A 1962 Bates ‘STAR CRAFT’ 40 Motor-Cruiser.

40’ (11.89m) length overall x 11’6” (3.51m) beam x 3’ (0.91m) draught.

Twin 82hp Ford 6 cylinder diesel engines.

Designed and built by W. Bates & Son of Chertsey in 1962. Double-diagonal teak hull on oak, copper fastened. Teak-laid deck, varnished mahogany superstructure and brightwork. Quality fitted, spacious accommodation with original polished mahogany joinery and pleated leather upholstery. Full diesel fired central heating and water heater. Six berths in three cabins. Twin berth aft stateroom with ensuite heads compartment. Foreward twin berth cabin. Large deck saloon with twin dinettes converting to two generous berths. Full width galley with full sized gas cooker, microwave, fridge, full sized sink unit. Second heads compartment with Blake WC.

Honda generator, Two tenders with 4hp Mercury OB. GPS, VHF, VDO log, Fishfinder.

A remarkably original and extremely well maintained ‘Star Craft’ ideal for extended cruising or potential liveaboard. A distinctive ‘Classic’ Motor-Cruiser with an interesting history.

Guide Price: £55,000

Lying: Worcestershire.

Viewing: Through the sole agents Timothy Lea & Griffiths / Classic Yacht Brokerage.