Aquafibre boats Ernest Collins 37 for sale in Tollesbury Marina United Kingdom

Ernest Collins 37, "Fides" - GRP hull by Aquafibre with wooden decks and wheelhouse, GRP sheathed. 2 x 60hp Nanni diesels with low hours, 4 berths, large heads and galley, ideal live aboard cruiser.

MECHANICAL

2 x Nanni 6.28HE 60hp inboard diesels (approx 2000). Around 700 hours on each engine. Engines run up every month to temperature. 85g fuel capacity in 2 tanks, port and starboard.

ELECTRICAL

2 x 80w solar panels, wind charger, 240v shore power and battery charger. 2 x 120 Amp/hr batteries (2024), plus 2 x 12v batteries. Inverter. Phone signal amplifier & WiFi.

NAVIGATION

Compass, Navman multi depth and log, Navman VHF radio, Cerrek autopilot, Garmin 152 GPS, clock, barometer and tide clock, navigation lights.

SAFETY

Fire extinguishers, smoke detector, lifebuoy, electric bilge pump, manual bilge pump.

DECK GEAR

Stainless steel pushpit, pulpit and guardwires, davits, fender baskets, warps and fenders, flybridge cover, rear cover, anchor with chain, manual anchor windlass.

DOMESTIC

Newport bulkhead mounted diesel heater with separate stainless steel tank. Webasto diesel hot air heating to aft cabin. Her galley has a gas hob with 4 burners, gas oven, microwave, fridge, separate freezer, hot and cold water sink sink. Hot water is via Rannai gas water heater (new 2024). Heads compartment has electric flush marine toilet, wash basin and hot & cold water. Vacuum cleaner. Upholstery, cushions, blinds and carpets.
ACCOMMODATION
Forward cabin with 2 berths, aft cabin with 2 berths.

OWNERS COMMENTS

"Fides" was purchased by her present owner in 2006 and has been based afloat here at Tollesbury Marina, using for comfortably living aboard by her very experiences owner (who is now moving ashore!). She has been fitted out to the highest standards and has two Nanni 60hp diesel with low hours. There are spares on board (too numerous to list) and the boat is packed with useful gear as well as everything you need to extended stays.