1980 Nelson 34

Puffin – Nelson 34, GRP, rare Diesel Pilot Launch, Twin Screw, Semi-displacement

PLEASE WATCH THE YOUTUBE VIDEO IN THE LINK BELOW: (copy & paste)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD2-LE8VSZE

THE SELLER IS PREPARED TO CONTRIBUTE $$$ TOWARD SHIPPING FOR THIS VESSEL AS AN INCENTIVE TO CLOSE THE SALE

Design, Roland Paxton, Yacht Designers of Cowes, Isle of Wight and the legendary Nelson line of seaworthy and fast Pilot launches (18 knots) conceived by Commander Peter Thorneycroft, of Cowes. The active global Nelson Boat Owner’s Club, which he founded with Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, hosts European cruises and member’s annual dinner at the Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London.

Builder: Hinks of Appledore, Devon (circa 1980) and GRP Hull by Halmatic with refits 2005, 2015 and 2019 and always professionally maintained to a very high standard

A smart sea boat, this incomparable twin screw harbor launch is uniquely designed to power and plane with ease at 18 knots in the heaviest chop or swells and cruise at 15 knots.

This Nelson 34 was built as Her Majesty’s Custom and Excise Launch Puffin in 1980, but was finished to yacht standards with teak floors, trim and cabinetry and was sold into private hands four years later and in (2005) became “the toy” of boating enthusiast and famous British rock star and lead singer and composer of “The Who” – Pete Townshend from whom the present owner purchased her in 2018. Puffin was imported directly to Halifax, N.S. from Falmouth, Cornwall. after a further refit by Falmouth Boat Works.

You can find the owners association in the link below:

https://www.nelsonboatownersclub.co.uk/

Full Specs

This eye-turning and highly seaworthy boat is lightly used and in top condition, boasting two Perkins Sabre marine, 6-cylinder, 225 hp (each) dependable, and fuel saving diesel engines reconditioned in 2015. New shafts and rudder glands were installed in 2018 with new engine wiring.

Fully functioning extensive electronics and Nav system, boasts a complete Raymarine package including open scanner radar and chart plotter, autopilot, wind instruments. Other features include: heavy duty windshield wipers; diesel heating system to main cabin (Eberspacher); stove, sink, fridge, electric windless, tread master exterior decking, horn, spot lamp, radar reflector, VHF radio, sound system 2019, night lamps, nav and running lights, signal mast, swim/boarding ladder, etc.

The large open after deck is a plus for fine days and the self-draining cockpit boasts optional custom retractable canvass with side panels. Full standing head room main throughout. Trunk cabin, with captain and navigator’s seats is augmented by additional lounge seat and galley equipped with fridge, stove, and sink amenities. Forward is the full headroom cuddy with twin berths and marine head.

Cruising speed 15 knots

Max speed 18 knots

LOA 34 ft.

Beam 11 ft.

Max draft aft 3.5 feet

Min draft forward 2 ft.

Displacement dead weight 16,000 lbs

Fuel Tanks Cap 700 L

Freshwater Tanks Cap 200 L

Port Engine:

Perkins, 225 TI Sabre, 1997, 6 cyl, 225 hp, 4 blade bronze propeller.

Hours register 326 when removed, refurbished and repainted in 2014

Starboard Engine:

Perkins, 225TI Sabre 1997 cyl, 225 hp, 4 blade bronze propeller.

Hours register 330 when removed, refurbished and repainted in 2014

Construction Hull

Bullet proof Halmatic/Nelson construction, Black painted hull in 2018 to a high standard, D fendering, Treadmaster decking 2012

Deck Gear

Electric Windless, large aft deck locker, stainless steel handrails.

Navigation

Raymarine Hybrid touch chart plotter – screen in wheelhouse at helm

Raymarine open radar scanner

Autopilot system

Garmin backup GPS

Windspeed and direction

Tri data

ICOM IC-M100 VHF

Horn

Spot lamp

Heavy duty windshield wipers

New sound system (2020)

Accommodation

Forward twin V-bunks

Sea head

Craft teak joinery

Suspended helm seat

Galley with fridge, sink (manual fresh water pump), 2-burner stove, gas oven

Miscellaneous

Dock lines and fenders

Life rings

Records and drawings

Steel storage cradle, adjustable pads (new 2018)

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Additional Contact Information

PLEASE CONTACT SCOTT CARROLL FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS BOAT

scott@atlyachts.com

1-902-593-1280 PRESS 2

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