Maurice-Griffiths Thames Bawley for sale in Woodbridge, United Kingdom

The Thames Bawley is a typical Maruice Griffiths design with moderate draft, long keel and heavy displacement, ideal for exploring the shallow waters of the East Coast and beyond. This excellent example was built to a high standard and well maintained since. She has a deep, safe cockpit and easily handled rig and a traditional feel and ambience sadly lost in modern yacht design. A delightful craft, well worth a look.

The Thames Bawley is a typical Maruice Griffiths design with moderate draft, long keel and heavy displacement, ideal for exploring the shallow waters of the East Coast and beyond. This excellent example was built to a high standard and well maintained since. She has a deep, safe cockpit and easily handled rig and a traditional feel and ambience sadly lost in modern yacht design. A delightful craft, well worth a look.

Viewing by appointment only through our Suffolk Office.

Accommodation

The accommodation offers four berths in two cabins. In the forecabin, V berth with stowage under. Opening hatch to deck. Separate heads compartment to port with Blakes marine toilet and washbasin. Hanging locker opposite. In saloon, two settee berths. Saloon table with drop leaves. Taylor's paraffin cabin heater. Galley aft with two burner gas hob with grill to port and stainless steel sink/drainer opposite. Manually pumped water supply.

Mechanical Systems

Located under the companionway, Perkins three cylinder 29hp diesel engine. The engine is a re-conditioned 2005 unit installed in 2021. Electric start. Freshwater cooled via heat exchanger. Shaft drive to three bladed propeller. Stainless steel fuel tank.

Electrical Systems

• 3 x 12 volt batteries in two banks
• Alternator charging

Spars & Sails

Bermudan cutter rigged. Varnished Spruce mast, boom and bowsprit. Mast stepped in tabernacle. Stainless steel standing rigging, 2005. Terylene running rigging, 2020. Roller reefing mainsail. Headsail furler. Two sheet winches. Two halyard winches.

• Mainsail
• Staysail (hank-on)
• Furling Jib

Deck Equipment

• Anchor with chain
• Manual anchor windlass
• Kedge anchor
• Mainsail cover
• Cockpit awning
• Boarding ladder
• Various warps and fenders

Navigation Equipment

• Steering compass
• Depth

Safety Equipment

• Two fire extinguishers

Construction

Built in 1965 to a design by Maurice Griffiths. Carvel Mahogany planking on steamed Oak frames. Full width superstructure with varnished sheerstrake. Non-slip painted deck. Long keel with external ballast. Aft cockpit. Keel hung rudder. Tiller steering. SInce 2011 much refurbishment has been done with new beam shelves and deck.

Additional Comments

The present owner has had the boat for 10 years, based on the East Coast and has enjoyed local cruising. He is only selling as he is moving away from the area. A previous owner cruised to the Baltic.