Nelson 40 V Class

Valour was commissioned to a trinity house order, the grip deck and hull all moulded tothe highest specifications by Halmatic which were extremely robust for the service duties.Her service life was from 1971 to decommissioning in 1994 when her previous owner purchased her from Associated British Ports he used the boat for pleasure until 2018 when we purchased herThe 40ft V Class Nelson was developed by Peter Thornycroft and in his own words " I got this absolutely right, the sleek lines,the low fretboard and tough build made these the most famous pilot boats afloat. New upholstery and cushions, new mattress.Antifouled Aug 2018 , 2 new batteries fitted this weekend Engine # 1Cummins v504184 hpShaft driveUnknown hoursEngine #2Cummins v504184 hpShaft driveUnknown hours MechanicalTwin cummins v504184hp eachNaturally aspiratedSelf change reduction MRF 350 shaft drivesThree bladed props3 x fuel tanks 600 litres approxMax speed 20 knotsCruising 18 knotsRange approx 400 nmTrim tabs2 x teleflex Morse controls Electrical4 x 12v batteriesAlternator charging for each engineWheelhouse mounted solar panels to main batteriesSterling pro charger NavigationRadar furuno 8050dGps furunoLog speed AutohelmVHF NavicoSestrel ships compassRadar reflector Interior & domesticDouble v berth 2 possible in wheelhouseLarge wheelhouseWindscreen wipers with variable speed controlWebasto heating requires servicingToiletgally sink full size fridgeFull size freezerFull size cookerHot water via chlorifer Deck2 x liferaft both old and need servicing2 x life bouysAnchor Boarding ladderPush it pulpitPlywood wheelhouse painted and partially glassedCanvas wheelhouse cockpit cover