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A fully-restored classic wood pocket cruiser, designed by Bill Garden and built by Gordon Lacey as a salmon fishing launch in Brentwood Bay, BOAT HOUSE NO. 5 is stunning example of this cat boat design. After an $85,000 restoration from stem to stern, including engine and electrical, this vessel truly defines the term “Bristol Condition”. Her gleaming paint and flawless varnish set BOAT HOUSE NO. 5 apart as a “one of a kind” picnic / day boat, while boasting a full sleeping cabin and proper marine head in her cozy fore cabin.

Dimensions
LOA: 20 ft 4 in
Beam: 7 ft 6 in
Maximum Draft: 1 ft 4 in
Headroom: 5 ft 0 in

Engines
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Universal Atomic-4
Year Built: 1980
Engine Model: 4 Cylinder
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Propeller: 3 blade propeller
Drive Type: Direct Drive

Cruising Speed: 6 knots
Maximum Speed: 7 knots

Tanks
Fuel Tanks: Aluminum (20 Gallons)

Accommodations
Number of double berths: 1
Number of cabins: 1
Number of heads: 1

Construction
Framing is bent oak on 9″ centres
Red cedar carvel planking
Stem is of Australian gum
Decks and cabin are fibreglass in epoxy over plywood
Mast and boom are aluminum stayed with stainless wire

Cockpit
80″ long X 64″ wide cockpit is surrounded by 8″ high raised coaming
Deep cockpit features fantail seating with cushions
Varnished vertical teak planking surrounds seating
Generous storage inside cockpit seating (finished)
Twin access hatches to storage & steering gear on aft deck
Removable port to access stuffing box in cockpit sole
Bronze tiller permits steering while seated aft

Cabin
Raised cabin top features full length grab rails
Entry door to port side with varnished teak trim
Bronze portlight in door
Windows all around cabin including opening forward window
5′ standing headroom
Spacious V berth for two with new cushions
Jabsco marine head in centre under removable cushion
Engine enclosure forms functional desk in cabin
Varnished mahogany desktop can be removed for engine access
Two side drawers for storage
Storage lockers under V-berth
Forward access to chain locker
Immaculate white interior with varnished wood trim
Custom fitted carpet on sole

Electrical
15 amp. 110 Volt shoreline inlet in cockpit
New A/C and D/C electrical panel with breakers
110 volt duplex outlet in cabin
12 volt outlet in cabin
Single group 27 battery with cut-off switch
ProMariner 6 automatic battery charger
Interior cabin light
Automatic bilge pump
Engine room blower
LED navigation lights and anchor light

Electronics / Navigation
Standard Horizon GX1500S DSC type VHF radio
Digital depth sounder in cockpit
Bulkhead mounted Ritchie compass in cockpit
LED Navigation lights

Helm Station
Bronze ship’s wheel on cabin bulkhead
Bronze throttle control
Bronze gear selector
Engine ignition and choke control
Engine blower switch
Engine instruments inside cabin viewable through window
Tachometer, Oil Pressure, Temp, Ammeter & hour meter

Decks and Hardware
Bronze cleats fore and aft with bronze fairleads
Bronze anchor roller
13 lb. Danforth anchor (not installed)
8′ 1/4″ chain with 100′ rode in anchor locker
Two spare 8 kg. grapnel anchors with chain and rode
Anti-skid treated walkable side decks
Dual bronze fuel fills
Varnished teak flag staff on stern
66″ tall aluminum mast with aluminum boom

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