Specification Summary for our 2004 Boats

We are committed to giving our customers the best and we believe that our 2004 boats are something special!

Building upon the success of our fiirst boat "Water Lily" (Please see the "Water Lily" / 2003 Boat Specification section below), we have significantly increased the specification of the boat to give you what we believe are the best shared owner narrowboats on the cut!

The key enhacements are as follows :-

Quality Jonathan Wilson 58 foot shell

Beta Marine "Greenline 43" engine with Hospital Silencer

PRM 150 hydraulic gearbox with 3:1 reduction ratio for superb slow speed manoeuvring

Vetus bow thruster

On-board 3.5 Kw 240v electricity generator

Full size Washing Machine / Tumber Dryer located within the Galley

Stainless Steel Oven & Hob

Worcester Marine Rectangular picture windows (36" x 21") in the front of the boat, portholes (15") to the rear

Summary Description and Specification - (Probably!) the best syndicate boats on the cut!

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58 foot "go anywhere" semi-trad, sleeping six in a two plus four layout

Quality Jonathan Wilson shell

High specification internal fit-out in Oak panel and trim

Rectangular picture windows to the front of the boat, portholes to the rear

Bow Thruster

Diesel fired central heating

3.5Kw On-board generator plus Inverter, giving 240v power

Quality paint finish in two colours plus lining

"Roses and Castles" decorations on side and rear hatch doors

Comfortable Saloon area with TV, Video, CD player / radio, solid fuel stove

Comfortable dinette, convertible to a double bed

Enhanced Galley, with Washing Machine / Tumble Dryer, Microwave, full sized stainless steel oven and four burner hob

Luxury bathroom with full sized shower cubical with glass door, and water flushed pump-out toilet

Luxury bedroom with fixed full width double bed and sprung mattress – WITHOUT using extension pieces or flaps

Detailed Specification for our 2003 narrowboat,"Water Lily"

Please scroll down to see the full specification.

Boat Plan Drawings

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Overall Summary

Shell Builder : Jonathan Wilson

Boat Fitter : Louis & Joshua Boatbuilders to an EXCLUSIVE, HIGH SPECIFICATION Carefree Cruising design.

A 57' 'go anywhere' semi traditional style narrowboat, with sleeping accomodation for six arranged in a 2 plus 4 layout.

Accomodation comprises (from Rear)

Luxury fitted bedroom with fixed permanent full size double bed (4'6" by 6'6")

Luxury bathroom with shower and pump-out toilet

U-shaped Galley with high quality factory produced kitchen units

L-shaped Dinnette, convertable to a double bed

Salon with Sofa (convertable to a double bed) and a solid fuel stove

Saloon

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Storage steps to foredeck

Built in cupboard with TV shelf extended to bookshelves under the gunwale

High level display cabinet with glazed door

240 Volt socket and aerial socket at rear of TV shelf

Solid fuel stove

Skirting-board radiator

Moyne Roberts 1kg powder fire extinguisher

Built-in Radio / CD player

Toshiba combined TV and Video with fast teletext

IKEA two-seater sofa (converts to double bed)

Dinette

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L-shaped seating arrangement, with table. Converts to double bed.

Storage under seating.

Seating is reclined 17 degrees from vertical at back and 5 degrees from horizontal to base for a more comfortable seating position.

Skirting-board radiator

Glazed opening side window under side hatch doors

U-Shaped Galley

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Factory glued and doweled carcasses with Oak doors

Blum hinges (23 years lifetime guarantee)

Metal sided, plastic coated drawer with roller bearing runners (23 year guarantee)

One piece shaped worktop, with classic mould edging finish and splashback

Stainless Steel sink bowl and drainer

2 x 1200mm kitchen units (one with drawer)

Built-in gas hob with 4 burners

Built-in gas grill and oven, with pan drawer storage

Built-in 240v Bosch Fridge and Freezer with decorative door

High-level peninsula cupboard with glass doors and side display shelves

High-level storage corner cupboard with display shelving to bulkhead

240v and 12v sockets

Built-in bin cupboard (in main corridor)

Built-in storage cupboard (in main corridor)

