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60ft Semi-Trad Stern Narrowboat £49,995

Pandora is a versatile live-aboard spec narrowboat, by Dartline that can sleep up to 8 people. She was originally a holiday hire boat from new and has been lovingly cared for by private owners since. She was last out of the water for hull blacking in March 2021 and she has also benefitted from a professional repaint in May 2021 She has a Boat Safety Certificate valid until February 2026. Viewing is recommended. Mooring available by separate negotiation.

Schematic plan of boat

Background

Quality steelwork by Dartline with semi-trad stern. She was professionally re-painted in 2021 by J D Boat Services. Professional fit-out by Dartline in oak faced ply with solid oak trims offering up to 8 berth accommodation to a three bedroom lay-out. Powered by a Isuzu 42hp, 4-cylinder marine diesel engine with PRM 150 D2 hydraulic gearbox.

From the Bow

From the bow which houses the water tank, there is a 4 2 open self draining well deck. There are locker seats to either side of the well deck and a gas locker to the front. The headlamp is mounted on the front bulkhead.

Generic Fixtures and Fittings

The ceilings and cabin sides are lined with oak faced ply with solid oak trims. The hull sides are lined with fabric covered ply. All interior wood has been painted or varnished. There are blinds to all windows. The flooring throughout is carpet apart from the two bathrooms which have wood effect laminate.

Forward Bedroom 6ft 6in

Hardwood front doors, with stained glass inserts open out onto the front deck with removable steps down into the forward bedroom.

Furniture: Fixed single bunk beds. 1 x full height open wardrobe. Full height cupboard.

Other Features: 23 Samsung TV.

Heating: 1 x central heating radiator.

Lighting: 2 x windows with top hopper openings. 2 x 12v, LED ceiling strip-lights (colour changing).

Power: 2 x 240v sockets. 1 x TV aerial point.

Bathroom 5ft 0in x 4ft 2in

The bathroom has a suite comprising:

Suite: 4 bath with a mixer shower and shower curtain. Vanity unit with stainless steel wash bowl, chrome taps and a cupboard beneath. Pump-out toilet.

Lighting: 1 x window with top hopper opening and privacy glass. 1 x 12v, LED ceiling strip-light.

Corridor Lighting: 1 x 12v, LED ceiling strip-light (colour changing).

Main Bedroom 7ft 2in

Furniture: Fixed 4 double bed with open storage below. 1 x full height wardrobe. Full height corner cupboards. 1 x double over-bed cupboard. 1 x 3 drawer chest.

Other Features: Slide down screen in the bulkhead between the bedroom and saloon.

Heating: 1 x central heating radiator.

Lighting: 2 x windows with top hopper openings. 2 x 12v, ceiling lights. 1 x 12v, LED ceiling strip-light (colour changing).

Power: 2 x 240v sockets.

Saloon 7ft 0in

Fixed Furniture: Under gunwale shelf.

Loose Furniture: Three-seat sofa that converts in to a double bed. Desmo sockets for a removable dining table.

Heating: Chilly Penguin solid fuel stove set on a tiled hearth and surround.

Lighting: 2 x windows with top hopper openings. 1 x 12v, ceiling light. 2 x 12v, LED ceiling strip-lights (colour changing).

Galley 8ft 2in

The walk through galley has grey painted cupboards and drawers with granite effect laminate worktops. Vinyl tile effect splash-backs.

Base units: 1 x double cupboard. 3 x single cupboards with drawers above. 1 x full height cupboard. Fridge housing. Oven housing.

Wall Units: 1 x wall cupboard.

Appliances: Vanette 4000/2, inset four burner gas hob. Vanette 7000 built in gas oven with separate grill. 12v, Swan fridge with icebox. Inset stainless steel sink and drainer with a chrome mixer tap.

Lighting: 2 x windows with top hopper openings. 1 x 12v, LED ceiling light. 2 x 12v, LED ceiling strip-lights (colour changing).

Power: 4 x 240v sockets.

Rear Bedroom 8ft 6in

Furniture: Fixed single bunk beds. 1 x full height open wardrobe. 1 x electrics cupboard.

Heating: 1 x central heating radiator.

Lighting: 1 x window with top hopper opening. 1 x 12v, LED ceiling strip-light ( colour changing).

Cloakroom 5ft 2in x 2ft 2in

The cloak room has a suite comprising:

Suite: Vanity unit with inset stainless steel wash bowl, chrome taps and a cupboard beneath. Pump-out toilet.

Lighting: 1 x window with top hopper opening. 1 x 12v, LED ceiling strip-light.

Power: 1 x shaver point.

Semi-Trad Deck 4ft 2in and Stern 3ft 4in

Steel rear doors, wood panelled internally with sliding roof hatch lead to the semi-trad deck where the engine is housed under the lift up floor panels. There are steel locker/seats to either side of the semi-trad deck.
Rear deck and steering position with Taff seats.

Controls: The single lever engine control is on the port side just inside the stern doors.

Specifications

BUILDER
Quality steelwork with a semi-trad stern and an oak faced ply fit-out by Dartline.

BUILD DETAILS
Built in 1996.
Semi-trad stern.
Steel thickness: Not Specified

INSULATION
Insulation board behind the cabin linings.

BALLAST
Concrete slabs beneath the floorboards.

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 60
Cabin Length: 44 2
Width: 6 10
Interior Headroom: 6 5
Well Deck: 4 2
Draught: 1 8

WINDOWS, DOORS & HATCHES
Port side: 6 x windows with top hopper openings. Starboard side: 5 x windows with top hopper openings. Front: Hardwood front doors with stained glass windows.
Rear: Steel rear doors, wood panelled internally with sliding roof hatch.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The boat is powered by a Isuzu 42hp, 4 cylinder, marine diesel engine coupled to a PRM 150 D2 hydraulic gearbox with 2: 1 reduction, turning the propeller. The exhaust is lagged, silenced and vents out from under the side deck.
The engine powers a 12v alternator to charge the start battery and the 4 leisure batteries.

WATER
The integral steel water tank is located beneath the well deck. Water pump with pressure switch is located adjacent to the tank. Twin coil calorifier is heated by the Autoterm diesel fired boiler and/or the engine heat exchanger.

HEATING
Heating is provided by the solid fuel stove in the saloon and the Autoterm diesel fired boiler running 4 radiators.

ELECTRICS
240v circuit from landline with RCD.
24v lights throughout protected by fuses.
1 x 12v, engine driven alternator.
1 x 12v, 95 amp/hr engine start battery.
4 x 12v, 110amp/hr deep cycle leisure batteries.
Victron Energy Easy Solar MPPT 100/50 1.6kw inverter/charger.
Sterling battery charger
Merlin Smart Gauge.

GAS
3 x 13kg Propane cylinders housed in the bow locker, provide gas to the oven & hob.

FIRE SAFETY
4 x Dry Powder extinguishers.
1 x Fire Blanket.
2 x Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
2 x Smoke Alarms.

EXTERIOR FINISH
The boat was professionally repainted in 2021 by JD Boat Services. The boat was last docked for blacking in March 2021. The hull is protected by 4 anodes, and a galvanic isolator.

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 owner.

MOORING INFORMATION
Moorings available by separate negotiation.

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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.