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

Nelson 42

Classic Semi Displacement
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  270462
  • LOA  ·  12.62m
  • Year  ·  1977
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  semi-displacement
  • Engine  ·  2 x Diesel 180hp, SABER (1977)
  • Lying  ·  Guernsey
Boatshed Guernsey
Boatshed Guernsey

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 Arthur Mursell
Builder Halmatic ltd Seaward
Lying Guernsey
Fuel capacity 1,545.5 ltr (340.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 472.7 ltr (104.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 2 x Diesel 180hp
Engine make and model SABER (1977)
Engine Hours engine1= 690
engine2= 694
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 15 knots
Max speed (approx) 21 knots
Engine spares

Dimensions

LOA 12.62m
Beam 3.63m
Draft Min 1.00m
Draft Max 1.00m
Displacement 9,000kg (19,845.0lbs)
Headroom 1.00m
Storage Ashore

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile semi-displacement
Finish Gelcoat finish

Accommodation

No. of double berths 3
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 3
Handbasin 2
Shower 2
Heads 2 heads (Manual)

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Sink
Icebox
Refrigerator
Carpet
Curtains
Manual water system
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Fresh water wash
Raw water wash

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sprayhood
Spray dodgers
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Davits
Swim Platform
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers
Bimini

Electric windlass
2 anchors
(CQR)
20.00m of chain
20.00m of warp

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
Radar
VHF
VHF DSC radio
SSB
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Fish Finder
Echo sounder
Radar Reflector

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Liferaft
Life jackets
Searchlight
Horn
Boarding ladder

3 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 Electric)

Date of last life raft service: 06-11-2018

Broker's Comments

A classic semi displacement cruiser from 1977. In fair condition for her age she offers a great opportunity for a new buyer to invest in quality heritage at a greatly reduced price. The Nelson Semi-Displacement Hull is a British icon and can handle offshore passages with ease.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

3 years

Why are you selling her?

Bought a new boat

Where have you sailed her?

Channel Crossing

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