Marketing Description 'Sand-Bar' is without a doubt the best equipped and maintained example of the ever popular Arvor 230AS. She is a credit to her owner who has lovingly maintained and upgraded the vessel with equipment that adds value and increases your onboard experience. These include the addition of a pressurised fresh water system, cabin heating and galley facilities to increase onboard comfort and both bow and stern thrusters, electric anchor winch and upgraded throttle controls which make life so much easier if boating alone. Her engine has been very well maintained and has only completed 430 serviced hours. Timing belts and water pumps have been replaced and even better a fuel polishing system has been installed.She comes with all the toys such as an outboard motor with the best designed launching bracket ever designed, Bennet trim tabs, live bait well, deck wash, twin electric remote spotlights and a wealth of electronic navigation aids. These include Garmin 12" plotter with down imaging sounders, radar, a Lowrance Elite plotter sounder with relief shading, Raymarine and NAVMAN DSC VHF radios and the all important AIS. Comfortable 2-berth cabin. Bespoke cockpit cushion and removable table. Mechanical Vessel is powered by an economical and efficient VW 150TDi-5 inboard diesel engine. The engine has completed 431 serviced hours and is in excellent condition. The engine has an annual service with new oils, filters, engine anodes and gear box oil. Most recent service in March 2026. Timing belt and water pump changed in June 2025. Reduction gearbox driving a stainless steel shaft with 4-bladed bronze propeller. New engine anodes March 2026. Engine start panel at helm with key start. Digital display giving fuel consumption, hours, oil pressure and temperature. Single lever engine control with forward and reverse gearing.Annual serviceTiming belt changed in June 2025Turbo cleaned and lubricated as per VW service instructions Electrical Bank of 3x12V batteries providing engine start, stern thruster and domestic power. Batteries are fitted with isolators and recharged via engine alternator and onboard battery charger. Shore power cable. 12V USB charging points. Digital battery monitor at helm.3rd battery with split charging systemBattery chargerNavigation Ritchie CompassLowrance Elite 9Ti standalone touch screen display with Navionics Platinum chart, relief shading and depth sounderGarmin 7012 12" colour chart plotter, traditional sounder and down scope mapping and side imaging functionalityGarmin 2Kw radarAdditional navigation tabletRaymarine DSC VHFNAVMAN 7100 DSC VHFAIS Transponder B transmitter/Receiver Navigation LightsDeck Electric windlass with helm controlsAnchor with chain and warpTwin roof mounted searchlights with remote controlsCustom built stainless steel auxilliary outboard motor bracket - Including engineBathing platform with boarding ladderFold down teak cockpit benchesElectric deck wash pumpLive bait wellCockpit tableBait/filleting tableCockpit cushionIgloo fish boxSafety Manual fire extinguisherAutomatic fire extinguisher in engine spaceSplit charger - Engine start battery always protected2x Horseshoe bouysDanbuoyFire blanket3x Automatic life jacketsCanvas Cockpit cushionsMiscellaneous Mooring warpsFendersAccommodation The wheelhouse is entered via a lockable sliding door. Step down into the cabin with it 6 foot plus headroom and excellent visibility. To starboard is the pilot and co pilot seating. These drop down to create more space or if you prefer to stand when helming. To port is a small galley space with a single burner hob. Two single berths with infil allows you to get your head down should you wish to overnight. Opening roof hatch and ports for ventilation.12V deck head lighting. USB charging portsConstruction GRP constructed sea angling boat with Burgundy hi-gloss topsides and smart white decals. Semi displacement hull with directional skeg and stainless steel rudder. Large capacity anchor locker with strongpoint and electric windlass. Moulded bathing platform with stainless steel ladder and stainless steel auxilliary engine bracket. Hull antifouled and rudder, trim tabs, propeller protector and sternthruster housing coated in SeaJet 3-part epoxy system for protection. Large self bailing deck with watertight locker storage port and starboard of engine hatch. Live bait well at transom with electric pump. Teak topped gunwales with built in net rollers and rod holders port and starboard.Stainless steel bow and rear cockpit rails and stainless steel handrails on wheelhouse roof offer security when going forward.Custom made stainless steel radar/lighting arch. Offest wheelhouse with secure walkway on starboard side. Wrap around windscreen with electric windscreen wipers and screen wash system. Opening portholes and opening roof hatch for ventilation.Electric windlassTrim tabsBow and stern thrustersLive bait wellDeck wash pumpScreen wash system Disclaimer For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
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