Lilla Marras formerly the Cromarty lifeboat, 46.9 Watson class with unique internal conversion to day sailing OR AS HAS BEEN USED A liveaboard holiday let. Outward appearance retained. Twin Ford 6 cylinder diesels as fitted by RNLI.
Luxurious aft cabin with seating, galley and bar.
Fore cabin with double berth, heads and wooden bathtub.
Nothing else like it.
Owners information.
For sale: unique English lifeboat Lilla Marras (1955) – sailing heritage with character
Step aboard a remarkable piece of maritime history: the Lilla Marras, a fully restored English lifeboat built in 1955. Constructed in southern England, she served with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), carrying out no fewer than 105 rescue missions and saving 45 lives between 1955 and 1979.
In 2000, she came to the Netherlands, where she was lovingly and expertly converted into a unique place to stay. Comfortable and stylish, while retaining her rugged, authentic character. The Lilla Marras is ready for a new owner who will continue her extraordinary story. Whether as a sailing holiday home or a special possession for an enthusiast.
Specifications
● Year built: 1955
● Origin: Southern England
● Original name: Lilla Marras Douglas & Will
● Current name: Lilla Marras
● Commissioned by: RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution)
● Shipyard: Groves & Guttridge Ltd, East Cowes
● Type: Watson Class Midship Steering
● Service stations: Cromarty, Falmouth, Donaghadee
● Dimensions: 14.95 meters long, 3.89 meters wide
● Displacement: 24 tons
● Engines: 2x Thornycroft 360 MkII, each 70 hp, plus a bow thruster
● Speed: 7.8 knots
● Boiler: Maritime Booster mini/2 (oil-fired)
● Status: Fully restored in 2000
● Location: Harlingen, Netherlands
● Included inventory: two original Fritz Hansen Egg Chairs, Quooker, minibar, bedding, and more
Comfort & Layout
● The fore cabin features a custom-made bed shaped like a water lily leaf, a unique double bathtub made of red cedar, and a toilet
● The living area offers a minibar, a sink with Quooker, and a comfortable seating area with two original Fritz Hansen Egg Chairs
● Central heating throughout the ship
● Stylish, well-thought-out interior with an eye for detail
● Cozy seating area in the aft cockpit
Special Features
● Fully restored with preservation of original details
● Not registered as a B&B but highly suitable as a private residence or sailing guest accommodation
● Sold including complete inventory
Price
€49,500, including VAT.
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