Boat Finder Ref Number 070039

52ft Replica Josher Tug style narrow boat. One of only 5 very special tugs built by Tim Tyler from patterns taken from the FMC Josher Steamer "Empress". Beautifully fitted-out in Oak. Powered by a Beta Tug JD3, 30hp, 3 cylinder diesel engine.

Some boats are so beautifully put together and everything just works so well that it is difficult to put it all into words. Only a viewing can really show how well thought out, designed and made everything is. There is lots of storage everywhere and no space is wasted.

A move to France has encouraged the owners to put this stunning little boat on the market at a very low price to attract a quick sale. As tugs of this size and standard are very rare, an early viewing is recommended.

BSSC to February 2011.

Guided Tour
For more information and views of the boat, follow the guided tour links below:

• The Interior Boat Plan
• From the Bow
• Generic fixtures and fittings
• Lounge & Galley 15’
• Galley
• Bathroom 5’ 6” x 3’ 6”
• Engine Room 5’ 3”
• Boatman’s Cabin 8’ 5”
• Stern 4’
• Specifications

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A full colour brochure about this boat is available for download as a PDF file.

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Arranging a viewing
If you would like to inspect the boat, please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a viewing. Call us on 01606 872878

The Interior Boat Plan

From the Bow

From the bow which holds the forward storage locker, there is a 8’ forward hold with glazed hardwood cratch frame with traditional style covers. There are steel lockers/seats and steps to either side of the hold. A vented locker houses the fridge. The stainless steel water tank is located at the front of the hold. The headlamp is mounted on the front of the cratchboard.

Generic fixtures and fittings

The ceilings are lined with Pine tongue and groove. Cabin sides and hull sides are lined with light Oak plywood framed and recessed with medium Oak. All wood is sealed in finished in a satin varnish. Flooring throughout is stone effect Italian porcelain floor tiles, except in the Boatman’s cabin which has solid Oak flooring and the bathroom which has Beech effect laminate.

Lounge & Galley 15’

Steel, stable-style front door, Oak panelled internally, opens out onto the front deck. Fixed Furniture: 2 x fixed settees convert into 2 singles berths. The settees, which have storage space beneath also form a dinette. 2 x wall mounted cupboards. 2 x magazine racks. 2 x corner shelves. 2 x corner shelves with storage space beneath. Loose Furniture: 2 x tables with desmo fittings, 1 large and 1 small that stow away when not in use. Heating: Jotul 404 solid fuel range cooker. Lighting: 2 x portholes. 3 x 12v, ceiling mounted, florescent lights. Power: 6 x 240v sockets.

Galley

The galley has custom built units with Oak panelled door and drawer fronts. Worktops are Italian, stone effect porcelain tiles edged in Oak. Base units: 1 x cupboard beneath the sink that extends into the corner with doors to allow full access. 1 x single cupboard. Under gunwale cupboards. Washing machine housing. Microwave housing with 3 drawers. A range of under gunwales cupboards. Wall units: 1 x slim-line cupboard with drawer below. 1 x overhead cupboard. Appliances: Jotul 404 solid fuel range. 1kw electric hob. 12v, Coolmatic fridge with freezer compartment. Sharpe, 800w microwave. Zanussi Studio washing machine. Inset stainless steel sink and drainer with matching monobloc tap. Power: 2 x 240 sockets. Lighting: 1 x porthole. 1 x set of steel side doors, wood panelled internally. 1 x roof mounted Pigeon box skylight/vent. 1 x 12v, ceiling mounted, florescent light. Other Features: Perspex screen/window for side doors.

Bathroom 5’ 6” x 3’ 6”

The cabin style bathroom is lined in marble effect vinyl that has been sealed and trimmed in Oak and has a white suite comprising: Suite: Large shower with chrome mixer taps and shower attachment. Vanity unit with inset wash basin, chrome taps and a cupboard beneath. Thetford Porta-Potti toilet. Storage: Full height wardrobe with hanging rail and shelves, accessed from the corridor. Wall cupboards. Under gunwale shelves and cupboards in the corridor. Lighting: 1 x porthole and a further one in the corridor. 1 x 12v, ceiling mounted, round light. Power: 1 x shaver socket. Flooring: Beech effect laminate flooring in the bathroom and Italian floor tiles in the corridor.

