1952 Lanes Pilot Boat for sale in Whangarei
Whangarei, New Zealand195214.5m
Asking PriceBroker
$85,000 NZD
+15 moreMakeLanes
ModelPilot Boat
Year1952
Length14.5m
Fuel1400L tank
Cabins23 berths
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About this vessel
Strong, solid and seriously for sale. Super reliable ex-pilot boat, perfect for a capable work boat, water taxi, fisher or long-range coastal cruiser.
Designed and built in 1952/53 by Lanes in Totara North of carvel kauri planks over laminated framing. Owned by Northland Port Corporation from 1963 to 2000 as the Whangarei Harbour pilot boat. Up to 2013 she was in SSM survey for 16 pax. Since 2000 she has been run from Whangaroa Harbour between the Three Kings Islands and Auckland/Great Barrier.
Full refit in 1984.
Spacious interior with good headroom. Sleeps 3.
Engines: 2 Gardner 6LXBM52 127hp at 1500rpm continuous rating with twin disc gearboxes. Batteries: 6 x 12v, 1x 24v Lithium + 600w Solar power. Max. speed: 11 knots. Cruising speed: 8-10 knots. Fuel capacity: 1400L. Water capacity: 200L. Displacement: 20+ ton.
Specifications
The details
Vessel
MakeLanes
ModelPilot Boat
Year1952
Dimensions
Length overall14.5m
Accommodation
Cabins2
Berths3
Heads1
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeGardner
Engine model6LXBM52
Engine count2
Fuel tankage1400L
Features
On board
Aluminium wheelhouse
2 new engines
gearboxes
props
shafts
rudders
instrumentation
electrical system
saloon with seating
galley with water
24v fridge / freezer
LPG stove
forward cabin with 2 singles in V
aft cabin with 1 single
separate head
twin disc gearboxes
Batteries: 6 x 12v, 1x 24v Lithium
600w Solar power
Bilge separated into forward and aft (3x electric bilge pumps and 2 manual pumps for each)
Engine room with inlet/outlet fans
Hydraulic steering
holding tank
VHF
chartplotter
fishfinder
radar
GPS
depth sounder
rope-drum capstan
EPIRB
lifebuoy
3x anchors
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