Displacement Launch

Boat Name: Skipjack

$45,000.00

Features

A rare opportunity to own this beautifully presented 1918 displacement hull carvel plank launch designed by Chas Bailey. Crafted in Kauri carvel, “Skipjack” combines classic craftmanship with reliable modern operations.
Powered by a Ford Dover diesel engine with shaft drive, her comfortable cruising speed is 7.2 knots and reaches a maximum of 9 knots.
Features include: Chart plotter, fish finder, depth sounder, VHF, shore power with current EWOF, dinghy. With a Eberspacher heater allowing winter cruising to be warm and comfortable too. “Skipjack” is a cherished vessel offering adventures for relaxed coastal cruising, or great family outings.
The Waikawa berth is available for transfer to the new owner.

Specifications

Specifications

  • year
    1918
  • make
    Chas Bailey
  • model
    Displacement Launch
  • stock number
    B753

Construction

  • Hull Construction
    Timber
  • builder
    Chas Bailey
  • LOA approx
    10.00 m
  • beam approx
    2.98 m
  • draft approx
    0.90 m
  • hull type
    Kauri Carvel

Engine

  • enginemake
    Ford
  • engine model
    Dover
  • engine year
    2005
  • hours approx
    2071
  • engine fuel
    Diesel
  • drive system
    Shaft

Tankage

  • fuel capacity approx
    360 Litres
  • fuel tank
    2x S/Steel
  • water capacity approx
    250 Litres
  • water tank
    2x Portable Plastic

Interior

  • berths
    2 x single, 1 x double
  • headroom
    2.00m (6'7")
  • toilet
    Qty: 1, Location: Cockpit, Type: Electric
  • cooking
    2 Burner/Oven "Nelson"
  • cabin no
    1

Accessories

  • safety equipment
    Lifejackets: 4 Fire Extinguishers: 2 VHF: Uniden
  • navigation gear
    GPS: Garmin Radar: No GPS Plotter: Garmin Fish finderFuruno
  • ground tackle
    Delta 10kg
  • capstan
    Electric operated at bow

What People Are Saying
About Rowena Oliver

Thanks Rowena for your support in marketing and completing the sale of our launch. Rowena’s enthusiasm and energy to keep us informed of what’s happening or not [was] much appreciated. The refreshing of our listing and tips on how to showcase features to prospective buyers was great. Overall fantastic service in a challenging market. We’d recommend you give Rowena a call for your next sale or purchase.

Richie and Ange

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