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 manouvrability. 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 berthsPilot berth to port.Watertight bulkhead further forward with a bolted cover, which gives access to the chain lockerOpening deck hatch forwardGalley 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 basinSpacious main saloon with helm station to port.Bench seats to port and starboardLarge stowage area below deck with built in fuel and water tanksAccess to the engine and generator room via the starboard sideWorkshop and escape hatch in the engine room.

Inventory :Boat Number 162Built by Keith Nelson & Co. Ltd. Isle of WightDesigned by TT Boat Designs Ltd.GRP hull Marine ply deck and deck houseBrief HistoryBelfast Harbour Survey Launch for many yearsWas also in service with the Maritime Heritage Service (a volunteer group working for the preservation of maritime skills) after that.With present owner since 2010On DeckStainless steel pulpit, pushpit, stanchions and guardrailsSL WindlassAnchor, chain and warpMooring lines and fendersSliding door at the starboard side brings you into the large wheelhouse/saloonElectricalElectrical 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 batteriesNavigationSestrel CompassIcom IC-M601 DSC VHFM-Tech MT500 DSC VHFRaytheon R80 Chart-plotter/radarGarmin GPS Map 235 sounderRecent Chart-plotter (model to be confirmed)Raymarine ST60 Rudder indicatorRaymarine ST60 CompassSmiths speed/logICS NAV6 NavtexSafetyElectric and manual bilge pumpsLife ringsFire ExtinguisherOtherEngine room hatch was replaced in July 2025Antifouled in July 2025Anodes replaced in July 2025Broker's commentsThis 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.DisclaimerThe 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 Cylinder4000 engine hours approx.3 x Blade propellerLister single cylinder diesel generatorClamshell or Kitchen type rudder, giving extra manoeuvrability