Owens 38 Offers considered!
| Boat Name | Hummingbird |
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| Sale Status | Under Offer |
| Location Of Boat | Southampton |
| Country | UK |
| Manufacturer | Owens 38 |
| Model | Offers considered! |
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| Price | £35,500.00 |
| VAT Status | VAT Inc |
| Year Built | 1970 |
| Length Feet | 38.00 |
| Length Metres | 11.60 |
| Beam | 3.65 |
| Draft | 0.90 |
| Hull Type | Planing |
| Hull Construction | Double Diagonal with West System Epoxy |
| Number Of Engines | 2 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford |
| Engine Model | Sabre Turbo Diesel |
| Engine PowerHP | 180 |
| History | This is undoubtedly one of the finest Classic Motor Yachts on the market. With 2 very well maintained diesel engines (very low hours), and benefitting from an experienced and fastidious owner, you will not find a better boat in this price bracket. FULLY refurbished throughout to better than new specification. Please view to fully appreciate the quality of this vessel. The present owner bought this boat in 1982, and over the next 4 years it was completely refurbished and fitted with two new 180hp Ford Sabre turbo diesels. When the vessel was re-engined it also had new shafts, rudders, props etc. The hull was completely stripped inside and out. New planks were fitted both inside and out where required prior to the inside being treated and filleted in epoxy with the West system. During the replacement of some outside planking the hull was extended to incorporate a bathing platform within the hull structure. This also included the construction and fitting of a new laminated keel. The outside was then treated and encapsulated with the West system. The wheelhouse is a new construction with the old fibreglass roof fitted. The windows were also all replaced with new units, throughout the vessel. |
| Construction | Construction Double diagonal mahogany planking fully encapsulated with West System epoxy. This system gives the beauty and strength of wooden construction, with the benefit of low maintenance. The entire boat is in superb condition, and is a credit to her present craftsman owner. |
| Navigation | The vessel has recently been fitted with a new Raytheon Radar / Chart plotter and also the latest VHF radio. |
| Accommodation | This is a very attractive boat with its tortoise shell bow and its unique, but modern lines. The accommodation consists of two berths in the forepeak and four berths in the saloon, a double berth by lowering the table and two further bunk berths by raising the settee back. Aft of the saloon on the port side is the galley and on the starboard side is a large walk in toilet/wash room. Aft of this is a large wheelhouse and large open deck. The four fold back doors make the after deck and the wheel house one large social area. The vessel is in excellent condition and comes with lots of extras within the layout. Warm air diesel fuelled Eberspacher central heating throughout. |
| Brokers Comments | Starting at the bow the vessel has. 1. A Vetus bow thruster. 2. Electric winch operated from the winch or the wheelhouse. 3. Chain locker under Winch 4. Under the fore berths are two Stainless steel water tanks 70 Galls. 5. Fluxgate compass sender 6. Under central floor is Hot water tank (heated from engines) 7. Fresh water pump on pressure system. 8. Forward bilge pump Wheelhouse 9. Radar /Chart plotter GPS, Separate GPS, Magnetic compass. Fluxgate compass receiver, Bow thrusters control, sum log, depth log, Speed log, Electric control for spotlight, Radio. All other engine instrumentation in consol. To include fuel gauges, Boost pressure, Oil Gauges, Taco gauges, Battery gauges. 10. One helmsman seat and twin passenger seat. Engine room. 11. Under wheelhouse are two 180hp Ford Sabre Turbo charged engines, One port one Starboard with room to sit between them for maintenance etc. There is also room to access the out side of both engines. 12. On the forward bulkhead in between the engines is a large 24Volt pump for the engine room bilges. 13. Steering from the wheel is by solid rod system through directional boxes 14. Aft of engines but in the centre of the vessel is two Stainless steel 100Gal fuel tanks. 15. On the port and starboard side at the transom is a bank of batteries, three on each side separated by battery switches. Two batteries for Starboard engine, two for port engine, and two for auxiliaries. All batteries can be isolated or all six brought in for starting if required. 16. Forward of the port side batteries is a Petters single cylinder 24volt generator/starter. The generator has an electric start switch or pull cord starting. 17. On the starboard side forward of the batteries is a storage shelf and forward of that is a twin ventilated stainless steel gas bottle holder. After deck 18. The after deck handrails have all been replaced with new teak rails 19. Stainless steel push pit is connected to the after handrails by a new stainless steel top rail making the boat safer. 20. On the after deck is a pair of Simpson Lawrence heavy-duty davits. 21. Avon sport dinghy with pump up keel, fixed transom, 4hp Mercury outboard. 22. The decks have recently been re-laid with Tec deck teak planking. This vessel is now looking for a new owner, one who has an interest in a sound; well constructed motor yacht. The entire boat has been professionally refurbished to a standard that now makes it an easily maintained craft. This traditional Motor Cruiser started life in America built by Owens in approx 1970. And was powered by twin Mercruisers. It was transported to the Med and then on to England in the early 80's with no engines. As mentioned above the present owner bought the vessel in 1982 and spent the next 4 years rebuilding her with the best materials and feel the boat is now stronger than when she was first built because the whole vessel is now glued together and all the frames are west system filleted to the planking and all replaced planking was glued in as well as fastened with bronze screws and fastenings. The new deeper keel was made from laminated Iroko and fitted from the chine level of the stem to the after end of the bathing platform. After fitting the keel with 18mm stainless steel bolts the keel was encapsulated with West system sheathing and then a further Iroko wearing strip fitted. This vessel has been a good family boat one that has been enjoyed for 25 years. She has proven herself as a good sound sea worthy boat which has brought the family through some bad weather at times. With the bow thrusters and the twin screw it is easy to put her anywhere you want and to take her out single-handed is not a problem. Current owner's family have flown the nest and with other commitments the vessel needs a new owner. Remarks Ideally suited to cruise the Solent, South Coast of UK, Europe, coast hopping around the Med, or for simply taking the family out on the water. This motor cruiser is a very well built boat, having been built by Owens Motor Yachts in the USA. She is beautifully constructed and presented. This will give you confidence in her ability to look after you should you experience any adverse weather conditions. With comfortable accommodation, and upholstery is in very good condition, having been replaced and maintained. There is plenty of storage in the cabin, in cupboards, cubby holes and under the bunks. Lighting is provided by electric strip lights. Externally, there is a large cockpit area aft for entertaining, which will provide ample space for sitting/ eating, or for simply watching the world go by. The cockpit is deep and would therefore make a very safe environment for children. There is also room on the foredeck to sit in calm weather. The engines are very reliable and economical Ford Sabre diesels, and have been well maintained under the direction of the current experienced and fastidious owner. Only for sale, as the owner wishes to pursue new family ventures. In other words, fully equipped and ready to enjoy!! Please email or phone me with any questions, or to arrange to view. |
| Disclaimer | The Company 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. |
