Description

The Plymouth Pilot has been in continuous production for nearly 50 years.
These are versatile craft that are suitable for sheltered coastal waters, bays,harbours lakes,rivers and canals.
Their main market has been for recreational fisherman, but have become
very popular with family groups of all ages,and a combination of both.
Ideal for getting to places otherwise inaccessible e.g. a beach for a swim and BBQ.

This launch was purchased in 2011 by previous owner and had a major refit .
£10,000 spend on refurbishment and renewals.
New Beta 20 hp engine and stern gear 2012 [only 466 engine hours]
Cockpit and wheelhouse fitted out with passenger seating and storage under.
She's been used as both as a recreational fishing boat and a family launch in previous ownership.

Purchased by present owner in 2017 as family launch for trips to the beach and visiting refreshments venues around the Harbour

A good boat for harbour or coastal cruising and fishing with seating for up to 9 people
Additional ballast added which greatly increases stability
Genuine reason for sale.
Ashore for easy viewing
Mooring available to rent or purchase in Chichester Harbour
Nameis removed from the bow

Indespension road trailer [2012] available for delivery or purchase at a discount.

Specifications

Accommodation

Open launch with protection of cuddy/wheelhouse.
Good all round vision
Cuddy can be fully enclosed for weather protection with fabric enclosure.
Wheel helm,navigational and instrument panel

Seating for family and guests around cockpit, in wheelhouse and on engine box

Seating in Pilot house

Seating in cockpit

PH enclosure

Construction

Harbour launch with GRP hull and cuddy/wheelhouse with stowage forward for anchor and fenders
Wheel and tiller steering, engine controls at tiller and wheelhouse position in coc

Equipment

Bruce anchor chain and warp in stern anchor locker [ as photo]
Fishermans anchor chain and warp amidships under deck floor
Alderney Ring system for anchor recovery
Horn
Stainless steel boarding ladder
Windscreen wiper
2 automatic electric bilge pumps [
1 manual bilge pump
Warps and fenders
Removal S/S handrails along each side of cockpit
Rod holders
Boat hook
Fenders
Full cockpit fitted cover
Mounting bracket for auxiliary outboard engine

Navigation Equipment

Garmin Plotter
Garmin Depthsounder/Fishfinder
Icom DSC VHF
Steering compass
Navigation lights

Nav.area

Garmin Plotter& F/finder

Engine(s)

New Beta 20 HP 3 cylinder engine and gearbox 2012 [466 recorded hours]
Professionally installed by Mermaid Marine
Serviced every year at lay up
New shaft and 3 blade prop 2012
New polypropylene fuel tank 2012
New dual Morse controls in wheelhouse and tiller positions 2012

Beta 20hp 3 Cyl.

engine box/seat

Fuel tank

Electrics

2 x 85 A/H batteries [1 new 2019]

LED Light in Foc'sle [forward storage area]
LED Light along stern of cockpit
Provision for searchlight/headlight on pulpit [light removed by previous owner]

Safety Equipment

Fire extinguisher
Life buoy

Disclaimer

Bosham Yacht Sales normally acts as broker for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of 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/her own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or have an engine trial/inspection. We do not accept any responsibility for demonstrations or viewings, accompanied or unaccompanied. Vessels offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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