1974 Colvic Northerner, 16 500 GBP

Remarks :
 Colvic Northener for sale in Kent £16,500

This 1974 Colvic Northener is a well-presented single-screw motor cruiser, professionally completed from standard Colvic mouldings and maintained in very good condition. Benefiting from a number of updates, she offers comfortable accommodation for two, but could be converted to four, diesel cabin heating and a spacious aft cockpit with full enclosure. Powered by a Ford XLD 40hp naturally aspirated diesel engine with fewer than 800 hours recorded, she also features recently renewed grey upholstery and 5ft 8in headroom. Recently antifouled and with the engine serviced, she is well worth viewing by anyone seeking an affordable and practical motor cruiser. 

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Accommodation :
The Colvic Northener offers comfortable accommodation for up to two people with a V-berth in the forward cabin. The fixed saloon table could easily be modified to make a convertible double berth.  The wood-finished interior provides a traditional and welcoming atmosphere, with approximately 5 ft 8 in headroom. The galley is situated to starboard and is equipped with a Flavel two-burner butane gas hob with grill, a stainless-steel sink and pressurised cold water supplied from a 135-litre freshwater tank. Additional comforts include a stereo system and diesel cabin heating. The separate heads compartment is fitted with a marine toilet and a 45-litre holding tank. The companionway leads into a spacious cockpit with ample seating, useful storage lockers and a full cockpit enclosure, providing a sheltered area for relaxing and entertaining in a variety of weather conditions.  


Inventory :
Deck Equipment: Main Anchor – Danforth 25Lb with 30m of 10mm chain and warp Anchor Windlass – Manual Aft cockpit enclosure - new Old winter Tonneau cover Boarding steps 3 x Fenders 4 x Mooring warps Navigation Equipment: Steering Compass - Plastimo Depth Gauge - NASA Speed/log – NASA VHF Radio – Navman 1 x Autohelm 1000 tiller pilot  1 x GPS/Chartplotter – XLNVO XF608 - new 2026 Navigation lights – Deck level Clock/Barometer Safety Equipment: 2 x Fire extinguishers 1 x Fire Blanket 1 x Gas Alarm 1 x Smoke Alarm 1 x Manual bilge pump First aid kit Keel Hull: Shallow long keel with stub bilge keels, a transom-hung rudder with wheel and tiller steering. History & Construction Built in 1974 by Colvic, known for its seaworthiness and durability. This vessel features a white GRP  hull adorned with a teak rubbing strakes, with wood through-bolted decks painted with a non-slip paint, a white GRP superstructure. Its stability is ensured by winged bilge keels, with a trsnsom hung rudder and tiller and wheel steering. The wheelhouse was factory-made and fitted.  Trojan was last out of the water in August 2026 for an inspection and Jet Wash. The vessel was last antifouled in August 2026 The owner has enjoyed the vessel for the last 8 years and is selling as the is retiring from boating. A 2018 survey report is available upon request.  The hull was resently gelshielded. 

Title Documents:

The following title documents have been seen when listing this vessel. 

Bill of Sale in the owner's name Previous Bills of Sale Proof of location on 31st December 2020.  Marine Insurance: As one the UK’s largest Brokers with over 700 boats for sale we are able to introduce you to Boat Insurance providers that offer all types of Boat Insurance including insurance for Yachts, Sailing Boats, Motor Cruisers, Narrowboats, Inland Waterway Craft, Barges, Houseboats, Speedboats, Rigid Inflatable Boats, Waterski Boats, Jet Skis, Personal Watercraft and Dinghies. Just click on the following link to request an insurance quote for this boat or your current boat www.networkyachtbrokerskent.co.uk/marineinsurance/


Mechanical :
Mechanical Systems: The Colvic Northerner is equipped with a Ford XLD 40HPnaturally aspirateddiesel engine that was fitted in the year 2000 and has completed approx 747 hours as at 20th October 2026.  The engine propels a shaft-mounted three-bladed bronze prop propeller, operated via Morse controls. Fuel is stored in a single 220-litre plastic fuel tank.  This engine benefits was last serviced by the owner in September 2026. ThisColvic Northerner can achieve a cruising speed of approximately 5 knots, with a maximum speed of 6 knots. 

Electrical Systems: This Vessel is equipped with two 12-volt batteries, comprising one 40AH for engine use and one 90AH for domestic purposes. Both batteries are approximately 1 year old.  These batteries charge directly from the engine alternator,  This vessel also benefits from 240-volt shore power.