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BOAT SHARE OF SEABURN PILOT CUTTER

Estimated price for orientation: 1 500 $

Category: Power Boats
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Description
Condition: Used: An item that has been previously used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Year of Registration: 1979
Use: Fresh Water, Salt Water Manufacturer: Robson
Engine Type: DIESEL Type: Pilot Boat
Engine Manufacturer: FORD NEW HOLLAND Length (Feet): 28'0"
Primary Fuel Type: Diesel Beam (Feet): 0.99m
Fuel Capacity (Gallons): 51-75 Trailer: Not Included


ON OFFER IS A 49% SHARE IN MV SEABURN CUTTERI am looking for a partner to share this historic craft. I have been extremely fortunate this year in securing a pontoon berth on the river Conwy. This has given me several significant advantages, not least in that she can now be used at more flexible states of the tide, and the cost of keeping her has been greatly reduced. Any interested party is welcome to discuss details with me, or visit the boat before bidding. Usage of the boat will be virtually unlimited with a 49% share, because I am finding less time to use her at the moment.MV SEABURN PILOT CUTTER WAS FIRST COMMISSIONED IN 1979 BY THE SUNDERLAND PILOT AUTHORITY.SHE WAS BUILT BY ROBSON BOAT BUILDERS LTD, A HIGHLY REGARDED SHIPYARD IN SOUTH SHIELDS. BUILT OF LARCH ON AN OAK FRAME, SHE HAS BEEN IN SERVICE AT THE PORT OF SUNDERLAND UNTIL EARLY 2014 WHEN SHE WAS BOUGHT BY HER PRESENT OWNER AND TRANSPORTED TO CONWAY MARINA. SHE BECAME REPUTEDLY ONLY THE FOURTH ROBSON BOAT ON THE WEST COAST.SEABURN WAS MAINTAINED REGARDLESS OF COST BY THE PILOT SERVICE AND REMAINED IN GOOD CONDITION WITH AN MCA PILOT BOAT CERTIFICATE IN PLACE UNTIL OCTOBER 2017.THE REPLACEMENT ENGINE HAS REPUTEDLY DONE LITTLE WORK ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINAL OWNERS.JUST BEFORE THE SALE, WORK WAS COMPLETED ON THE MAIN SHAFT AND INCLUDED A NEW LUBRICATION SYSTEM.SEABURN HAS A FULL ENGINE ROOM SPRINKLERS SYSTEM INSTALLED, A NORMAL ELECTRIC BILGE PUMP, A RESERVE BILGE PUMP AND A THIRD HARD PUMP. NAVIGATION LIGHTS AND ONBOARD LIGHTS ARE ALL OPERATIONAL.THE VESSEL HAS AN EASILY REMOVABLE 15 FOOT MAST CARRYING LIGHTS, VHF ANTENNA AND ECHOMAX RADAR  REFLECTOR. IN FEBRUARY 2013 SHE WAS FITTED WITH A NEW STARTER MOTOR, A NEW EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET WAS FITTED. A NEW BATTERY WAS FITTED IN 2015. IN SHORT, SEABURN WAS BUILT TO PERFORM IN INCLEMENT WEATHER AND ROUGH SEAS. SHE WOULD MAKE A FINE DAY BOAT AND HAS EXCELLENT POTENTIAL FOR CONVERSION, FOR DIVING, FISHING AND OTHER USES. SEABURN HAS A HUGE HISTORIC SERVICE FOLDER, INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL DESIGN DRAWINGS AND PLANS SERVICE BOOKS AND FULL MCA PAPERWORK.LAYOUTFOREPEAK ACCESSIBLE FROM DECK HATCH - USED AS STORE ROOM. ENGINE ROOM WITH LIGHTING AND STORAGE AREA TO THE SIDES WHEELHOUSE WITH ALL ROUND VISIBILITY. MECHANICALFIXED BRONZE 3 BLADE PROP. REMOTE CONTROLS FROM WHEELHOUSE FITTED PROPELLER PROTECTION.MAIN BATTERY LEISURE BATTERY AND RESERVE BATTERY. ENGINE DRIVEN ALTERNATOR.