WILDERNESS Beaver 23
"Y-Knot"
2 Berth
Built in 1982 as a bespoke special for television actor Glyn Edwards (of “Minder” fame) , this 2 berth deluxe spec. boat is now, reluctantly, available for sale after 23 years in the same ownership.
The present owners have used and much enjoyed it over the years, maintaining it to a good standard and progressively upgrading, including fitting a new top-of-the-range Honda electric-start engine in 2016 and purchasing a new high-spec 4-wheel trailer to extend their exploration of waterways all around the UK.
The stern end of the 15ft cabin comprises, on one side, a spacious dedicated shower compartment c/w a good quality fold-away wash basin (with integral hot & cold water supply), and, on the other, a large enclosed toilet, the door of which opens out across the corridor to provide a complete, spacious en-suite. Forward of this “bathroom” area is a pair of full-height storage cupboards, fronted with varnished hardwood louvre doors, providing extensive multiple storage shelves for clothing and other equipment.
The forward saloon provides extensive upholstered seating either side of a central dining table; at night the table is removable, enabling either a double berth across or 2 long singles. All upholstery, foams and fabric, have been replaced over the years and are in good condition ; the cushion coverings are in a hard wearing mottled dark beige, ribbed material. Likewise, the lined, recently fitted, 100% cotton curtains are substantial, well-made and in good condition .
There is a high level stereo radio/CD player mounted in the galley with good quality Kenwood speakers in the forward saloon.
The central, well-equipped galley, contains , on the starboard side, a Cramer beige enamel 4 burner hob and grill, a matching sink & drainer and a separate Flavel Vanessa oven below the grill together cupboards for storage of food and cooking equipment. There is a Paloma instantaneous gas-fired water heater, in good working order , mounted on the bulkhead above the cooker supplying sink, shower and washbasin. Opposite, on the portside, is a modern 48L. Shoreline electric fridge below an unusually long work-top, together with extensive storage ; there are also high level storage shelves above , in-all, this provides a good-sized, and better than many, food preparation area.
There is a good level of safety equipment aboard comprising fire extinguishers, cooker fire blanket, a floor-mounted gas alarm and a carbon monoxide alarm. Cabin lighting is from stylish and well placed low energy LED units. There are numerous 12V jack sockets in the saloon and a television TV signal booster above the port galley work top for connecting to an external roof mounted aerial. The whole interior is very tidily wired and benefits from having two separate fuse boxes, one for each side .
The deckhead (cabin roof) has been relined in by ourselves in 2012 with a fawn cord carpet which is very clean and which adds to the roof’s insulation . The cabin side linings are clean and well insulated, as are the hull sides adjoining the sleeping areas. The cabin benefits from having an internal headroom of 6ft 1in . which together with large well-positioned windows, makes for a bright, spacious interior . Space heating is from a small gas-fired catalytic heater mounted at floor level in the galley but this could easily be up-graded for deep-winter cruising if required .
Externally the craft is in remarkable condition for its age and all fittings including two very useful centre rope rings, (one each side), are well maintained. External surfaces are painted and close to the colour scheme at original build ; paintwork is adhering well. Externally the craft is in remarkable condition for its age and all fittings including two very useful centre rope rings, (one each side), are well maintained. External surfaces are painted and close to the colour scheme at original build ; paintwork is adhering well .
Tech Specs:
The Engine ,fitted new in 2016 is a smooth-running, economical Honda 15h.p. 4-stroke electric start unit and has the benefit of power-lift for easy de-weeding or for use in exploring shallow “Wind in the Willows” backwaters. It is fitted with an upgraded 4-bladed, high thrust propeller and has been professionally serviced every year from new. It is tiller-steered and fitted with one of our double-finned steerage rudders making for accurate slow speed control when berthing and locking.
The long curved coachroof is in good structural condition and carries two good quality “Solara” solar panels with their MPPT regulators fitted at high level within the cabin space below.. The solar panels are wired via a 3-way switch to the boat’s twin 110A/hr leisure batteries situated in one of the purpose-made storage lockers in the stern cockpit. The large external cockpit lockers containing , L.P.G., batteries and outboard fuel are fire-retarded Boat Safety compliant and have security locks fitted. In the gas locker there two 3.9kg propane bottles connected to an auto-changeover valve and pressure regulator. An Alde bubble tester is fitted for ease of checking gas system soundness.
The Trailer, is a robust, professionally-built, fully galvanized, twin axle unit and as a bespoke design enables bow-first recovery from the water gently using the boat’s engine. It also has a detachable two speed, manual, recovery winch and the usual spare wheel and load security straps etc. it was built new in 2011. The all-up weight of the whole rig is of the order of 2400 kgs and the trailer M.G.W. is currently 2,520kgs.
Beaver “Y-knot” and all its extensive range of carefully selected ancillary kit is currently barn-stored at the owners’ home in South Somerset, as it has been most winters in the hands of the current owners and is ready to tow, launch and cruise. The Boat Safety Certificate is valid to December 2028.
The Vendors are seeking offers closely approaching £25,750 for this well equipped and well maintained Wilderness trailboat package . Delivery UK wide could be arranged if required and which could include assistance on first launch if requested.
For further information and arrangements to view contact Ian Graham on either 07973 815 920 or 01380 870 141 including evenings and weekends.