Powles Gentleman's Launch - Cleome Classic Wooden Cruiser
Available Viewing by appointment
£28,000
This Jack Powles Gentleman's Launch - Cleome was built in 1934 and in 1999 re-built below her water line. She is currently powered by a Ford Watermota engine which is regularly serviced (last in August 2024) on a shaft.
Key Features
- British classic Jack Powles Gentleman's Launch - Cleome
- Antifouled every year without fail
- Regular engine services the last in August of 2024
- Navy blue removable canopy
- Stocked picnic basket and table
- BSSC valid until 26/05/2028.
About this Boat
A rare and unique opportunity to purchase a British classic! We are thrilled to offer our Powles Gentleman’s Launch – Cleome. She has never been kept outside based and stored in a private wet shed since 1996 as well as being taken out of the water and being freshly Antifouled annually as well as a full engine service, the last being August of 2024.
Originally built with cabin she was requisitioned by His Majesty’s Government during World War II and she was stationed on Barton Broad with a large machine gun fitted to her bow as a deterrent to prevent German seaplanes (floatplanes) from trying to land on the Norfolk Broads as a possible invasion tactic. After the war she was in the ownership of the Home Guards where she patrolled the River Thurne from the end of 1945 – 1948 and then sold back to the private sector finally ending up with her current owner who has lovingly looked after her for the past 30 years.
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A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and to have at his/her own expense a survey carried out by a qualified surveyor to check the condition and description of the boat thoroughly prior to completing the purchase.
Deposits paid prior to the survey taking place, are non-refundable, except for when the surveyor discovers a severe material defect.
Waterside Marine Sales LLP cannot be held responsible for any fault that is found with a boat after it has been purchased.
A buyer may have redress to his or her surveyor, if the fault that is found was missed when the survey was carried out.
A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and to have at his/her own expense a survey carried out by a qualified surveyor to check the condition and description of the boat thoroughly prior to completing the purchase.
Deposits paid prior to the survey taking place, are non-refundable, except for when the surveyor discovers a severe material defect.
Waterside Marine Sales LLP cannot be held responsible for any fault that is found with a boat after it has been purchased.
A buyer may have redress to his or her surveyor, if the fault that is found was missed when the survey was carried out.