The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Berthon 55 TSDY

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  235716
  • LOA  ·  17.70m
  • Year  ·  1966
  • Construction  ·  Wood carvel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  2 x Diesel 94hp, Gardner 6LW (1966)
  • Lying  ·  Isle of Wight - Viewing by Appointment Only
Boatshed IOW
Boatshed IOW
Corinne Gillard

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer AK Balfour
Builder Berthon Boat Comapny
Lying Isle of Wight - Viewing by Appointment Only
Fuel capacity 2,600.0 ltr (572.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 1,400.0 ltr (308.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Last survey 01/11/2013

Mechanical

Engine 2 x Diesel 94hp
Engine make and model Gardner 6LW (1966)
Engine Hours engine1= 1100
engine2= 1100
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade bronze (+ Rope Cutter)
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 8 knots
Max speed (approx) 10.5 knots
Generator output 13KVA
Engine spares

Main engines serviced 02/2017 and prior 08/2014 by Gardner.
Naiad Stabilisers serviced 03/2017. See the video for how well these work!

Dimensions

LOA 17.70m
LOD 15.90m
LWL 14.00m
Beam 4.40m
Draft Max 1.60m
Displacement 25,600kg (56,448.0lbs)
Headroom 2.00m
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator 12/24 and 230v systems with 4 banks of batteries for main engine, genset, windlass and capstan (new 05/17) and house batteries (new 02/17)

Construction

Construction Wood carvel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Built of Iroko on American Rock Elm with Teak decks and superstructure. Recent works include topsides re-painted July 2014 and sandblasted below waterline February 2017 (found to be 100% rot free) and prepared, primed and antifouled, re-varnished April 2017 above deck ready for the season

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 3
Handbasin 3
Shower 3
Heads 3 heads (Electric)

During her winter yard period 2017 she has had some interior varnish, headlinings refitted, aft saloon windows replaced and the galley remodelled to increase storage and ease of use

4 burner Electric cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Sink
Icebox
Refrigerator
Freezer
Carpet
Curtains
Air conditioning
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers
Microwave

During her winter yard period 2017 she has had some interior varnish, headlinings refitted, aft saloon windows replaced and the galley remodelled to increase storage and ease of use

4 burner Electric cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Spray dodgers
Sun awning
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Davits
Swim Platform
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers
Passerelle
Bow Thruster

Electric Lofrans windlass (with remote control)
2 anchors
(Bruce and Danforth)
30.00m of chain
30.00m of warp
dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
New dodgers 2014 and new awning panel 2015

Nav Equipment

Compass
Radar
VHF
VHF DSC radio
SSB
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Weather fax
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
TV
Fish Finder
Echo sounder
Radar Reflector

Port Aurora system for BYOD (Bring Your Own Device

Instruments include
Garmin 2010C Chartplotter
Raytheon Radar
Raymarine Dragonfly Depth/fish finder
ICOM MF (SSB) radio
ICOM VHF radio
Furuno Weather fax

Entertainment system includes Harmon/Kardon amplifier and Intellian i2 and Freesat system for on-board TV in port or under way

Safety Equipment

Liferaft
Life jackets
Life buoys
Searchlight
Horn
EPIRB 406MHz
Boarding ladder

4 bilge pumps (1 manual / 3 Electric)

Broker's Comments


Berthon Boat Company have been building yachts and boats since 1877 and since 1918 on the site of the former Lymington Shipyard, reputedly there since Roman times. A yard famous for America's Cup yachts (Lulworth was built here), dinghies, tugs, pilot boats amongst others, Berthon is a name always associated with quality and their historic build register reads like a 'who's who'!

And in 1966 they built this particular beauty. Reviewed soon after her launch and described as a boat with an 'indefinable air about her of one intended to go to sea', this is a rare example of a yacht which has always been cared for, from design and build right to present day ownership.

Her hull shape with its well flared bow gives her naturally good sea-keeping abilities and handling has been enhanced with a set of Naiad stabilisers for open water and a bow thruster to help in harbour. A remote controlled windlass and powered winches make short handed cruising a pleasure and so those lucky enough to be invited aboard as guests can truly relax on the aft deck and enjoy the experience.

Down below she feels luxurious yet to me unpretentious, something rarely achieved by modern yacht designers. Equally comfortable and practical both at sea and in port, she is very well equipped and has ample space storage for extended cruising or alternatively she would make a fine liveaboard.

I could go on all day! In summary this is a really stunning example of a classic motor yacht modernised thoughtfully to ensure she can be easily enjoyed whilst still retaining her class and her character.

These boat details are subject to contract.

Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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