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21.95 m 1986 Virgin Atlantic Challenger 2 - £250,000.00


Seamark Marine
Call: 0121 323 2333
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Year: 1986  Insure It
Length: 21.95 m  Survey It
Price: £250,000.00  Finance It
Located in: Mediterranean, Spain  Transport It
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Boat Details
Hull Material Aluminium    


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Description/Condition
VIRGIN ATLANTIC CHALLENGER 2

Commissioned by Richard Branson in 1986 for the historic Blue Riband Transatlantic Challenge, VAC 2 was successful in taking the record for the fastest crossing.

Built by Lowestoft Boatyard in the UK using hull and propulsion designs by Sony Levi, the Aluminium Delta Hull and Superstructure with twin MTU and Levi Surface Drives develop 4000hp giving the vessel a top speed of 52 knots.

The craft is fitted out in original Virgin Airways Cabin Livery and Upholstery. Built to a very high standard with all instrumentation functioning and is equipped with Automatic Flotation System, Automatic Fire Extinguishing System, Dual Helm Positions with Twin Radar System. Everything is in very good original condition.

This is a truly original part of British Maritime history that has only been used for 800 hours.

Full specifications, copy of current survey are available to genuine interested parties.

72’ LOA/ 26’ Beam

2x MTU 396 2000HP

MTU Gearbox/ Shaft Levi Surface Drives

52 knots

52 tonne weight

12.5 Tonne Fuel Tanks


Please look at the following links for historical news:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/june/29/newsid_2520000/2520929.stm


http://www.solarnavigator.net/history/virgin_atlantic_challenger.htm


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Branson


Dealer Information
 Seamark Marine
 
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Bassets Pole
Sutton Coldfield
United Kingdom
B75 5SA

 
Phone: 0121 323 2333
Fax: 0121 323 2311


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