The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Duchess 29

Pretty twin diesel river boat
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  323154
  • LOA  ·  8.84m
  • Year  ·  1989
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  2 x Diesel 18hp, volvo penta md 2002 (1989)
  • Lying  ·  Denver
Boatshed Norfolk
Boatshed Norfolk
Steve Biggs

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer LH Jones
Lying Denver
Fuel capacity 272.7 ltr Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 363.6 ltr Total - 2 Tanks
Last survey 29/07/2020

Mechanical

Engine 2 x Diesel 18hp
Engine make and model volvo penta md 2002 (1989)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade bronze
Fuel consumption (approx) 1.0 ltr /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 4 knots
Max speed (approx) 6 knots

Serviced and well running small diesel engines giving amazing economy and great handling

Dimensions

LOA 8.84m
Beam 3.05m
Draft Max 0.76m
Airdraft 2.07m
Headroom 2.10m
Storage On mooring

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Gelcoat finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 5
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 3
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Carpet
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Non-Smokers

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Platform
Swim Ladder

1 anchors
(fluke)

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
VHF
Stereo
Clock
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Life jackets
Horn
Boarding ladder

1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)

Broker's Comments

This Duchess 29 is a rare boat as only 10 were ever made. These were a private boat venture using quality mouldings from Seamaster, believed to be the same as the Seamaster 820.

This particular boat has the benefit of being powered by twin Volvo Penta MD2002 18 hp diesel engines which offer amazing frugality and precise twin engine handling making her a great and easy to handle boat that won't break the bank.

She is very spacious and homely and very well presented and appears to be in very good order throughout. Her hull and topsides are in original gelcoat and she is a very fine and stylish craft to look at that will catch the eye with her smart lines.

Her spacious cockpit has a huge amount of hidden storage plus a large lazarette locker under the magnificent teak and holly wood floor. This floor comes up fully in sections to allow amazing access to the engines and services and is very well laid out.

Her helm is clear and clean with speed and depth systems and an old VHF radio (not tested) and she has a fully folding stainless radar arch and folding screen that allows her to clear 6 foot 9 inches, so is a very flexible cruiser indeed.

Her modern lines are very pleasing and her very recent grey canopy is well made and thought out with its design and fits beautifully. Moving forward to the main saloon you have a small but well equipped galley to port with gas cooker hob, oven and grill, work area and basin and ample storage. The good size fridge is tucked away under a saloon seat end and is easily accessible from the galley.

Her saloon converts to make a double and is a very convivial place to spend time with family and friends especially with the opposing settee seat which makes it very cosy. Her upholstery is unmarked to my eye and very comfortable. Her heads and shower is to starboard and is very clean and tidy and the toilet has a new pump and a diverter valve to holding tank or straight out.

The saloon forward bulkhead is ingenious. It is in three clip in panels that separate the forward cabin from the saloon if you wish . Or, you can unclip them and make a much more open layout which is a really nice touch and clever if you have guests aboard.

The forward cabin is a good size with ample storage, and is clean, dry and comfortable.

She has been fully serviced last 2022 for the current season and starts and runs very well indeed, has new batteries and battery charger, Webasto diesel warm air heating, and a fresh Boat Safety Certificate that runs to 22/3/2027.

She was antifouled March 2022 and has a recent survey available from 2020 that is very complimentary of the vessel.

This boat will exceed her new owners' expectations and is a rare and quite special little boat that I am sure will be a delight to own and operate on any river system.

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?

going bigger

Where have you sailed her?

Ouse

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