Guy Couach 1600 Flybridge
Mooring available
- Boat REF# · 271642
- Length · 52'10"
- Year · 1977
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Semi-Displacement
- Sleeping berths · 6
- Engine · 2 x diesel 225hp, John Deere (2008)
- Lying · Canal de Rhone a Sete
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Extra Details
| Designer | Guy Couach |
|---|---|
| Builder | Guy Couach |
| Lying | Canal de Rhone a Sete |
| Fuel capacity | 330.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 110.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 2 x diesel 225hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | John Deere (2008) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 4 Blades Bronze |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 12 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 18 knots |
This boat has been re-engine in 2010 with a pair of 225hp John Deere Engines. These were manufactured in 2008 and reconditioned prior to installation in 2010.The engines started up first time after standing for 6months. They appear clean and are free of rust and oil leaks.
Dimensions
| Length | 52'10" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 52'6" |
| Beam | 14'3" |
| Draft Min | 3'7" |
| Draft Max | 3'11" |
| Airdraft | 11'10" |
| Displacement | 36,005.4lbs |
| Headroom | 6'3" |
| Storage | On mooring |
Electrical Systems
220 volt battery, 4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Semi-Displacement |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| No. of crew berths | 1 |
| Cabin(s) | 3 |
| Sink | 2 |
| Shower | 2 |
| Heads | 2 heads (Electric) |
This boat has a specious salon accessed from the aft deck. Saloon seating is in reasonable condition. There is a separate galley with a 2 burner gas hob and below, a Kenwood electric oven. There are 2 Refrigerators in the galley and an electric Freezer installed in to the main saloon.
Going forward you will find the helm position and a large 6 seater dinnete to the left.
Continuing down the companionway steps you will find the 3 Sleeping cabins and the main WC/ shower. Owners cabin with walk around bed 190x140cm and en-suite with separate shower/micro bath. The second double cabin with a 170x120cm bed. The third cabin had twin beds 190x70cm. Overall headroom is at least 1.9m throughout the boat. Both WC's have been recently been replaced with new electric Jabsco toilets.
Water tank replaced May 2020
On the foredeck, and via its own access there is a crew cabin. This is currently used as store room.
The flybridge is large with seating for 6
The upholstery will benefit from updating along with the sundeck cushions.
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Carpet | |
| Drapes | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Cockpit shower | |
| Non-Smokers |
This boat has a specious salon accessed from the aft deck. Saloon seating is in reasonable condition. There is a separate galley with a 2 burner gas hob and below, a Kenwood electric oven. There are 2 Refrigerators in the galley and an electric Freezer installed in to the main saloon.
Going forward you will find the helm position and a large 6 seater dinnete to the left.
Continuing down the companionway steps you will find the 3 Sleeping cabins and the main WC/ shower. Owners cabin with walk around bed 190x140cm and en-suite with separate shower/micro bath. The second double cabin with a 170x120cm bed. The third cabin had twin beds 190x70cm. Overall headroom is at least 1.9m throughout the boat. Both WC's have been recently been replaced with new electric Jabsco toilets.
Water tank replaced May 2020
On the foredeck, and via its own access there is a crew cabin. This is currently used as store room.
The flybridge is large with seating for 6
The upholstery will benefit from updating along with the sundeck cushions.
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Rode | |
|---|---|
| Fenders | |
| Davits | |
| Swim Platform | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Cockpit Enclosure |
Electric MZ Electronic windlass (with remote control)
1 anchors
(Danforth type)
3D dinghy (2019)
(Inflatable)
8hp outboard, Mercury, Short shaft (2014)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Clock | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| Fish Finder | |
| Depth sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Horn | |
|---|---|
| Swim ladder |
2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 electric)
Broker's Comments
Boatshed Midi Canals are pleased to offer you a 1977, Guy Couach 1600 Fly , for sale in France. She is both spacious and comfortable. The boat is currently being use as a live aboard and works well as a home in the sun. The owner has told us that the beautiful morning where the boat lies will be available to the new owners.
The vessel is a GRP construction. GRP was a relatively new method of building boats in the seventies. Boat builders were still unsure of the long term expectations of these new materials. So to be sure of a good product, the boat builders used twice the amount of materials in the construction process. The resulting outcome was that these boats were over engineered. They quickly gained a reputation of being extremely robust and sturdy.
The present owners has a very good understanding of boats and has owned this boat for about 10 years. The owner's age has played a major part in the decision to sell his boat.
This Couach 1600 is realistically priced and would make a great home or an affordable cruiser with a inexpensive base in the south of France. Whilst this boat has a fly bridge, it's navigational range from it current mooring extends to the Sete and the Etang du Thou to the west and all of the Rhone to Lyon and north up the Saone. This Guy Couach has plenty of power to cope with the river's currents.
The mooring is in brackish waters with full access to the sea. Currently, mooring fees are €3500 per year, inclusive of unlimited 16a electricity, water and all taxes.
There is a 2019, 3.8m I inflatable tender with a 2014 mercury outboard motor included.
The motors are manufactured 2008 but were reconditioned in 2010 in readiness and prior to installation into this boat in 2010. They have had very little use and, make a sensible economical alternative to the original motors.
For more information ou organise a visit, please contact, Graham, your local broker at Boatshed Midi Canals.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
10 YEARS
Why are you selling her?
AGE
Where have you sailed her?
Corsica, Sardinia and the Ionian Sea