Description

Lavinia B - 1937 Henry Hornby Motorsailer

Lavinia B is a beautifully preserved 1937 Henry Hornby Motorsailer, steeped in maritime heritage. Built with pitch pine on oak ribs and full of original charm—including a restored Blakes toilet and classic winch—she served during wartime as an aircraft spotting vessel for the Clacton Observer Corps. Her authenticity and elegance have earned her accolades at both the Henley Traditional Boat Festival and as a Thames Vintage Boat Club prize winner. With extensively refurbished mechanical and electrical systems, and a large cockpit ideal for leisurely cruising, Lavinia B is a rare opportunity to own a piece of living history.


Designer:


- Henry Hornby



Engine:


- Kubota D662 (Marinised by Lancing Marine, 2007)


- 19.2HP, unused ‘new old stock’ engine


- 3-blade Michigan propeller


- 2:1 gear ratio


- Last serviced: 2023


- Estimated engine hours: 150


- Fuel consumption: ? 0.4 GPH


- Cruising speed: 5 knots


- Max speed: 8 knots



Electronics/Navigation:


- Compass


- Bosch 12V battery


- Denso 40A alternator


- Battery capacity: 53Ah


- Navigation equipment: basic/manual



Sails:


- Sloop, Gunter Rigged


- Fully Battened Mainsail


- Jib


- Standing rigging: Stainless strand (fitted 3 years ago)


- Mast and spars: in reasonable condition


- Cruising mast: provided for dayboat motoring


- Original winch: available (not currently fitted)



Inside Equipment:


- Restored original Blakes toilet


- Manual bilge pump


- Auto electric bilge pump


- Fridge/Icebox


- Pine/mahogany interior wood


- Upholstery: Berth cushions


- Engine box top: doubles as cockpit table



Outside Equipment:


- Open cockpit layout


- Wheel or tiller steering: cable and quadrant or direct tiller


- Plywood sheathed deck


- Anchor: CQR, 20lb with 10m chain


- Cockpit shower


- Cockpit cushions


- Fenders: 8


- Mooring lines: 4



Covers:


- Purpose-made canvas cover


- Sprayhood and cockpit cover: canvas, condition: fair



Hull:


- Wood construction: carvel, pitch pine on oak ribs


- Hull No.: 408


- Full keel: Cast Iron


- Length: 6.8m


- Beam: 2.1m


- Draft: 0.6m


- Displacement: Approx. 1.5t



Accommodation:


- Sleeps: 2


- Cabins: 1


- Berths: 2 single


- Heads: 1


- Large open cockpit seating


- Galley area: with sink



Flag of Registry:


- British (SSR No. 60634 – expired)



Keel:


- Full keel: Cast Iron

Specifications