A rare opportunity to become only the fifth custodian of Sudena, a beautifully preserved 1968 Bates Starcraft presented in her original and highly desirable configuration — complete with the iconic cocktail cabinet and the wonderfully quirky hip bath.

Designed for versatility and comfort, Sudena is an ideal river, estuary, and coastal cruiser. She has a proud history of cross Channel passages (including Ostend at Anchor and service as a Dunkirk support vessel) and has spent many happy seasons on both tidal waters and the non tidal Thames.

Key Specifications

• Length: 40 ft

• Beam: 11 ft 6 in

• Draft: 3 ft 6 in

• Accommodation: Six comfortable berths across three cabins

• Heads: Two — master cabin with original hip bath/shower & Jabsco pump toilet; second with original Mini Blakes toilet

Construction

• Hull: Double diagonal teak on oak — exceptionally strong and beautifully maintained

• Superstructure: Mahogany

• Decking: Replacement teak

• Interior: Mahogany flooring in main cabin

Navigation & Systems

• Raymarine Axiom+ RV multifunction display with RealVision 3D (new)

• Standard Horizon VHF radio

• Garmin echosounder

• Chargemaster Plus automatic battery charger

• Webasto heating throughout

• Pressurised 30L calorifier providing ample hot water

Galley

• Recently refitted with: 

o Large top loading fridge

o Three ring gas oven

o Corian worktops

Engines & Tanks

• Twin Perkins 6354 HT 6 cylinder 145HP engines — regularly serviced and winterised

• Twin stainless steel fuel tanks

• Single stainless steel water tank

• Plastic black water holding tank

Additional Equipment

• Full set of winter and summer covers

• Historic paperwork including original Perkins manual

• Thames licence valid to 2026

• Boat Safety Certificate valid until April 2028

Currently berthed on River Thames