Overview
A superb gentleman’s motor launch, originally built as the Aquila 27 and later developed by Cockwells Boatyard in Cornwall into what is now known as the Duchy 27. “ALPHEUS” is a particularly fine and rare example of this model, elegant, capable, and updated with care. She is equally admired for her classic styling and outstanding sea manners, previously described as “the prettiest motorboat on the Lymington River.”
With her semi-displacement hull and efficient Nanni diesel engine, she comfortably cruises at 14 knots and reaches speeds of up to 20 knots. She offers excellent cockpit space for entertaining and a cosy, well-appointed cabin for overnight stays. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well maintained modern classic.
Price: £ 69,500
Year Built: 2007
Boat Model / Make: 27
Boat Builders: Aquila
LOA (metres): 8.2
Beam: 2.8
Displacement: 3250
Draft: 0.85
Hull Material: grp
Engine/Fuel Type: diesel
Engine HP: 200
Engine Hours: 190
Fuel Capacity: 360
Water Capacity: 270
Holding Tank: 70
Construction
Hand-laid GRP hull, deck, and superstructure with core reinforcement
Semi-displacement hull with keel and skeg for full prop and rudder protection
Blue gelcoat topsides, white superstructure, white boot top and red antifoul
GRP keel, chines, and bottom
Teak-laid side decks, bathing platform, foredeck, and cockpit
Teak cappings to cockpit coamings
Stainless steel rubbing strake and marine-grade hardware
Sliding glazed doors to companionway
Coachroof with two opening hatches
Semi-displacement hull with keel and skeg for full prop and rudder protection
Blue gelcoat topsides, white superstructure, white boot top and red antifoul
GRP keel, chines, and bottom
Teak-laid side decks, bathing platform, foredeck, and cockpit
Teak cappings to cockpit coamings
Stainless steel rubbing strake and marine-grade hardware
Sliding glazed doors to companionway
Coachroof with two opening hatches
Deck Gear
Spacious cockpit partially covered by fixed roof with side-opening windows and opening hatches
Leather-covered helm and navigator seats with teak-capped footrests
Extended stainless steel guardrails for increased safety
Simson Lawrence V700 electric windlass with 30m galvanised chain
Stainless steel cleats, fairleads, and fittings
Swim platform
Isotherm cockpit refrigerator
LED cockpit lighting and floodlight bar on coachroof
Leather-covered helm and navigator seats with teak-capped footrests
Extended stainless steel guardrails for increased safety
Simson Lawrence V700 electric windlass with 30m galvanised chain
Stainless steel cleats, fairleads, and fittings
Swim platform
Isotherm cockpit refrigerator
LED cockpit lighting and floodlight bar on coachroof
Engine & Tankage
Nanni 200hp 2.982L 4-cylinder diesel (turbocharged & aftercooled)
High-pressure common-rail fuel system
Engine overhauled in 2020 by A.R. Peachment Ltd (Nanni UK agents)
Approx. 190 engine hours
ZF Hurth marine gearbox
Chromed Morse throttle/gear levers (new cables)
Soundproofed engine box with electric lift
Twin Racor fuel filters
Twin seawater intake strainers
Stainless steel transom exhaust outlet
Dripless stern gland shaft seals
4-blade bronze propeller with rope cutter
Keel-mounted rudder stock with bearings
Emergency tiller
Heavy-duty grounding plate under prop
Bow Thruster:
Lewmar electric thruster (with dedicated battery)
Steering:
Hydraulic, with stainless steel wheel at helm
Tank Capacities:
Fuel: Approx. 360L (twin interconnected tanks)
Fresh Water: Approx. 270L
Holding Tank: Approx. 70L
High-pressure common-rail fuel system
Engine overhauled in 2020 by A.R. Peachment Ltd (Nanni UK agents)
Approx. 190 engine hours
ZF Hurth marine gearbox
Chromed Morse throttle/gear levers (new cables)
Soundproofed engine box with electric lift
Twin Racor fuel filters
Twin seawater intake strainers
Stainless steel transom exhaust outlet