Engine Room 5’ 3”

The 30hp, 3 cylinder Beta Marine JD3 Tug engine is housed in the traditional style engine room. All the other usual hardware for the running of the boat is also housed in this area. Lighting: 2 x sets of steel side doors, wood panelled internally. 1 x Pigeon box. 1 x 12v, ceiling mounted, round light. Power: 1 x 240v socket. Storage: Under gunwale cupboards with sliding doors. Flooring: Vinyl cushion floor and anti-slip tread.

Boatman’s Cabin 8’ 5”

Double doors lead from the engine room to the beautifully decorated, boatman’s cabin which has all of the usual fixtures and fittings. Fixed Furniture: Side bed with storage space beneath, that can be used as a single berth or converts to a lengthways double bed. Drop down bed with cupboards over and storage space beneath. Cupboard with drop down door/table, drawer and small cupboard beneath. Cupboard and ticket drawer on the aft bulkhead. Large storage step. Heating: Epping solid fuel Boatman's range. Lighting: 1 x porthole. 1 x Bull’s eye/skylight and vent. 2 x 12v, ceiling mounted, round lights. 1 x wall light. Power: 1 x 12v socket. Flooring: Solid Oak.

Stern 4’

Steel rear doors and sliding roof hatch, wood panelled internally with traditionally decorated panels lead to the stern deck and steering position. There is a hinged panel in the rear deck which allows easy access to the weed hatch. Controls: The single lever engine control is mounted just inside the stern doors on the starboard side.

Specifications

HULL & SUPERSTRUCTURE
Built in 1998
Tug Style
10mm/6mm/6mm/4mm.

BUILDER
Top quality steelwork. One of only 5 special Tugs built by Tim Tyler. Owner fit-out to an exceptional standard.

INSULATION
Rockwool forms the insulation behind the cabin linings.

BALLAST
Concrete slabs under floorboards.

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 52‘
Cabin Length: 34’ 2”
Width: 6’10”
Interior Headroom: 6’
Forward hold/Well Deck: 8’
Draught 2’ 6”

WINDOWS, DOORS & HATCHES
Port: 3 x brass portholes. 1 x set of steel side doors, wood panelled internally and traditionally decorated.
Starboard: 3 x brass portholes. 2 x sets of steel side doors, wood panelled internally and traditionally decorated.
Front: Steel hatch on bow locker. Steel, stable style front door, Oak panelled internally.
Rear: Steel stern doors and sliding roof hatch, wood panelled internally with traditionally decorated panels.
Roof: 3 x roof hatches.

WATER
The 200 gallon stainless steel water tank is located at the front of the well deck. Water pump with pressure switch and accumulator is housed in the galley. The 10 gallon calorifier is heated by the engine heat exchanger.

HEATING
Heating is provided by the Jotul solid fuel range in the galley and the Epping solid fuel range in the boatman’s cabin.

ELECTRICS
240v circuit from landline with RCD.
12v lights throughout protected by fuses.
2 x 12v, engine driven alternators, 75 amp/hr and 105 amp/hr.
1 x 12v, engine start battery.
3 x 12v, 125 amp/hr leisure batteries.
Prosine 1800w inverter.
Sterling 50 amp/hr charger.
Battery management system.

FIRE SAFETY
3 x Dry Powder extinguishers
1 x Fire Blanket
2 x smoke alarms

ADDITIONAL ITEMS OF INVENTORY
The boat comes equipped with the normal cruising inventory including ropes and fenders. Any additional items not listed must be negotiated separately with the owners.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The boat is powered by a 30hp, Beta Marine, 3 cylinder water cooled, JD3 Tug engine, coupled to a PRM Newage hydraulic gearbox turning the 22" x 20" propeller. The exhaust is lagged, silenced and vents out via a chimney on the roof. The engine powers 2 alternators to charge the start battery and the 3 leisure batteries.

EXTERIOR FINISH
The exterior was repainted in June 2003 by Canal Transport Services using quality coach enamels and is in excellent condition. The boat was last docked for hull blacking in May 2007. The hull is protected by four sacrificial anodes last renewed in Sept 2005.

GAS
The is no gas system on this boat.

PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this brochure is based on our own inspection and information provided by the owner and is intended as a sales aid only to assist you to decide whether you would like to move to the next stage and view the boat for yourself. Measurements can only be taken as approximate. Nothing contained herein constitutes a contract or offer. This is not a survey. We always recommend that a full survey is carried out prior to purchase.

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