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Viking 23
If you have ambitions of exploring England’s vast canal network, we may have just discovered your perfect first boat. The Viking 23 Narrow Beam is a canal roaming, four-berth aft cockpit cruiser that combines the convenience, fuel economy and low maintenance of outboard power, with a comfortable cabin that has appointments similar to larger cruisers. Its narrow, open plan, full standing cabin provides a long galley unit equipped with a full gas hob/oven/grill, two convertible double dinette seating areas, a separate toilet/shower compartment and a hanging locker. This 1998 example is powered by a serviceable four-stroke Honda 15hp, ideal for relaxed adventures on rivers and canals.
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Length 6.7m Beam 2.2m Engine Honda 15hp outboard Broker details: Val Wyatt Marine 01189 403211 www.valwyattmarine.co.uk
FOR SALE £14,995
Four Winns 205
Here is another stylish and high-quality American cuddy cabin, that is also a bit of a head turner. This budget busting 23 footer appears to be in excellent condition and ready to go. It is fitted with a 225hp Volvo 4.3L GXi petrol sterndrive, which should have plenty of poke for those holiday blasts across the bay (a 38-knotter at least). Trailable, with the addition of a suitable trailer, but also mooring worthy, it would be perfect for a family or couple for watersports and weekending, be it slow or fast paced. Add a full standing camper cockpit canvas canopy to this floating pad and you have a secure, conservatory-like entertaining and living space when the weather turns.
Length 7.01m Beam 2.46m Engine Single Volvo 4.3L GXi petrol sterndrive Broker details: Boats.co.uk 01702 258885 www.boats.co.uk
FOR SALE £22,950
FOR SALE £13,995
Maritime 21
Now for a something a little more traditional. We stumbled upon this shaftdriven, wheelhouse-style Maritime 21 for sale at Morgan Marine at Brightlingsea, and thought it was perfect for lazy afternoon estuary dwelling and fishing. Built in Teignmouth in the late 80s/early 90s, it has been refurbished (we noted the covers still on the new V-berth upholstery) and re-engined with a new 25hp Beta Marine diesel, which should provide excellent economy at displacement speeds. The hull has bilge keels for those who wish to take to the ground, and its cockpit is big enough to host a party and ample for those hoping to catch their evening supper.
Length 6.1m Beam 2.64m Engine Beta Marine 25hp diesel shaftdrive Broker details: Morgan Marine 01206 302003 www.morganmarine.com
FOR SALE £19,950
Sessa Dorado 20
This Italian-built, compact, openbacked wheelshelter sportsfisher is, of course, ideal for angling, but it could also prove itself in day boating and overnight forays too. A manageable size and perfect for solo jaunts, thanks to its deeply moulded walkaround side decks, this 2003 version is fitted with a modern 2005, 100hp four-stroke F100 Yamaha outboard engine, which should be economical to run, easy to maintain and good for at least 20 knots. Its lockable cabin/cuddy provides somewhere to bed down for the night, with a V-berth converting into a double bed.
