Birchwood 22 for sale in Shepperton United Kingdom

1982 Birchwood 22 for Sale

A rare opportunity to buy a fully restored example (both boat and engine) presenting a chance to own a classic river cruiser for a fraction of the price of newer less capable models!

Lying Kingston. Viewing by appointment only

TENGAH RIVER BOAT - KEY ITEMS.

BIRCHWOOD 22 - RIVER & ESTUARY CRUISER

• YEAR BUILT: 1982 (Purchased by present owner May 2006)
• MANUFACTURER: Birchwood Boat International Ltd.
• MATERIALS: GRP - Hull, Deck & Superstructure.
• DIMENSIONS:
  • LOA: 22’0” (6.71m)
  • Beam: 8’3” (2.51m)
  • Draught: 1’6” (0.45m) 2’9” (0.825m) sterndrive down.
  • Height: 9’0” (2.7m) Hardtop.
  • Weight: 3696 lbs (1720 kg)
• ENGINE: Volvo Penta Marine Engine - AQ145A.
• STEERING: Inboard engine with outdrive propulsion.
• ACCOMMODATION: Four Berths in cabin: one double/two single bunks.
• Open plan Dinette and banquette seating.
• Toilet compartment with Portapotti.
• Galley with sink, tap, LPG camping hob.
• Fire extinguishers and fire blanket.
• Fenders, anchor and bow pulpit rail.
• SAFETY CERTIFICATE: Until 18.02.25.
• INSURANCE: Annual until 16.09.24.
• RIVER LICENCE: Until 31.12.24.
• ENGINE REBUILT: Dec. 2016 - Swaymar Engineering - David Brown.
• DATES: Rebuilt December 2016 - Commissioned January 2017.
• ENGINE HOURS: Average hours per season 10. Total to date 70 hours.
• ANTIFOULED: June 2023 - River Marine Services.

• Locking entrance door to cabin and overhead flap.
• Dinette with glass top table and banquette seating.
• Table retracts to form double bunk bed.
• Two single bunk beds in forepeak.
• Storage trunks under seating and bunks.
• Concealed forepeak fabric water storage tank for galley.
• Locking ceiling hatch to foredeck.
• Galley with S/S sink, tap, drainage, worktop.
• Open compartment under worktop with LPG portable hob.
• Galley cupboard and drawer storage.
• Fire extinguisher and fire blanket.
• Separate compartment with Portapotti cassette toilet.
• Coat-hooks and cupboard with access to control panel instruments.
• Timber floor in three sections covered with Pine planking.
• Cabin ceiling and walls lined with Pine planking.
• Recessed ceiling lighting and ceiling vent.

• Hardtop with split windscreen, side windows and support structure.
• Stern and side grab handrail.
• Detachable rear & side fabric covers with perspex windows.
• Rear PVC blue covered Dunlopillo filled bench seat and back support.
• Bench seat potential for additional occasional bunk bed.
• Two storage compartments under seating.
• Teak strip floor deck in three sections for battery & bilge access.
• Timber housing on cockpit deck above engine for access.
• Volvo Penta Engine & Outdrive below deck. Fire extinguisher.
• Original fuel tank replaced with 80 litre petrol tank below deck.
• Sections for Engine & Leisure batteries below deck.
• Small floor trap door for access to petrol on/off feed lever.
• Instrument Panel: Tachometer, Fuel Gauge, Ammeter, Key Ignition.
• Control switches: Single windscreen wiper - Horn - Navigation lights. Engine Compartment Blower.
• Port side S/S Steering Helm & fold down seat.
• Port side throttle control – Forward, Neutral, Reverse.
• Lower Port side Perko Battery Master Switch.
• Two aluminium extending boat hooks.
• Three sets of adult lifejackets.
• Portable 20 litre Jerry Can for spare Petrol for engine.
• Plastic marine bucket and cleaning equipment.

• Type: Volvo Penta Marine Petrol Engine - AQ145A.
• Inboard engine with out-drive propulsion.
• Integrated stern out-drive and propeller providing steering function.
• Engine Capacity: 2320cc. Power: 135hp.
• Potential engine performance when new: 20 mph +.
• Detailed Engine Specification Manual included.
• Engine removed, stripped and fully refurbished December 2016.
• Marine Specialists: Swaymar Engineering Limited, Horsham.
• Marine Engineer: David Brown - Engine commissioned January 2017.

• Colours: Hull - Oxford Blue. Superstructure - Ivory.
• Grab rails: Cockpit hardtop and cabin top.
• Foredeck: Pulpit bow rail. Lockable hatch flap to fore cabin below. Water tank filler cap. Anchor and retractable chain assembly.
• Port and Starboard Navigation Lights and Stern light & horn trumpet.
• Fabric side and front cabin window covers in colour blue.
• Mooring ropes: Bow and Stern - Port & Starboard.
• Fenders: Six total on Port & Starboard.
• Petrol filler cap on narrow Port deck adjacent to cockpit.

• Original 2006 Boat Sale Particulars included.
• Boat Names at purchase of boat and subsequently:
• Previous owner: ‘All Ya Life’
• Present owner: ‘Lady Milton and ‘Tengah’
• (Named following Military Service at RAF Tengah, Singapore)
• Boat used regularly but not extensively during ownership.
• On board passenger capacity:
• Sleeping berth total: 4 in cabin.
• Day cruising passenger capacity total 10: Cockpit 4. Cabin 4. Cabin roof/Foredeck 2.
• Economical cruising fuel use on Thames with 4 knots speed limit.
• Excellent cruiser as a starter, downsizing or family boat.
• Good example of boat type for year of manufacture.
• Upgraded during ownership with further scope for enhancement.
• Good value for a convenient size fun river cruiser.