A One-of-a-Kind Vessel: Every detail of Matteo reflects the owner’s exceptional passion and personal involvement. He supervised every stage of the rebuild, resulting in a unique vessel that seamlessly blends professional patrol-boat heritage, uncompromising structural integrity, and refined Italian craftsmanship, a rare and remarkable former patrol boat originally commissioned by the La Maddalena Port Authority.
Built in 1975 in Hampshire, England, the vessel features an exceptionally robust HALMATIC hull constructed in fiberglass-reinforced plastic, renowned for its strength and seaworthiness. Designed for extended operations.
The Nelson Pilot 40 is one of the most iconic pilot boats ever designed, combining proven commercial pedigree with exceptional seakeeping and cruising comfort. Designed by Arthur Mursell and built in the UK by Halmatic, the Pilot 40 is based on the legendary Nelson semi-displacement hull—widely regarded as one of the most successful offshore motor yacht designs of the post-war era.

Annual maintenance stored ashore every winter – Winter Works Dec 25 include:
Crane, transfer to winter storage
Teak parts and gunwale Works
Repainting of lower bulwark and waterline
Teak deck Works
Silicone coating of water filtration parts
Two coat antifouling
Engine winterization
Replaced Tank hatch
Stainless steel gunwale corner pieces
Emptying tanks and installed corner pieces
Comprehensive Refit (2011–2014)
A complete renovation was undertaken between 2011 and 2014 by the renowned Cantiere Colombo Leopoldo of Griante Cadenabbia (Lake Como), under the supervision of Geometrie Marine, led by engineer Aldo Gatti.
This was not a cosmetic refit, but a total reconstruction of the vessel, from hull to propulsion, from systems to instrumentation.
Engines & Mechanical Systems
Twin Aifo Fiat diesel engines, model 100 – 8361 SRM 32s, rated at 235 hp
Fully overhauled by Bimotor (Ciriè, Turin)
Engines repainted, with all electrical connections replaced
The engine room was entirely upgraded with:
New sound-insulating panels
New bilge pumps
Completely renewed diesel and freshwater piping
New filters throughout
New shaft lines
New stainless steel diesel daily tank
Hull, Deck & Exterior
Hull completely repainted
New teak deck
All exterior trim renewed in mahogany
Custom stainless-steel handrails on the deckhouse
Custom-built large stainless steel bow pulpit
New aft hatch providing access to the helm station
All portholes chromed/Inox
Forward bridge windows replaced
Clear-view visors installed for safe navigation in heavy seas
Underwater lights
Two custom-made hull covers are included:
One lightweight summer cover
One heavier winter cover
Additional protective covers are provided for:
Instruments
Cameras
Portholes
Radar, antennas, thermal camera, and searchlight
Electrical & Navigation Systems
Entire electrical system rebuilt using stainless steel conduits
New main switchboard
Gala lighting installed inside the hull
All-new RAYMARINE navigation suite, including:
Radar
Chartplotter
Full navigation instrumentation
Thermal imaging camera for night and low-visibility operation
Interior & Accommodation
The bow area has been fully reimagined for comfort and style:
Custom stainless-steel galley
Completely renovated bathroom
Two elegant white leather sofa beds, inspired by classic Venetian speedboats
New storage spaces integrated into the bow bulkhead
75-liter refrigerator
Helm & Social Areas
Helm station fitted with two vintage armchairs
DePadova designer coffee table
Aft cockpit arranged for relaxed outdoor living with:
Square coffee table
Unopiù teak director’s chairs
Ideal setup for al fresco dining
Security & Monitoring
Full onboard security camera system:
Two cameras on the mast (bow and stern coverage)
One camera inside the helm station
Documentation
The vessel is offered complete with:
Original and refit renovation drawings
Full system schematics
Use and maintenance manual
Extensive photographic documentation of the refit process
Italian Yacht Sales standard terms apply and final price is subject to 5% commission payable by the buyer

Accommodation :
The bow area has been fully reimagined for comfort and style:
Custom stainless-steel galley
Completely renovated bathroom
Two elegant white leather sofa beds, inspired by classic Venetian speedboats
New storage spaces integrated into the bow bulkhead
75-liter refrigerator
Helm & Social Areas
Helm station fitted with two vintage armchairs
DePadova designer coffee table
Aft cockpit arranged for relaxed outdoor living with:
Square coffee table
Unopiù teak director’s chairs
Ideal setup for al fresco dining

