The Trusty T23 is built and engineered to a standard rarely found in a boat of this size - and this example is exceptionally well maintained. Ideal for two - but will take four. A great little boat with a bigger boat feel. Economical and a credit to the builder.
Viewing by appointment in Bangor, NORTHERN IRELAND.
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Description
The tried, tested and well built Trusty T23 follows the traditional lines of the popular Trusty T23 but allows for much greater accommodation and improved performance. The available space has been used to the absolute maximum.
This particular example is in top order and has been very well maintained by her two owners. The hull has been copper-coated from 2009; and she was last partly recoated in 2018.
Dimensions
Length Overall: 6.92m / 22'7"
Hull Length: 6.92m / 22'7"
Beam: 2.84m / 9'4"
Max Draft: 0.70m / 2'4"
Airdraft: 2.54m / 8'4"
Displacement: 2600 kg / 5,732 lbs
HIN: GB-TDL23014F909
Category B (Offshore)
Construction
Full displacement hull with in Oxford Blue with cream topsides in GRP. This particular boat benefits from an extra 2oz hull layup for greater strength and additional ballast. The companionway door size is also slightly higher and wider, and there is a higher backrest to the helm seat. There is extra stowage under the dinette seat which was previously a void. Plus there is additional sound-proofing.
Interior is finished teak and holly laminate, with vinyl and GRP head linings. Soft furnishings are fire retardant and their are curtains throughout.
Engines
Yanmar 4JH4 54 hp - 4 cylinder marine diesel
Shaft drive to single 4 blade propeller with Ambassador rope cutter - all with skeg protection and bilge keels. So she'll take the ground.
Gearbox - Yanmar KM4A1
Automatic fire extinguisher in machinery space - new in 2017. Bilge blower
Bow thruster - Sleipner SidePower SE40/125s
Engine professionally serviced
Engine hours: 770
Aux.: Tohatsu long shaft 6hp outboard, serviced annually, but never used
Tankage
Fuel: 110l / 24 gal
Water: 110l / 24 gal
Black water holding: 60l
Accommodation
The Trusty T23 accommodation is cleverly designed and well planned packing in a lot for a 23 foot vessel, including 1.9m headroom. Also has the added extra of Webasto warm air heating throughout.
The Saloon is upholstered in dark blue throughout with matching curtains. There is dinette seating to port which converts to a small double/large single berth. Windows all round with opening ones on both sides; and there is a sliding cover to the opening overhead roof hatch. Plenty of storage space and sockets.
Galley is arranged to starboard with stainless steel sink and pressurised hot and cold mixer tap. Vitrifrigo fridge with ice box, small Belling microwave. Draining area/worktop space beneath hinged helm seat. Storage space and cupboard. Two fire blankets and fire extinguisher.
The forward cabin double berth has upholstered back rests (so can be used as a day-lounger) and storage below. It also included a shaped duvet, with nave and cream cover, pillow cases and two fitted bottom sheets. There are 4 opening portholes, with curtains. Also an overhead hatch, reading light and privacy curtain from the saloon.
The heads on the starboard side features a manual RM69 toilet connected to a holding tank with macerator; deck and through-hull discharge. The hand basin has hot and cold pressurised water with a mixer tap/shower head. The shower tray has electric pump-out, and there's an opening portlight for ventilation.
Electrical
12v and mains 240v via shore power
4 batteries; 2 domestic at 110 Ah each, 1 engine 110 Ah and 1 bow thruster 88 Ah. New batteries 2024
Charging is by alternator and shore power with 10Amp smart battery charger
Solar panel with regulator on coachroof by Solara Marine 34WP.
Sigma Marine Immersion for hot water
Webasto warm air diesel heating throughout
Sterling ProPower Q 1800w inverter
Electric bilge pump + blower
Electric windscreen wipers and demister
Navigation Kit
Navman 8084 GPS and chart plotter, with Raymarine fluxgate compass
Autopilot: Raymarine ST6002 and Raymarine S1G Core pack
Airmar through-hull transducer log and depth to Navman
Meteoman windex for direction and strength and barometer
VHF with DSC by Navicom RT-650 with integrated AIS receiver - with Metz aerial
Fuel gauge, rudder gauge, and water and black water gauges
Navigation lights
Compass by Ritchie
Cockpit / On Deck
Cockpit enclosure is six piece with zip-our side and rear section, zip-on stowage sleeve.
Cream moulded decking with moulded in-steps to side decks.
L-shaped seating with storage bins under and good access to attach emergency tiller.
Fully upholstered removable blue seats with blue vinyl backrests and additional exterior blue vinyl seats.
Removable GRP table with two cupholders.
Small sink with extendable shower head.
Lazarette storage with hinged access cover and removable internal bin for shaft gear access.
Large engine hatch access with gas-strut support and soundproofing.
Self draining cockpit with manual bilge pump and handle.
Dedicated gas bottle storage
Boarding ladder
Transom shower with hot and cold water
Outboard engine bracket
All decks and walkways are moulded in a non-slip finish. Full length stainless steel pulpit railings back to cockpit with good handholds on coachroof and wheelhouse.
