Deglet Nour
PRICE: £35,000Traditional river cruiser
Wilson of Sunbury
1948
30ft
Single Perkins diesel, 46 hp, installed 1988
9ft
Deglet Nour was built in 1948 by Wilson at Sunbury on Thames and is a fine example of post war craftsmanship. Consruction is of 3/4" mahogany on oak frames. A major restoration programme took place in the late eighties when she was rebuilt by retired marine engineer Frank Robinson. At that time a new 3 cylinder Perkins diesel engine was fitted with a new gearbox and hydraulic steering. The craft is fitted with an electric fridge, gas cooker, shower unit and portable toilet. There is oil fired central heating and a 12 volt electrical circuit and a 13amp main for shore power with automatic battery charging while the boat also has a low voltage lighting system. Domestic water is heated by the engine or by an immersion heater from the mains circuit. Many of the fittings are original. More recently a new transom has been fitted with appropriate new planking to maintain structural integrity. A new starter motor was fitted in 2003. Deglet Nour has been well maintained in recent years both mechanically and structurally with a full revarnish job carried out in 2009 by Brownjohns of Henley on Thames. A comfortable and spacious boat ideally suited for weekend cruising, entertaining friends or short holidays,the present owner has used her extensively on the Thames entering the Thames Traditional Boat Rally for many years and has a complete dossier on the history of the craft. In 1952 Motor Boat and Yachting described this 30ft motor cruiser as a "sensible seaworthy craft". Deglet Nour offers spacious accommodation in the forward cabin for two and a large saloon cum galley which converts into a double. Cockpit and cabin cushions are attractive and there is a full length canvas winter cover. Currently available for viewing afloat on the mid Thames by appointment.
1948
30ft
Single Perkins diesel, 46 hp, installed 1988
9ft
Deglet Nour was built in 1948 by Wilson at Sunbury on Thames and is a fine example of post war craftsmanship. Consruction is of 3/4" mahogany on oak frames. A major restoration programme took place in the late eighties when she was rebuilt by retired marine engineer Frank Robinson. At that time a new 3 cylinder Perkins diesel engine was fitted with a new gearbox and hydraulic steering. The craft is fitted with an electric fridge, gas cooker, shower unit and portable toilet. There is oil fired central heating and a 12 volt electrical circuit and a 13amp main for shore power with automatic battery charging while the boat also has a low voltage lighting system. Domestic water is heated by the engine or by an immersion heater from the mains circuit. Many of the fittings are original. More recently a new transom has been fitted with appropriate new planking to maintain structural integrity. A new starter motor was fitted in 2003. Deglet Nour has been well maintained in recent years both mechanically and structurally with a full revarnish job carried out in 2009 by Brownjohns of Henley on Thames. A comfortable and spacious boat ideally suited for weekend cruising, entertaining friends or short holidays,the present owner has used her extensively on the Thames entering the Thames Traditional Boat Rally for many years and has a complete dossier on the history of the craft. In 1952 Motor Boat and Yachting described this 30ft motor cruiser as a "sensible seaworthy craft". Deglet Nour offers spacious accommodation in the forward cabin for two and a large saloon cum galley which converts into a double. Cockpit and cabin cushions are attractive and there is a full length canvas winter cover. Currently available for viewing afloat on the mid Thames by appointment.
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