Engine
Yanmar 6LPS
Total Power
630hp
Engine Hours
345
Class
Antique and classic boats
Length
9.75m
Year
1970
Model
Cowes-Torquay-Cowes race-boat
Capacity
-
Nicolle Associates - Ipswich
Nicolle Associates - Ipswich
Boat Details
Description
PRICE REDUCED - Must Sell
Historic Race-Boat: 1971 Cowes-Torquay-Cowes participant.
One owner in period and then only in one family to date.
Built by W A Souter & Sons in Cowes on the Isle of Wight using their famed cold-moulded technique to a Ray Hunt design for Mr William Govett.
W A Souter & Sons developed their cold-moulding technique and this boat, Laksfors III, is an excellent example of this type of construction, being well suited to one-off commissions/manufacture.
Laksfors III took part in the 1971 Cowes-Torquay-Cowes powerboat race and was powered by two 325 Mercruiser engines in period.
Subsequently sold into the present family and lightly used at weekends and family holidays. The Owner and Vendor grew up on this boat and took Ownership upon the passing of his father.
This is a turn-key opportunity after the sea trial which will be videoed. (The Broker has taken videos for the start-up of each engine and the powered engine hatch).
Now powered by twin 6 cylinder Yanmar turbo-charged diesel engines driving RTS drive-legs:
Laksfors III has only done about 345 hours since major over-haul of each engine.
Please contact the Broker to discuss this rare opportunity.
Asking £49,000. Bring Close Offers.
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Broker's Comments
In the 'golden years' era of British power-boats there were several yards making production twin-engined power-boats. For discerning clients, W A Souter made not only race-winning boats but also finished them to very high standards.
Lakfors III is one such power-boat - more 'Bentley' than 'Jaguar' in car terms.
This Ray Hunt design is well-known in the classic boat fraternity.
Purchased by the Owner's father in 1984, much recent work and affection has been lavished on this craft, now powered by twin Yanmar straight 6 cylinder turbo diesel engines of 315 hp each. (That compares with the original two 325 hp V8 petrol Mercruiser installations when raced in period).
Disclaimer
Nicolle Associates 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.
- VAT does not apply to this vessel due to age.
- As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.
- This boat is ashore at Hamble Point Marina, Hamble, near Southampton, England.
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Features
Electrical Equipment
Shore Power Inlet:✓
Electronics
Depthsounder:✓
Log-Speedometer:✓
Plotter:✓
Radio:✓
Compass:✓
GPS:✓
VHF:✓
Inside Equipment
Electric Bilge Pump:✓
Manual Bilge Pump:✓
Microwave Oven:✓
Electric Head:✓
Hot Water:✓
Battery Charger:✓
Outside Equipment
Swimming Ladder:✓
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Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine Make:Yanmar
Engine Model:6LPS
Total Power:315hp
Engine Hours:345
Engine Type:Inboard
Drive Type:Stern Drive
Fuel Type:Diesel
Propeller Type:3 Blade
Propeller Material:Aluminum
Engine 2
Engine Make:Yanmar
Engine Model:6LPS
Total Power:315hp
Engine Hours:345
Engine Type:Inboard
Drive Type:Stern Drive
Fuel Type:Diesel
Propeller Type:3 Blade
Propeller Material:Aluminum
Measurements
Speed & Distance
Cruising Speed:28kn
Max Speed:38kn
Dimensions
Length Overall:9.75m
Max Draft:0.84m
Beam:2.9m
Miscellaneous
Windlass:Electric Windlass
Electrical Circuit:24V
Hull Material:Wood
Hull Shape:Modified Vee
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank:1 x 181.84 l
Fuel Tank:2 x 909.22 l
Holding Tank:
Accommodations
Cabins:1
Heads:1
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