Dripless stern gland shaft seals
4-blade bronze propeller with rope cutter
Keel-mounted rudder stock with bearings
Emergency tiller
Heavy-duty grounding plate under prop
Bow Thruster:
Lewmar electric thruster (with dedicated battery)
Steering:
Hydraulic, with stainless steel wheel at helm
Tank Capacities:
Fuel: Approx. 360L (twin interconnected tanks)
Fresh Water: Approx. 270L
Holding Tank: Approx. 70L
Systems
Voltage Systems:
12V DC ship system
240V AC shore power circuit with 16A inlet and saloon outlet
Smart battery charger
Engine-mounted alternator (100A/12V)
Twin solar panels for trickle charging
Battery Banks:
1 x 12V engine start battery
2 x 12V domestic batteries (new)
Batteries in custom locker under aft cockpit sole
Lighting:
Full LED interior and navigation lighting
Red night light in wheelhouse
LED floodlight bar on coachroof
Bilge Systems:
Whale Gulper 320 electric bilge pump with solid-state float switch
Manual bilge pump
Bilge water level alarm
Fresh Water System:
Pressurised water pump
Hot water via 240V heater and engine heat exchanger
12V DC ship system
240V AC shore power circuit with 16A inlet and saloon outlet
Smart battery charger
Engine-mounted alternator (100A/12V)
Twin solar panels for trickle charging
Battery Banks:
1 x 12V engine start battery
2 x 12V domestic batteries (new)
Batteries in custom locker under aft cockpit sole
Lighting:
Full LED interior and navigation lighting
Red night light in wheelhouse
LED floodlight bar on coachroof
Bilge Systems:
Whale Gulper 320 electric bilge pump with solid-state float switch
Manual bilge pump
Bilge water level alarm
Fresh Water System:
Pressurised water pump
Hot water via 240V heater and engine heat exchanger
Navigation & Electronics
Raymarine C120 multifunction chartplotter
Raymarine ST60 Tri-data readout
Raymarine ST600S SmartPilot
Raystar GPS receiver
ICOM VHF with DSC
Domestic radio/CD player with twin cockpit speakers
Full suite of LED navigation lights (mast, stern, steaming, anchor)
Raymarine ST60 Tri-data readout
Raymarine ST600S SmartPilot
Raystar GPS receiver
ICOM VHF with DSC
Domestic radio/CD player with twin cockpit speakers
Full suite of LED navigation lights (mast, stern, steaming, anchor)
Interior
Forward cabin with a V-berth (convertible to a double with infill)
Hanging locker to port; drinks locker to starboard
White headlining with teak trim
Satin-varnished teak interior joinery
Timber interior soles
Opening alloy portlights and deck hatch for ventilation
Saloon table lowers to form double berth
12V cabin lighting and 240V outlets
Eberspacher D2 diesel cabin heating system (newly installed)
Galley
Diesel-powered 2-burner hob/heater (no gas)
240V microwave oven (powered by inverter)
Stainless steel sink with mixer tap
12V power sockets
Built-in cabinetry with storage and preparation space
Heads
Electric freshwater flush WC (new, unused)
Holding tank with overboard discharge option
Molded vanity unit with sink/shower tap
Shower sump pump
Storage locker and opening portlight
Red LED night light
Hanging locker to port; drinks locker to starboard
White headlining with teak trim
Satin-varnished teak interior joinery
Timber interior soles
Opening alloy portlights and deck hatch for ventilation
Saloon table lowers to form double berth
12V cabin lighting and 240V outlets
Eberspacher D2 diesel cabin heating system (newly installed)
Galley
Diesel-powered 2-burner hob/heater (no gas)
240V microwave oven (powered by inverter)
Stainless steel sink with mixer tap
12V power sockets
Built-in cabinetry with storage and preparation space
Heads
Electric freshwater flush WC (new, unused)
Holding tank with overboard discharge option
Molded vanity unit with sink/shower tap
Shower sump pump
Storage locker and opening portlight
Red LED night light
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
