Birchwood 18
starter or fishing boat
- Boat REF# · 333420
- LOA · 5.49m
- Year · 1972
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Planing
- Berths · 2
- Engine · 1 x petrol 25hp, Mariner 25 EL 4STR (1998)
- Lying · Acle
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Extra Details
| Designer | Birchwood Boats |
|---|---|
| Builder | Birchwood Boats Sutton in Ashfield. |
| Lying | Acle |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x petrol 25hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Mariner 25 EL 4STR (1998) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | outboard |
| Prop(s) | 3 BLADE ALUMINIUM |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 1.0 ltr (0.2 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 8 knots |
ENGINE STARTS AND RUNS AS IT SHOULD AND HAS BEEN SERVICED IN APRIL 2024
Dimensions
| LOA | 5.49m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 5.18m |
| Beam | 2.29m |
| Draft Min | 0.28m |
| Draft Max | 0.32m |
| Airdraft | 2.10m |
| Displacement | 1,050kg (2,315.3lbs) |
| Storage | In water |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 1 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Planing |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 2 |
|---|---|
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Porta Potti) |
Accommodation
| Sink | |
|---|---|
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
Deck Gear
| Cockpit cover | |
|---|---|
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook |
1 anchors
(mud weight)
Nav Equipment
| Speed | |
|---|---|
| Echo sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Life jackets | |
|---|---|
| Horn |
1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 Electric)
Broker's Comments
Here we have a cute little first river cruiser. These Birchwood 18 boats have a very stable cathedral hull and are a nice first boat that offers good space for her length and simple easy handling and simple mechanics.
This boat has been treated to a mini make over and offers a clean and tidy and fresh look. She has a Mariner 25hp electric start 4 stroke outboard that has been recently serviced (April 2024) and which started and ran very well. The current owner has spent over £2k improving and servicing the boat amd she was antifouled abxouple of months back. The owner has taken to boating and is now going bigger.
At some point in her life the gas system has been removed making her simple from a boat safety perspective. She has a current Safety Certificate to April 2025, plus her Broads toll is paid to March 2025.
She has two single berths / seats inside plus a small heads compartment with porta potti. There is a small galley area to starboard with a sink with foot pump.
She had a new canopy fitted last year that is in excellent condition and has also recently been repainted and has new fenders this year and she looks very tidy.
Please note the speed and depth units have power but are not currently working. The vendor will pay for the labour to have these fixed if the boat sells at the asking price any parts to be at buyers cost
If you are looking for a simple 'get on the water' boat, then this little Birchwood should meet that need.
It should be noted that there is a crack in the screen which will be replaced for the new owner
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
4 months
Why are you selling her?
going bigger
Where have you sailed her?
Norfolk Broads