FOR SALE

£3,000.00

Annie

A lovely example of the well sought after Dawncraft 25, in nice condition for her age but

in need of attention in places. Also, the engine needs servicing.

Vessel Type: Dawncraft 25

Featuring: Fibreglass hull with wooden superstructure

Year of Construction: 1974

Length: 25’

Beam: 6'10"

Reg No: 114135

Boat Safety Cert: August 2023

Last Docked: March 2021 for anti-fouling

Engine: Yamaha 4 stoke with pull start, linked to forward and reverse gear and throttle,

located in well by captain’s chair.

Year of manufacture: 1994

Fuel: Petrol

Last Serviced: This has only recently stopped working and so it is anticipated needs a

thorough service.

Other: Steering mechanism repaired in 2019

Auxiliary Power/Aids: 1 x 12v battery which needs replacing, plus 240v Lupus hook up

Berths: 4 in cabin, optional bunk in well

Safety: Fire extinguishers and a fire blanket are located on board in line with Boat Safety.

Features:

The Dawncraft 25 offers plenty of room for a family of 4, as the cabin divides into 2

areas.

The main cabin comprises long galley with plenty of worktop and cupboard space, full

height cubicle for toilet, tall cupboard for stowing the table if not required and a dinette

which comfortably seats 4 and makes up into a double bed.

Separated by a curtain divider, the forward cabin offers U shaped seating which makes up

into a double or 2 single berths.

The very front of the front cabin provides ample seating comprising of a large V that goes

under the front deck so that this converts into a large double berth.

A drop-in table converts this area from casual seating into formal dining.

The left hand side of the V extends to create additional seating. This extension is large

enough to convert into an additional single berth. Storage space beneath.

Wooden kitchen units house a Flavel gas cooker with 2 burners, grill and oven; stainless

sink and drainer with whale tap linked to internal water tank (Plastic 20 litres). The area

is well lit by 2 fluorescent lights.

The dining and forward cabin seating area are covered in a blue check fabric and

windows have matching blue curtains.

Under the left hand seating area is the battery and the battery isolation switch. Under the

right hand seating area is a large locker. Both these areas are accessed by lifting the

cushion and seat board. Under the forward cabin seats there are further lockers, accessed

from the front, so saving the need for lifting the cushions and seat.

Lights feature above the cupboard that sits between the toilet and the dinette, as well as

either side of the bulk head that divides the 2 areas.

The interior has wipe clean tongue and groove headlining. Sides are carpet lined in dove

grey. The windows on the cabin portside were replaced in 2011. The floor has a wood

effect vinyl covering.

There is a good sized mirror on the front of the toilet cubicle door and a brass ship’s bell

just above the table storage cupboard, the top of which acts as a supplementary shelf.

Within the toilet cubicle there is a free standing portable toilet.

There is a vent in the centre of the cabin roof above the dinette and another above the

front seating area.

The good size well gives lots of extra space for socialising, with captain and co captain

chairs, plus rear bench that seats 3 to 4 people. Along the edge of this is a safety rail.

The canopy gives good weather protection. It attaches along the front of the fold down

windscreen and is in serviceable condition.

Under the centre of the bench seat there is an open locker that extends out to give access

to the engine.

A locker to the right of this houses the fuel tank and to the left the Calor Gas cylinder

(4.5kg), which is housed in a separate metal container in line with Boat Safety Scheme

requirements.

On the wooden consul is a switch that was to link to an electric start feed from the

engine. This work unfortunately has not been completed.

There are also 2 spot lights for internal lighting.

Exterior

A reasonably wide gunwale featuring metal rubbing strake allows for external access

down the cabin sides; the cabin top features a grab rail. There are fenders on the front,

sides and rear corners; the starboard side rear fender is smaller than the port one in order

to avoid catching in locks. (One of these is damaged).

The boat was out of the water for anti-fouling in Spring 2021. These shots were taken

before the work was done, thereby showing the true condition of the hull

Other

There is evidence of leaks within the cabin, as the photos below show.

There is also a leak in the cockpit area, we believe that the sealant has gone that joins the

cabin to the hull.

Annie is a graceful old lady that makes an excellent starter boat for a couple or family

looking to see if canal boating is for them. She is ideal for the enthusiastic DIY boater.

A selection of cruising essentials is included for immediate get away.

To arrange to view please call us on 01384 295535 or 07702 190850.

Whilst every care has been taken in preparation, the correctness of these particulars is

intended only as a guide and do not constitute a term of contract. Prospective buyers are

strongly advised to check particulars and where appropriate, have the vessel fully

surveyed/inspected.

Ashwood Canal Boat Sales

Ashwood Marina Ltd, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 0AQ

Tele: 07702 190850/01384 295535

Email: info@ashwoodmarina.co.uk