Pair of 1966 Gardner 6LX's

Gardner 6LX's - Year of Manufacture 1966

Engine current condition - Non-Running, Undergoing Stripdown and Inspection.

This pair of Gardner 6LX's, 110hp @ 1300 rpm, have been removed along with their Gardner 2UC gearboxes from ex-RNLI Oakley class lifeboat Number 48-02 (ON989), RNLB James and Catherine Macfarlane for inspection and overhaul after nearly 30 years of laying idle. These engines will be inspected and overhauled as required and return to their home ready to power this old lifeboat once again.

RNLB James and Catherine Macfarlane, was built by Berthon Boat Company, Lymington in 1967. Serving at Padstow, Cornwall from 1967 to 1983 and then The Lizard, Cornwall from 1983 until 1987 when she was withdrawn from service. Early in 1988 she was put on display to the public at Lands End, Cornwall where she remained until mid 2016 when due to her deteriorating condition she was sold to the current owners.

Not Available - Customer's Engines

Port Engine

Stbd Engine

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1930 Gardner 3L2

Gardner 3L2 - Year of Manufacture Aug 1930

Engine current condition - Undergoing Restoration (Due completion end Q3 2017)

Currently available is this 1930 built Gardner 3L2, 28.5hp @ 1000 rpm. Removed from a motor boat on the Isle of Wight to make way for a more modern compact engine. This engine had powered the boat from new and is fitted with 12 volt electric start and a mechanical tachometer. This engine can be supplied by MPS fitted with a choice of gearbox ratios and alternator equipment. Various options available.   

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£14995 Fully Restored with PRM 260 gearbox.

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