David Piper Steel Narrow Beam Cruiser ‘Ripples’

Construction
Steel plate - 5mm steel plate semi-displacement hull, decks and cabin sides. Foredeck escape hatch, dome vents, varnished timber framed windscreen. Grey fabric canopy with collapsible frame. We understand the hull and topsides were grit blasted and repainted in 2023 when it was also blacked with a 2-pack epoxy coating.

Accommodation
Steps positioned on the port side lead into the aft cockpit with vinyl upholstered U shaped rear seating, port side helm position, removable floor panels giving access to the engine bay. Access to the fuel tank and water heater unit is beneath the seating, with further lockers for LPG bottle and general stowage. A 12v fridge in located on the starboard side with cabin access via a door.
A port side separate WC and shower compartment with a wash basin mounted on a vanity unit, mixer tap with shower attachment, shower tray and brand new cassette toilet.
Fitted galley to starboard with a stainless steel bowl sink, mixer tap, Eastham LPG three-ring hob, grill and oven, dark grey laminate work surface and storage cupboards.
A raised dinette to port that converts to a single berth with ample storage beneath the seating.
Forward seating area separated by a curtain offering two single berths or with an infill converts to a double berth, storage beneath, deck/escape hatch above.
The interior has been extensively refitted with lots of new equipment including the WC/shower compartment, galley, carpets, blinds and upholstery.

Engine
Kubota 2 cylinder diesel engine coupled to a shaft drive. The engine is a 2020 replacement model fitted in 2023 and serviced in August 2024. Voltage, temperature, oil pressure and fuel gauges. Note – sender unit not fitted to the fuel gauge.

Equipment
Fire extinguishers and blanket, Camping Gaz LPG bottle, Eastham LPG oven hob and grill, cabin table, brand new cassette toilet, fenders and ropes, fan heater for the cabin (not fixed), Carver diesel heater for hot water.

Electrics
12v - 2 x leisure batteries, 1x engine battery, LED cabin lighting, navigation lights, domestic water pump, shower waste pump, 12v fridge, horn and spotlights.
230v - shore power connection, consumer unit.

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.