Groves & Guttridge Watson Class Midship Steering (1955) For sale

For sale: unique English lifeboat Lilla Marras (1955) - sailing heritage with character.

Step aboard a remarkable piece of maritime history: the Lilla Marras, a fully restored English lifeboat built in 1955. Constructed in southern England, she served with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), carrying out no fewer than 105 rescue missions and saving 45 lives between 1955 and 1979.

In 2000, she came to the Netherlands, where she was lovingly and expertly converted into a unique place to stay. Comfortable and stylish, while retaining her rugged, authentic character. The Lilla Marras is ready for a new owner who will continue her extraordinary story. Whether as a sailing holiday home or a special possession for an enthusiast.

Comfort & Layout
The fore cabin features a custom-made bed shaped like a water lily leaf, a unique double bathtub made of red cedar, and a toilet
The living area offers a minibar, a sink with Quooker, and a comfortable seating area with two original Fritz Hansen Egg Chairs
Central heating throughout the ship
Stylish, well-thought-out interior with an eye for detail
Cozy seating area in the aft cockpit

Special Features
Fully restored with preservation of original details
Not registered as a B&B but highly suitable as a private residence or sailing guest accommodation
Sold including complete inventory

All boat details, descriptions and pictures have been submitted to Yacht-Select by the seller / owner. Yacht-Select offers the details of the boat in good faith and cannot be held liable or guarantee the accuracy of the information or the condition of the vessel. An interested party / buyer should check all details himself or commission his surveyor to do so. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without prior notice.