HISTORY & DESCRIPTION:
Sevnt 4 is one of a group of Admiralty vessels designed on Motor Fishing Vessel lines to undertake general coastal duties during and after the Second World War. The idea was that after de-commissioning they would be sold into fishing however in reality most went in to private ownership as did MFV 74.
After some years on the South Coast Sevnt 4 was brought up on to the non-tidal River Severn at Worcester where she remained for many years in various ownerships and often used as a live-aboard in the yacht basin. Following her owners move to Milford on Haven Sevnt 4 was motored to West Wales where some years later she changed hands and was bought by a professional marine engineer. During this time a substantial amount of work was carried out aboard including some hull re-planking and engine gearbox rebuild. In the current four year ownership Sevnt 4 has substantially been upgraded throughout which a top quality interior refit and installation of new systems and equipment. During a visit to the West Isles Sevnt 4 was re-caulked with traditional oakum at Largs. A substantial steel shoe was also fitted to the bottom of the keel.
Following the refit Sevnt 4 has cruised to Northern France, Brittany, Scotland and locally in the Haven.
Carvel built of larch on substantial oak frames and back-bone, with larch laid decks, fibre-glass sheathed. Iroko superstructure.
Gardner 8L3B Diesel Engine.
Cruising speed 7 knots @ 580 revs. 15 litres full consumption per hour.
Maximum speed 9 knots @ 750 revs.
Four fuel tanks, 4,500 litres capacity (currently 2.5 tons of fuel aboard)
240 volt shore-power, 24 & 12 electrics.
Kohler 6.5 kw generator, 720 hours.
Six batteries, 2 main engine, one generator, one windlass, two domestic.
Centaur 30amp battery charger.
Two tons fresh water capacity, pressurised system, water maker.
Webasto and electric heating systems.
Navigation:
Raymarine Autopilot
Koden Radar
Furuno Colour Sounder
Furono GPS
VHF, DSC plus Sailor & handheld
Electronic charts
Navtex
Sat Dome for Freeview TV
Accommodation:
Wheelhouse / Deck Saloon approx. 20ft x 10ft
Galley / Lower Saloon approx. 14ft x 8ft 6ins
Forward Cabin / Ensuite approx. 14ft x 12ft.
Aft Cabin / Ensuite approx. 13ft x 13ft
Dedicated Engine Room
BROKERS NOTE:
Classic Yacht Brokerage have known Sevnt 4 since the early 1980’s having sold her for a previous owner. She is a substantial and capable vessel ideal for those seeking a comfortable liveaboard home or for extended cruising. A considerable amount has been spent in recent years bring the vessel up to modern standards yet retaining a traditional style. Exterior re-varnishing and painting prior to Summer cruise to Cornwall and Scilly Iles.
Registered as an Historic Ship.
Guide: Sold – July 2017
Lying: West Wales
Viewing: Through the brokers Tel: 01905-356482