Microplus 501 Explorer Boat For Sale, "Mandarin"

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Microplus 501 Explorer Information

An ideal trailable starter cruiser for river and canal use, with an economical petrol engine and a newish trailer.

Microplus 501 Explorer Typical Specifications

• Length: 16ft 4in (4.98m)
• Year: Believed 1970's
• Berths: 2
• Engine: Honda 9.9HP 4 stroke outboard
• Fuel: Petrol
• Beam: 6ft 1ins (1.85m)
• Draught: 1ft 8in (0.5m)
• AirDraught: 5ft 7ins (1.7m)

• Extras: Blue vinyl tonneau cover, Seagull 40 plus axillary outboard, outboard bracket, stereo radio, cabin upholster replaced 2011.
• Boat Safety Certificate: 19/07/2013

Microplus 501 Explorer  Construction

• White GRP hull
• Orange GRP superstructure
• Cream vinyl cockpit canopy
• Anodised aluminium and PVC upper rubbing strakes
• Stainless steel pulpit rail
• Timber hand rails
• Painted non-slip decks in cream

Microplus 501 Explorer  Engine

• Honda 9.9HP 4 stroke outboard engine
• Electric start
• 1x12v batteries
• Single lever controls
• Remote fuel tank
• Outboard motor serviced 2010/2011
• 4 hours running since last service

Microplus 501 Explorer  Accommodation and Interior

• Two V berths to bow
• Storage lockers under V berths
• Infil panel converts V berth to double berth
• Removable dining table between V berths
• Storage module to port
• Housing to starboard with Camping Gaz chemical toilet
• Sliding door to cockpit
• Upholstery in cream vinyl new April 2011
• Headlinings in white GRP
• Sidelinings in grey carpet
• Blue carpets

Microplus 501 Explorer  Galley

• Stainless steel sink and drainer
• Cold water supply from pumped water carrier
• Lytham Adventure 2 ring/grill cooker
• Gas bin in outboard well

Microplus 501 Explorer  Cockpit

• Folding helm seat to starboard
• 2 bench seats either side of the outboard well
• Galley to port

Microplus 501 Explorer  Trailer

• De Graaf trailer
• 2 wheels
• Jockey wheel
• Winch
• Galvanised
• approx age 2003

Demonstrations are only conducted once we have an agreement on price and a 10% deposit has been taken. Once the demonstration has been run we recommend that the boat is surveyed by an independent surveyor prior to purchase. The deposit is fully refundable should the river boat trials or survey prove unsatisfactory in any way. To arrange a river boat demonstration then please contact us on 01480 494040.

THIS SPECIFICATION IS INTENDED AS ILLUSTRATION AND DOES NOT FORM PART OF ANY CONTRACT. The particulars given above are believed to be correct but the Vendor does not make or give and neither the Broker nor any person in its employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this vessel in respect of which any Purchaser must rely on his own inspectio

Useful Links

• Microplus Owners
• Microplus on Wikipedia