1950 Petrel Wooden Motor Launch Boat for Sale in Salcombe
Salcombe, United Kingdomon the market since 17 days
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Petrel is a charming 17ft traditional clinker-built wooden motor launch with long-standing local history in and around Salcombe. She presents as a classic West Country style launch with attractive sheer, varnished brightwork, and an inboard diesel.
This is a genuine restoration project with a clearly identified scope of works — an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable wooden boat enthusiast seeking a rewarding rebuild.
She is offered for sale strictly as seen.
Priced to reflect project status and open to sensible offers.
Overview
Length Overall: Approx. 17ft
Construction: Clinker-built wooden hull
Engine: 10hp Beta inboard diesel
Steering: Tiller
Cover: Full overall cover (very good condition)
Construction & Condition
Petrel is of traditional lapstrake (clinker) construction, fastened in the conventional manner. Inspection has identified the following works required:
Removal of mahogany capping to access hull timbers
Removal and replacement of broken timbers
Installation of new steam-bent oak timbers, copper fastened with nails and roves
Renewal of split planking in multiple areas (approx. 10 metres across five planks)
Repair to port forward stringer
Replacement of mahogany capping
As with all traditionally planked wooden vessels, annual maintenance and pre-season hull rehydration are necessary to prevent shrinkage and seam movement.
Recommended (Non-Essential) Improvements
Renewal of keel band and keel bolts
Replacement of foredeck ply and mahogany coaming
Installation of additional floors to enhance hull stiffness
This clearly defined scope provides a structured roadmap for restoration.
Machinery
Fitted with a 10hp Beta inboard diesel engine.The engine ran when last afloat; however, its current mechanical condition is unknown.
A full inspection and comprehensive service are strongly recommended. Engine removal and refit should be budgeted for as part of the restoration programme.
Cosmetics
Exterior varnish requires complete stripping and refinishing (recommend six coats to brightwork)
Topsides to be prepared and finished in gloss
Interior to be prepared and painted
Interior brightwork to be re-varnished
Sole boards to be painted
Interior to be fully reinstated following structural works
Summary
Petrel represents a classic small motor launch with genuine character and local provenance. While professional restoration costs would exceed commercial return, she offers an outstanding opportunity for:
Wooden boat enthusiasts
Skilled hobbyists
Owners with workshop facilities
Those seeking a manageable, traditionally constructed restoration project
Disclaimer
This vessel is offered as a restoration project and is sold strictly as seen. No warranties or guarantees are given or implied in respect of hull, machinery or equipment.
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Inventory
Mechanical
Petrel is a charming 17ft traditional clinker-built wooden motor launch with long-standing local history in and around Salcombe. She presents as a classic West Country style launch with attractive sheer, varnished brightwork, and an inboard diesel.
This is a genuine restoration project with a clearly identified scope of works — an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable wooden boat enthusiast seeking a rewarding rebuild.
She is offered for sale strictly as seen.
Priced to reflect project status and open to sensible offers.
Overview
Length Overall: Approx. 17ft
Construction: Clinker-built wooden hull
Engine: 10hp Beta inboard diesel
Steering: Tiller
Cover: Full overall cover (very good condition)
Construction & Condition
Petrel is of traditional lapstrake (clinker) construction, fastened in the conventional manner. Inspection has identified the following works required:
Removal of mahogany capping to access hull timbers
Removal and replacement of broken timbers
Installation of new steam-bent oak timbers, copper fastened with nails and roves
Renewal of split planking in multiple areas (approx. 10 metres across five planks)
Repair to port forward stringer
Replacement of mahogany capping
As with all traditionally planked wooden vessels, annual maintenance and pre-season hull rehydration are necessary to prevent shrinkage and seam movement.
Recommended (Non-Essential) Improvements
Renewal of keel band and keel bolts
Replacement of foredeck ply and mahogany coaming
Installation of additional floors to enhance hull stiffness
This clearly defined scope provides a structured roadmap for restoration.
Machinery
Fitted with a 10hp Beta inboard diesel engine.The engine ran when last afloat; however, its current mechanical condition is unknown.
A full inspection and comprehensive service are strongly recommended. Engine removal and refit should be budgeted for as part of the restoration programme.
Cosmetics
Exterior varnish requires complete stripping and refinishing (recommend six coats to brightwork)
Topsides to be prepared and finished in gloss
Interior to be prepared and painted
Interior brightwork to be re-varnished
Sole boards to be painted
Interior to be fully reinstated following structural works
Summary
Petrel represents a classic small motor launch with genuine character and local provenance. While professional restoration costs would exceed commercial return, she offers an outstanding opportunity for:
Wooden boat enthusiasts
Skilled hobbyists
Owners with workshop facilities
Those seeking a manageable, traditionally constructed restoration project
Disclaimer
This vessel is offered as a restoration project and is sold strictly as seen. No warranties or guarantees are given or implied in respect of hull, machinery or equipment.
Accommodation
Inventory
Mechanical
