Seaward 23 for sale in Craobh Haven S04 United Kingdom

The Seaward brand is synonymous with the iconic pilot boat styling which has become a common sight the world over. The Seaward 23 originates from the TT Boat Designs stable; responsible for many of the larger Nelson designs. A robust, round bilged, semi-displacement hull shape provided the sea keeping abilities for which these designs are famous; making them popular with those sailors making the move from sail to motor. The Seaward 23

The Seaward brand is synonymous with the iconic pilot boat styling which has become a common sight the world over. The Seaward 23 originates from the TT Boat Designs stable; responsible for many of the larger Nelson designs. A robust, round bilged, semi-displacement hull shape provided the sea keeping abilities for which these designs are famous; making them popular with those sailors making the move from sail to motor. The Seaward 23 underpinning the development of the larger Seaward 25 and 29’s.

Lying afloat the Seaward 23 WEE BISCUIT is presented for sale in commission and ready for immediate viewing. A late example of the class she boast a very high specification with her inventory includes highlights such as:

• 2x Yanmar 4JH4-TE marine diesel engine, 75hp (less than 300 hours running)
• Ambassador Stripper rope cutters on both shafts
• Bennett trim tab system
• Hardwired 230VAC shore power system
• Sterling ProCharge Ultra battery charger
• Raymarine a95 chart plotter
• Raymarine i40 Bi-Data instrument
• Raymarine 49e DSC VHF
• Wallas Safe Flame diesel fired hob
• 230VAC microwave oven
• Jabsco electric flush marine toilet
• UltraWinch electric windlass with dual control stations

Lying afloat on her berth in Craobh Marina this lovely Seaward 23 is now available for immediate viewing.

Construction

Hull Construction:

Single piece GRP moulded hull

GRP formed internal structural members

Plywood bulkheads laminated to hull

D-fendering sprayrail

D-fendering around deck edge

Original blue gelcoat to finish hull

White gelcoat boot top line

Underwater hull finished in red antifouling applied spring 2023.

Deck & Superstructure Construction:

GRP moulded deck and gunwales with integrated wheelhouse and forward coachroof.

GRP moulded cockpit with integrated bases for engine boxes and transom seating

White gelcoat finish to deck and cockpit mouldings

Seaglaze alloy framed windows, finished in white powder coating in wheelhouse, side windows sliding to open

Seaglaze alloy framed opening portlights in forward coachroof sides

Non-slip deck painted panels to finish foredeck and side decks

Non-slip deck painted panels to finish cockpit with plywood inspection panels which can be locked down.

Keel & Rudder:

Moulded GRP skeg keel

Twin stainless steel plate rudders

Machinery and Electrical Systems

Engine & gearbox:

Yanmar 4JH4-TE marine diesel engine x2

75hp @ 3,800rpm

4 cylinder, turbo charged, indirectly cooled.

Single lever morse controls

Separ Turbine type fuel filters

Ultraflex electric hatch lifters for each engine access hatch.

Maintenance & Performance:

Engines serviced annually

Engine last serviced by Yanmar agent in February 2023

Port engine running hours @ July 2023 – 248

Starboard engine running hours @ July 2023 – 244

Cruising speed – 10kts

Maximum speed – 15kts

Propulsion & Steering:

Stainless steel prop shafts

Tides Marine Sureseal. Waterfed dripless type sternglands

3 blade, bronze propellors

Ambassador Stripper rope cutters on both shafts

Vetus hydraulic steering system, single station

Single, double acting hydraulic cylinder to move rudders

Trim Tabs:

Bennett trim tab system

Electro hydraulic control system with transom mounted tabs port and starboard

Control panel at helm station with position indicator

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Voltage systems:

12VDC onboard power system

230VAC shore power system

Shore Power:

Extension lead to connect to shore supply

Single 16amp connection point

Hardwired RCD protected system

3 pin UK sockets

Battery charger

Battery Banks:

Battery Bank 1 – 12VDC, 110Ah

Battery Bank 2 – 12VDC, 110Ah

Battery Charger:

Sterling ProCharge Ultra

230VAC – 12VDC, 10amp

Remote control panel at helm station

Alternator:

Alternators fitted on both engines

12VDC, 125amp alternators

General:

Pantograph arm type, two-speed wipers on both forward windows

12VDC auxiliary charging socket at helm station

Plumbing and Tankage

Fresh Water:

Manually pumped cold water only system.

