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

Thornycroft Classic TSDY 1930's Gentleman's Motor Yacht

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  172637
  • LOA  ·  16.15m
  • Year  ·  1938
  • Construction  ·  Wood carvel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  2 x Diesel 90hp, Leyland Thornycroft (1956)
  • Lying  ·  Brundall, Norfolk
Boatshed Norfolk
Boatshed Norfolk
Gary Travis

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 Thomas Thornycroft
Builder Thornycroft and Co ltd
Lying Brundall, Norfolk
Fuel capacity 1,545.5 ltr (340.0 G) Total - 4 Tanks
Water capacity 454.5 ltr (100.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 08/12/2013

Mechanical

Engine 2 x Diesel 90hp
Engine make and model Leyland Thornycroft (1956)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade bronze 32 ins
Fuel consumption (approx) 9.1 ltr (2.0 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 10 knots
Max speed (approx) 14 knots

Engines replaced in 1956 with 2 Leyland Routemaster bus engines.
2.5kw invertor/charging system

Dimensions

LOA 16.15m
LWL 16.00m
Beam 3.66m
Draft Min 1.52m
Draft Max 1.52m
Headroom 1.86m
Storage In water

Rig

Other rigged Thornycroft Wood spars (1938) with galvanised standing rigging (2007)

Sails

Other sails Steady Sail ()

Electrical Systems

24 volt battery, 4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator

Construction

Construction Wood carvel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Classic Gentleman's cruiser constructed from teak on oak beams with a cruiser stern.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 2
Shower 1
Heads 2 heads (Electric)

4 berths comprising of main aft cabin with full size double, wardrobe and storage.
In the fwd cabin there are 2 single berths used originally as crew quarters. Another heads is located in the forepeak.

2 burner Diesel cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Oven
Sink
Icebox
Refrigerator
Carpet
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Microwave
Washing Machine

4 berths comprising of main aft cabin with full size double, wardrobe and storage.
In the fwd cabin there are 2 single berths used originally as crew quarters. Another heads is located in the forepeak.

2 burner Diesel cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Davits

windlass
2 anchors
(CQR and Admiralty)
15.00m of chain
Windlass is powered by shaft drive from Starboard Engine.
Radial Davits to Starboard side aft.
Aft deck new in 2003 is teak on marine ply with GRP sandwich.
Fwd deck as above but in Iroko replaced 2013.

Nav Equipment

Compass
Radar
Navigation lights

Safety Equipment

Searchlight

2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 Electric)

Full out of water survey December 2013

Broker's Comments

This truly classic gentlemans Motor yacht is by far the most "interesting" boat I have ever stepped aboard. Built in 1938 the current owners (who by the way are only the third owners in her history) have built up an extensive portfolio tracing her back to her origins.
This is a testament to the quality of craftsmanship and materials used. She has been out of the water from July last until January this year for painting/varnishing and replacing foredeck and stern post, lower rudder pintle/nylon bearing anti fouling when she was also surveyed.
She can be seen on the "Historic Ships Register number 1933.
I find it difficult to describe this amazing vessel and do her justice.
She is in original condition retaining most if not all of her original fittings.
The current owners live aboard mainly using the spacious saloon and aft cabin areas.
Fwd of the engine room there are crew quarters which are largely original as they is currently used mainly as storage for provisions.
There is a little work (varnishing) to be done in the wheelhouse which ought to be finished by the end of May. The owners will also be cleaning out the fwd sections.
This is a truly stunning vessel with beautiful lines in superb structural condition, the owner has asked me to point out that there is a little cosmetic work perhaps fwd of the engine room.
**Now Reduced to 65K**

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

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