Ex Navy Helper Class Fleet Tender
- Located at Portland Marina
Details
- Make: Ex Navy
- Model: Helper Class Fleet Tender
- Engine Make & Model: Mirless Blackstone 330hp
- Horsepower: 330
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Price: £89,950
- Location: In Portland Marina
- Keel: Other
- Hull Construction: Steel
- Drive Type: Shaft
Dimensions
- Beam: 6.9m
- Draft: 2.8m
- LOA: 23.49m
- Range: 900 miles
- Displacement: 141kg
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 5300l
- Water Tank Capacity: 3500l
- Builder: Richard Dunstan Shipyard
- Designer: Thorne
- Hull Type: Displacement
Summary
The Loyal Helper was built in 1978 at Thorne by Richard Dunston's shipyard. She is a helper class fleet tender whose life started in the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service. Ruggedly constructed at 24m long and displacing 141 tones she is a very sea worthy and spacious vessel sitting flat on her anchors whilst other boats are thrown around at sea. The vessel is licensed to and can accommodate up to 12 passengers plus 4 crew comfortably.
Mechanical
Engine
Mirless Blackstone 330hp
Tankage
Fuel:
5300 Litres
Water: 3500 Litres
Generators
Main: 440v, 230v, 115v AC & 24v DC
Harbour: 21kw, 440v, 230v, 115v AC & 24v DC
Hamworthy 13cfm compressor
Navigation
2x
VHF
3x
Handheld
VHF
EPIRB
2x
Radar
1x
Depth
Sounder
Colour
Chart
Plotter
Navtex
Weatherfax
Deck
Loyal Helper has ample deck space, the front deck has enough room to store various equipment and a bench to seat up to 12 divers comfortably as well as housing the deck crane, hydraulic line hauler, anchor winches and access hatches to storage holds. There are also access gates for divers to enter and exit the water via a ladder and a platform.
The upper deck and sun deck are accessed through the wheel house, benches and tables are situated on the sun deck and plenty of room is available for surveyors and spectators as well as barbecues and buffets.
Accommodation
Below decks accessed via the saloon there are berths for 12 passengers plus crew. The passenger accommodation is separated into 2x2 bunk cabins, and 2x4 bunk cabins one of which is accessed through the other. The accommodation area also includes the forward cabin for crew, seating areas, storage, two wash basins.
For relaxing there is a large saloon equipped with digital television and stereo systems. The area can be kept warm with its wood burner and electronics can be charged from the ample plug sockets available.
Below decks accessed via the saloon there are berths for 12 passengers plus crew. The passenger accommodation is separated into 2x2 bunk cabins, and 2x4 bunk cabins one of which is accessed through the other. The accommodation area also includes the forward cabin for crew, seating areas, storage, two wash basins and a mini bar.
Construction
Built in 1978 at Thorne by Richard Dunston's shipyard. She is a helper class fleet tender whose life started in the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service.
Disclaimer
For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
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.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.
