J G Meakes Sealion 42 (1964) for sale in United Kingdom

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DescriptionaEUR~Focsle RoseaEUR(tm) is a Sealion 42 displacement motor cruiser of a round bilge design with a directional keel, based on a steel hull with teak superstructure. Although she is sea boat and well-travelled around the Mediterranean, her dimensions enable her to navigate the French canals, which she has done more than once.The Sealion 42 was produced by Meakes of Marlow which was founded in 1886 as Meakes & Redknap, and ending up as just J.G.Meakes Ltd. The company lasted almost 100 years before selling up for redevelopment of the site. In 1964 the total price of APS15,000 including luxury fittings, you certainly wouldnaEUR(tm)t get much boat for that amount these days!Notes from vendor: Prior to our purchase in 2012, new engines fitted in 2007. aEUR~Focsle RoseaEUR(tm) had a full refit (invoices are available) over 2013 to 2015 comprising:Below and above waterline fully shot blasted, and welded including new galvanised keel. 12 layers of epoxy below waterline and 5 on the hull sides.New gunwale fittedTeak deck fitted on marine ply.New shafts and couplings / new P brackets and cutlass bearingsNew bow sprite / Stanchions / DavitsVetus Bow thruster 160kgf / 24voltVictron inverter 3000w / 50 amp charge with Digital Multi Control panelNew fuel tank and black tankFull re-wireNew bilge pumpsNew 200 Litre calorifier / heated from both engines and shore power.D5 Eberspacher with silent exhaustAll sea-cocks and strainers newNew exhaustsNew Vetus steeringNew Morse controls and cables both upper and lower helmElectric engine stop fitted on both helmsNew Garmin Chart plotterGarmin AIS A & BGarmin VHF 200i with upper helm GHS 10iInventoryVetus Bowthruster 160kgfD5 Eberspacher Heating w silent ExhaustGarmin ChartplotterGarmin AIS A&BGarmin VHF200i w upper helm GHS 10i200ltr CalorifierFrom Deck - sliding door port and starboard giving access to SALOON with steering helm port, cupboards to port with storage, L-shaped settee to starboard with large folding Teak table.Steps down to GALLEY portside with 2-burner hob, combi microwave and oven and fridge with storage cupboards, starboard large shelf and storage area.Door to FORWARD CABIN with double berth with storage under.From Saloon steps to AFT CABIN to port is electric flush toilet with sink; to starboard is large SHOWER room with sink and electric towel rail. 2x single berths to port and starboard with hanging area and shelves.