Robert Ives Thames Conservancy Patrol Launch (1973) for sale in Walton on Thames, United Kingdom

£26,950 GBP
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This Robert Ives Thames Conservancy Patrol Launch, located in Walton on Thames, UK, presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of maritime history. Built in 1973 to high standards by Robert Ives Ltd, this 8.90-metre-long fibreglass vessel has been tastefully refitted. It features a distinctive Squall Blue exterior, with a cream-coloured superstructure and cabin top, teak furnishings, and a well-arranged general setup with a 7ft cabin and cockpit. Powered by a Thorneycroft marine diesel engine coupled to a manganese bronze propeller, it also includes practical features such as a cockpit cover, navigation lights, and essential safety equipment. This well-preserved ex-Thames Conservancy launch remains functional and stylish, ideal for enthusiasts of classic boating charm.

About this Robert Ives Thames Conservancy Patrol Launch

General information
Make/model
Robert Ives Thames Conservancy Patrol Launch
Price
£26,950 GBPGet a foreign exchange quote
Tax / VAT status
Not paid / Excluded
Category
Used power boat for sale
Year
1973
Location
Walton on Thames, United Kingdom

Robert Ives ex Thames Conservancy launch - Teddington, 1973
This is a rare opportunity to purchase one of the ex Thames Conservancy launches, built to a very high standard.  The boat is built of fibreglass in 1973 by Robert Ives (Boat Builder) Ltd, Christchurch, Hampshire and fitted out by Thames (Ditton) Marina Ltd and refitted by R J Prior & Son (Burnham) Ltd in 1988. Painted Squall Blue with blue water line and blue antifouling, cream superstructure and cabin top, treadmaster decks and all-round fendering. 

Engine: Thorneycroft type 154, No.25P 1788B/O 1188, Serial No. 4642, 4 cylinder marine diesel with PRM gearbox No 6209, 2-1 reduction coupled to an aquadrive and a 1 3/8th inch stainless steel shaft driving a manganese bronze propeller, the engine also drives a 1.5 inch clutch operated Jabsco auxiliary deck pump. Insulated engine room via opening hatches 4ft x 2ft 3in, is well fitted out, all cables neatly wired and well clipped, also housing two 12 gallon stainless steel fuel tanks interconnected and filtered. Instrumentation includes revolution counter oil pressure and water temperature gauges, and ammeter, auxiliaries at the wheel include engine stop, horn button, panel light, cabin heater, single lever Morse control throttle and gear change. General Arrangement: 7ft foredeck with pilot rail, bull ring central cleat, hawse-pipe, CQR anchor on anchor pads with a good length of galvanised chain.  7ft cabin with vee windscreen, marine windscreen wiper on pantograph arm, two Widney seats, pull-out side table with locker beneath to starboard, storage locker to port and cabin lights, glazed double doors to the aft of the cockpit which is open, with lockers and central oak towing post with brass trim. All wood furniture is in teak, floors are teak-faced. The cabin roof has teak hand rails and a vent, aft is the engine followed by 7ft 3in x 5ft 6in cockpit with forward and aft seating over lockers, varnished cockpit sole and removable weed box. The craft is well furnished and included in the specification are navigation lights and chromium plated searchlight, hand operated bilge pump, cockpit cover, aft-well tonneau cover and strongback and ensign socket. 

The inventory includes: 
Ensign and flag pole
Mooring ropes
All fenders
Radio/cassette player
Mooring irons
Life ring
Rear tailor made cushions
Rear table
Boat hook
Penant flag
Anchor and chain
Engine driven water pump with inlet and outlet for fire use
2 Fire extinguishers
Co2 alarm
A new rudder  fitted.

Navigation
  • Navigation Lights
Safety Equipment
  • Bilge Pump
  • Fire Extinguisher
Equipment
  • Anchor
Electronics
  • Battery
Galley
  • Heating

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Measurements
Length overall
8.90 metres
Beam
2.08 metres
Propulsion
Fuel
Diesel
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Broker/Dealer Information

* Walton Marina - Tingdene Boat Sales

Broads & East Coast Tingdene Boat Sales
Walton Marina
Walton on Thames
Surrey
KT12 1QW
United Kingdom
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