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Description
Specification
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Basic Boat Information
Make
Vosper
Model
Custom EX-MTB
Designer
Peter Du Cane CBE
Price
€595,000
£496,825 APPROX*
Condition
used
Year
1944
Dimensions
Length
77.43 ft
Waterline Length
0.00 ft
Beam
20.67 ft
Max Draft
5.05 ft
Displacement
52000 kg
Engines/Speed
Engine
Two GM Detroit 12V.71N Diesel Engines
Fuel
diesel
Engine Power
Horsepower
Tanks
Fuel Tank Capacity
5200 l
Description
Croix Du Sud is a beautifully finished classic EX-MTB. Refitted to a high standard with luxury cruising at the heart of the works. She was originally constructed in Southampton in 1944 by Vosper for the Royal Navy before becoming part of the Dutch Navy seeing active service during the war providing her new owner with a rich history of use prior to being reimagined by her current custodians of forty years.
Viewing by appointment only through the Essex office ?01621 785600 or email: essex@clarkeandcarter.co.uk
Accommodation
Inside the main guest space she has a large owners cabin with ensuite heads and separate ensuite shower. There are two large guest cabins also with ensuite heads and showers. All cabins have plenty of hanging stowage and storage space making her feel like a home from home. There is separate crew accommodation with three berths and ensuite heads/shower. On the aft deck, there is a large covered seating area with heaters, ideal for entertaining outside in any weather. To port you will find access to the vast saloon and galley with a beautiful open seating area and bar. The galley is behind the bar and is well-equipped with modern equipment to serve all of your guests. The versatile galley and saloon can function well in charter or liveaboard situations, there is ample cold storage for extended periods on board. Two Webasto air conditioning units service the cabins, she is well equipped for almost all environments. She holds approximately 2200 litres of fresh water and has approximately 1000 litres of black water tankage.
Mechanical Systems
She is powered by twin GM Detroit diesel 12V.71N engines, each producing around 525 horsepower, connected to her fixed stainless steel propellers via shaft. There are two generators onboard, one Onan 15Kva and one Onan 3Kva. There are three fuel tanks holding approximately 5200 litres of fuel.
Electrical Systems
Navigation Equipment
Construction
Originally constructed in 1944 by Vosper to a design by Commander Peter Du Cane CBE(Also responsible for the Bluebird K4 that set a world water speed record). The design offered a fast stable platform at sea. She has a wooden hull and decks with a stainless steel super structure. Decks and superstructure finished in teak and a mostly pearwood interior.
Disclaimer:
The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet the specific needs of the new owner(s).
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