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OWNERS' COMMENTS:
Vessel chosen for safety, seakeeping qualities, layout, practicality, comfort, and Nelson looks. She has never disappointed.
Initially kept on a private pontoon on the tidal Beaulieu River with annual lift-outs for antifouling. Used for all-weather family excursions to Cowes and wider Solent, mostly day trips. Accommodation is spacious and comfortable for 3-4 adults with good headroom. Ample storage space. Turns on a sixpence at low speed but has plenty of power for open water.
The Galley is fully equipped with crockery, cutlery, utensils, and pans (see inventory). The cockpit now has dining tables ideal for eating and offers excellent space for entertainment with a canopy cover and windows open/closed, up and/or down.
Moved berth downriver to Bucklers Hard Yacht Harbour 2021, and cradled ashore 6/7 months annually since.
After 12 happy years of ownership, family needs have evolved with grandchildren owning dinghies themselves and the Skipper returning to sail cruising in wilder places.
MAINTENANCE HISTORY (in present ownership):
April 2012:
The vessel was bought in Scotland in April 2012 and brought by road to Beaulieu River. Nelson Yacht Brokers advised on a long-term maintenance scheme for us, being new owners upgrading from RIBs to motor yachting.
Mermaid Marine satisfactory inspection report 13/07/2012.
June 2012:
Comprehensive remediation works by Seaward Marine, Cowes (invoice 14/6/2012).
The anchor chain was replaced, the cockpit light, extra ventilator, and galley extractor fan were fitted, windows refurbished by Seaglaze, bespoke cockpit dining tables, stable door, new calorifier, exhaust hoses replaced, fuel tank hoses and fittings renewed, HUMBUG name boards with s/s letters, steel emergency tiller made up. New Jabsco sea toilet.
April 2013:Steering stops fitted and hydraulic ram replaced.
Summer 2016:
Major mechanical overhaul by Dave Crawford Marine, Lymington (invoice 15/08/2016). Both engines and gearboxes were removed for cleaning and repainting in Yanmar silver. Propellers repaired. All engine hoses and pipes were replaced. Filters, cutlass bearings, impellers, shaft seals, anodes, engine mounts, fuel pumps, and rocker cover gaskets were replaced, and injectors refurbished with new nozzles. Heat exchangers were cleaned in an acid bath. New main distribution/switch panel. Anti-fouling. Gearbox, engine oils, and coolant replaced. Bilges cleaned.
2017:
Deck fillers replaced.
April 2019:
Insurance survey report – schedule of completed tasks 2019 – 2024.
The following work has been carried out on Humbug since the insurance survey undertaken on 5th April 2019. NB 6/7 months ashore each winter @BHYH enabling antifouling, varnishing, valeting, and drying out.
2019: 4 Fire extinguishers replaced
5 dashboard bulbs replaced
Turbo units reconditioned
2021: New full canopy cockpit cover with windows by Sanders of Lymington
Saloon seats and cushions were reupholstered and recovered in tweed
2022: New coastal flare pack purchased
2023: New windlass and Iroko pad with deck and helm switches
4 New Varta batteries (2 heavy-duty)
RuleMate bilge pump replaced
JABSCO sea toilet wash valve replaced, sea valves greased.
2024: Stbd. Starter motor repaired
6 anodes were replaced ( 2 each on trimtabs, transom, and shafts)
New Kenwood stereo M505 DAB with aerial installed.
Horseshoe lifebelts: webbing, zips, and lights replaced.
Window seals, rubbers, and frames overhauled
Humbug name boards cleaned and recoated.
Wooden mast recoated.
Teak badging cleaned + 5 coats of varnish.
Anti-fouling re-coated.
Boottop repainted.
Props and shafts polished, trim tabs and rudders primed and coated.
Superstructure, topsides, toe rails scrubbed, polished and waxed.
Raymarine and SSR no. decals replaced
Fore hatch O ring and clips replaced.
Bilges and cockpit cleaned
Interior paneling fittings and doors were revarnished.
Carpets and mats cleaned. (Winter storage ashore)
Gas inspection 12/9/24 recommendations accepted.
Engine annual service 17/9/24
Water and diesel tanks topped up 14/9/24
Avon dinghy cleaned (held ashore).
BROKER'S APPRAISAL (Steve Brenner - 25/8/24):
The interior layout is ingenious and pleasing. Light and airy saloon with unusual ash paneling.
Generous cupboards and lockers
An exceptional finish has been achieved for teak badging, a NELSON hallmark.
Benefits from lower than average engine hours. Engines untypically quiet.
