Falcon 23

For sale  

Offers above £13,000

(Estimated value when comp[leted: £18,000)

A recently refurbished Falcon 23 (95% complete) with purpose built trailer.

Available with a new inflatable dinghy  (tender) with Honda 4 stroke outboard that can double as emergency engine this can be stored in the bow cupboard is available at extra cost

Boat

• LOA: 24ft 4 inches ( 7.44 m )

• Beam: 8ft 2 inches ( 2.51 m )

• Draught: 2ft 9 inches ( 0.84 m )

• Air draught: 8 ft ( 2.44 m )

• Engine: Volvo Penta AQ205A

• Stern drive:  

Trailer

• Purpose built  De Graaff trailer

• Fully braked

• Twin axle

• Rear light board with 13 pin and (with 7N converter)

• Very low mileage

Currently sited in Bedford. 

New replacement items

• Carburettor

• Boat Wheel

• Upholstery 

• Modernised Helm with digital meters etc  ... see photos 

• Fridge with freezer compartment

• 5 KW inverter

• 240v / 12v immersion Heater

• Manual Marine Toilet

• Shower Control and Rose

• Sony Smart TV

• Microwave

• LED lighting

• Canopy windows

• Solar powered extractor and input fans 

• Automatic floating beacon

• Marine Radio

• 2 x Hi fi systems with Sony Marine speakers

• Cabin LED lighting

• Consumer unit with Ring Main, and Lighting

• Isolation rotary switches for each battery

• Two solar panels ...  one for each battery

Original features

• Swim flatform , Shower, & Ladder

• Canopy windows

• Ropes and Fenders

• 1 x  Double bed

• 1 x double bed / dining table

• 1 x convertible double bed under canopy

• Gas hob and grill

• Compass

• Trim Flaps

• Navigation Lights 

• Anchor

• Single windscreen wiper

• Humming Bird  sonar with depth, AI fish finder & Maps 

Outstanding works required

• Connection of Trims wiring to control switches

• Sanding and polishing of  2 or 3 GRP Gel Coat repairs

• Replacement of Stainless Steel windscreen Screws

• Completion of cabin cupboard storage doors ( behind cushions)

• Install cover on outdrive leg

History

During 2014  after decades of boating I wanted to buy something special to modernise for my own needs.  after research  I had a quest to find a Falcon 23, that was made and designed in  Norfolk where I was born.... see original  review below when it was manufactured in 1991.

I found an example in the Medway that was original and in need of attention. I bought this in 2014 with the intention of making it something special for me, so with no expense spared I brought it back to Bedford and started my dream. unfortunately my physique detreated to the point that the project reach about 95 % completion, but I am no longer able to finish and even If I could I am no longer confident to sail it!

Original professional review by Motorboats Monthly

Contact Steve on +44 7976728641