Birchwood 33 Dual Helm Version
Excellent recent maintenance
- Boat REF# · 272161
- LOA · 10.05m
- Year · 1977
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · semi-displacement
- Berths · 6
- Engine · 2 x Diesel 120hp, FORD LEHMAN (1977)
- Lying · MIDI CANALS
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Extra Details
| Builder | Birchwood |
|---|---|
| Lying | MIDI CANALS |
| Fuel capacity | 800.0 ltr Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 240.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 2 x Diesel 120hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | FORD LEHMAN (1977) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 BLADES - PALES BRONZE |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Max speed (approx) | 16 knots |
| Engine spares |
|---|
Two 120 hp FORD LEHMAN main engine in a bone dry engine bay.
12 V & 220 V on board.
220v from shore power or Cotek 1500w pure sine wave inverter
Solar panels (new 2019)
5 batteries : 2 x 120 Ah, 3 x gel house batteries of 200 Ah.
Dimensions
| LOA | 10.05m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 3.35m |
| Draft Min | 1.10m |
| Draft Max | 1.20m |
| Airdraft | 2.80m |
| Headroom | 2.00m |
| Storage | In water |
Electrical Systems
220 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | semi-displacement |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Built in 1977, this BIRCHWOOD 33 is 10,05 meters long on a 3,25 meters beam. Her air and water draft allow this boat to navigate almost anywhere on inland waterways and she is of course coast capable.
2 steering positions, one well protected centre cockpit position & one "fly" with a large terrace.
The antifoul has been done in 2019
New Vetus water tanks 240 liters & 2 new diesel tanks 800 liters 2017
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 3 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Handbasin | 2 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 2 heads (Manual) |
PLEASE NOTE THAT AT THE TIME OF TAKING OUR PHOTOGRAPHS THE BOAT WAS "LAID UP" FOR WINTER AND AS SUCH NOT IN OPERATIONAL CONFIGURATION. THE FRIDGE FOR EXAMPLE HAS AN EMPLACEMENT IN THE COCKPIT UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES!!
From the cockpit with good headroom of 1.85m , 3 steps down forward to the galley, salon-dinette with good headroom of 1.94m, the big shower-WC and a huge berth (195 at the top and 1.40 at foot x 200 cm) in the forepeak in a V shape. The dinette could be transformed to a bed of 120 x 200 cm.
This whole area was refurbished 2017 & 2019 including with new upholstery.
Central heating by blown warm air, WEBASTO of 3500 W,
The galley is well equipped with new (2019) gas grill & 4 burner cooker.
A big shower will please the giants in the crew and hot water is supplied by a 220v tank (on shore power) or by the engines.
The aft cabin with 1.83 headroom has its own WC (with 1.65m headroom) and basin and a double bed 130 x 210 cm with a thick mattress. Water tank is located below the berth. storage and dressing table.
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Curtains | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system |
PLEASE NOTE THAT AT THE TIME OF TAKING OUR PHOTOGRAPHS THE BOAT WAS "LAID UP" FOR WINTER AND AS SUCH NOT IN OPERATIONAL CONFIGURATION. THE FRIDGE FOR EXAMPLE HAS AN EMPLACEMENT IN THE COCKPIT UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES!!
From the cockpit with good headroom of 1.85m , 3 steps down forward to the galley, salon-dinette with good headroom of 1.94m, the big shower-WC and a huge berth (195 at the top and 1.40 at foot x 200 cm) in the forepeak in a V shape. The dinette could be transformed to a bed of 120 x 200 cm.
This whole area was refurbished 2017 & 2019 including with new upholstery.
Central heating by blown warm air, WEBASTO of 3500 W,
The galley is well equipped with new (2019) gas grill & 4 burner cooker.
A big shower will please the giants in the crew and hot water is supplied by a 220v tank (on shore power) or by the engines.
The aft cabin with 1.83 headroom has its own WC (with 1.65m headroom) and basin and a double bed 130 x 210 cm with a thick mattress. Water tank is located below the berth. storage and dressing table.
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Spray dodgers | |
|---|---|
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
Manual windlass
1 anchors
(PLATEAU)
Nav Equipment
| Radar | |
|---|---|
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Life jackets | |
|---|---|
| Life buoys | |
| Searchlight | |
| Horn |
3 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 Electric)
Broker's Comments
Coastal and inland waterways cruiser for sale on the Midi. Boatshed Midi Canals is pleased to offer this well restored Birchwood 33 for sale. We sold this vessel to the present owners two years ago and they have spent the last two years discovering the inland waterways of France and then the French & Spanish Mediterranean coasts. Experienced navigators they also found time to make a vast number of improvements to an already well looked after motor cruiser. Here is a "short" list of improvements made during late 2018 & 2019 provided by our vendor
External upgrades
Anchor bow roller, delta quickset and nylon warp
Polish topsides
Anti foul
Service trim tabs
Additional solar panel
Resite folding mast
Helm pedestal and seat (pedestal accepts table top)
Bimini
Weber Q. BBQ and mounting bracket
Replace aft deck hand rail
Lifting outboard bracket (for tender motor)
Internal upgrades
Horizontal blinds , solar reflective (from Germany)
Partial upholstery, extra fabric on board
4 burner hob and grill (Thetford)
Fridge freezer,free standing,
New pelmet coverings
WC seat and pump
Altro flooring forward
Wheelhouse flooring replaced, 18mm ply , White Altro surface with recessed handles,45mm Quitelife insulation with polymeric barrier.
Plastimo steering compass
2 new bilge pumps with stand alone switches
Pedestal table to wheelhouse.
Cotek. 1500w pure sine wave inverter
Mppt solar controller
2additional house batteries and box
Replacement wet exhaust hose Port engine. (Starboard previously replaced)
Separate voltmeter for starter battery
Oil changes (twice)
New spring interior mattress to aft cabin
12v socket to aft cabin
New pump to aft heads
Fenders and warps
An ideal cruiser for European adventures whether inland or going coastal. For more information and appointments to view, please contact Graham, your local broker with Boatshed Midi Canals.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
2 years
Why are you selling her?
change of plan
Where have you sailed her?
from burgundy to the midi canals and coastal in Spain