Wednesday 21 September 2011

Pick of the week - Emma Jane

Here's a narrowboat we saw listed with Whilton Marina and we like it!  nb Emma Jane priced at £54,950.

We're interested in opinions on Pro-Build and Piper.  What do you think??

Positives : we like the colour, the interior is light, excellent cupboard space in the galley, lovely finish
Negatives : doesn't appear to be much shelving/cupboards in saloon, bed needs extending or turning, needs cratch and cover, we'd prefer a slightly shorter boat


Boat Specifications
Boat Type : Traditional
When Manufactured : 2005
Length : 62  
Hull Manufacturer : Pro-Build
Plating Specification : 10/6/4
Flat, V-Hull or Keeled : Flat
Fitted out by : Piper
Number Of Berths : 4
Fixed Berths : Two
Additional Berths : Two
Engine Specifications & Components
Engine Make : Beta B43
No. Of Cylinders : Four
Gearbox Make : P.R.M.150
Bow Thruster : Yes
Diesel Tank Capacity : 50 Gallons
Hot Water & Heating Systems
Source of Hot Water : Alde & Engine
Central Heating : Alde
Solid Fuel Stove : Morso
Water Tank Capacity : 120 Gallons   
Electrical System & Components
12 Volt Lighting : Yes
240 Volt Landline : Yes
Inverter : Victron 2500
Batteries :  6 Domestic, 1Starter, 1 Bow Thruster
Bathroom Specifications
Type Of Toilet : Dometic Vacuum Flush
Bath Fitted : No
Separate Shower Fitted : Yes
Vanity Basin Fitted : Yes
Additional Systems : Shaver point
Kitchen Specification
Make & Model Of Cooker : Caprice 2040
Separate Hob : No
Microwave Fitted : Yes
Make & Model Of Fridge : Shoreline F35
Gas, 12 volt or 240 volt : 12 volt
Additional Systems : Shoreline Freezer & Whirlpool full size washing machine
Fit Out Materials
Insulation Used : Spray Foam
Window Types : Hopper and Portholes
Materials Used : Gold Anodised
Bulls Eye, Pigeon Box or Houdini Hatch : None
Exterior Doors : Wood front & Steel rear
Side Hatches : Yes
Front & Back Covers : No
History Of Vessel
Boat Safety Certificate : August 2013
Last Hull Blacking : March 2011
Anodes Checked : March 201:40%
Additional Information : Satellite dish, sky box & cabling installed










1 comment:

Peter Berry said...

Hi Elly. Interestingly this specification lists Pro Build as the hull builder and Piper as the fitter. Both companies are known for fabricating steel hulls, but possibly Pro Build is better known as a fitter, where Piper are very well known as boat builders of the completed item, in many guises, narrowboat, widebeam and Dutch barge. They can provide a completed boat from start to finish, from hull to fit out. They are quite a large concern, and well respected, having been in the business since the 1960's. The business is still family owned, having been founded by the father of the current owner. The father is noted for experimenting with underwater hull designs which would provide a very good handling boat, with a straight swim, and little wash. These designs are still used by the company today, but this is irrelevant here, as this states a Pro Build hull. Pro Build appear to have been involved in many "high end" fit outs, but I have no further info on them. I also have no info on the possibility of the two companies having links in any way. Piper boats have a very detailed website you can study.