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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

Birchwood 18

starter or fishing boat
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • 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
Boatshed Norfolk
Boatshed Norfolk
Steve Biggs
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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
Birchwood 18
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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) 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 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)
Additional Information

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)

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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

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