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Description

A rare opportunity to become only the fifth custodian of Sudena, a beautifully preserved 1968 Bates Starcraft presented in her original and highly desirable configuration — complete with the iconic cocktail cabinet and the wonderfully quirky hip bath.
Designed for versatility and comfort, Sudena is an ideal river, estuary, and coastal cruiser. She has a proud history of cross Channel passages (including Ostend at Anchor and service as a Dunkirk support vessel) and has spent many happy seasons on both tidal waters and the non tidal Thames.
Key Specifications
• Length: 40 ft
• Beam: 11 ft 6 in
• Draft: 3 ft 6 in
• Accommodation: Six comfortable berths across three cabins
• Heads: Two — master cabin with original hip bath/shower & Jabsco pump toilet; second with original Mini Blakes toilet
Construction
• Hull: Double diagonal teak on oak — exceptionally strong and beautifully maintained
• Superstructure: Mahogany
• Decking: Replacement teak
• Interior: Mahogany flooring in main cabin
Navigation & Systems
• Raymarine Axiom+ RV multifunction display with RealVision 3D (new)
• Standard Horizon VHF radio
• Garmin echosounder
• Chargemaster Plus automatic battery charger
• Webasto heating throughout
• Pressurised 30L calorifier providing ample hot water
Galley
• Recently refitted with:
o Large top loading fridge
o Three ring gas oven
o Corian worktops

Engines & Tanks
• Twin Perkins 6354 HT 6 cylinder 145HP engines — regularly serviced and winterised
• Twin stainless steel fuel tanks
• Single stainless steel water tank
• Plastic black water holding tank
Additional Equipment
• Full set of winter and summer covers
• Historic paperwork including original Perkins manual
• Thames licence valid to 2026
• Boat Safety Certificate valid until April 2028

Specifications

Accommodation

Galley

Main cabin with double berth

Forward Head

Twin stern berths

Stern head

Equipment

heating controls

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