Inventory :
Reinforced GRP (fiberglass) hull with wood reinforcement
Solid teak deck
Cabin coamings and aft cockpit trim in mahogany
Two comfortable white leather sofa/berths (Venetian motorboat style) in forward cabin
Two vintage leather armchairs with De Padova designer table at the helm
Shower room with Tecma macerator toilet
Custom-designed galley with stainless steel sink
QUICK BX50 stainless steel hot water boiler – 50 litres
VITRIFRIGO refrigerator 75 litres, model C75 Lax DX
Samsung 23” LED TV
PROMELIT 4-channel video recorder
Internal dome camera (S&A)
Aft external shower – WHALE
Flush-mounted gangway – DKC Europe
LED underwater hull lights – Binding Union
Technical Specifications
Engines: 2 × Aifo Fiat diesel, 235 HP each – model 8361 SRM 32
Generator: Kohler Power Box 40
Vertical anchor windlass: QUICK Prince DP3
Engine controls: MORSE
Forward helm windscreens with clear-view system – SPEICH
Helm instruments: VDO
Remote-controlled searchlight at helm – DHR
Horn: FIAMM
Bilge pumps: JABSCO
Magnetic compass: RIVIERA
VHF marine antenna: GLOMEX
Total fuel capacity: 3 integrated diesel tanks – 1,800 litres
Day fuel tank (steel): 175 litres
Fresh water capacity: approx. 400 litres
Raymarine Electronics Package
Multifunction touchscreen display – Raymarine E165
Remote keypad for multifunction display
GPS chart plotter
Autopilot SPX10 with P70R control head
AIS receiver – AIS350
Digital radar radome – RD418D
Infrared thermal camera – T470SC
Video cameras – CAM100
Fishfinder / echo sounder – CP450C
VHF radio – Ray55E
Two custom-made hull covers are included:
One lightweight summer cover
One heavier winter cover
Additional protective covers are provided for:
Instruments
Cameras
Portholes
Radar, antennas, thermal camera, and searchlight
Reinforced GRP (fiberglass) hull with wood reinforcement
Length overall: 12.28 m – Beam overall: 3.61 m
Displacement: 10 tonnes
Solid teak deck
Cabin coamings and aft cockpit trim in mahogany
Two comfortable white leather sofa/berths (Venetian motorboat style) in forward cabin
Two vintage leather armchairs with De Padova designer table at the helm
Shower room with Tecma macerator toilet
Custom-designed galley with stainless steel sink
QUICK BX50 stainless steel hot water boiler – 50 litres
VITRIFRIGO refrigerator 75 litres, model C75 Lax DX
Samsung 23” LED TV
PROMELIT 4-channel video recorder
Internal dome camera (S&A)
Aft external shower – WHALE
Flush-mounted gangway – DKC Europe
LED underwater hull lights – Binding Union

Technical Specifications
Engines: 2 × Aifo Fiat diesel, 235 HP each – model 8361 SRM 32
Generator: Kohler Power Box 40
Vertical anchor windlass: QUICK Prince DP3
Engine controls: MORSE
Forward helm windscreens with clear-view system – SPEICH
Helm instruments: VDO
Remote-controlled searchlight at helm – DHR
Horn: FIAMM
Bilge pumps: JABSCO
Magnetic compass: RIVIERA
VHF marine antenna: GLOMEX
Total fuel capacity: 3 integrated diesel tanks – 1,800 litres
Day fuel tank (steel): 175 litres
Fresh water capacity: approx. 400 litres

Raymarine Electronics Package
Multifunction touchscreen display – Raymarine E165
Remote keypad for multifunction display
GPS chart plotter
Autopilot SPX10 with P70R control head
AIS receiver – AIS350
Digital radar radome – RD418D
Infrared thermal camera – T470SC
Video cameras – CAM100
Fishfinder / echo sounder – CP450C
VHF radio – Ray55E

Mechanical :
Twin Aifo Fiat diesel engines, model 100 – 8361 SRM 32s, rated at 235 hp
Fully overhauled by Bimotor (Ciriè, Turin) – only 10 hours since overhaul
Engines repainted, with all electrical connections replaced
Engines professionally serviced
The engine room was entirely upgraded with:
New sound-insulating panels
New bilge pumps
Completely renewed diesel and freshwater piping
New filters throughout
New shaft lines
New stainless steel diesel daily tank