Propeller and stern gear supplies  and repairs, new props, stern gear ,

View all banners

FAFB will never call you and ask for your credit card details over the phone. If this happens, hang up!

Sponsored Ad

Boat For Sale in Recreational Fishing Boats

This advert is not active and is displayed for archive purposes only.

ID: 71784
Name: MAXIMUS
Make/Model: Halmatic Arun 52 Ex RNLI Lifeboat (MCA Cat. 2)
Location: Dover

Build Year: 1981

Used For: Life Boat, Pilot, Survey, Fishing and much more

Hull: GRP

Length: 15.85m

Beam: 5.18m

Draft: 1.52m

Licence:

MCA Cat.2 (60 miles from safe haven)

Engine:

Twin CATERPILLAR 3.408 TA engine rated at 485hp each connected to TWIN DISC reduction gearboxes driving conventional shafts and propellers. The engines were extensively refurbished by EDECO in 2003 (for the RNLI) and subsequently has had a full review by current ownership in 2012 by the same company - very few hours since work done and approx. 1300 hrs total. Provision for generator installation Fuel: 500gals (2250 litres) in two stainless steel tanks Water: 100 gals (450 litres) min single polypropylene tank Calorfier Tank: 10 gals (45 litres) Performance: Max. 18.5 knots Cruise: 12 knots (25 gph) or 10 knots (10 gph) or 8 knots (6 gph) - owner reported consumptions.

Hydraulics:

Electronics:

24 volt engine systems with some 12v circuits served by 2 x banks of 12v H/D batteries. 240v ring main and battery charging system (8 outlets) Invertor (240v 1.5Kw)

Additional Information:

Once the main stay Lifeboat serving the RNLI around the coasts of the UK and Ireland, the Arun is pr obably one of the most proven sea-going vessels in RNLI history. Introduced in 1971 and operational until 2008, 46 Arun's were built and this vessel was build 17 and previously named the 'Sir Max Aitken', this vessel served in the Reserv e Fleet before decommissioning in 2002. Many still operate as lifeboats around the world. The current ownership has carried out an extensive refit in the past 9 months including the hull stripped and 'Coppercoat' applied, interior improvements and modifications for accommodating crew and reportedly all systems have been checked and are servicable. This vessel currently has MCA certification to Cat. 2 (60 miles from safe haven) - MECAL survey Sept.'14. A supreme example of this iconic design ready for work again - whatever the working conditions! Video available
Principle Information:

Accommodation:
The Arun has a large upper wheelhouse environment leading to the after deck and upper fly-deck. Below the central engine room is self-contained from the FOREWARD CABIN area providing sleeping quarters for 4 x crew in four 'tiered' bunks (P&S) with privacy curtains before access to the FOREPEAK area currently used for storage with a hatch to deck level. There is a separate HEADS compartment with electric sea toilet (fresh water) and wash/hand basin (H&C). Thoroughfare access to the wheelhouse (port side of helm) or engine room aft is provided through a water tight door. WHEELHOUSE - maintaining the original central helm stance with navigators seat to starboard, the instrumentation for engine monitoring and navigational equipment is all in close proximity with a chart table in front of the navigators position. Suspensions seats at both locations. Aft (S) is a typical dinette arrangement converting to a double berth and an additional settee/single berth is fitted aft again. A fully functioning GALLEY has been introduced on the port side with stainless steel sink (H&C), Microwave (240v) and Refrigerator installed plus 240v outlets. A large storage unit has been sympathetically built around the main switch panel serving the vessels auxiliaries supply. Access to the AFT STORAGE area and TILLER FLAT is by companionway to port. This area is largely used for storage and a working area with various electrical installations include the Victron 240v shore power, invertor, heater matrix as well at the steering compartment aft. Externally, the vessel allows seamless access to the side decks following the gunnel shear and foredeck with appropriate security rails to and from. There is a open area aft for deck operations and good deck storage areas forward and aft. Port access ladder leads to the FLY-BRIDGE with essential controls duplicated from the main console for independent control of the vessel from this elevated position. A large teak pedestal table sits aft of the helm station but previously a RIB would have been installed here. A Wallis 4Kw heating system is provided with outlets in the accommodation areas (wheelhouse and crew cabin). VIDEO AVAILABLE

Navigation Equipment
Raymarine E120 Multi Screen (at helm) with the following functions: Radar,
GPS Plotter
Depth Instrument
Raymarine 170 Mulit Screen (at Fly Deck)
Standard Horizon Matrix GX2000 VHF (DSC)
Sestral Major Compass x 2
Rudder Indicator

Safety Equipment
Equipped for MCA Cat. 2 operations includes:
Life Bouys (3 No.)
Bilge Pumping systems with alarm
Fire systems (manual and auto)

Deck Equipment
Heavy Duty fendering follows the gunnel shear and also at the after quarters.
Usual sustantial RNLI deck fittings and inventory
Electric Anchor Windlass
Pattern Anchor, Warp and Chain
Usual operational equipment and fittings
Sundry equipment the owner may be pleased to include

DO NOT SEND MONEY TO SELLERS YOU CANNOT VERIFY AS GENUINE.

If possible, travel to view the boat or equipment yourself and only buy once you are happy with it.

top