60′ Pat Buckle Wide Beam ‘Argofy’

£78,000.00

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A cruiser stern, wide beam steel cruiser designed by the owner and built to their specification as a single person live aboard vessel. Argofy would also provide comfortable accommodation for a couple and with some additional finishing (e.g. built-in storage, wardrobes, etc), this would enhance what is already a very attractive vessel. Recently vacated by the owner, Argofy is available immediately and can be viewed 7 days a week by prior appointment.

 


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Description

Construction
Welded steel plate hull, decks, cabin sides and cabin roof (10/6/4mm thickness) by Andicraft Fabrications, Market Harborough. Fit-out by P M Buckle Narrowboats of Stibbington. Decks, cabin sides and roof painted cream with blue coach lines and hand rails, hull coated with black bitumen paint. Steel aft deck guard rail, timber aft cabin door with a timber sliding hatch.  Alloy framed, hopper style double-glazed cabin windows, hardwood glazed double doors onto the well deck with glazed side panels, steel half doors opposite the galley. Integral water tank in the bow locker, chrome dome vents. Aft deck boards lift up for access to the engine, gearbox, prop shaft, weed trap, batteries, calorifier and boiler.
Interior – Spray foam insulation, varnished ply head and side linings with hard wood trims.
Hull last blacked and anodes renewed in October 2022.

Accommodation
Access is either via the forward or aft cabin doors.
From forward-: steps down into the large, open plan saloon with plenty of space for free-standing furniture and storage units or shelves, windows on three sides with venetian blinds, radiators and carpet.
U shaped galley to starboard with fitted base units, soft-close drawers and cupboard doors, solid wood work surfaces, stainless steel sink and drainer with a mixer tap, a counter-top hob, built-in grill and oven, under-counter dishwasher, free-standing fridge/freezer and additional shelving on the bulkhead wall. All the galley equipment and inventory is included in the sale.
A corridor to port leads to the master cabin with a sliding door, hanging storage with a curtain, free-standing double bed and overhead reading lights, window, radiator and carpet.
Further aft is a large bathroom, also with a sliding door, cassette toilet, corner vanity unit with a wash basin and hot and cold taps, a rectangular shower cubicle with a sliding door and shower mixer tap, heated towel radiator, free-standing washing machine, window with privacy glazing and varnished floorboards.
The carpeted corridor leads to the rear of the accommodation where this is access to the electrical and heating systems and also steps to the aft deck.
Cabin headroom is approximately 6′ (1.83m).

Engine
Vetus M4.45 diesel engine coupled to a conventional shaft drive. Single lever control, RPM gauge, voltmeter, charging, glow plug, temperature and oil pressure indicator and warning lights. Engine clock reads 139 hours. Last serviced October 2022.

Equipment
2 x 13kg propane LPG bottles, Indesit LPG hob and oven, fire extinguishers and fire blanket, Hurricane diesel boiler (6285 hours) and controller, radiators, hot water calorifier tank with thermostatic control, CO alarm, spare toilet cassette, wood venetian window blinds, TV aerial socket.

Electrics
12v – 1 x engine battery, 2 x leisure batteries, twin alternators, galvanic isolator, fuse panel, plug sockets, Thetford electric flush toilet, LED cabin lighting, Jabsco domestic water and shower pumps.
240v – shore power connection, consumer unit, plug sockets (some with USB sockets), immersion heater, Mastervolt automatic battery charger, fridge/freezer, washing machine, microwave oven, dishwasher.

Disclaimer
Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed.  They are intended only as a guide, and they do not constitute a term of any contract. The Vendor does not make or give, and neither the Broker nor any person in its employment has any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty in relation to this vessel, in respect of which any Purchaser must rely on his own inspection.  A demonstration of the vessel will be conducted once a Sale and Purchase Agreement has been signed by both the seller and buyer and a 10% deposit has been paid into the broker’s client account.

Additional information

Status

For Sale

Location

Fish and Duck Marina

Advertiser

Fish and Duck Leisure Ltd as broker on behalf of the seller

Boat Safety Certificate

08/04/2025

Vessel Name

Argofy

Vessel Condition

Used

Vessel Type

Wide Beam Cruiser Stern

Builder

Andicraft Fabrications/P M Buckle

Make

P M Buckle

Model

60 Wide Beam Cruiser Stern

Year Constructed

Completed 2015

Berths

2

Cabins

1

Number of Engines

1

Engine Model

Vetus M4.45 42hp

Fuel Type

Diesel

Drive Type

Shaft drive

Cruising Speed

4 mph

Maximum Speed

7 mph

Length Overall

60' (18.29m)

Beam

10' (3.05m)

Maximum Draft

2' (0.61m)

Bridge Clearance

6' (1.83m)

Cabin Headroom

6' (1.83m)

Hull Material

Steel plate (estimated thicknesses) – base plate 10mm, hull sides 6mm, cabin sides and roof 4mm

Hull Type

Flat

Hull Colour

Black

Keel Type

Other

Dry Weight

25 tons (estimated)

Fuel Capacity

450 litres/100 gallons (estimated)

Water Capacity

680 litres/150 gallons (estimated)