1970s Birchwood 22 Cabin Cruiser - "Uh-Oh"
Birchwood 22 Cabin Cruiser | Classic British River Cruiser | 4 Berth
A well-presented Birchwood 22 cabin cruiser, offering spacious accommodation, classic styling, and excellent versatility for river cruising, weekends away, fishing trips, or affordable liveaboard use.
The Birchwood 22 is a respected British-built GRP cruiser known for its practical layout, stable handling, and comfortable 4-berth accommodation. With its medium-V hull and wide beam, the boat performs well on inland waterways, rivers, broads, and sheltered coastal passages.
This example provides an ideal entry point into boating and would suit:
first-time boat owners
couples seeking a weekend cruiser
liveaboard buyers
fishing enthusiasts
river and canal cruising
Features typically include:
4 berth accommodation
Forward V-berth
Convertible dinette
Galley with cooker and sink
Separate toilet compartment
Spacious aft cockpit
GRP hardtop/canopy
Inboard engine
Fibreglass construction
The Birchwood 22 remains a highly sought-after compact cruiser due to its manageable size, economical running costs, and comfortable interior layout. Around 100 Birchwood 22s were built between 1970 and 1980, and they continue to be popular entry-level cruisers today.
Ideal for use on:
Norfolk Broads
River Thames
inland waterways
canals
marina-based weekend accommodation
Early viewing recommended.
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