The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Aquafibre Ideal 45

Huge wide beam river cruiser
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  305664
  • LOA  ·  13.72m
  • Year  ·  1986
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  12
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 48hp, Nanni Diesel ()
  • Lying  ·  North Norfolk Broads
Boatshed Norfolk
Boatshed Norfolk
Steve Biggs

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Aquafibre Mouldings
Builder Aquafibre
Lying North Norfolk Broads

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 48hp
Engine make and model Nanni Diesel ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade bronze
Fuel consumption (approx) 2.0 ltr (0.4 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 6 knots
Max speed (approx) 7 knots

Dimensions

LOA 13.72m
LOD 13.72m
LWL 13.41m
Beam 3.51m
Draft Min 0.70m
Draft Max 0.70m
Airdraft 1.85m
Headroom 1.90m
Storage In water

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish 2 pack finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 12
No. of double berths 4
No. of single berths 4
Cabin(s) 6
Handbasin 4
Shower 3
Heads 3 heads (Manual)

Enormous space and flexibility for the largest of families to cruise together

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Icebox
Refrigerator
Carpet
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system

Enormous space and flexibility for the largest of families to cruise together

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Warps
Fenders
Boathook

1 anchors
(mud weight)

Nav Equipment

Stereo
Clock
Barometer
TV

Safety Equipment

LPG Detector
Horn

1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

Boatshed Norfolk is pleased to be able to exclusively offer, for sale, this Large ex-hire Ideal 45 river cruiser. Freshly off hire and fully serviced for the new owner. This is one of the larger broad’s cruisers offering 6 separate cabins and comfortable accommodation for 10-12 people. There are 3 toilets all electric flush, 3 showers, a very large sociable saloon and a smaller aft dinette. She boasts a modern Nanni diesel engine with shaft drive. The boat appears to be in a well presented condition and offers huge external space on the aft deck and additional forward deck. These boats do not come up for sale very often and are rare on the private market. This will make great large family river cruiser or an amazing live-aboard home.

Be quick as this boat will sell very fast.
The boat has a current BSS. Should this have les than 1 year remaining the boat will have a new 4 year BSS placed on her for the new owner

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

20 years plus

Why are you selling her?

Just come off Hire

Where have you sailed her?

Norfolk Broads

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