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1986 Birchwood 42 Empress

location icon Braintree, Massachusetts
Year 1986
Length 42 ft
Builder/Manufacturer Birchwood Boat International Ltd.
Price
$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.

Specifications

Year Built 1986
Category Power
Length Overall 42 ft
Beam 14'3 ft
Max Draft 3'9 ft
Construction Fiberglass
Hull ID BIR42010A686
Min Draft 3'9 ft
Drive Type Direct
Engines 2
Total Engine Power 480 hp
Fuel Tank Cap. 300 gal
Fuel Tank Mat. Steel
Water Tank Cap. 150 gal
Water Heater Cap. 0 gal
Holding Tank Cap. 20 gal
Holding Tank Mat. Plastic

Engine 1 Specifications

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 Specifications

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
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 anc 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 systms.  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.

Additional Contact Information
For further information, please contact John L. Procter, CPYB:
Office:  781-749-1645
Toll-free:  781-214-3632
Cell phone:  617-694-8455
E-mail: lawsonyachts@aol.com