Details
- Make: Arvor
- Model: 230AS
- Engine Make & Model: VW TDi-150-5
- Horsepower: 150
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Price: £23,500
- Location: In Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Hull Construction: Fibreglass (GRP)
- Drive Type: Shaft driven 4-bladed propeller
Dimensions
- Beam: 2.77m
- Draft: 0.9m
- LOA: 7.3m
- Displacement: 1980kg
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 135l
- Builder: Balt Yachts
- Hull Type: Semi Displacement
Summary
'Little Greta' is an outstanding example of the ever popular Arvor 230AS. Often described as a 215 on steroids, her deck space is where it counts as you can fish 4 easily without ever becoming tangled. This is a great example of how a boat should be looked after. Since his purchase in 2015 her current owner has maintained and upgraded her to a high standard. Her maroon hull which can be the achilles heel on these craft is deep and bright. Her deck area is protected by an all over cover and her engine has completed 1057 serviced hours. Receipts for parts available. Comes with all the toys such as electric pot hauling winch, trim tabs, live bait well, deck wash, Electric remote spotlight, Raymarine Element 12 inch colour plotter with Quantum radar, relief shading and down view mapping sounder.
2-berth cabin with black out screens and cabin heating to extend the season. Bespoke cockpit cushions and removeable table.
Mechanical
Vessel is powered by an economical and efficient VW 150TDi-5 inboard diesel engine. The engine has completed 1057 serviced hours and is in excellent condition. Most recent service in March 2026. Timing belt and water pump changed in March 2021. Reduction gearbox driving a stainless steel shaft with 4-bladed bronze propeller. New anodes March 2026.
Engine start panel at helm with key start. Digital display giving fuel consumption, hours, oil pressure and temperature. Single lever engine control with forward and reverse gearing.
Electrical
Bank of 2x12V batteries providing engine start and domestic power. Batteries are fitted with isolators and recharged via engine alternator and onboard battery charger. Shore power cable. 12V USB charging points.
Navigation
- Plastimo Offshore 90 Compass
- Raymarine Element 12 with Navionics cartography, relief shading, traditional sounder and dowe scope mapping and side imaging functionality
- Raymarine Quantum radar
- Standard Horizon CPN700i Colour chart plotter
- Standard Horizon Eclipse DSC VHF
- Navigation Lights
Deck
- Electric Pot hauling winch
- Anchor with chain and warp
- Roof mounted searchlight with remote controls
- Bathing platform with boarding ladder
- Fold down teak cockpit benches
- Electric deck wash pump
- Live bait well
- Cockpit table
- Bait/filleting table
- Cockpit cushions
Safety
- Manual fire extinguisher
- Battery coupler
Canvas
- Full cockpit waterproof cover
- Cockpit cushions
Miscellaneous
- Mooring warps
- Fenders
Accommodation
The wheelhouse is entered via a lockable sliding door. Step down into the cabin with it 6 foot plus headroom and excellent visibility. To starboard is the pilot and co pilot seating. These drop down to create more space or if you prefer to stand when helming. To port is a small galley space with a single burner hob. Two single berths with infil allows you to get your head down should you wish to overnight. Interior blackout curtains aid sleep. Opening roof hatch and ports for ventilation.
12V deck head lighting.
Construction
GRP constructed sea angling boat with Burgundy hi-gloss topsides and smart white decals. Semi displacement hull with directional skeg and stainless steel rudder. Large capacity anchor locker with strongpoint. On port side and mounted midships is a foot pedal operated electric pot hauler. Moulded bathing platform with stainless steel ladder and teak auxilliary engine bracket.
Large self bailing deck with watertight locker storage port and starboard of engine hatch. Live bait well at transom with electric pump. Teak topped gunwales with built in net rollers and rod holders port and starboard.
Stainless steel bow and rear cockpit rails and stainless steel handrails on wheelhouse roof offer security when going forward.
Offest wheelhouse with secure walkway on starboard side. Wrap around windscreen with electric windscreen wipers. Opening portholes and opening roof hatch for ventilation.
- Hull antifouled Spring 2026
- Hull topsides polished Spring 2026
Disclaimer
For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.
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