Remarks :Built by Seaward Marine and designed by Arthur Mursell, this rugged and capable Seaward 23 features a GRP semi-displacement hull with teak brightwork and twin rudders. Powered by twin Mermaid 56hp diesel engines on shafts, she offers solid performance with Bennett trim tabs for enhanced stability. Well-equipped for navigation with Raymarine and Garmin electronics, she also includes shorepower, an inverter, and USB charging. The cockpit features ample seating, a teak table, and both summer (new 2024) and winter canopies. Below deck, there’s a compact galley with hob, grill, microwave, and sink, plus a separate heads compartment with Jabsco toilet and basin. With 210L fuel and 190L water capacity, diesel heating, and reliable systems, she's ideal for coastal cruising.Accommodation :Sleeps 2 in 1 cabinU-shaped seating in the saloonSmall galley to starboardSeparate heads to portSaloon/Cabin:U-shaped seating forwardSaloon table that drops to house the infill for a large double berthShelf and under seating storageWebasto diesel-fired cabin heating systemGalley:Small galley to starboardTasman 4500, 2-burner gas hob and grillMicrowave ovenExtendable galley work surface forward of the galleyStainless steel sink with pressurised cold waterShelf and cupboard storageHeads:Positioned to port, aft of the saloon seatingManual Jabsco seawater toiletMoulded handbasin with pressurised cold waterCockpit:Aft bench seatEngine boxes with integrated single bench seats to port and starboardRaised helmsman and navigator bucket seatsTeak cockpit tableInventory :Navigation Aids:Raymarine Axiom+ 7 chartplotterRaymarine C80 chartplotterGarmin Striker Plus 5cv sonar/fishfinderRaymarine autopilot with Raymarine S100 controller (ACU-150 actuator control unit)Icom HM195B DSC, VHF radio command micRitchie steering compassGround Tackle:Lofrans electric anchor windlassAnchorChain & warpStainless steel bow rollerDeck Gear:Stainless steel pulpitStainless steel grab barsOpening deck hatch Stainless steel Flagstaff Safety Equipment:All Safety equipment listed is included in the sale, but the vendor offers no warranties.The purchaser must service the safety equipment, ensure it is appropriate for his purposes, & check the expiry andservice dates on all items!Electric rotating searchlightStainless steel foghornsMotoring coneNavigation lightsElectric automatic bilge pump with alarmManual bilge pumpFire extinguisherFire blanketEquipment:Canvas cockpit canopy (NEW 2024)Winter full cockpit canopyVarious warps & fendersCD/Rdio player with Fusion speakersBoathooks x 2Mechanical :Construction:Built by Seaward Marine in 1989Designed by Arthur MursellGRP hull deck & superstructureSemi displacement hullWheel steering with twin ruddersTeak brightworkMechanics:Twin Mermaid 56hp diesel enginesEngine hours 1021 port & starboardSingle lever engine morse controlsShaft driven3-blade fixed-pitch propellersBennett trim tabsElectrics:2 x 12v 105ah batteriesCharging from Sterling Power Products 1800-watt inverterCharging from engine alternators240v shorepower system, with plug sockets12v USB socketTankage:Fuel capacity 210 litresFreshwater capacity 190 litresWater System:Pressurised waterCold water