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1970 W.A. Souter & Sons Custom race-boat

Poole, United Kingdom

€92,488

Historic Race-Boat: 1971 Cowes-Torquay-Cowes.

One owner in period and since then only one family.

Built by W A Souter & Sons in Cowes Isle of Wight using their famed cold-moulded technique to a Ray Hunt design for Mr William Govett.

Final touches being re-commissioned after a lay-off so this will be a turn-key opportunity from November when the sea trial will be videoed.  (The Broker took videos on Saturday 30th September 2024 for the start-up of each engine and the powered engine hatch).

Powered by twin 6 cylinder Yanmar turbo-charged diesel engines driving RTS drive-legs: About 345 hours since major over-haul of each engine.

Please contact the Broker by e-mail for more information.

 

Disclaimer

Approved Boats is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Nicolle Associates - Ipswich.

Basic Boat Info

Tax Status: Paid
Boat Name: Lakfors III
Make: W.A. Souter & Sons
Model: Custom race-boat
Year: 1970
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Builder: W A Souter & Sons
Designer: Ray Hunt
Construction: Wood

Dimensions

Length: 32 ft / 9.75 m
Length Overall: 32 ft / 9.75 m
Beam: 9'6 ft / 2.90 m
Max Draft: 2'9 ft / 0.84 m
Electrical Circuit: 24 V
Cabins Count: 1

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: 6LPS
  • Drive Type: Stern
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 315hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Aluminum
  • Engine Hours: 345
  • Engine Location: Starboard
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: 6LPS
  • Drive Type: Stern
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 315hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Aluminum
  • Engine Hours: 345
  • Engine Location: Port
Total Engine Power: 630hp
Cruising Speed: 28 kn
Propeller RPM: 2200
Maximum Speed: 38 kn

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 2
Fuel Tank Capacity: 200 L
Fuel Tank Material: GRP
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 40 L
Water Tank Material: GRP

Other

Heads Count: 1
Drive Type: Stern
Trim Tabs: Yes
Windlass Type: Electric
Boat Class: Antique and Classics

Broker's Comments

In the 'golden years' era of British power-boats there were several yards making production twin-engined power-boats.  For more discerning clients, W A Souter made not only race-winning boats but in addition finished them to very high standards.

Lakfors III is one such power-boat - more 'Bentley' than 'Jaguar' in car terms.

Viewed by the Broker at the end of September as the Owner continues to put the finishing touches after a lay-off and prior to launch in a few weeks, this Ray Hunt design is well-known in the classic boat fraternity.

Purchased by the Owner's father in 1984 much work and affection have been lavished on this craft, now powered by twin Yanmar straight 6 cylinder turbo diesel engines of 315 hp each, compared with the original two 325 hp V8 petrol Mercruiser installations when raced in 1971.

Disclaimer

Nicolle Associates 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.

  • This vessel is VAT paid.
  • As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.
  • This boat is ashore in Poole, Dorset, England.
  • © 2024 Nicolle Associates

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