Aquafibre Ernest Collins 37
Tollesbury Marina, Essex
Ernest Collins 37, "Fides" - GRP hull by Aquafibre with wooden decks and wheelhouse, GRP sheathed. 2 x 60hp Nanni diesels with low hours, 4 berths, large heads and galley, ideal live aboard cruiser.
Built in 1974. GRP construction with grey painted topsides and superstructure, iroko side decks, GRP sheathed wooden coachroof and wheelhouse, interior fitted out to a high standard with aft and forward cabins, large heads and galley plus deck saloon.
BUILDER
Ernest Collins, Aquafibre, Norfolk.
DIMENSIONS
LOA 37'0"
Beam 12'4"
Draft 3'0"
In this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective Buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. Life-saving appliances do not form part of the inventory and it is for the buyer to ensure they are in date and suitable for their purposes.
Tollesbury Marina, Essex
Ernest Collins 37, "Fides" - GRP hull by Aquafibre with wooden decks and wheelhouse, GRP sheathed. 2 x 60hp Nanni diesels with low hours, 4 berths, large heads and galley, ideal live aboard cruiser.
Built in 1974. GRP construction with grey painted topsides and superstructure, iroko side decks, GRP sheathed wooden coachroof and wheelhouse, interior fitted out to a high standard with aft and forward cabins, large heads and galley plus deck saloon.
BUILDER
Ernest Collins, Aquafibre, Norfolk.
DIMENSIONS
LOA 37'0"
Beam 12'4"
Draft 3'0"
In this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective Buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. Life-saving appliances do not form part of the inventory and it is for the buyer to ensure they are in date and suitable for their purposes.
Mechanical
2 x Nanni 6.28HE 60hp inboard diesels (approx 2000). Around 700 hours on each engine. Engines run up every month to temperature when afloat. 85g fuel capacity in 2 tanks, port and starboard.
Electrical
2 x 80w solar panels, wind charger, 240v shore power and battery charger. 2 x 120 Amp/hr batteries (2024), plus 2 x 12v batteries. Inverter. Phone signal amplifier & WiFi.
Navigation
Compass, Navman multi depth and log, Navman VHF radio, Cerrek autopilot, Garmin 152 GPS, clock, barometer and tide clock, navigation lights.
Safety
Fire extinguishers, smoke detector, lifebuoy, electric bilge pump, manual bilge pump.
Deck Gear
Stainless steel pushpit, pulpit and guardwires, davits, fender baskets, warps and fenders, flybridge cover, rear cover, anchor with chain, manual anchor windlass.
Domestic
Newport bulkhead mounted diesel heater with separate stainless steel tank. Webasto diesel hot air heating to aft cabin. Her galley has a gas hob with 4 burners, gas oven, microwave, fridge, separate freezer, hot and cold water sink sink. Hot water is via Rannai gas water heater (new 2024). Heads compartment has electric flush marine toilet, wash basin and hot & cold water. Vacuum cleaner. Upholstery, cushions, blinds and carpets.
ACCOMMODATION
4 berths. Forward cabin with 2 berths, aft cabin with 2 berths.
Owners Comments
"Fides" was purchased by her current owner in 2024 and her previous owner in 2006, she has been based afloat here at Tollesbury Marina, using for comfortably living aboard. She has been fitted out to the highest standards and has two Nanni 60hp diesel with low hours. There are spares on board (too numerous to list) and the boat is packed with useful gear as well as everything you need to extended stays. She is currently ashore and does have osmosis, hence the reasonable asking price. Owner circumstances forces reliant sale, the marina berth or storage has been paid until 1 April 25.