Narrowboat 55ft
with Russell Newbery Engine
- Boat REF# · 113271
- LOA · 16.76m
- Year · 1986
- Construction · Steel
- Underwater profile · Full-displacement
- Berths · 3
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 18hp, Russell Newbery ()
- Lying · Hertfordshire
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Extra Details
| Designer | Tony Gregory |
|---|---|
| Builder | GM Engineering |
| Lying | Hertfordshire |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 18hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Russell Newbery () |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
There is a classic Russell Newbery, Essex model engine in a full height engine room. This is a real enthusiasts engine. It will literally run on almost any type of oil- reclaimed engine oil, old chip fat or bio-diesel - as well as ordinary diesel. It is one of the mos eco friendly engines available.
There is a battery management system, Generator is separate.
There is a large directional solar panel by Kyocera.
There is 240 volt system with a 2.4 kw invertor.
Dimensions
| LOA | 16.76m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 2.08m |
| Draft Min | 0.60m |
| Draft Max | 0.75m |
| Headroom | 1.85m |
| Storage | In water |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 5 batteries charged by: solar panels, generator
Construction
| Construction | Steel |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Full-displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
A very good looking boat with solid construction. The paintwork is in very good condition and it features a large, swivel and tilt solar panel for energy self sufficiency.
Large foredeck, french doors and good windows. two side hatches in the engine room and a trad stern.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 3 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 1 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Vac flush) |
A superbly fitted boat with great décor and a fabulous range of fittings and appliances.
Entering from the foredeck via double doors into a spacious living area, there is a beautiful leather corner settee, a folding table / desk and a solid fuel stove with back boiler to radiators.
Open plan galley kitchen, superbly fitted with marble tops, a top-of-the-range cooker and hob, a built in washer-dryer with direct connection to the built in gas water heater. Loads of storage.
The full width bathroom features a bath, shower, basin and vacu-flush toilet. Fitted full height storage.
The bedroom has a permanent double bed with large fitted drawers underneath. There is a large cot-bed at the foot of the double, but this could be replaced by a good sized wardrobe.
Next comes a superb wood panelled engine room with two side hatches and the stunning Russell Newbery classic DM2 engine. Painted double doors and hatch to stern deck
5 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Curtains | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Non-Smokers | |
| Washing Machine |
A superbly fitted boat with great décor and a fabulous range of fittings and appliances.
Entering from the foredeck via double doors into a spacious living area, there is a beautiful leather corner settee, a folding table / desk and a solid fuel stove with back boiler to radiators.
Open plan galley kitchen, superbly fitted with marble tops, a top-of-the-range cooker and hob, a built in washer-dryer with direct connection to the built in gas water heater. Loads of storage.
The full width bathroom features a bath, shower, basin and vacu-flush toilet. Fitted full height storage.
The bedroom has a permanent double bed with large fitted drawers underneath. There is a large cot-bed at the foot of the double, but this could be replaced by a good sized wardrobe.
Next comes a superb wood panelled engine room with two side hatches and the stunning Russell Newbery classic DM2 engine. Painted double doors and hatch to stern deck
5 burner gas cooker/stove
Safety Equipment
1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 Electric)
BSS Certificate valid to 23/04/2013
Broker's Comments
Boatshed Grand Union is pleased to offer
this beautiful spacious narrowboat, with large modern kitchen, living room, bedroom. Fitted to an impressive standard with top-of-the-range appliances.
This is a fantastic live-aboard for a couple or a luxurious leisure cruiser.
It has a fantastic Russell Newbery Engine in a full height, wood-panelled,engine room.
The boat is energy self sufficient with large Kyocera Solar Panels, generator and solid fuel heating.
It is has lovely paintwork with big windows and a side hatch.
The bathroom is very modern with shower and steel bath.
There is a lovely solid fuel stove.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
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