Mechanical
Twin Perkins HT6354 145HP diesel engines on a direct shaft drive to fixed propellers. Full engine rebuild in 2009 which included the engine being full removed for the boat and completely stripped down and tanks lined. Lower and upper helm selection for the throttles. Trim tabs. 2 fuel tanks (plus tank for diesel heater). Cruising speed around 12 knots.
Electrical
Alternator charging to 6 x 12v batteries (all renewed February 2024). 240v shore power with Vicrton battery charger/regulator. 2 x solar panels (36v Solar panels installed with Victron regulator for main batteries 2024)
Navigation
Fixed steering compass on upper helm, Autopilot, Depth and speed logs, Sailor VHF radio, B & G chart plotter (2024), B & G AIS transceiver (2025), clock and barometer, LED navigation lights. New deck floodlight included but not fitted.
Safety
Fire extinguishers (renewed 2024), gas detector, 2 x bilge pumps.
Deck Gear
Stainless steel pushpit, pulpit and guardrails, stainless steel collapsible radar arch, steel davits, canopy cover for upper helm position, bimini, stainless steel bathing platform ladder, anchor with chain and electric anchor windlass, mooring warps and fenders.
Domestic
Eberspacher diesel warm air heating. Immersion heater/calorifier for hot pressurised water. Radio/CD (new 2024) with speakers
ACCOMMODATION
6 berths in 2 cabins and the saloon. New carpets fitted 2024.
Forward Cabin:
Two large single V berths offering superb en-suite facilities for guests using the forward cabin. Ample storage consisting of a large hanging locker, under berth storage, shelving, cupboards, drawers and vanity mirror. Opening windows and a large hatch provide excellent ventilation.
The starboard side heads compartment consists of manual sea toilet, wash basin with pressurised hot and cold water, storage cupboards and floor drainage. Access to the anchor locker is forward from this cabin.
Main Saloon:
Moving aft up three steps to the main saloon. The lower helm is situated on the starboard side and has full engine instrumentation and navigational aids.
Opposite is the dinette, an extremely large area which can seat 6-8 people. The table converts to a large double berth. The cabin is exceptionally light with 4 large opening windows. Moving aft on the starboard side is an excellent navigation station.
Her galley has a large refrigerator, stainless steel sink with pressurised hot and cold water (calorifier/electric immersion) and side drainage, new cooker, ample storage space for galley accessories. Water tank (100 gallons) under port side aft bunk.
Aft Main Cabin:
Moving aft down three steps to the spacious and well appointed aft cabin with two large single berths, storage cupboards and drawers and a large vanity mirror. Opposite is a large hanging locker. The safety/escape hatch is from this cabin.
The en-suite facilities are through a sliding door and consists of good shower, wash basin with hot and cold water, manual sea toilet and storage cupboards.
Flybridge/aft deck:
Access is gained via a companionway leading up from the saloon through a sliding hatch and opening door onto a teak laid cockpit sole. The upper helm is situated on the starboard side and again provides full engine instrumentation and navigational aids. Helm seat and rear seating making this a good area for entertaining family and friends. The table from the main cabin can also be moved to here for outside eating.
Stainless steel radar arch hinges to provide less than 3.5m air draft for French canals. The flybridge area is protected with a full canopy cover which extends with a bimini extension across the whole deck area providing good shade.
Owners Comments
REMARKS
"Kings Bounty" is a very roomy cruiser, separate aft and forward cabins with 2 heads, ideal for long trips away or living aboard. She's in full service, having been surveyed in 2024, and used in 2025.