- LOA
- 12 m
- Price
- £99,950
- Beam
- 2.1 m
- Year
- 1976
- Hull Material
- Fiberglass
- Engine Make
- Nanni
- Boat Type
- Power
- Engine Model
- N4 50HE
- RB Ref
- RB422980
- Engine Count
- 1
- Fuel
- diesel
- Cabins
- 3
- Berths
- 3
- Location
- Hoveton
- Country
- United Kingdom
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About this Classic Earnest Collins 40 River Cruiser
Always in private ownership since new, Silver Heron is an impressive, very well appointed and comfortable river cruiser. Built in Norfolk by the renowned Earnest Collins yard at Wroxham on glass fibre hull with varnished mahogany topsides and West Epoxy finished deck and cabin tops. The interior is varnished mahogany with holly and teak cockpit, galley and head floors. This craft has to be the finest refit ever commissioned and is in immaculate condition with new 50hp Nani engine and with much of the work done by Broom Boats over 2007 &2008. This craft also had the following work done in July 2021, Lift power wash and antifouled, Replace bow thruster propeller., New rudder bush, Rudder Anode replaced with stern gland checked and adjusted. This magnificent craft is permanently kept in the vendors wet boathouse.
This craft must be seen to believe what fine condition this craft is in and early viewing is recommended.
Helm, Cockpit & EquipmentCockpit has removable canopy top with the screens and sides fold down to give low air draft for bridge clearance. Helm to Port side with engine control with controls, analogue Rev counter with internal digital display and various engine warning lights, Lewmar Windlass control, Sleipner side power bow thruster control, Oil presser gauge, Water temperature gauge, Water pump switch, 12 volt deck socket, Screen wiper, Navigation lights, The steering console houses the Victron EasyPlus 12volt,1600, invertor / charger , 240V mains power distribution circuit breakers, battery isolation and combiner switches and the automatic bilge pump controller. Steps into the cockpit with storage box to port and starboard sides, Seating at high level to rear of cockpit both sides, New 50 hp Nanni N4.50HE diesel engine with new PRM gearbox & Aquadrive CVB10.10 and 120 amp alternator fitted November 2017, Engine hours only 148 at 30/5/22. Horn, Pressurised hot & cold water system with Webasto diesel water heater, 240v immersion heater, Eberspacher hot air heating system, All new batteries 2019.
Forward Cabin & HeadsLarge double berth forward end with stowage draw units under and wardrobe to starboard side, Very high grade curtains, 240 volt socket, Hot air heater vent. A well appointed toilet on-suite t0 port with electric toilet to holding tank with diverter valve also providing Jack & Jill access from companionway. To the starboard side is a spacious shower room with shower curtain and a heated towel rail. The Victron VE. Net Blue Power Panel with invertor/charger control, shore power current limit setting and control circuit breakers together with tank gauges and Webasto hot water control is situated behind the steering console bulkhead within the heads.
GalleyA very large galley is situated down the steps into the aft cabin taking in both sides of the craft and is open plan with the aft seating area making the layout very sociable. Fitted with Wallas diesel hob & cooker, Microwave and full height fridge freezer, Corian worktops with integrated sink. Ample storage for cutlery and crockery, pull out waste bin and towel rail.
Aft Seating & Berths.Towards the aft end of the craft there is seating to port and starboard that also converts to two full length single berths with draw storage below. The aft sideboard contains a dining table that pulls out and unfolds to accommodate six people. There is a full height hanging locker/wardrobe to port and another to starboard currently used as a drinks cabinet. Mains voltage sockets and USE socket. Bound edge fitted carpet plus curtains that provide blackout when used as berths.
Specifications
Bathrooms | Yes |
Double Berths | 1 |
Single Berths | 2 |
Bridge Clearance | 1.98 meters |
Engine Hours | 148 |
Engine Location | Center |
No of Heads | 1 |
Hull Type | Displacement |
Propeller Type | 4 Blade, Bronze |
Fuel Tanks Capacity | 260 liters |
Holding Tanks Capacity | 75 liters |
Water Tanks Capacity | 450 liters |