Remarks
This classic 1966 Nelson 40 is a fine sea boat and is powered by a 1984 Perkins 120hp shaft driven diesel engine with about 4000 engine hours. She has a strong GRP hull and marine plywood decks and superstructure. Her inventory includes generator, windlass, hot water, chart plotter and more. She is also fitted with a Clamshell (Kitchen rudder) which gives her added manoeuvrability. Like any classic of this age she will require some attention but she is priced accordingly.

Accommodation

Forward cabin with centre-line double drop leaf table.
Two settee berths.
Pilot berth to port.
Watertight bulkhead further forward with a bolted cover, which gives access to the chain locker.
Opening deck hatch forward.
Galley to starboard with a stainless steel sink, hot and cold water, gas cooker and plenty of storage.
Enclosed heads compartment to port with a marine toilet and slide away wash hand basin.
Spacious main saloon with helm station to port.
Bench seats to port and starboard.
Large stowage area below deck with built in fuel and water tanks.
Access to the engine and generator room via the starboard side.
Workshop and escape hatch in the engine room.


Inventory

Boat Number 162

Built by Keith Nelson & Co. Ltd. Isle of Wight

Designed by TT Boat Designs Ltd.

GRP hull

Marine ply deck and deck house


Brief History
Belfast Harbour Survey Launch for many years. Was also in service with the Maritime Heritage Service (a volunteer group working for the preservation of maritime skills) after that. With present owner since 2010.

On Deck

Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, stanchions and guardrails.
SL Windlass.
Anchor, chain and warp.
Mooring lines and fenders.
Sliding door at the starboard side brings you into the large wheelhouse/saloon.


Electrical
Electrical power is provided by the single cylinder Lister auxiliary which drives a 24/32 volt 47 amp generator and a fire/bilge pump. 24 Volt system is supplied from a domestic battery bank consisting of 4 x 96 ah batteries.

Navigation

Sestrel Compass.
Icom IC-M601 DSC VHF.
M-Tech MT500 DSC VHF.
Raytheon R80 Chart-plotter/radar.
Garmin GPS Map 235 sounder.
Recent Chart-plotter (model to be confirmed).
Raymarine ST60 Rudder indicator.
Raymarine ST60 Compass.
Smiths speed/log.
ICS NAV6 Navtex.


Safety

Electric and manual bilge pumps.
Life rings.
Fire Extinguisher.


Other

Engine room hatch was replaced in July 2025.
Antifouled in July 2025.
Anodes replaced in July 2025.


Broker's Comments
This classic workhorse would be ideal for a hands on owner. Like any boat of this age she will require some work but her price reflects this.

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.

Mechanical


1984 (circa) Perkins 6354 6 x Cylinder.

4000 engine hours approx.

3 x Blade propeller.

Lister single cylinder diesel generator.

Clamshell or Kitchen type rudder, giving extra manoeuvrability.