Boat Finder Ref Number 070059

57ft Trad stern narrow boat. Very classy, steelwork with Josher style bow, side doors and extra large rear slide by Tyler/Wilson. Very high quality fit-out in White American Oak by Cauldon Boat Builders. Powered by a 38hp, Beta Marine diesel engine.

This lovely and very stylish narrowboat is ready to move onto. She has been lived aboard happily since new so serves that purpose very well indeed. Cauldon Boat Builders have built up a very well deserved reputation for craftsmanship, quality and attention to detail.

A quality boat at under £65,000 is well worth a look.

BSSC to 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 12’
• Galley 6’
• Dinette 6’
• Shower Room 7’
• Bedroom 10’
• Aft Cabin 4’ & Stern 3’ 4”
• Specifications

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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 gas locker, there is a covered well deck with wooden cratch frame that is traditionally decorated and has a zipped and studded vinyl cover. The 150 gallon stainless steel water tank is housed beneath the well deck with a surface mount filler. The headlamp is mounted on the front of the cratch frame.

Generic fixtures and fittings

Hull sides, cabin sides, ceilings and bulkheads are lined in American White Oak faced ply that has been recessed and framed in solid Oak. Fixed furniture is also constructed from solid Oak. All wood surfaces have been sealed and varnished to a gloss finish. All flooring, tiling and soft furnishings are of high quality and are all colour co-ordinated in tones and mixtures of terracotta, cream and green to compliment the light wood.

Lounge 12’

Solid Oak front doors that are 1/2 glazed and leaded open out onto the front deck, with two storage steps down into the lounge. Fixed Furniture: Corner cabinets by the front doors. Corner cabinet, shelves and a radiator surround. Heating: Cast iron solid fuel stove on a tiled hearth and surround with green and terracotta ceramic tiles. Lighting: 2 x large windows with top hopper style opening vents. 4 x 12v, halogen down lights. 4 x 12v, brass wall mounted spot lamps. Power: 2 x 240v sockets. 2 x 12v sockets. 2 x TV aerial points. Flooring: The floor is covered in a terracotta, coloured carpet.

Galley 6’

The galley has custom built cabinets with panelled Oak doors and drawer fronts and green stone effect melamine worktops with Oak edges. Base Units: 4 x base cupboards, 2 x large end shelves, 1 x wine rack, 1 x oven housing, 1 x fridge housing. Wall Units: 1 x corner wall cabinet with leaded glass door. Appliances: Country Leisure HB14000 Stainless steel built in oven and grill. Midi Prima deep inset 4 burner gas hob with flush fitting glass lid. Lec 12v 4.2 cu/ft fridge with freezer compartment. Lighting: 2 x large windows with top hopper style opening vents. 4 x 12v, halogen down-lights. Power: 2 x 240v sockets. Flooring: Hard wearing stone tile effect laminate.

Dinette 6’

Aft of the galley is a raised Pullman style dinette with upholstered bench style seats and large storage capacity beneath. The table top is supported on two 'desmo' legs. This all converts into a double bed. Heating: 1 x small, single panel central heating radiator. Flooring: As in the galley. Lighting: 1 x large window with top hopper style opening vent. 3 x 12v, halogen down-lights.

Shower Room 7’

The full width shower room has a white suite comprising: Suite: Domestic sized quadrant shower cubicle with UPVC screen, sliding doors and a UPVC splash-back. Corner vanity unit with inset porcelain wash basin and chrome mixer tap. Thetford electric flush cassette toilet. Storage: Storage cupboard with shelves beside the shower cubicle. Lighting: 4 x 12v, halogen down-lights. 2 x portholes with top hopper style opening vents and privacy glass. 1 x roof mounted bulls-eye skylight. Heating: 1 x small single panel central heating radiator. Flooring: As galley and dinette.

Bedroom 10’

Furniture: 6' 5" x 4’ fixed double bed with carved Oak headboard. Beneath the bed there are 2 large storage drawers and the calorifier. Double over bed cupboard. Large full height wardrobe with double doors. Chest of 3 drawers. Heating: 1 x single panel central heating radiator. Lighting: 2 x portholes with top hopper style opening vents. 7 x 12v, halogen down lights. 2 x roof mounted bulls-eye skylights. Flooring: Sage Green coloured pile carpet.

Aft Cabin 4’ & Stern 3’ 4”

A door and steps up from the bedroom lead into the aft cabin where the engine and batteries are housed under the floor panels. All the other usual hardware for the running of the boat are also housed in this area. Steel rear doors, wood lined internally and traditionally decorated with steel sliding roof hatch lead to the rear deck and steering position. Controls: The single lever engine control and control panel are mounted to the left of the steering position. Light: 1 x 12v, wall mounted light. Power: 1 x 240v socket on the inverter. Flooring: The floor panels are covered in green waterproof anti-slip tread.

Specifications

HULL & SUPERSTRUCTURE
Built in 2003 (Fit-out completed December 2003).
Trad with Josher style bow.
10mm/6mm/5mm/4mm

BUILDER
Quality steelwork by Tyler/Wilson highly. Professional all wood fit out by Cauldon Boat Builders.

INSULATION
Deep spray foam insulation behind the cabin linings.

BALLAST
Concrete slabs under the floorboards.

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 57’
Cabin Length’: 45’ 2”
Width: 6’ 10”
Interior Headroom: 6’ 7”
Well Deck: 4’
Draught 2’

WINDOWS, DOORS & HATCHES
Port: 2 x large brass anodised aluminium framed windows with top hopper style opening vents. 1 x set steel side doors. 2 x brass portholes (half opening).
Starboard: 3 x large brass anodised aluminium framed windows with top hopper style opening vents. 2 x brass portholes (half opening) .
Front: Steel hatch on bow locker. Solid Oak front doors, half glazed with leaded glass detail.
Rear: Steel rear doors with sliding roof hatch.

GAS
1 x 13kg Propane cylinder, housed in bow locker, provides gas to the oven, grill and hob.

WATER
150 gallon stainless steel water tank and water pump with pressure switch are housed under the well deck. 14 gallon, twin coil calorifier is heated by the Eberspacher diesel fired boiler and/or the heat exchanger on the engine.

HEATING
Heating is provided by the solid fuel stove in the lounge and/or the Eberspacher diesel fired central heating boiler running 4 radiators.

ELECTRICS
240v circuit from landline with RCD.
12v lights throughout protected by fuses.
2 x 12v engine driven alternators 55apm/hr and 95 amp/hr.
1 x 12v 105 amp/hr engine start battery
3 x 12v 110amp/hr deep cycle leisure batteries
Battery management system
1 x Sterling 1.5kva inverter

FIRE SAFETY
3 x 1kg Dry Powder extinguishers
1 x Fire Blanket

EXTERIOR FINISH
The boat was professionally painted in quality coach enamels when new and due to care and maintenance by the owners is still in very good condition. Last docked for hull blacking in November 2007.

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

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The boat is powered by a Beta Marine, 38hp, 4 cylinder, water cooled, marine diesel engine, coupled to a Newage PRM 120 gearbox with 2:1 reduction, turning the propeller. The exhaust is lagged, silenced and vents out from under the side deck. The engine powers 2 x 12v alternators to charge the start battery and three leisure batteries.

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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