Marketing Description 'Charles Henry is an Oakley Class 48'6" built by Osbournes of Littlehampton in 1968. She entered service in 1969 at Selsey until 1983 and finally in Baltimore, Ireland from 1984 until she was decommissioned in 1987. Built in the double diagonal method using mahogany planking with an Aluminium superstructure. Twin Gardner 6LX inboard diesels which have been lovingly maintained by her present custodians. She also benefits from a 5000W inverter and a 7000W generator.She has berths for 4, galley area and wet room. Purchased as a restoration project by RNLI enthusiasts who have done an incredible job in restoration. Pressures of life and changing circumstances mean the 'Charles Henry' is looking for a new home. Mechanical
Twin Gardner 6LX inboard diesel engines
Developing 110hp @ 1350rpm
Reduction gearboxes driving stainless steel shafts and 4-bladed bronze propellers
Bow thruster
Engines & Gearboxes serviced 2024
Engine spares
Electrical
12/240V systems on board with bank of 5x12V batteries.
Dedicated engine start, domestic and bow thruster power
5000W inverter
7000W generator - Serviced 2024
Batteries recharged via engine alternator
Battery charger
Shore power
Navigation
Sestral Steering compass
Raymarine Axiom 9 coloour chart plotter 2017
Raymine CPT thru-hull transducer
Raymarine Quantum radar
Raymarine Ray53 DSC VHF
Raymarine AIS 700 CLass B
Navigation lights
Deck
Hydraulic winch
2x CQR anchors with chain and warp
Fishermans anchor
Safety
Horn
CO Detector
Searchlight
2x Manual bilge pumps
5x Electric bilge pumps
2x Lifebouys
Life jackets
2x manual fire extinguishers
4x automatic fire extinguishers
Miscellaneous
Dinghy
Outboard
8x Fenders
Mooring warps
Accommodation
Saloon aft of wheelhose
4-berth crew/guest accommodation forward of engine space
Wet room with shower
Heads with holding tank
Galley with electric oven and grill
Seperate 2-burner electric hob
Fridge
Microwave
Construction
New anodes October 2024
Hull antifouled October 2024
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.