The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Guy Couach 1600 Flybridge

Mooring available
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  271642
  • LOA  ·  16.10m
  • Year  ·  1977
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  semi-displacement
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  2 x Diesel 225hp, John Deere (2008)
  • Lying  ·  Canal de Rhone a Sete
Boatshed Midi Canals
Boatshed Midi Canals
Graham Wharmby

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Guy Couach
Builder Guy Couach
Lying Canal de Rhone a Sete
Fuel capacity 1,500.0 ltr (330.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 500.0 ltr (110.0 G) 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

LOA 16.10m
LWL 16.00m
Beam 4.34m
Draft Min 1.10m
Draft Max 1.20m
Airdraft 3.60m
Displacement 16,329kg (36,005.4lbs)
Headroom 1.90m
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
Handbasin 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 gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Carpet
Curtains
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 gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Warps
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
Echo sounder

Safety Equipment

Horn
Boarding 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.

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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

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