European Regional Development Fund
Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter Polly Agatha
Boat Name: Polly Agatha
Type: 45ft Pilot Cutter
Designer: Cockwells | Replica of the Pilot Cutter, Peggy
We created this faithful replica from the original boat’s scantlings using a similar method of construction but with two exceptions.
We broke with tradition and selected bronze over iron for the fixings and crafted the deck from two layers of marine plywood sheathed in epoxy and glass overlaid with 10mm teak, to effectively imbue a traditional hull with the benefits of a modern deck system.
Polly Agatha spectacularly combines the traditional lines of a pilot cutter with up-to-date technology and a luxurious interior hewn from English oak.
Her spacious accommodation includes ten berths, two toilets, a large galley, a navigation area and all the modern conveniences required to license her as a sea school.
Principal Dimensions
LOD: 13.72m ( 45ft)
LWL: 12.19m (40ft)
Beam: 4.11m (13ft 6in)
Draught: 2.29m (7ft 6in)
Displacement: 22 tonnes (approx)
Water capacity: 450 litres (100 gal)
Accommodation and Navigation
Sleeping accommodation for ten
Master cabin with en-suite heads and shower
Galley with double sink, diesel cooker and fridge
Pressurised hot and cold fresh water system throughout the boat with sea water galley pump
A black water system incorporating a 61 litre tank with pump-out facility
Sizeable pilot and navigation station
Raymarine sailing package including two E series displays
Echopilot forward facing sonar
McMurdo Navtex
Comar AIS unit
SeeMe Radar reflector
Machinery and Systems
Main engine: 75 HP Catapillar PRM Gearbox 2:1 with Teleflex / Vetus ancillaries
Willdo hydraulic bow thruster with deck wash facility
Two 150 litre fuel tanks in stainless steel
Digital level sensors and deck filler gauges
12-volt system with batteries arranged for engine start and domestic supply to customer’s requirements
Bespoke main electrical panel
Domestic lighting is LED throughout the vessel with LED night lighting