RS Custom race-boat

Historic Race-Boat: 1971 Cowes-Torquay-Cowes. One owner in period and since then only in one family to date. Built by W A Souter & Sons in Cowes Isle of Wight using their famed cold-moulded technique to a Ray Hunt design for Mr William Govett. Final touches being re-commissioned after a lay-off so this will be a turn-key opportunity from November when the sea trial will be videoed.   (The Broker took videos on Saturday 30th September 2024 for the start-up of each engine and the powered engine hatch). Powered by twin 6 cylinder Yanmar turbo-charged diesel engines driving RTS drive-legs: About 345 hours since major over-haul of each engine. Please contact the Broker by e-mail for more information.  

Broker's CommentsIn the 'golden years' era of British power-boats there were several yards making production twin-engined power-boats.   For more discerning clients, W A Souter made not only race-winning boats but in addition finished them to very high standards. Lakfors III is one such power-boat - more 'Bentley' than 'Jaguar' in car terms. Viewed by the Broker at the end of September as the Owner continues to put the finishing touches after a lay-off and prior to launch in a few weeks, this Ray Hunt design is well-known in the classic boat fraternity. Purchased by the Owner's father in 1984 much work and affection have been lavished on this craft, now powered by twin Yanmar straight 6 cylinder turbo diesel engines of 315 hp each, compared with the original two 325 hp V8 petrol Mercruiser installations when raced in 1971.
FeaturesMicrowave oven
Plotter
Swimming ladder
Battery charger
Electric head
Manual bilge pump
Compass
Camper cover
Electric bilge pump
Log speedometer
Shore power inlet
Gps
Depthsounder
Vhf
Hot water
Nicolle Associates offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. This vessel is VAT paid.
As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.
This boat is ashore in Poole, Dorset, England.
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