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1986 Birchwood 42 Empress

Braintree, Massachusetts

$49,500

The Birchwood 42 Empress Motoryacht is an impressive vessel. Built in England, these boats are known for their quality. PHUKET's owners have owned her for over 20 years and have taken good care of her. She has four cabins including a forward cabin with centerline double berth and ensuite head and an aft cabin featuring a centerline double berth, ensuite head, and separate shower stall. She is in the water and may be easily viewed. PHUKET has a diesel generator and dual zone air conditioning. Owners are selling for health reasons.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: PHUKET
Make: Birchwood
Model: 42 Empress
Year: 1986
Condition: New
Category: Power
Builder: Birchwood Boat International Ltd.
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: BIR42010A686
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 42 ft
Length Overall: 42 ft
Beam: 14'3 ft
Max Draft: 3'9 ft
Min Draft: 3'9 ft

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: Volvo
  • Model: TAMD60C 6 cyl. FWC turbo
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 240hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 4 BladeBronze
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Year: 1986
  • Engine Hours: 1,362
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Volvo
  • Model: TAMD60C 6 cyl. FWC turbo
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 240hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 4 BladeBronze
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Year: 1986
  • Engine Hours: 1,362
Total Engine Power: 480hp

Tanks

Fuel Tank Capacity: 300 gal
Fuel Tank Material: Steel
Water Tank Capacity: 150 gal
Holding Tank Capacity: 20 gal
Holding Tank Material: Plastic

Other

Drive Type: Direct
Boat Class: Cruisers, Flybridge, Aft Cabin

Contact

John L. Procter, CPYB
Lawson Yachts LLC

Office

Lawson Yachts LLC
190 Lincoln Street
Hingham, MA, US, 02043
Tel:781-749-1645
Disclaimer

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.



Accommodations

Sleeps 6-8 in four cabins. Forward cabin features centerline double berth with ensuite head to starboard with vanity and hand-held shower. Hanging locker to port. Next aft to port is a double cabin featuring upper and lower single berths. Galley opposite to starboard. Up three steps to main salon. Main salon features lower helm station forward to port, settee aft to port. Circular dinette opposite to starboard. TV on shelf in aft port corner. Down five steps to aft cabin which features a centerline double berth, enclosed head with vanity to port, and an enclosed shower stall opposite to starboard. Dressing tables port and starboard with mirrors and drawers. Entire cabin carpeted. Two zone MarineAir air conditioning systems. Toilets in both heads are electric VacuFlush toilets.

Galley

Galley features a Princess three-burner stove with oven, double sinks with hot and cold pressurized water, microwave oven, and Vitrifrigo refrigerator (5.5 cu. ft.) with freezer (2.6 cu. ft.).

Electrical

12 volt DC and 110 volt systems. 12 volt system has four 12 Group 31 batteries in two banks with battery selector switch and a fifth 12 volt battery for starting the Onan 8.OMDKD-3R11B 3 cyl. diesel generator (approximately 1,000 hours). All batteries were new in 2022.

Electronics and Navigation

At upper helm: Standard Horizon GPS Chart 1000C 10" color chart plotter/GPS, Robertson AP300X autopilot with electronic compass, Icom IC-M502 VHF radio transceiver, Standard Horizon MPS100012 loudhailer, Lofrans 12 volt anchor windlass controls.

At lower helm: Icom IC-M80 VHF radio transceiver, Robertson AP300X Autopilot, Raytheon Pathfinder radar, Apelco GPSGXL1100 GPS, Jensen JSM96 AM/FM/CD stereo.

Hull and Deck

Stainless steel handrails run the length of the vessel. Swim platform attached to stern with folding swim ladder. Anchor roller at bow. Lofrans 12 volt electric anchor windlass on foredeck. Control at upper helm. Flybridge with radar arch.

Additional Inventory

Anchor with 300' chain. Safety gear including 12 PFD's, two throw life rings, and boat hook. Assorted fenders and docklines.

Engine and Mechanical

Both engine manifolds were replaced in around 2019. Both shafts replaced with 1 3/4" stainless steel shafts, replacing original metric shafts. Sea Star hydraulic steering system.

Disclaimer

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.