the successors to the well known Chantier L'Abbe, who had refitted the Pen Duick yachts of the famous yachtsman Eric Tabarly, much of the ancillary equipment was fitted at this time. Further work was carried out in Denmark. Works also included fitting a new stem and new teak decks.

She spent three years in Guernsey where she was re-caulked, the work was undertaken by the late John Cluett at the Marine & General boatyard. The steering was removed and renovated.

The boat was hauled in Granville France from October to January 2024 where extensive work was carried out including replacement of all garboard planks and two planks above this. She also had 25% of Portside ( topsides) from stem back re-planked and new bulwark from port bow to past mid ships, plus other work. The complete boat has recently been inspected and some work carried out including wiring, new bilge pumps, new engine alternator, new hydraulics for bow thruster and other minor works.

The yacht has had extensive cruising. This took her to England, Ireland, Scotland, Norway and most of the Baltic countries. Some work was done at the well known wooden boatyard, Ring Andersen in Denmark.

This custom motorsailer ketch rigged is available for viewing now via appointment so please get in contact to arrange a booking.

We can assist with arrangements for delivery should this be required. We can also assist with marine insurance and finance.

Ocean Cobra – Yacht Brokers Guernsey

FURTHER INFORMATION

ENGINE

Number of engines: 1

Engine type: Inboard

Engine Make and Model: Gardner 6LX

Engine horsepower: 130 hp (95Kw)

Engine year: 1970

Engines/drive last service date: work carried out 2023 and 2024 including servicing of injectors and new AC7 alternator

Fuel: Diesel

Drive type: shaft

Rope Cutter

Engine room ventilation system

TANKS

Fuel tank capacity: 4700 Lts (3 tanks)

Fresh water tank capacity: 1350 Lts (1 tanks)

ELECTRICAL

Batteries - 6 new

Voltage DC: 12v

Voltage AC: 240v

Northern Lights Generator model M843NW2.3

Inverter

Solar panels

Battery charger

Various alarms - gas, bilge

WATER SYSTEMS

Bilge Pumps: 4

Pressurised hot water

Pressurised cold water

Fresh water shower + water filter on stern deck

Aquabase desalination plant

Shurflo fresh water pump

HULL & DECK

Boat type: Motorsailer

Hull type: Mono, displacement, long keel

Construction: Wood.  Painted

Builder: Sessions Marine Limited, Crosshaven, Co Cork, Ireland

Handrails: metal with wooden tops

Good cleats

Windscreen wipers

Below water: Antifouled

New teak decks masts and booms 2003

Sails: Main + Mizzen + Jib Armor Voiles St Malo

Bow thruster - hydraulic operation

Harken winch to mizzen halyards

Neco capstan

FOREDECK

Pulpit s.s.

Furling gear for jib

Standing rigging s.s + running rigging Halyard winch Harken with self tailing gear

Main mast

Surrounding cockpit table

In mast furling system

2 stowage lockers

Deck wash

BOAT DECK

Chocks for dinghy

Main boom

Tackle to attach and swing out dinghy

Main sheet

STERN DECK

Fitted table in 3 sections

Control of jib furling

Large lazarette

Barbecue on stern pushpit

Flagstaff

Sun awning

MOORING & ANCHORING

Simpson Lawrence windlass

Multiple anchors

Chain approx. 150 metres

ACCOMMODATION

Large amounts of storage in lockers

Stereo music player

DVD player

Cabins total No.: 3

Large main cabin with King size bed and on-suite lounge

Twin cabin with 2 singles and a sink

Aft cabin with 1 single and a double

TV’s (2)

Gas detector

Eberspracher Heating system

GALLEY

Hobs x 2

Oven

Worktops

Sink

Taps

3 fridges (1 x deep freeze, 1 x wine cooling cabinet)

Calor Gas installation

HEADS

Atlantes Toilet

Wash hand basin

Shower

Bath

Washing machine Electrolux

NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION

Furuno Autopilot

Furuno Radar

Furuno Echo Sounder

Furuno VHF Radio

Furuno chart plotter

Sestrel compass

Navigation lights

Furuno wind instruments

Full set signal flags

Foghorn

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Boarding ladders

Swimming ladder - attaches to boarding ladder

Liferaft Zodiac 6 man class 2

Zodiac Dinghy model YL310R

Outboard 15 hp

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Propulsion
Engine
Gardner 6LX - 150hp
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
4,700 litres
Accommodation
Number of cabins
3
Number of berths
7
Drinking water capacity
1,350 litres

Disclaimer Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of the details of this vessel, Ocean Cobra Limited provides details in good faith, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information and do not warrant the condition of the vessel or its equipment. Particulars are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a term of any contract. Safety equipment such as but not limited to fire extinguishers and lifejackets may be supplied as unserviced/unserviceable, it is the buyers responsibility to consider this as part of the sale. A perspective buyer is strongly advised, at his own expense, to check the particulars and specifications and where appropriate to have the vessel and equipment fully surveyed by suitably qualified independent marine surveyors and to personally inspect and sea or river trial the vessel where appropriate. Some items shown in photos may not be included in the sale. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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Broker/Dealer Information

Ocean Cobra Ltd

Mr Martyn Smith
Channel Islands
GY2 4PW
Guernsey
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