Positives : the built in shelving in the saloon is great, there's lots of cupboards, we like the blue paintwork, the layout is how we'd prefer
Negatives : there's money to be spent on a cratch and cover, it's a bit dark as there is only one set of windows - the rest are portholes, the red tiles in the bathroom make that room dark too, that toilet lid has to go!
Boat Type | Traditional Style Narrowboat |
When Manufactured | 2005 |
Length | 57 |
Hull Manufacturer | Jonathon Wilson |
Plating Specification | 10/6/4mm |
Flat, V-Hull or Keeled | Flat |
Fitted out by | JR Joinery |
Cabin Height | 6' 2" |
Number Of Berths | Four |
Fixed Berths | Fixed Double |
Additional Berths | Double Dinette |
Engine Make | Beta 38 |
No. Of Cylinders | Four |
Keel, Water or Air Cooled | Keel Cooled |
Gearbox Make | PRM 120 |
Diesel Tank Capacity | 40 Gallons (approximately) |
Source of Hot Water | Calorifier via Central Heating & Engine |
Central Heating | Mikuni Diesel |
Solid Fuel Stove | Stovax |
Water Tank Capacity | 120 Gallons (approximately) |
Material used | Stainless Steel |
12 Volt Lighting | Yes |
240 Volt Landline | Yes |
Inverter | Sterling 1800 watt |
Generator | No |
Batteries | 3 Domestic & 1 Starter |
Type Of Toilet | Pumpout |
Bath Fitted | No |
Separate Shower Fitted | Yes |
Vanity Basin Fitted | Yes |
Make & Model Of Cooker | Vanette GG2200 |
Separate Hob | Vanette 4000/2 |
Microwave Fitted | Yes |
Make & Model Of Fridge | Shoreline |
Gas, 12 volt or 240 volt | 12 Volt |
Insulation Used | Spray Foam |
Types Of Wood Used | Oak |
Window Types | Hopper |
Materials Used | Gold Anodised |
Bulls Eye, Pigeon Box or Houdini Hatch | None |
Exterior Doors | Steel Front & Rear |
2 comments:
Hello again Elly. Whilst you are still looking for a boat, I thought I would mention new regulations that are coming in regarding the fitting of solid fuel stoves in boats. They will only relate to new fitments in old boats and new boat build fitments at present, and are a new British Standard (BS8511). Older installations will not fail the BSS if they don't meet the standard, but the owner will be offered advice. I have no doubt it won't be long before they are included in the BSS though. The change is due to incidents of fires caused by inappropriate installations. Briefly, flues must now be insulated throughout, with bend angles meeting laid down specs. The stove must not be installed near an entrance step, so that will put an end to all the end corner installations, and put the stove amidships. The hearth also has to be a specified size and height, with sufficient lip to stop burning embers falling on to a combustible floor surface. There are also standards regarding the material the backing is made of. It will no longer be sufficient to tile over a wooden surface, the sub-strata must now also be non-combustible. I think that's about it. Better to be aware, if you weren't already, but as I said, existing installations will not be condemned for the time being. Stoves with a small firebox are not included, so boatmen's cabin ranges will be protected from becoming obsolete. Regards, Peter.
Hi Peter,
Thanks for mentioning this. We had been doing some reading about it - prompted by our installation of a wood fire in the house we've bought. It got us thinking about what the rules might be on a boat as we'd seen some photos of stoves so close to timberwork that we'd be worried. We've come to the conclusion that if we buy a boat with a solid fuel stove that we feel isn't adequately installed (regardless of whether it is within current regulations) we will make modifications.
A dear friend had their house burnt down the year before so we're extremely wary!
Cheers,
Elly
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