Wooden Motor Launch

Petrel is a charming 17ft traditional clinker-built wooden motor launch with long-standing local history in and around Salcombe. She presents as a classic West Country style launch with attractive sheer, Varnished brightwork and an inboard diesel. This is a genuine restoration project with a clearly identified scope of works — an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable wooden boat enthusiast seeking a rewarding rebuild. She is offered for sale strictly as seen. Priced to reflect project status and open to sensible offers. Overview Length Overall: Approx. 17ft Construction: Clinker-built wooden hull Engine: 10hp Beta inboard diesel Steering: Tiller Cover: Full overall cover (very good condition) Construction & Condition Petrel is of traditional lapstrake (clinker) construction, fastened in the conventional manner. Inspection has identified the following works required: Removal of mahogany capping to access hull timbers Removal and replacement of broken timbers Installation of new steam-bent oak timbers, copper fastened with nails and roves Renewal of split planking in multiple areas (approx. 10 metres across five planks) Repair to port forward stringer Replacement of mahogany capping As with all traditionally planked wooden vessels, annual maintenance and pre-season hull rehydration are necessary to prevent shrinkage and seam movement. Recommended (Non-Essential) Improvements Renewal of keel band and keel bolts Replacement of foredeck ply and mahogany coaming Installation of additional floors to enhance hull stiffness This clearly defined scope provides a structured roadmap for restoration. Machinery Fitted with a 10hp Beta inboard diesel engine. The engine ran when last afloat; however, its current mechanical condition is unknown. A full inspection and comprehensive service are strongly recommended. Engine removal and refit should be budgeted for as part of the restoration programme. Cosmetics Exterior varnish requires complete stripping and refinishing (recommend six coats to brightwork) Topsides to be prepared and finished in gloss Interior to be prepared and painted Interior brightwork to be re-varnished Sole boards to be painted Interior to be fully reinstated following structural works Summary Petrel represents a classic small motor launch with genuine character and local provenance. While professional restoration costs would exceed commercial return, she offers an outstanding opportunity for: Wooden boat enthusiasts Skilled hobbyists Owners with workshop facilities Those seeking a manageable, traditionally constructed restoration project Disclaimer This vessel is offered as a restoration project and is sold strictly as seen. No warranties or guarantees are given or implied in respect of hull, machinery or equipment. etrel is a charming 17ft traditional clinker-built wooden motor launch with long-standing local history in and around Salcombe. She presents as a classic West Country style launch with attractive sheer, Varnished brightwork and an inboard diesel. This is a genuine restoration project with a clearly identified scope of works — an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable wooden boat enthusiast seeking a rewarding rebuild. She is offered for sale strictly as seen. Priced to reflect project status and open to sensible offers. Overview Construction & Condition Petrel is of traditional lapstrake (clinker) construction, fastened in the conventional manner. Inspection has identified the following works required: As with all traditionally planked wooden vessels, annual maintenance and pre-season hull rehydration are necessary to prevent shrinkage and seam movement. Recommended (Non-Essential) Improvements This clearly defined scope provides a structured roadmap for restoration. Machinery Fitted with a 10hp Beta inboard diesel engine. The engine ran when last afloat; however, its current mechanical condition is unknown. A full inspection and comprehensive service are strongly recommended. Engine removal and refit should be budgeted for as part of the restoration programme. Cosmetics Summary Petrel represents a classic small motor launch with genuine character and local provenance. While professional restoration costs would exceed commercial return, she offers an outstanding opportunity for: Disclaimer This vessel is offered as a restoration project and is sold strictly as seen. No warranties or guarantees are given or implied in respect of hull, machinery or equipment.