Marketing Description We are delighted to present this Nelson 42 Pilot to the market, she was built by Automarine on the Isle of Wight seeing active service as a pilot boat before conversion to a cruiser. Consequently, she is built to the highest standards and has a distinct feeling of solidity. In 1996 this Nelson 42 Pilot went under a conversion and substantial process, which has continued throughout the current ownership. The end result you see today is a beautifully presented cruiser with all the creature comforts you might expect, achieved within a classic Nelson design combining the mo... read more

Nelson's are famous the world over. Built in the UK, the first designs were timber in the 1960s and, as early innovators using GRP, they became known for their excellent build quality. Although well suited for pleasure cruising they are still found working as pilot boats or police and customs launches - they were absolutely built to go to sea! The Nelson 42 is an adaptation of the commercially popular Nelson 40 hull, fuller and higher forward sections make for a drier ride and this particular deck layout makes her a great for coastal cruising. Although famed for their seaworthy qualities t... read more

'SEIREN' is an exceptional vessel. After her long career as a pilot vessel she was purchased by her present owner and completely stripped and re-built to an exceptionally high standard with a great deal of attention to detail. She is in turn key condition today and would equally well be suited as the leisure boat she is or could very easily return to duties as a pilot vessel. She was re-engined at the time of the refit and above waterline exhaust outlets were moulded into the hull. She has run 1200 engine hours at present. She has three berths in the very large forward cabin. The heads are ... read more