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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Wooden Classic Motor Cruiser William Osborne SWALLOW

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  221462
  • LOA  ·  9.84m
  • Year  ·  1936
  • Construction  ·  Wood
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  2 x Diesel 30hp, VOLVO PENTA (1998)
  • Lying  ·  North Burgundy
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
Wooden Classic Motor Cruiser William Osborne SWALLOW
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Extra Details

Designer WILLIAM OSBORNE
Builder LITTLEHAMPTON
Lying North Burgundy
Fuel capacity 160.0 ltr (35.2 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 400.0 ltr (88.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 2 x Diesel 30hp
Engine make and model VOLVO PENTA (1998)
Engine Hours engine1= 4163
engine2= 4163
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) Bronze 3 pales
Fuel consumption (approx) 2.0 ltr (0.4 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 4 knots
Max speed (approx) 8 knots

Two Volvo Penta 30hp engines in sound proofing boxes. 4163 hours and all maintenance noted in a “ships log”. 220v & 12v on board with 4 batteries new in 2016

Dimensions

LOA 9.84m
Beam 2.80m
Draft Min 0.90m
Airdraft 3.20m
Headroom 1.85m
Storage In water

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 4 batteries charged by: shore power

Construction

Construction Wood
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

Wood carvel construction originally Mahogany on oak frames but with some Iroko planking having replaced the Mahogany over the years. Systematically and methodically maintained by her present owners over the last 13 years.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 1
Handbasin 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

From the aft well deck we enter the galley saloon. The galley is equipped with a spirit stove and microwave oven. The recently added fridge is stowed in a locker on the aft deck. Immediately forward of the galley is the dinette making service forward or aft to the well deck a convenient affaire. Up just two steps into the central wheelhouse with the twin 30hp Volvos in sound proof structures under. Access doors both sides and forward again to the heads to starboard and shower to port before finally arriving in the forward cabin with it’s V berths transformable into a double. Cosy atmosphere of a bygone era from the well maintained wood and brass interior.

2 burner cooker/stove

Additional Information

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Sink
Refrigerator
Curtains
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Microwave

From the aft well deck we enter the galley saloon. The galley is equipped with a spirit stove and microwave oven. The recently added fridge is stowed in a locker on the aft deck. Immediately forward of the galley is the dinette making service forward or aft to the well deck a convenient affaire. Up just two steps into the central wheelhouse with the twin 30hp Volvos in sound proof structures under. Access doors both sides and forward again to the heads to starboard and shower to port before finally arriving in the forward cabin with it’s V berths transformable into a double. Cosy atmosphere of a bygone era from the well maintained wood and brass interior.

2 burner cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Spray dodgers
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder

Manual windlass
2 anchors
(DANFORTH (plateau) - à bascule)

Nav Equipment

VHF
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights

Safety Equipment

Life jackets
Life buoys
Horn

2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 Electric)

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Broker's Comments

Classic wooden motor cruiser for sale. Boatshed Bourgogne is please to offer this William OSBORNE Swallow for sale. A twin engine motor cruiser with just 30hp per engine providing respectable performance, ease of manoeuvres, security and economy!! Charm and style from a bygone era this is a little gem to be proud of and will turn heads wherever she goes. Wooden boats are not everyone’s cup of tea but this little Osborne is going to give someone a lot of pleasure on the inland waterways of France and beyond.
For more information and appointments to view, please contact Cathy Bouguereau, your Boatshed broker at Boatshed Bourgogne.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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