1970 Custom CD Holmes Clovelly Class Tender Fleet

This 1970 steel-hulled trawler was originally built as a Royal Navy fleet tender to Clovelly Class specifications by C.D. Holmes in Kingston upon Hull. At 78 feet in length with a 21-foot beam, she displaces approximately 130 tons and draws 3 meters of water. Her construction meets Lloyd's 100A1 classification for UK coastal service, reflecting the build standards of a working naval vessel designed for durability and seaworthiness.

Power comes from a single Lister Blackstone ERS4 diesel engine producing 330 horsepower, paired with a 2:1 reduction gearbox. The boat cruises at 7.5 knots and reaches a maximum speed of 9 to 10 knots. Fuel capacity totals approximately 7,552 liters across three tanks, with fresh water storage of 3,750 liters. A 240-liter-per-hour watermaker supplements supplies. Electrical systems include a Perkins 50 kVA generator, a rebuilt Kubota 17 kVA generator, and a Victron 24-volt system with inverter-charger and 2,000-watt solar array.

The layout accommodates six cabins and three heads across a hull designed to function as both a working vessel and comfortable residence. The saloon features warm wood finishes, and the galley is fully equipped. Upper and outer decks provide space for entertaining and relaxation. Navigation equipment includes Raymarine radar and chart plotter, GPS, AIS, echo sounder, Simrad autopilot, and VHF radio. Safety gear comprises an EPIRB, life rafts certified for 14 persons total, lifejackets, extinguishers, and flares.

The boat carries a hydraulic anchor winch with approximately 170 meters of chain and a 300-kilogram anchor. Heating and hot water systems, freshwater and bilge pumps, and full engine room access round out the mechanical inventory. Generators were last serviced in 2025.