Opening hatches on cabin and wheelhouse roofs. The anchor locker has hinged deck access and 50m of 8mm chain with a Rocna 10kg anchor, with custom bow/anchor roller with chain stopper and Lewmar B10490 electric windlass, with foot buttons - new windlass motor 2024.
Inventory
Fenders and warps; Boathook
Manufacturer Provided Description:
Craft created for the discerning owner, packed with features and facilities normally found on larger vessels and sea kindly qualities well beyond their size. Each boat is lovingly constructed using the finest materials and equipment available to ensure the quality and durability for which the product is renown.
Sturdy in construction, and designed and built with safety in mind, Trusty boats are equally at home in the challenging sea conditions which can be encountered anywhere, or leisurely cruising on inland waterways and estuaries.
Carefully combining the latest diesel engine technology with efficient shaft drive systems and economical displacement and semi displacement hull designs, Trusty have earned a reputation for economical and low impact craft in today’s ever changing market place.
Trusty boats are genuine all weather designs with practical and durable canopies enclosing spacious and safe cockpits, beautifully made solid timber doors lead into wheelhouses flooded with natural light, the large windows giving clear visibility from the well equipped helm stations. Creature comforts are evident in the remarkably spacious accommodation, good headroom throughout, large comfortable berths and a remarkable level of finish can be found on all Trusty’s
Back on deck, wide, well designed walkways, high safe guardrails and an abundance of well positioned grab rails define Trusty’s as safe and capable seaboats and confirm their “little ship” feel and reputation.
From the drawing board through the workshop to the water, we guarantee attention to detail to ensure a safe, solid and durable boat, built to last.
Prices from £92,245 inc for a basic standard New boat so Jacaranda represents excellent value for money.
Construction
HULL – Layup with Lloyds approved isophthalic gel coats and resins
Stiffened with heavy GRP foam filled stringers, reinforced with GRP accommodation and services framework which is bonded to the hull and
stringers, engine beds integral to the frame with steel reinforced engine mounts
Hull colour blue with white boot topping and red antifouling (other colour options available)
SUPERSTRUCTURE – GRP with balsa reinforcing to tread and load areas, reinforced by plywood beds for deck gear and equipment
Hull joined with Plexus and covered by aluminium fendering with plastic insert
Deck
All decks and walkways have moulded in non slip finish (teak decking optional)
Full length stainless steel pulpit, aft pushpit, stainless mast on wheelhouse roof
Stainless steel grab rails on fwd coachroof, wheelhouse roof and aft bulkheads
Full set of navigation lights
Opening hatches on Cabin and wheelhouse roofs
Large anchor locker with hinged deck access
Six robust stainless steel mooring cleats with forward fairleads
Custom bow/anchor roller with anchor
Electric anchor winch with deck and helm controls
Cockpit
Six piece canopy with zip-out side and rear sections, acrylic windows and folding stainless steel frames, zip-on storage sleeve
Moulded in steps to side decks
L-shaped seating with storage bins under, fully upholstered seats and backrests (colour choice)
Lazarette storage with hinged access cover and removable bin for shaft gear access
Large engine hatch with gas strut support and soundproofing
Self draining floor and hatch gulleys
Moulded in sink with lid and cold water supply
Solid sapele doors for access to saloon
Dedicated gas storage
Accommodations
SALOON
Fully upholstered and lined throughout
Dinette seating with storage bins under, converting to large single berth
Windows with two sliding lights
Sliding blind to overhead hatch
Wardrobe with hanging space and fiddled shelf above
FORWARD BERTH
Double berth with upholstered backrests, storage below
Four opening portholes with curtains
Reading light
TOILET AND SHOWER
Sea toilet connected to black water tank with macerator, deck and through hull discharge
Shower tray draining to grey water tank with automatic discharge
Waterproof bulkhead and lining surfaces
Moulded wash basin with mixer tap
Shower head with mixer control
Opening port lights
Galley
Stainless steel sink with mixer tap
Twin burner gas hob
Refrigerator
Draining area/ worktop space beneath hinged helm seat
Storage drawers and cupboard
Helm
Comfortable, adjustable double helm seat with good visibility
Large windscreen with twin wipers
Stainless steel grab rail and footrest
Navigators light overhead
Engine and navigation controls and instrumentation
Electric control panels
General Equipment
Hydraulic steering system with rudder indicator
Engine temperature, oil pressure gauges and alarms, hour meter etc.
4 heavy duty marine batteries, I engine, 3 domestic with splitting diode
12V pressurised hot water system heated from engine
Anodised aluminium window frames with tinted glass, 2 opening in saloon
6 opening portholes in the cabin
General layout and Inventory
This Trusty T23 has to be one of the best - if not THE best spec'd boats of its
kind on the market today. This highly regarded Trusty T23 is presented in lovely condition and the boat is a credit to its owners - who have had her from new. She is a two owner from new boat and she comes with a very high level of specification which includes:
- Blown air heating
- Holding tank with macerator and a three way valve to be able to divert into
the sea
- She is Copper-coated - which is very expensive to apply but saves in the long
run by just having to pressure wash each year
- Bow thruster - to assist in close quarter and single handed use