Description

'Albatross' is a custom-built fishing or day cruiser, professionally built to a high standard on the highly regarded Tamar 2000 hull. Offering the charm of traditional wooden fishing boat lines enhanced by her traditional Iroko cappings and aft deck, but with much-reduced maintenance, she would appeal equally to day cruisers and fishermen. Although originally designed and built for commercial use at sea, with a big clear aft deck and oversized scuppers, her shallow draft and easily controlled nature would also work well on rivers. June 2023 survey available.

Viewing by appointment only through our Essex office (01621) 785600 or via email: essex@clarkeandcarter.co.uk

Accommodation

The simple accommodation consists of a wheelhouse with good standing headroom open to a forepeak with a single V-berth for overnight stays. This could be modified to offer an offset double berth if required and, although currently not in service, there is a marine toilet installed beneath the starboard berth which appears in good condition (all seacocks and pump should be serviced/overhauled). In the wheelhouse, the helm position is to starboard for ease of access to the aft deck, with a simple galley to port equipped with a sink with manually pumped cold water supply, space for a cooker or hob if required and ample storage.

Although the wheelhouse and cabin are currently quite basic it would be very easy for these to be adapted to suit her next owner's needs.

Mechanical Systems

Located in engine box in cockpit, Lister Petter commercial specification Alpha LPW4, 39.5hp, four cylinder naturally aspirated marine diesel engine. Sea water cooled. Shaft drive via gearbox to bronze three blade propeller. Single lever controls with electric start. Instrument panel with engine instrumentation. Serviced July 2023.

The engine was new in 2002 and has been maintained to a regular service schedule by her experienced commercial operator. It has proved faultlessly reliable and is believed to be in very good running order. This model is also known for it's durability, being a popular choice for many commercial users and canal boat operators. Current engine hours are unknown but believed to be in the region of 6,800hrs. It is also very economical, burning approximately 3.5 litres per hour whilst cruising at 6-7kts 

Electrical Systems

2 x 12v Batteries (new 2018) charged via engine alternator. Electrical distribution panel.

Deck Equipment

• Bruce 5kg anchor with 10m chain and 50m warp
• Stainless steel pulpit and mooring bollards
• Windscreen wiper
• Fenders and warps

Navigation Equipment

• Plastimo compass
• ICOM M59 VHF radio
• Simrad RD68 VHF radio
• Garmin 128 GPS navigation system
• Eagle VG200 fishfinder
• Navigation lights

Safety Equipment

• 2 x Fire extinguishers
• 2 x Horseshoe lifebuoys
• Guest remote control search light
• Deck light
• Manual and electric bilge pumps

Construction

Custom Tamar 2000 fishing boat fitted out by Tucker Browns in approx. 1976, in Burnham on a Tamar 2000 hull. Long keel to skeg mounting for rudder. Teleflex steering system. Small moulded bilge runners. White GRP displacement hull with light blue superstructure and wheelhouse back. Aluminium glazed windows. Heavy duty Iroko deck cappings and sealed aft deck with generous scuppers.