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60ft Extended Square Cruiser Stern £169,950

Ad Astra is a stunning metallic blue, one owner 2023 electric powered narrowboat. She has an extended square cruiser stern with pram and cratch covers and is built on a Colecraft designed shell. She offers comfortable 6 berth accommodation. A standout feature of this boat is the galley and dinette, creating an open, airy atmosphere perfect for entertaining. She is equipped with every conceivable modern convenience for a luxurious life afloat. Viewing is highly recommended.

Schematic plan of boat

Background

Quality steelwork with side doors and an enhanced square cruiser stern by Oakums to a Colecraft design. Beautiful fit-out in painted panels and light oak by Oakums, with a reverse lay-out offering comfortable 2 2 berth accommodation. Powered by a Vetus E-line 10kw electric motor.

From the Bow

At the bow, you'll find a spacious locker and a durable stainless-steel water tank. Seating is available on both sides, conveniently tucked beneath a brand-new cratch cover, providing a cosy and sheltered area. A set of double doors, framed in light American oak and featuring glass panels, lead you into the bedroom.

Generic Fixtures and Fittings

Beautiful professional fit-out by Oakums Narrowboats in American light oak, painted panels and solid oak trims to the ceiling and cabin sides with solid light oak trims, and light oak faced ply to the hull sides. The flooring is engineered oak planking throughout.

Bedroom 10ft 2in

Hardwood, glazed front doors, open out onto the front deck with steps leading into the bedroom.

Furniture: To the right, theres a floor-to-ceiling double wardrobe, while a corner cupboard sits to the left. Two additional cupboards either side. The extending double bed has storage beneath along with one of the calorifiers.

Lighting: 2x 3 double glazed top opening windows. 8x 12v LED ceiling lights. 4 x 12v LED under gunwale strip lights. 2 x 12v LED strip lights above the wardrobes.

Electrics: 8 x 240v sockets with 10 x built in USB ports.

Shower Room 5ft 9in

The cabin shower room has a white suite comprising:

Suite: Blue glass tiled corner shower enclosure with a thermostatic waterfall shower. A vanity unit with a designer blue glass countertop wash basin with a chrome mixer tap, Techstone countertop and blue glass tiled splashback, along with a cupboard below for additional storage. The room also includes a Vetus macerating pump-out toilet, and a double mirrored cabinet above.

Lighting: 1 x 8 double glazed top opening porthole with privacy glass. 4x 12v LED ceiling lights. Under gunwale LED strip lights. 1 LED strip light under cabinet.

Saloon 9ft 2in

From the bathroom, you step into the saloon:

Furniture: Under gunwale TV with storage below and shelves to the sides and ample shelving/ bookcases/ cabinets. There is a fabric L shaped sofabed with storage below.
Heating a Refleks 2000 diesel fired stove set on a tiled hearth and surround.

Lighting: 2 x 3 double glazed top opening windows, 1x skylight complemented by six 12v LED ceiling lights for added brightness. 2 x 12v LED under gunwale strip lights.

Electrics: 8 x 240v sockets with 8 built in USB ports. 1x TV aerial point.

Other Features: 42 inch Bush Smart TV on wall bracket. 4G TP Link Broadband router. Maxview Aerial.

Dinette 6ft 4in

The Pullman dinette easily converts into a double bed, offering both functionality and comfort.

Lighting: A pair of 2 steel side doors, lined with wood and fitted with sliding inner glazed doors, along with a 3 double glazed top-opening window. The space is illuminated by 5 12v LED ceiling lights a feature12v pendant light and 2 under gunwale LED strip lights lights.

Appliances: 240v Cookology mini freezer

Electrics: There are four 240v sockets with four built-in USB ports.

Galley 7ft 10in

Rear walk-through galley with a range of hand-crafted painted oak cupboards with light Techstone worktops with an inset ceramic sink and contemporary glass tiled splash back.

Lighting: 1x large triple glazed opening skylight. 1x 3 top opening window. 6x 12v LED ceiling lights. 1 x LED strip light above the cupboards.

Electrics: 4x 24v Sockets with 4 x built in USB ports.

Appliances: 240v Klarstein fridge. 240v Beko oven and grill and separate IKEA - Lagan induction hob. Small under counter Cookology dishwasher and Russell Hobbs microwave. Large triple glazed opening skylight.

Rear Utility Area/Mudroom 4ft 2in

Rear utility area/mudroom with electrics and battery access.

Lighting: 1x 12v LED ceiling light.

Electrics: 2 x 24v Sockets with 4 x built in USB ports.

Appliances: Elektra washing machine.

Enhanced Square Cruiser Deck and Stern 8ft 10in

From the utility, you step onto the cruiser deck:
Steel rear doors, wood panelled internally with sliding roof hatch leads to the extended square cruiser deck where the motor and running gear is housed under the lift-up floor panels. There is a steel locker/seat to both sides and the back with waterproof fabric made to measure cushions. Brand new large pram hood.

Controls: Single lever morse-style controls.

Specifications

BUILDER
Quality steelwork with semi-trad stern by by Oakums to a Colecraft design with a beautiful oak fit-out to a reverse lay-out by Oakums Narrowboats.

BUILD DETAILS
Built: 2023
10/6/5/4mm

INSULATION
Spray-foam insulation behind the cabin linings.

BALLAST
Concrete bricks under the floorboards.

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 60ft
Cabin Length: 43ft 5in
Width: 6ft 10in
Interior Headroom: 6ft 5in
Well Deck: 3ft 4in
Draught: 2ft

WINDOWS, DOORS & HATCHES
Port: 2 x fully opening Panoramic windows with privacy glass. 2 x large fully opening portholes with privacy glass. 1 x set of steel side doors, wood panelled internally.
Starboard: 2 x fully opening Panoramic windows with privacy glass. 2 x large fully opening portholes with privacy glass. 1 x set of steel side doors, wood panelled internally.
Front: Steel hatch on bow locker. Steel front doors, wood panelled internally.
Rear: Steel stern doors and sliding roof hatch, wood panelled internally.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The boat is powered by a Vetus E-line 10kw electric motor supplemented by a Vetus M-Line Diesel generator 14VA. The generator is installed within a sound-reducing case.

WATER
The 800 litre stainless steel water tank is housed beneath the well deck. Water pump with pressure switch and accumulator is located adjacent to the tank. Twin coil calorifier heated by the engines heat exchanger and/or the Webasto diesel fired central heating boiler.

HEATING
Heating is provided by the Lockgate Reflex diesel fired stove in the saloon and a Webasto diesel fired boiler running 3 radiators.

ELECTRICS
240v circuit with RCD.
240v landline socket.
12v lights throughout protected by fuses.
1 x 12v, generator start battery.
The battery bank consists of four 51.2V (16s) batteries, each providing 200Ah capacity with a 200A Battery Management System (BMS) discharge rating.
Victron Energy Quattro 8kw pure sine wave inverter/charger.
Victron Cerbo colour GX system controller.
Victron Touch control panel
Victron DC-DC Voltage dropper 48v to 12v
9 x solar panels, providing a total solar output of 1.6kW
2 x Victron Smart Solar MPPT 150/35 charge controllers.

GAS
Gas free

FIRE SAFETY
3 x Dry Powder extinguishers
1 x Fire Blanket

EXTERIOR FINISH
The boat has been professionally painted using quality coach enamels. The hull was last blacked in 2026 and is protected by 6 anodes.

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

MOORING INFORMATION
Moorings are not available.

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Finance Options

Promarine Finance
 

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.