The Rapier 3100 class powerboat, designed by Len Cox, became an icon of the 1960s and enjoyed great success in offshore racing-most notably in the legendary-Cowes Torquay race, founded by Sir Max Aitken. Pegasus, was built in 1966 by the Christchurch Yacht Co. in Dorset. With her planing hull and a top speed of approximately 30 knots, she had a distinguished racing career during the 1960s, winning numerous events and earning the Concours d Elegance trophy for the best all-round production cruiser. The current owners have recently added on the beautiful swim platform, crafted from stainless-steel and Iroko. She is now powered by a pair of 140hp Cummins diesel engines. A truly gorgeous piece of maritime history and well worth a view.

Viewing by appointment only through the Suffolk office - 01473 659681 or email: suffolk@clarkeandcarter.co.uk

Accommodation

The interior is bright, airy, and spacious, featuring an open-plan layout with five berths and a generous 6ft 6in headroom. Forward, there's a double berth, with the port-side dinette converting down into a double berth. The linear galley is to starboard which is well-equipped with a Neptune 2000 oven and grill, a fridge, a stainless-steel sink. Ample storage including drawers and crockery lockers. The separate heads compartment offers a Jabsco marine toilet, wash basin, and shower tap. The large aft cockpit provides full bench seating with plenty of locker space beneath. Folding helmsman and crew seats are included, along with side lockers. A fitted full canopy allows the cockpit to serve as additional accommodation during inclement weather. The helm, located to port, includes engine controls and instrumentation. Blue upholstery. Hot & cold pressurised water supply throughout.

Mechanical Systems

Located under the cockpit sole in an insulated engine bay are the pair of Cummins 6BT marine diesel engines, fitted new in 2000 together with new stern gear and systems. 140hp each, 6 cylinders, turbo charged. Fresh water cooled via heat exchangers. Approximately 390 hours on both engines. Electric start. Single lever controls. Vetus sea strainers, Tek tank fuel tanks 400 litres capacity, Racor fuel filters and pipe work. Stainless steel shafts and bronze three bladed propellers. PRM gearboxes fitted at the time engines replaced. Transom trim tabs. Engines have been well maintained and serviced. New shaft seals and cutlass bearings in 2025.

Electrical Systems

Deck Equipment

Navigation Equipment

Safety Equipment

Construction

Built in 1966 by Christchurch Yacht Co. to a design of Len Cox. Cold-moulded hull, constructed of triple diagonally laid African Mahogany on Spruce and Mahogany frames. Dark blue painted hull. Hull Cascover sheathed from new, making a strong, watertight and durable structure. Teak laid decks. Wheel steering to twin skeg hung rudders. Alloy window frames to superstructure and windscreens. Varnished capping rails. Varnished teak handrails. Last surveyed in 2021.

Disclaimer:

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at their own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet the specific needs of the new owner(s).