Collection | Dowty Marine Turbocraft "Xeres", 1960
$29,002
Gaillac, Occitanie, France
1960
YearPowerboat
Yacht categoryClassic
Boat type4 m (13 ft)
LengthAbout
FOR SALE: 1960 Dowty Turbocraft ”Xeres”, a fully restored heritage classic
A true icon of jet-powered boating, the Dowty Turbocraft ”Xeres”, hull number 005, is now available after a meticulous 18-month restoration, most of which was carried out by William Faure. Finished over a year ago, this collector’s gem is in stunning condition with everything redone (rub rails, turbines, etc.) exce
A true icon of jet-powered boating, the Dowty Turbocraft ”Xeres”, hull number 005, is now available after a meticulous 18-month restoration, most of which was carried out by William Faure. Finished over a year ago, this collector’s gem is in stunning condition with everything redone (rub rails, turbines, etc.) exce
FOR SALE: 1960 Dowty Turbocraft ”Xeres”, a fully restored heritage classic
A true icon of jet-powered boating, the Dowty Turbocraft ”Xeres”, hull number 005, is now available after a meticulous 18-month restoration, most of which was carried out by William Faure. Finished over a year ago, this collector’s gem is in stunning condition with everything redone (rub rails, turbines, etc.) except the windshield, left intentionally original.
Builder: Dowty Marine
Model: Turbocraft
Year: 1960
Hull Material: Fiberglass with new paint
Length overall: 4.8 m
Beam: 1.85 m
Engine: Ford Zephyr 6-cylinder inboard, 70 hp (51.48 kW)
Engine hours: ~20h only
Top speed: Approx. 25 knots (46 km/h)
Trailer: Included, Oceane brand, like new (new brakes and bearings)
Name: Xeres
Hull number: 005
This piece of marine history comes with a 14-page expert report documenting every detail of the boat’s restoration, and proudly holds its official “Bateau d’Intérêt Patrimonial (BIP)” status, valid until October 17, 2029.
A similar model, the Buehler Turbocraft, starred in James Bond’s ”Thunderball” (1965) alongside Sean Connery.
A true icon of jet-powered boating, the Dowty Turbocraft ”Xeres”, hull number 005, is now available after a meticulous 18-month restoration, most of which was carried out by William Faure. Finished over a year ago, this collector’s gem is in stunning condition with everything redone (rub rails, turbines, etc.) except the windshield, left intentionally original.
Builder: Dowty Marine
Model: Turbocraft
Year: 1960
Hull Material: Fiberglass with new paint
Length overall: 4.8 m
Beam: 1.85 m
Engine: Ford Zephyr 6-cylinder inboard, 70 hp (51.48 kW)
Engine hours: ~20h only
Top speed: Approx. 25 knots (46 km/h)
Trailer: Included, Oceane brand, like new (new brakes and bearings)
Name: Xeres
Hull number: 005
This piece of marine history comes with a 14-page expert report documenting every detail of the boat’s restoration, and proudly holds its official “Bateau d’Intérêt Patrimonial (BIP)” status, valid until October 17, 2029.
A similar model, the Buehler Turbocraft, starred in James Bond’s ”Thunderball” (1965) alongside Sean Connery.
Yacht Details
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Year1960
LocationGaillac, Occitanie, France
Address81600 Gaillac, France
ConditionUsed
Yacht categoryPowerboat
Boat typeClassic
Berths0
Cruise speed25 kn (46 kph)
Engines1
Engines hp70
Engine hours20
Engine brandFord
Hull materialPolyester
Length4 m (13 ft)
Beam2 m (7 ft)
Draft0 m (0 ft)
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