Boat Overview
Wonderful opportunity to acquire a well presented Birchwood TS44 from the once renowned British yard Birchwood Boats. This fantastic and exceptionally spacious motor yacht underwent a comprehensive refit between 2012 and 2014 at a cost of approximately £80,000. The extensive programme of works included:

Full engine overhaul
New Eberspacher forced hot air heating system with updated controls and new oil lines
Replacement of all windows with new units
Refurbishment and renewal of the teak decking
Complete galley refit

The level of investment is evident throughout, giving the boat a fresh, well-maintained feel while preserving her classic character.

Mechanical Specifications
Mechanically, she is powered by twin Caterpillar 3208 TA V8 375HP diesel inboard engines with approximately 1,500 running hours, delivering dependable performance synonymous with this proven powerplant. Additional features include:

Generator
Inverter system featuring automatic switching for seamless onboard power management
Immersion heater for hot water


Navigation and Onboard Systems
Navigation and onboard systems are well specified, including:

Electric anchor windlass
Raymarine chart plotter with GPS and echo sounder
Fixed VHF radio


Interior Layout
Onboard space is where the TS44 truly excels. Her layout and volume are comparable to significantly larger yachts, such as the Princess 55, offering an impressive sense of openness and comfort throughout. Accommodation includes:

Three separate cabins
Two heads

This makes extended cruising both practical and enjoyable. The interior woodwork has stood the test of time remarkably well, showcasing the quality craftsmanship for which these boats are known. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, condition and value on offer.

Deck Features
Deck features include:

Electric anchor windlass with anchor and rope + stainless steel bow stem plate
2 x Forward, 2 x midships, 2 x stern mooring cleats
Stainless steel handrails with opening pulpit
Self-draining cockpit with full canvas enclosure and opening/ladder down to bathing platform
Mooring lines and fenders
Stainless steel davits x 2
Teak cockpit flooring with L shape seating to port and starboard
Large flybridge with teak flooring and seating/sun loungers, second helm station with cover
Radar arch with ambience lighting
New canopies for both rear deck and flybridge 2021

Fender baskets


Cabin Details
Cabin details include:

Master cabin forward with opening roof hatch and en-suite
New shower in en-suite
Port side cabin with double berth and en-suite
Starboard twin berth cabin with corridor access to second heads compartment
Stairs up to wheelhouse/saloon
Galley with worktops and sink/taps, Panasonic combination oven/grill/microwave, 24-volt fridge
Interior includes replacement bedding, carpets, upholstery, washing machine and separate tumble dryer
Internal mirrors throughout
All windows replaced with new units made to measure by Seaglaze of Norwich


Cockpit Features
Cockpit features include:

Port side helmsman area with navigation instruments
Large cockpit saloon with leatherette semi-circle seating/dining area to starboard and leatherette ‘L’ shape sofa to port
Rear sliding doors to cockpit with engine room access through cockpit floor into lazarette and then forward to engine room
Transom door leading to bathing platform
Ships wheel with hydraulic steering


Electronics
Electronics include:

Raymarine chart plotter, GPS and echosounder
Fixed VHF radio
All main instruments including for each engine tachometer, voltmeter, oil pressure, engine temperature, and alarm panel
Compass
Twin lever morse controls
Horn
Electric windscreen wiper motors and wiper arms
Navigation lights
Intelligent 24-volt Mastervolt battery charger with three 40 amp charging circuits, and touch screen control
All batteries and both alternators replaced in 2016

Freshwater pump replaced in 2018

Upgraded 24-volt internal circuitry, hot water heating element replaced in 2019

Sound system with internal and external (waterproof) speakers
Inverter system with automatic switching
Immersion heater
240v shoreline
Pressured freshwater system
Deck searchlight


Machinery
Machinery specifications include:

Twin Caterpillar 3208 TA V8 375 HP diesel internal combustion engines, with circa 1500 running hours

Shaft drives through P Brackets and cutlass bearings (replaced 2013) to 3 blade propellers
Twin bronze propellers
Hydraulic Steering
Generator
Both engines and generator fully serviced in 2022

Eberspacher forced hot air heating and controls with new oil lines fitted
8 x 12v batteries serving a 24v system
Automatic battery management charging system (new 2022)
2 x 200 gallon (909 L) diesel tanks
2 x 75 gallon (341L) fresh water tanks
Electric trim tabs
Calorifier with immersion heater

This 1989 Birchwood TS44 is listed for sale in Essex, England. With a 44ft layout, inboard engine setup and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for power options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB683108 on Rightboat.