This is a great opportunity to purchase a fine example of a well thought out working boat conversion, sympathetically refitted.

The stunning fantail stern and beautiful low deck lines of the hull are utilised to provide great views through the windows, creating a light and airy atmosphere whilst the tall wheelhouse provides a commanding helm position.

Hoher Rifler is flat bottomed with rounded chines and fitted with bilge keels for additional stability. Decks are self draining through scuppers with traditional Dutch bollards and a large hand operated mechanical anchor winch situated on the foredeck. Anti slip finish on the cabin roof is complemented with a full length raised hand rail along the cabin top The upperworks have just received a full Blakes repaint.

She is powered by a 4 cylinder Bolinder diesel engine and controlled in the wheel house by throttle quadrant and long gear lever. A 3ft diameter wooden wheel sets off this traditional wheel house which will fold down to provide approx 6ft 7in air draft.

A new 110 amp starter battery and a 640 amp hour cabin battery bank compliment the new 3.5kva Stirling Combi inverter and charging system, providing both 12v and 240 volt systems Central heating is provided by diesel fired Kubola boiler to panel radiators.

The self contained full width rear cabin includes built in wardrobes, seating shelving and has plenty of room for a double bed. This cabin also contains a toilet compartment consisting of Porta Potti wc and hand basin. An additional fitted double berth is provided in the forward cabin with large full width fitted wardrobes. Both contain Houdini style opening skylights and like the rest of the vessel, are fully centrally heated.

The bathroom consists of a bath and separate shower cubicle, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and new pump out toilet system.

The spacious lounge has built in cupboards and shelves making full use of the space under the gunnels. Heating is provided by a panel radiator and a beautiful Much Wenlock sold fuel stove.

The newly fitted kitchen has the facilities for washing machine and under counter fridge and freezer along with a four burner gas stove.

Forward of the lounge laminate flooring is provided. New lino in the kitchen and carpet in the lounge and rear cabin will also be supplied.

The T&G interior walls are predominantly paint finished with varnished linings and the painted ceilings provided fresh interior.

The vessel is currently in the final stages of the refit and is lying out of the water near Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The vessel will be sold with a new Boat Safety Certificate. A recent report by Barrie Morse, undertaken whilst the vessel was out of the water, is available for inspection.