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HULL, DECK & TOPSIDES; Constructed in1991 by Steelcraft Ltd., to a traditional Dutch Barge design, the deck layout consists of a short foredeck, a long raised accommodation area, adequate side decks and a large full width aft deck, this deck is fitted with 3 large alloy chequered pattern deck plates which allow access to the batteries, steering gear and stern thruster. A Mikuni Boiler is also housed in this area. Deck lockers of solid teak construction are fitted in fore and aft decks. Accommodation access is via a single door from the fore deck, a double door side entrance situated amidships on the port side and fully glazed, triple doors, from the aft deck to the wheelhouse. Windows and windscreens are alloy framed with double glazed toughened glass fitted. Solid teak is used for all external joinery on the deck lockers, hatches, pigeon box and doors.
Accommodation:
GENERAL; The accommodation consists of a large wheelhouse, a very large saloon, galley, double guest cabin, guest shower room and a large owners stateroom with ensuite shower room. The fit out is to an exceptionally high standard, hand built in Canadian Maple, with high quality, colour co-ordinated carpets, upholstery, linings and curtains.
HARDWARE; Polished stainless steel and chrome have been used throughout the construction.
MAIN SALOON; A large L shaped settee is fitted to starboard, with plenty of stowage underneath. Aft of the settee arrangement a long sideboard is fitted which houses a safe and Hi-Fi unit, CD player, and an ice making machine. On the port side of the saloon a large bar is fitted, with optic locker, wine racks and Forward of the bar on the port side a large sideboard unit houses a colour TV and DVD, further lockers and two radiators complete the remainder of the port side. A solid Canadian Maple door forward leads into hall,
GALLEY; The all electrically equipped galley is fitted with a 4 ring hob with extractor over, a large double oven and grill, combination microwave, fridge, freezer and washer/drier. Hand built units and wall cupboards in Canadian Maple together with Formica topped work surface and ceramic tiled walls complete the facilities.
GUEST CABIN; A full size double bed with stowage under, a small dresser unit with lockers and mirror and a large wardrobe are provided. A small colour TV, stereo radio/cassette player with speakers and radiator complete the facilities provided. Furniture and cabin door are all in solid Canadian Maple.
GUEST SHOWER ROOM; Equipped with a full sized shower with curtain, vanity type wash basin with cupboards under, a sea type toilet and chrome radiator. Canadian Maple is used for the vanity unit, teak being used for the shower grating, matching ceramic tiles line the whole room
OWNERS STATE ROOM; A large spacious cabin with ensuite shower room, The cabin is fitted with a large central double bed, a full range of hand built fitted wardrobe, dressing table and chest of drawers in Canadian Maple and complimented with a hand build matching chair. On the port side a large radiator is fitted with a large range of lockers. A stereo cassette player with speakers is fitted. Steps and doors provide access to the for deck. The ensuite shower room is fitted with a standard shower cubicle, vanity unit with wash basin, a sea toilet and chrome radiator, ceramic tiles line the shower walls.
WHEELHOUSE; A roomy wheelhouse with teak fully glazed folding doors leading onto the aft deck, teak is also used for the wheelhouse sole with 2 x large hatches which give access to the engine room. A substantial helm position is to port with clearly defined panels in stainless steel for engine instrumentation, DC and AC circuits. Lockers give access to electrical main switches and circuit breakers. Plenty of stowage lockers are provided. Chrome radiator on starboard side.
MECHANICAL; The craft is fitted with a Perkins M90 diesel engine, connected via a hydraulic drive system to a stainless steel propellor shaft and bronze propeller. A Volvo Penta diesel engined 15 kva generator is installed and provides power for all the crafts electrics, suitable shorepower connections are provided for alongside arrangements. Bow and stern hydraulic thrusters are fitted, hydraulic steering is also fitted. Equipment fitted but not previously mentioned includes; Full intercom system to all cabins (except the shower rooms), and the fore deck. A remote controlled camera is installed in the bow, to allow vision directly in front of the craft, with the monitor fitted in wheelhouse. 2 x fully automatic deep cycle battery chargers are installed connected to each bank of 12 volt batteries. VHF radio is fitted in the wheelhouse, smoke detectors are fitted in all the cabins. Adequate automatic and portable fire extinguishers are provided. Cat D ,
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