An interesting conversion job to a yacht?

[Bajansailor]

I occasionally receive newsletters from these Swedish brokers who specialise in commercial craft, and this gem arrived a couple of days ago.

Here is one of the German offshore cruising lifeboats being offered for sale - no indication of asking price, just 'offers invited'.

http://www.shipsforsale.se/en/component/pixvarvet/boat/minden-46728

I know it would be hopelessly impractical and unrealistic in every way imaginable to convert her into a yacht, but just imagine the possibilities - she would be a true expedition ship with a difference (to the usual run of the mill type of trawler yachts that are offered as such).

 

[Greg2]

A very tidy bit of kit considering that it was built in 1985. Clearly well looked after and as you say, what a serious cruising boat it would make.

 

[AndieMac]

It may depend on how serious of a conversion you plan Martin. To get enough sail to make her move with any pace, off the wind of course, there would need to be some serious cutting and shutting of the super-structure and modifying the deck area to lose the tender launch/retrieve system. Maybe a ketch rig?

At 66 tonnes she is no lightweight, and heavily built plate at 8-12 mm, a robust outfit for sure. You would need to be dedicated to finish that job

 

[Mr Googler]

Ive seen a few Arun Class lifeboats converted and thought it would be the ultimate family boat. You would sleep well in your bed knowing it can self right!!

Not the most luxurious but safer than being on land

http://www.boatshop24.co.uk/advert/halmatic-arun-class-lifeboat-holyhead-marina/39774868

 

[Tender_aft]

Both of them are lovely. You can make the internals as luxurious as you wish. I prefer the Arun

....but for Minden what a way to launch and recover the "mini me" tender...fantastic

 

[Tender_aft]

How long has the Arun been for sale? It just needs beautifying on the interior.

Any ideas of the pros and cons? (Pros: not sinking , DDs, cons: limited resale I suppose )