Classic Cabin Cruiser Motor Boat Bates Starcraft 33ft

1960 BATES STARCRAFT 33 MOTOR-CRUISER designed by Leslie Bates and built by W Bates Ltd. Chertsey, Surrey Currently moored at Derby Motorboat Club Warren Lane Sawley, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 3AD, possibility to take over current mooring & club position pending approval from Derby motorboat club & will support with this if required. Boat DetailsOverall Length: 33ftWaterline: 31ftBeam: 10ft 2insDraught: 2ft 9insDisplacement: 11 Tons T MEngine: Pair 35hp BMC 'Captain' Diesel EnginesBerths: 6Sail: n/aDesigner: Leslie BatesBuilder: William Bates, CherseyYear Built: 1960Location: River Trent This is a unique opportunity to own a real piece of history, you can't build a boat like this anymore, this is true British craftsmanship at its best and built in the 1960's probably some of the last to be build in this style. She has only had 3 owners in her lifetime, we are the 3rd owner's and has been looked after to an inch of her life, rigorous & thorough maintenance schedule kept up, she is currently undergoing a hull strip & paint, she is also having the roof repainted & any wear repaired full details available. Current maintenance being carried out by a professional wooden boat builder with 40+ years of experience.
The ’33’ was a popular mid-range size of which about thirty-five examples are know to have been built. The aft cabin has accommodation for up to six persons There is also an owners club for Starcraft owners and members of the Bates family. The club holds regular events and is a good source of information and support in maintaining a classic motor-cruiser.Double diagonal teak hull, copper fastened to steam bent oak timbers. Oak centre-line and framing. Flared bow, hard chines, long keel and transom stern.
Mahogany superstructure, teak-laid decks over marine-ply. Original chromium plated deck fittings. 24 volt Eberspacher heating.Spacious, well-planned accommodation for six in three cabins.Deck Saloon with dinette converting to two berthsAft Stateroom with twin berthsFore Cabin with twin berthsGalleyHeads compartmentPAIR 35hp BMC ‘CAPTAIN’ DIESEL ENGINESBOAT SAFETY CERTIFICATEI hope this covers most areas regarding this boat but please do feel free to ask questions, current maintenance due to be completed by June/July 22. Open to sensible offers & negotiations and can also discuss any requirement to low load as facilities available to do so via Redhill Marina NG11 0EB or Sawley Marina NG10 3AE