Boat: Birchwood 25 4 Berth Cruiser

Description:

A spacious and comfortable 4 + 2 berth river cruiser that is easy to handle
Large cockpit: enclosed by a sunroof with a sliding section and is fitted with removable canopy side and aft panels made by Jeckells of Norfolk.
Folding Helmsman and navigators seats and rear bench seating for four with gas and storage lockers under, There is good access to the engine, batteries, fuel tank and bilge by lifting the cockpit floor boards. A doorway and hatch in the cockpit bulkhead provide easy access to an open plan cabin.

Open plan cabin with original teak veneer finish. On the starboard side are a self-contained head with sea toilet (pump out)and a galley with two ring gas hob with grill. stainless steel sink and drainer and storage lockers. Forward of this, separated by a half-height bulkhead, is seating in the bow that converts to a double ‘V’ berth with storage lockers and access to a deck hatch. On the port side of the main cabin is a dinette that converts into a double berth, also with storage lockers.

A main cabin bulkhead wardrobe locker provides access to electrical wiring, instrument panel and steering from inside the cabin. The interior is carpeted with cabin lining and upholstery, curtained throughout and fitted with overhead and bulkhead lighting.

Drive is from a 1.5 Ltr AMC Diesel engine via a Hirsch gearbox connected to a tunnel (shaft) driven propeller. The helm is fitted with single lever engine control and instrument panel, helmsman’s wheel, 240v connection, 12v and 240v sockets, two leisure batteries, bilge pump, water pump, fire blanket and 4 extinguishers, ropes, fenders, navigation lights, bathing ladder and auxiliary engine bracket.

The current owner has been carrying out a program of refurbishment that includes re-varnishing, GRP spot repairs and polishing the exterior gel coat, canopy replacement to own design.. Anti-fouled in 2012 and offered with a Boat Safety Certificate valid to Jan 2016.

The boat does still need some work to tidy up. The windows do leak a little when it rains and the engine sometimes difficult to start when cold. Some small bumps and scratches on hull as is usual with a boat of this age but nothing serious. Lots of extra bits offered with the boat.