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pilothouse 27
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“The largest boat in Orkney’s range continues its tradition of solid no-nonsense craft. The Pilot House 27 is typical Orkney - smart, practical and user-friendly.” • Classic lines & elegant interior • Modified V hull for dry comfortable ride • • Nick Burnham - Motor Boat Monthly magazine Lockable wheelhouse with excellent all-round visibility through alloy framed windows Big self draining cockpit with safe high coamings • Wide safe side decks • Spacious seagoing cabin with galley and separate toilet compartment • Ample stowage space on deck & below • RCD category B • Diesel stern drive for economy & smooth running • Single or twin diesel stern drive engine options available • Up to 27 knots perfor

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The Orkney Pilot House 27 has an enviable reputation for sea keeping. Developed by Orkney and Nelson designers TT Boat Designs, the hull features a generous waterline length and free board. This combined with a heavy displacement endows the 27 with a sure footedness in a seaway not found in many boats of even greater size. The open plan wheelhouse is spacious and airy with alloy framed toughened glass windows giving commanding all round vision for the helmsman as well as great views from the dinette and galley. The dinette is a comfortable place to dine and relax and can easily be converted...

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CONSTRUCTION Hull, deck and ancillary mouldings are constructed in heavy duty hand lay up GRP The outer layer of the hull is laid up with Isophthalic resin. Subsequent layers are reinforced with chopped strand mat and woven rovings used in combination, the thickness increasing in critical vulnerable areas. Above the waterline, stiffening is provided by a full length foam core panel and below the waterline by bonded-in bulk-heads and longitudinal stringers. Additional stiffening is provided by a glassed-in module in the cabin. The one-piece deck moulding is a sandwich type construction using...

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Wide side decks leading forward Bathing platform as standard Twin engine option available 12v Navigation lights Circuit breaker switch panel Lights in cabin and wheelhouse Compass 2 x heavy duty 12v batteries fitted with isolator/changeover switch Boat commissioned & delivery afloat in Chichester Harbour. Delivery to other destinations can be arranged, please ask for further details. Ensign staff and socket. Anchor, chain and warp. Manual fire extinguisher 2 x 12v automatic bilge pumps, one in the engine bay and one midships 1 x manual bilge pump Automatic fire extinguisher in engine...

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