The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Ditchfield Designs 25 Ft Cruiser.

Bilge Keel
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  321053
  • LOA  ·  7.77m
  • Year  ·  1977
  • Construction  ·  Wood
  • Underwater profile  ·  Bilge keels
  • Berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 14hp, Beta BZ482 (2010)
  • Lying  ·  Essex
Boatshed Essex
Boatshed Essex
Mark Coles

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Ditchfield Designs
Lying Essex
Fuel capacity 60.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 60.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 14hp
Engine make and model Beta BZ482 (2010)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) Three blade bronze (+ Rope Cutter)
Fuel consumption (approx) 1.0 ltr /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 4 knots
Max speed (approx) 6 knots
Engine spares

The owner commented that the engine has been serviced regularly and had minimal use.

Dimensions

LOA 7.77m
Beam 2.59m
Draft Max 1.52m
Displacement 2,575kg
Headroom 1.80m
Storage Ashore

Rig

Sloop rigged Sailspar Aluminium spars (2010) with stainless steel standing rigging (2010)

Sails

Mainsail Jeckells - Slab (2010) Stack Pack, Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs
Headsail Jeckells - Furling (2010)

Stack pack was new in 2022 and appears to be in excellent condition

Running rigging replaced 2022

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels

Construction

Construction Wood
Underwater profile Bilge keels
Finish 2 pack finish

There is a large history file detailing all of the build and fit-out that will come with the boat.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Heads 1 heads (Porta Potti)

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Manual water system

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Spray dodgers
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers
Cockpit Enclosure

2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
Manual Simpson Lawrence windlass
2 anchors
(Delta, and kedge)
30.00m of chain
30.00m of warp

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Autopilot
Stereo
Barometer
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Raymarine Autopilot ST2001
New VHF DSC fitted 2022
Comes with a handheld GPS

Safety Equipment

Carbon Monoxide detector
Life buoys
Danbuoy
Boarding ladder

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

If you're in the market for a sturdy bilge keel cruiser with an excellent fit-out then look no further!

The hull was professionally built in 1977 and stored unused until purchased by the owner in 1995. He then spent the next 15 years lovingly completing the boat, and it is a credit to him!

Nice features of the boat include...

- New VHF DSC radio 2022
- New handheld VHF
- New alternator 2022
- Hull is copper coated
- Teak side decks
- Engine serviced 2022
- Raymarine Autopilot
- A sprayhood that is in great condition
- A packing less prop shaft seal that was serviced last year

Everything appears to have been done to a high standard using top quality gear and equipment, the boat wants for nothing!

For more details or to arrange a viewing please contact a member of the Boatshed Essex team.

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?

1 year

Why are you selling her?

Health reasons

Where have you sailed her?

1 or 2 journeys on local waters (minimal use due to health and lack of time)

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