Skirting-board radiator

Moyne Roberts 1 kg powder fire extinguisher

Fire extinguishing blanket

Sharp Microwave

Bathroom (Accessed from Main Corridor)

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Water-flushed dual-tank pump-out toilet

Full-size luxury pentangle shower cubicle

Vanity Unit with inset wash basin with gold effect taps

Corner wall storage cupboard

Storage shelves

Towel rail radiator

Extractor fan

Shaver point

Bedroom

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Fixed 4’6” x 6’6” double bed, with luxury mattress

Above bed shelf unit, with built-in reading lights

Wardrobe

Corner wall cupboard

Under-bed storage for plastic carrying crates or suitcases

Easy-access storage steps leading to semi-traditional rear deck

Skirting-board radiator

Moyne Richards 2 kg powder fire extinguisher

Internal Linings, Insulation, Fittings and Lighting

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Spray foam insulation

Internal linings: ‘A’ grade crown cut, Oak veneered ply 10mm thick to hull sides, 7mm thick to cabin sides

Solid Oak trims, edgings and decorative mouldings

Finest quality 13” brass portholes with drop back vents and internal brass liners

Finest quality brass mushroom vents with trims

1 x Pair opening side hatch doors

Low-energy halogen lighting with brass surround

Mechanical

Beta 1505 37.5 hp diesel engine

PRM gearbox

PACE 240v inverter

Eberspacher diesel central heating system, with timer clock

“Hospital” engine exhaust silencer

Vented diesel tank

Keel cooling tank

Land-line 240v electrical “hook-up”

Automatic bilge pump

External

Brass navigation lights

Brass tunnel light on stand

Anti-slip matting on both front and rear decks

Anti-slip coatings on gunnels and cabin roof

Shell Steelwork & Specifications

43A grade steel, 10mm base, 6mm hull Sides, 5mm cabin sides and 4mm cabin top

Floor bearers 100mm x 50mm x 6mm

Knees 50mm x 50mm x 6mm

Full length hull Stringers 50mm x 50mm x 6mm

Roof frames 50mm x 25mm channel

Rubbing strips, 50mm welded top & bottom

11’ “swim” front and back for better handling and manoeverability

Semi-trad stern with locker, seat and additional rear doors

Flare bows fully welded top & bottom

Scrolled cants

Scrolled integral handrail

Overhang to cabin front, including scroll

Vented gas locker with traditional hinge effect

Restraining hooks and chains for gas bottles

1 x Pair galley side doors

Steel front & rear doors (Hardwood Lined)

Self draining front & rear decks

Quick release weedhatch

Fender eyes, front, rear and side

100 Gallon (approx.) stainless steel water tank

Please note that this specification is correct at time of writing. The specification may be altered at any time without notice. This specification does not constitute any contract or part of any contract and is for guidance only.
The exact specification of your boat will be confirmed in writing at time of purchase.

Prices for the "Flexible Weeks Cruising" Scheme Shares

Our next "flexible weeks cruising" scheme boats will be on the water in May and July 2004. The May boat has now sold out, but WE ARE CURRENTLY TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR SHARES IN OUR JULY BOAT. Please ring 01270 760 770 for latest availability details.

Below are the costs for the different shares in one of our "Flexible Weeks Cruising" scheme narrowboats.

Remember, If you want your "in-season" usage entitlement to be in late March, April, May, September or October, then you must buy a YELLOW share.

If you want your "in-season" usage entitlement for the boat to be in the peak months of June, July or August, then you must buy a RED share.

A RED share is more expensive than an equivalent YELLOW share.

The following is the ESTIMATED ANNUAL RUNNING COSTS FOR THE NARROWBOAT
(the running costs of a "Red" and "Yellow" share are the same).

For the first year of ownership only, OUR MANAGEMENT SERVICE IS FREE!

* This accumulates from year to year and is used to fund major repairs such as engine overhauls, bottom blackening, hull repainting, etc.

All boat maintenance fund monies are kept in a separate client bank account and spent only with your permission

Estimated running costs (with the exception of the Management Fees) are true third party costs. As such they are based upon current charging levels and cannot be guaranteed.

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