For a 30-year-old boat, she appears to be in very tidy condition and seems to have been exceptionally well looked after.
MECHANICAL
Twin Ford Mermaid Turbo Melody 145hp (indicated hours run: Port – 1037.63, Stbd – 1073.24)
Freshwater/seawater cooling system via heat exchangers
Gearbox: 2 x Hurth V-drive
Shaft drive to twin props with 3 blades each
4 gph fuel consumption per engine (2-2.5 gph @10 kts)
2 x 60-gallon fuel tanks located under the wheelhouse sole
Engines serviced annually
Turbos reconditioned 2019
Anodes to trim tabs, transom and shafts replaced 2024
Twin Morse controls and wheel helm.
VETUS hydraulic steering
Engine exhaust alarms
Bennett trim tabs
Ambassador Marine ropecutters
Sound insulation to engine spaces
ELECTRICAL
2 x Numax (starter), 2 x Varta Hobby sealed batteries (domestic) : new 26/07/23.
Voltage: 12V
Battery charger Cristec CPS 190
Calorific Immersion Heater 40L(engine or shore power)
Water & shower pumps
240V circuit with sockets (domestic)
2x 80W Hylite tubular heaters with extension sockets (available)
Bunk, cabin, heads, navigation, and cockpit lights.
Horn.
Air extractors.
Fridge.
Kenwood KMR M505 DAB stereo unit (2024)
Shipsonic HDS 10-100 Antifoulin g system
Windscreen wipers:2 x pantograph Sea Crystal
NAVIGATION
Zenith Riviera Genova Compass(with deviation card)
Autohelm Tridata speed /log
Echopilot Sonar with FLS Silver II depth sensor
Simrad RS82 VHF / DSC handset (not working)
Integral GPS
Raymarine C80 chart plotter with radar
Raystar RS125 integral GP
Autohelm Seatalk ST7000 Autopilot (8/93)
Raymarine 18” radar
Matching clock/barometer
AIS Garmin 650 with silent switch
NASA Clipper Navtex
Aqua Signal Nav, Masthead, and Stern Lights
Shore supply cable with fittings + meter unit + trip
SAFETY
2 x Horseshoe life rings (1 with light)
Pilot twin channel gas alarm – needs replacement
Ocean Safety coastal flare six pack (12/22)
First Aid kit(available)
Fire extinguishers (replaced 2019):
1 x Fireblitz 1kg for fore cabin (manual)
2 x Fireblitz FBA G1 (automatic) in engine spaces
1 x Firemaster handheld in the galley
1 x Fire blanket in the galley
DECK GEAR
GRP sandwich with Treadmaster panels
¾ length round bilge keel configuration
Twin rudders
Pulpit & side rails, handrails around cockpit sides, opening and on wheelhouse roof
Bathing platform & retractable ladder in s/s and teak
Whittall ED16 davits
Cockpit cover (with bag )on s/s pramhood folding frame (new 9/21)
Lewmar Pro windlass with deck buttons & helm control on Iroko deckpad (new 7/23)
10kg Bruce anchor + 50m 8mm galvanised steel chain
Anchor chain snubber
21m mooring warp
RuleMate auto bilge pumps: (Fore 500gph / Aft 1100gph) + Henderson Mk V Manual 880 gph in c'pit locker
Bow& stern mooring warps and springs
5 fenders
1 x boat hook
Dinghy: AVON ROVER R2-80 Rib with bow dodger, oars, and launching wheels
Mercury 3.3hp outboard motor
SAILS
n/a
DOMESTIC
2 x bespoke teak veneered dining tables (top hinged) in the cockpit
Galley: SMEV GAS 2X burner hob with grill
Stainless steel sink
Electric fridge
Stainless steel heads basin with shower hose
1 x JABSCO Manual toilet
40 gallon s/182 litres freshwater tank capacity(for'ard)
Plywood cabin flooring
Full set of matching blue carpets & mats/spares to the interior (cockpit carpet held ashore).
Full set of lined, interlined curtains with bag(forepeak hanging)
Forepeak curtain with rod
Eberspacher D1 Diesel Heater with trunking to living spaces and wardrobe
Hardwood grille to shower floor
The Interior and doors are paneled in ash throughout
Upholstery:
Saloon: Helm, Nav, and Dining seats in blue tweed, 2 dinette bunk cushions (all recovered /reupholstered 2019)
For'ard cabin double V-bunk mattresses with ply infill and cover
4 cockpit cushions,
DEFECTS
VHF/DSC requires replacement
Gas alarm requires replacement
OWNERS COMMENTS
Gas certificate to be issued when work complete (est 9/24)