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ANDREWS 25FT GREYHOUND SLIPPER LAUNCH Boat NameNatsumiOriginal boatbuilderAndrews of Bourne EndYear of build1959 Built for exhibition at the 1960 London Boat ShowLength25ftBeam5ft9Draft1ft9Hull Number444DeckingMahogany with obeche cockpit claddingHull ColourOxford blue painted mahoganyPropulsionBMC Vedette 950cc petrol engine No 9P/V1189SeatingBench seating upholstered in cream marine leatherNatsumi is an excellent example of an Andrews 25’ Greyhound Slipper Stern Launch and is one of only 156 boats that were built. These are now collectors’ items and are highly sought after and prized.Originally built for exhibition at the 1960 London Boat Show, boat no 444, she was named ‘Elkay’, later renamed ‘Fairmead’.During 1990/92 she was extensively rebuilt, including her original engine.In July 1993 she was sold at Philips Trad. Boat auction, Henley. Lot 95. Cat. page 49THIS BOAT HAS JUST HAD A FULL RESTORATION INSIDE AND OUT WITH NICE UPGRADESBilges scraped back to bare wood, cleaned and painted with three coats of grey bilge paint then finished in Oxford blueRunning gear and steering removed, rebuilt and re-packedOriginal column retained and fitted with hydraulic steering and new Bluemels’ Brooklands steering wheelComplete rewire with top quality marine wire and fuse boxesNew custom-made Smiths gauges in Oxford blue with white markings fitted, includes fuel, rev counter, oil pressure, temperature and clockCustom-made chrome-plated switch panel with the functions laser engravedOriginal BMC Vedette 950cc engine fully rebuilt by Morris experts Tom Roy, with hidden electric ignition in the original casings and new dynamator (alternator in a classic car dynamo case)Engine painted and detailed to a high show standard with hidden wiring so the engine bay is neatGearbox rebuilt with all new bearings and sealsNew exhaust pipe fitted with a CNC machined stainless steel finisher on the sternDecks treated with several coats of Awlwood varnish, wet sanded and machine polished to a mirror finishOriginal navigator lights stripped back and triple chrome-platedNew brass rub rail with chamfered joints for seamless finish, triple chrome-platedTriple chromed brass screws, individually plated, used on all chrome fittingsNew Robbins marine sole floor, treated with several coats of mirror finish varnish, fitted in the cockpitBench seating upholstered in cream marine leather with Mulliner style box stitching and Oxford blue contrast pipingTwo removable Bang & Olufsen waterproof bluetooth speakers controlled by the B&O phone appTwo dual charging points with USB for phone/tablet and speakersRecessed ambient lighting to illuminate the cockpitSecurity tracker monitored by a phone appOxford blue hood and all over winter coverAccessories: Two navy blue Andrews umbrellas stored in Rolls Royce-style stainless steel holders with drain holes; portable 240/12 volt cooler; four life jackets; full set of colour matched dock lines; six fenders; Andrews picnic hamper with four crystal cut Andrews glasses;PLEASE CALL ANDREWS BOATHOUSES ON To see this and our other boats for sale please go to :WWW . SLIPPERLAUNCHES . COM
Current Price: £159950.00
This 1962 Andrews Greyhound Slipper Launch Fully Restored 2 Year Warranty Stunning may be available on ebay