Remarks
ASKHAM 52 - Commissioned 2001, built by John Askham in 1986. GRP hull, semi displacement boat, 8 berths in 4 cabins with 4 x w.c.s/sinks/showers, 6'3" headroom. Equipped with 2 x Mercedes Benz 240HP diesel engines, cruising speed of 11 knots, maximum speed of 15 knots, and a Perkins generator.
Features Vosper Thornycroft mini fin hydraulic stabilisers. Equipment includes:
- Compass
- Speed log
- Radar
- VHF
- Chart plotter
- Autopilot
- Stereo
- Clock
- Navigation lights
- Fish finder
- Depth sounder
- Sprayhood
- Bimini
- Air conditioning
- Stove
- Sink
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Cabin heating
- Pressurised water
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Electric windlass
- Anchors
- Holding tank
- Generator
This is a proper ship, obviously fit for purpose. Extremely spacious for a boat of this length. Each of the four cabins has an en suite toilet and shower, and the cabins are very comfortable. Great space and comfort for friends, or use her for corporate entertaining. The fly bridge gives excellent view of the whole boat for manoeuvring in tight spaces. The vast teak decks provide superb areas for entertaining, and the flybridge is particularly roomy. The saloon is very well fitted out.
Accommodation
The accommodation has been finished to a good standard. 8 berths in 4 cabins with 6'3" headroom, each with ensuite. The wheelhouse is well laid out with all controls close to the helms seat. The saloon has a sumptuous carpet and an immaculately varnished saloon table. Down below, each of the four cabins is spacious and fitted with an en suite toilet and shower. The galley includes:
- Electric cooker
- Sink
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Carpet
- Curtains
- Air conditioning
- Cabin heating
- Pressurised water system
- Hot water system
- Non smokers
- Microwave
- Washing machine
Inventory
Includes:
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Navigation: Compass, Speed log, Radar, VHF, Chart plotter, Autopilot, Stereo, Clock, Navigation lights, Fishfinder, Depth sounder
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Electrical: 12v batteries x 4 charged by engine, Shore power, Generator
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Deck: Sprayhood, Bimini, Fenders, Boathook, Electric windlass, Danforth anchor with approximately 65' of chain and 262' of rope, 2 x bilge pumps (2 manual/2 electric), Search light and deck lights, Holding tank 800 litres
Mechanical and Rigging
2 x Mercedes Benz 240HP diesel inboard engines with indirect cooling. Wheel steering, shaft driven, 3 blade prop. The engines have been well maintained and have only run about 300 hours. Vosper Thornycroft mini fin hydraulic stabilisers fitted for improved comfort at sea. Recent generator fitted, manufactured by Perkins.
