20ft River Cruiser Project Boat

Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE Home-built 20ft long x 5ft beam cruising boat. Hull is constructed of marine plywood sheathed inside and out with heavy epoxy fibreglass. Hull design is very narrow, intended to maximise cruising range when powered by a lightweight trolling motor. This makes the boat feel tippy when climbing aboard but the boat is very steady underway. Minn Kota 40lb thrust trolling motor included in the price, it drives the boat at walking speed and will run for about 6 hours on two 12v 110Ah leisure batteries.
Power meter to monitor the power consumption. Two batteries are included in the sale but they are several years old and may need replacing. Mains hook-up installation includes extension cable reel, and RCBO breaker switch. Batteries charged from mains charger and from two 100watt solar panels via a Victron charge controller. Bilge pump with float switch and manual switch.
The layout was designed for single person camping on board but 2 seats are provided plus a bench seat suitable for 2 children. Steering by rope from any position on the boat. Shelter cabin has spaces allocated to a sink, a camping stove, 10 litre water container and food storage. Forward cuddy where a single sleeping mattress and bag (not included) can be located on bed board slats without blocking the shelter cabin. 12v switch panel for radio, cabin lights, cooling fan, bilge pump and power socket.
Quality car radio fitted (no aerial). Bimini cover for daytime shade. Lightweight nylon cover closes the rear cockpit at night, transparent screen with night-time blind closes off the front of the cabin. Heavy tarpaulin covers provided for out-of-season storage. Carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher fitted.
Boat Safety Certificate valid until May 2025. This boat has been used for 4 seasons cruising on the Thames, charging up overnight at locks or boatyards. Unbraked trailer available at additional £300. Nearly new Epropulsion 1.0 motor with integral 40v 1.3kWh lithium battery and charger available at additional £1400 (cost new £1900). The boat travels at about 6mph with this motor.
Reason for sale – I have moved to a riverside home and now only need a dayboat. The boat is currently very usable but could do with freshening up. Boat can be seen on the water at Abingdon-on-Thames.