All Nelson Motor Boats for sale in the UK
NELSON 34 'FML7708' was purchased by the current owner from the MOD in 2009. She is an historic naval vessel, being the Royal Navy's last purpose-built Admiral's Barge and is an excellent rare and unusually complete example of an ex-naval 'prestige' Nelson. After re-launch in 2013 following refurbishment she has been operated around Portsmouth and the Solent as a comfortable and highly capable day boat and has consistently demonstrated the reliable performance, sold build quality and sea kindly characteristics for which the Nelson marque is renowned. She has GRP hull, decks and superstructur...
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| Year: | 1978 |
| Length: |
10m |
| Location: |
Gosport Hampshire UK |
| Price: | £24,500 Tax Paid |
| Status: | Available |
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Nelson 18 for sale lying afloat in Kingsbridge, Devon. This Nelson 18 has an attractive cabin, giving a nice split between outside and inside space and feels much larger than a normal 18ft boat. The Nelson range is famed for its build quality, making robust and capable boats. She features a 10HP Volvo Penta Diesel Engine, giving excellent economy and comes on a trailer.
Build
Blue GRP Hull.
White GRP Superstructure.
Non Slip Deck
Machinery
Volvo Penta 10HP.
2 Cylinder Diesel.
om Shaft to 3 Blade Bronze Prop
Top Speed 8 Knots (Approx).
Cruising Speed 6 Knots (App...
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| Year: | 1991 |
| Length: |
5.5m |
| Location: |
Salcombe UK |
| Price: | £7,950 Tax Paid |
| Status: | Available |
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ELEKTRA is a classic Nelson 18 built by Nelson Motor Yachts Limited in 2022.
She is a 100% electric vessel, and with plenty of power in reserve, she can easily exceed her designed hull speed. At 4 knots, she can travel for up to 10 hours on one charge, covering 16 nautical miles.
Re-charge, from any standard marine socket, takes around 3-4 hours.
Elektra is an ideal vessel for use in rivers and estuaries. This design from 1962 is very well proven, and she is RCD Category C (up to 2 metre waves) certified for up to 8 people.
There are two 2m long beds, plus a toilet in the cabin.
Extras inclu...
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| Year: | 2022 |
| Length: |
5.5m |
| Location: |
Emsworth Yacht Harbour, Chichester UK |
| Price: | £45,000 Tax Paid |
| Status: | Available |
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'PUFFIN' is a completely restored Nelson 18 originally built in 1994 which was designed by John Askham of TT Boat Designs.
She is fitted with twin bilge keels for drying out in harbours and estuaries.
'PUFFIN' was built by Halmatic around 1994 and has undergone extensive renovation including all new windows (six), interior and exterior repainting, and a full engine service.
If you are looking for a compact and safe motorboat that can be used on rivers, in harbours, and estuaries this is the boat for you.
MECHANICAL
Shaft drive with diesel engine, recently serviced
Auxiliary outboard bracke...
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| Length: |
5.5m |
| Location: |
Emsworth UK |
| Price: | £12,500 Tax Paid |
| Status: | Available |
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Professionally re-fitted Nelson 45
offering capability, comfort, and genuine cruising independence
'Stoic' is built on the renowned Nelson 45 hull and has benefitted from two significant refits, combining proven offshore capability with modern upgrades for practical and comfortable use.
Originally constructed for Royal Navy officer training, she comes from a lineage designed for reliability, safety, and ease of handling in real-world conditions.
Following extensive professional refurbishment, she presents as a well-prepared and highly usable vessel suited to extended cruising or liveaboard ...
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| Year: | 1974 |
| Length: |
13.639m |
| Location: |
UK |
| Price: | £95,000 Tax Paid |
| Status: | Available |
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Nelson 18 for sale lying near Salcombe. Quality finished bespoke open launch. She has a high free board making her a very stable and versatile launch. She is fitted with an inboard Yanmar 20hp diesel engine and has tiller steering. The gunwales, fore and aft deck and seating are in Mahogany and all the fittings are stainless steel.
Build
Blue GRP Hull.
FlexiTeak Deck
Wood Superstructure.
Machinery
Yanmar 20 HP.
Diesel.
3 Blade Bronze Prop
Top Speed 8 Knots (Approx).
Cruising Speed 6 Knots (Approx).
Electrics
1 x 12v Batteries.
Charged Via engine...
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| Year: | 2023 |
| Length: |
5.5m |
| Location: |
Salcombe UK |
| Price: | £29,950 Tax Paid |
| Status: | Available |
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Thornycroft/Nelson designs are synonymous with fast working craft, patrol boats and the like where sea-keeping qualities at speed were the priority. The Nelson 34, famously built on the Isle of Wight since 1962, were regularly seen on pilot duties or in use by the Royal Navy to ferry officers to their ships. When retired from service they are often fitted out as motor cruisers and enjoyed by owners who appreciate style.
There are many different internal configurations on the same hull. This particular relatively early 34 has the shorter wheelhouse which gives good accommodation forward and ...
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| Year: | 1966 |
| Length: |
10.36m |
| Location: |
Isle of Wight UK |
| Price: | £29,950 |
| Status: | Available |
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Marketing Description
We are delighted to present this Nelson 42 Pilot to the market, she was built by Automarine on the Isle of Wight seeing active service as a pilot boat before conversion to a cruiser. Consequently, she is built to the highest standards and has a distinct feeling of solidity. In 1996 this Nelson 42 Pilot went under a conversion and substantial process, which has continued throughout the current ownership. The end result you see today is a beautifully presented cruiser with all the creature comforts you might expect, achieved within a classic Nelson design combining the mo...
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| Year: | 1970 |
| Length: |
12.8m |
| Location: |
Weymouth Harbour UK |
| Price: | £24,950 Tax Paid |
| Status: | Available |
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NELSON 20 ZERO EMISSION WORKBOAT (NEW BOAT), SINGLE OR TWIN SCREW, 100% ELECTRIC OR DIESEL
Nelson Motor Yachts is pleased to be able to offer the new NELSON 20 ZERO EMISSION WORKBOAT, a Single or Twin Screw, 100% Electric or Diesel workboat which we can build to your exact specification at our workshops in Emsworth.
- Ideal uses:
Marina Operators,
Sailing Club Rescue & Committee boat,
Harbour Master, Conservancy or Workboat,
Inland Waterways support or Charter vessel
- Standard Specification:
/ Very maneuverable, with great pulling power from Single or Twin electric drives
/ Easy to tow b...
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| Year: | 2026 |
| Length: |
6.1m |
| Location: |
Emsworth Yacht Harbour, Chichester UK |
| Price: | £45,980 Tax Not Paid |
| Status: | Available |
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THE CLASSIC NELSON 18 MOTOR YACHT (NEW BOAT)
The Nelson 18 is now back in production at Nelson Motor Yachts' workshops in Emsworth. She is available in Open Launch (£39,995+VAT) and Cabin (£45,840+VAT) versions with Electric or Diesel propulsion at the same price and uses the original Halmatic hull & superstructure mold tooling with a brand-new GRP interior.
Our Zero Emission, 100% Electric Nelson 18s can be charged from any standard 16A Marina socket and can travel for up to 16 hours / 64 nautical miles on one charge.
To bring the design up to the latest standards Arthur Mursell, Managin...
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| Year: | 2026 |
| Length: |
5.5m |
| Location: |
Emsworth Yacht Harbour, Chichester UK |
| Price: | £39,985 Tax Not Paid |
| Status: | Available |
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