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The Seaward 23 is a solid, capable and sea kindly motor cruiser with an exceptionally large cockpit/wheelhouse for a boat of her size. This particular example is powered by twin Yanmar 75hp diesels, has been recently polished and antifouled and would be ideal for a couple, coastal cruising and exploring the local rivers.
ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation offers two berths in a single cabin with option of additional two under canvas, quality joinery in teak and teak faced ply. Large spacious cockpit/wheelhouse with full bench seat/locker aft, 2 x Captains chairs and additional seating to port and starboard side with stowaway extensions for conversion to single berths. Helm to port and chart table to starboard with storage and cupboard beneath. Door to centre leading to saloon area. Linear galley to starboard side, Avonite worksurfaces with folding extension, Wallas hob with fan operated blower lid providing cabin heating, sink with cover and H&C mixer tap, Belling Microwave and ample stowage above and below. Separate heads to port side with Jabsco marine toilet with diverter valve to holding tank, molded sink with H&C mixer tap, opening portlight and bulkhead bracket for cockpit/cabin table stowage. V Berth forward with storage above and below, infill cushion to create large double berth, two opening portlights to port and three to starboard side.
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Located beneath the cockpit sole, twin Yanmar 4JH4 75hp inboard diesel engines. Fresh water cooled via heat exchanger. Shaft drive to fixed pitch 3 blade propellers. Single lever engine controls with electric start. Maximum speed approximately 19 knots, Cruising speed approximately 16 knots. Stripper type rope cutters. Bennett Trim Tabs with LED indicator. 'Tank Tender' tank gauge.
12V Batteries charged via engine alternator and battery charger
240V Shore power supply
12V socket
12V Switch panel
Victron inverter/battery charger
Pressurised hot and cold water via calorifier
DESCRIPTIONS
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
Plastimo steering compass
Standard Horizon CP300i Chart Plotter
Garmin 152 GPS
Raymarine autopilot
Raymarine Depth, speed and trip Tri-data display
Icom DSC VHF with aerial
Sony MP3/CD/Radio Full navigation lights
DECK EQUIPMENT
Lewmar electric anchor winch
Anchor with chain and warp
Stainless steel pulpit and grab rails
Stainless steel navigation mast and bracket
Cooney teak/stainless steel bathing platform with built in swim ladder
Fender baskets
Cockpit canopy
2 x Windscreen wipers
Screen washers
Various warps and fenders
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Electric bilge pump
Horseshoe lifebuoy
Fire extinguisher (expiry date unknown)
Fire blanket
Horn
CONSTRUCTION
Seaward 23 Motor Cruiser built in 2005 by Seaward Marine Limited of Isle of Wight, Navy blue semi displacement GRP hull with white GRP superstructure, Rubber D fendering. Synthetic teak to decks, Teak and stainless bathing platform. Wheel steering to bronze airfoil rudders. Hull polished and antifouled June 2024
COMMENTS
The Seaward 23 is a solid, capable and sea kindly motor cruiser with an exceptionally large cockpit/wheelhouse for a boat of her size. This particular example is powered by twin Yanmar 75hp diesels, has been recently polished and antifouled and would be ideal for a couple, coastal cruising and exploring the local rivers. Viewing by appointment through Howard Ford Marine Sales.