1967 Classic Beecham Searider 55

This classic twin screw diesel yacht is a gentleman's motoryacht built in the sturdy tradition of these vessels by W.J Beecham Marine Ltd in 1967, with a iroko on oak hull. She is equally at home on the inland waterways and coastal waters of the UK and mainland Europe.

She had the privilege of being the Communication Centre for the first Round-Britain Offshore Powerboat Race in 1969 and was featured in Motor Boat & Yachting. Berthed between Spain’s Costa del Sol and Gibraltar where she has been a comfortable liveaboard for several years and provides economical cruising in the warm Mediterranean Sea.

The current owners have lovingly maintained her on an ongoing basis since they purchased her in 1987, with regular engine maintenance.

Recent maintenance includes:

2022: Batteries replaced and diver cleaned hull and checked anodes in summer

2020: Last lifted out of water

2019: Engine oil & filters changed - only done 50 miles since

In addition to being a fine seaworthy small ship, this TSDY could provide the new owner with an ideal holiday or permanent home in the sun giving ample spacious and comfortable accommodation. Average fuel consumption is 20 litres per hour and her current berth is available subject to separate agreement.

Specification

Hull material Iroko Oak

Hull configuration Full displacement

Length 17 metres (55 ft)

Beam 4.2 metres (14 ft)

Draft 1.45 metres (4.75 ft)

Displacement 26 tons

Engine 2 x Cummins V8 185S

Fuel type Diesel

Propulsion 2 x 3-bladed propellers on 2.25″ shafts

Steering Wheel (inside and outside helm positions)

Cruising speed 8 knots

Maximum speed 11 knots

Average fuel consumption 20 litres per hour

Fuel tanks 4 x tanks giving total capacity 600 imp. gallons

Water tanks 2 x tanks giving total capacity 400 imp. gallons

Accommodations

Berths 8 including 1 double and 6 singles

Cabins 4

Galley Cooker – 3 burner, oven, sink, fridge, portable fridge, portable freezer, microwave, washing machine

Heating Cabin heating – diesel

Heads 2

Showers 2

Handbasins 2

Entertainment Television, Video, DVD, Stereo, Clock

Inventory

Anchors 2 – Bruce & Danforth

Anchor chain 300 ft

Windlass Electric

Sail Steadying sail

Equipment Warps, fenders, bimini, spray-dodgers, boathook, davits, swim ladder, instrument covers, boarding system, cockpit cover

Navigation Compass x 2, Log x 2, Echo-sounder x 2, Radar, GPS, Chart-Plotter, Autopilot, Navtex, Weather Fax, Navigation lights, Barometer

Communication 2 x VHF Radio

Electrics 240v, 24v and 12v, 7 x Batteries, Shore-power, Generator (output 3KVa), 24v to 240v inverter

Safety Equipment Gas detector, Liferaft, Lifejackets x 6, 2 x Portable Seachlights, Horn, Bilge-pumps - electric x 3, Bilge-pumps – manual x 1

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

1967 Classic Beecham Searider 55

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Engine 1 Specifications

Engine 2 Specifications

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