Hand pumped tap in galley

Hand pumped tap in heads

Bilge Pumps:

Manual bilge pump

Electric bilge pump – automatic switching

TANKAGE

Fuel:

Twin diesel tanks

Approximate capacity of each tank 116ltrs

Approximate total capacity 232ltrs

Fresh Water:

Single fresh water tank.

Approximate capacity 120ltr

Navigation and Communication Equipment

Navigation:

Plotter - Raymarine a95 chart plotter

Depth/Speed– Raymarine i40 Bi-Data

Magnetic compass

Communications Equipment:

DSC VHF – Raymarine 49e DSC VHF

Domestic Equipment

Galley:

Galley Hob – Wallas Safe Flame diesel fired hob

Microwave – 700w 230VAC

Stainless steel sink

Manual cold water tap

Heads:

Jabsco electric flush marine toilet

Wash hand basin with manually pumped cold water tap

Lighting:

LED Overhead lighting throughout

Accommodations

Summary of Accommodation:

Twin single berths converting to double

Galley

Heads

Wheelhouse

Accommodation Finish:

Wood work throughout of teak veneered plywood with solid teak trims

Sole in forward cabin finished with smooth Treadmaster type material

Corrian galley worktop

GRP moulded base to heads compartment

Grey/Blue/Cream patterned upholstery

Off-White vinyl fabric to finish wheelhouse seating, blue piping to edges of cockpit cushions

Hull lined with vinyl covered panels in cabin

Headlining finished in white vinyl covered panels in cabin and wheelhouse

Description of Accommodation from Forward:

Forward Cabin:

Twin single berths in traditional V-berth formation forward, doubles as seating.

Infill section to create large double berth.

Cushioned backrest running around seating forward.

Shelve outboard running around edge of seating outboard and wrapping around above bunk forward.

Storage lockers outboard of shelve forward

Storage lockers beneath aft sections of seating port and starboard

Removable table mounting in socket in sole.

Galley:

Located aft of seating to starboard.

Corrian worktop with fold-up extension at forward end.

Inset stainless steel sink forward

Worktop mounted Wallas hob style cooker aft

Cave locker type storage outboard of worktop with shelves above

Built in microwave beneath worktop aft with locker beneath and forward

Heads:

Dedicated heads compartment aft to port.

Inboard facing electric flush marine toilet mounted at aft end of compartment.

Inset wash hand basin mounted in counter top outboard forward

Wheelhouse:

Two forward facing seats port and starboard

Helm station to port with wheel and engine controls and dash panels immediately forward.

Navigation instrumentation and plotter mounted above engine dash.

Navigators station to starboard with small chart table immediately forward of seat. Storage locker within chart table unit.

Deck Equipment

Canvas Work:

Cockpit Tent – Full cockpit tent cover which fits over stainless steel frame

Cockpit cushions x4 – Off-white vinyl with blue piping

Anchoring & Mooring:

Bower Anchor – Bruce anchor on chain rode

Anchor Windlass – UltraWinch electric windlass with foot button switches on foredeck and secondary control at helm station

Mooring Warps – Selection

Fenders - Selection

General:

Stainless steel pulpit rail

Single bow roller with anchor self-stowing in roller

Deck mounted stainless steel Samson posts forward and aft

Deck mounted stainless steel mooring cleat midships

Stainless steel grabrails running along coachroof edge port and starboard

Stainless steel grabrails running along wheelhouse roof edge port and starboard

Alloy mast mounted at aft end of wheelhouse roof.

GRP moulded engine boxes forward port and starboard, with helm and navigators seats mounted forward

Electric hatch lifters for engine boxes to provide access to engine and sterngear.

Thwart ships seat aft with locker beneath, locker liner lifts out to provide access to steering gear and other equipment

Transom mounted stainless steel boarding ladder

Safety Equipment

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.

Navigation Lights:

Navigation lights

Anchor light

Life Saving:

SeaFire automatic extinguisher systems in each engine space

Horseshoe buoy

Disclaimer

In this case we are acting as brokers only.The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.

This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.