Ashwood Marina | |
Ashwood Marina, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 0AQ, UK | |
Contact: | Sammy Rose |
Telephone: | Reveal Telephone Number |
Mobile: | Reveal Mobile Phone Number |
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A well loved and very homely narrowboat fitted out for independent liveaboard or extensive cruising; as whilst there is a shoreline facility the inboard diesel generator gives the benefit of off grid living without compromising on comforts. As you would expect from a boat of this length, there is plenty of space and plenty of storage. Key features including the large walk-through bathroom, spacious galley, pullman dinette and cosy saloon.
Boat Specification:
Hull Thickness: 10mm, 6mm, 5mm, 4mm
Boat Safety Certificate: Valid till May 2026
Last Surveyed: March 2018, copy available on request
Last Blacked: April 2021 with Karma Hull Coating
Anodes: 8 – 4 last fitted in April 2018 and 4 in April 2021
Galvanic Isolator: No
Specifications:
Bow Thruster: Yes – tube was replaced with a thicker tube in May 2021
Batteries: 1 starter and 3 leisure (Leisure were new in March 2024)
Battery Management System: Yes – part of the inverter
Inverter: Victron 2.5kw combi’
Solar: 2 x 320w JA panels inked to MPPT solar charge controller (Fitted June 2020)
Shoreline: Yes
Generator: Beta Marine 4L2175 diesel 5.25kva @3000rpm (Year – 2004)
Hot Water System: Calorifier linked to engine and Webasto. Also, emersion heater in calorifier.
Central Heating: Radiators in saloon, pullman and bedroom linked to Webasto. Also heated towel rail in bathroom that links to central heating but is also electric for independent use. There is also a multi fuel stove in the saloon.
No of berths: 6: formal double bedroom, pullman that converts to a double and sofa that converts to a double
Headroom: Approx 6’3”
Window type and coverings: Brass anodised windows in the main living areas with top hopper. Matching portholes in the bathroom, bedroom and engine room with top opening. Windows in the saloon and dining area have curtains on brass poles with matching holdbacks; in the galley these have venetian blinds. The bedroom portholes have curtains and the bathroom ports have venetian blinds
Side Hatches: Behind a matching curtain there is a side hatch between the pullman and the galley. There is also a side hatch in the engine room concealed behind a curtain
Houdini Hatch: Located in the galley
Water Tank: Stainless steel approx. 150 gallons
Insulation: Sprayfoam
Internal Décor:
Ceiling and upper panels: Natural wood panels in varnished finish with contrasting dark wood trim; in the bathroom upper panels are shower boards
Lower sides: Mix of natural wood and panels with wall paper finish
Floor covering: Main living areas are carpeted; galley and bathroom have heavy duty click laminate flooring to cope with water spills
Lighting: A mix of retro fluorescents and tungsten style lights all set into the ceiling and all have LED bulbs. In the saloon there are also spot lights and in the bedroom a picture light, again with LED bulbs
Radiators: New in 2020 with gunmetal grey in bathroom, bedroom and living area in antique gold. Radiator under dining table is half size and white in colour.
Vessel name: | Amos |
Condition: | Very good |
Vessel type: | Semi Trad |
Builder: | Price Fallows |
Fit Out: | Cheshire Narrowboats and first owner |
Constructed: | 2006 |
Registration: | 513719 |
Guests: | 6 |
Berths: | 6 |
No. of engines: | 1 |
Engine model: | Kubota Beta Marine |
Engine power: | 43hp |
Fuel type: | Diesel |
Nominal length: | 70' |
Length over all: | 70' |
Beam: | 6' 10" |
Hull material: | Steel |
Fuel capacity: | 50 Gallons |
Living Area:
• Entry from the front deck via semi glazed wooden doors
• Bookcase on port bulkhead (Right as you descend the entry steps)
• Feature tiled hearth with Hamlet Solution 5 multi fuel stove on starboard
(Left as you descent the steps)
• Corner unit opposite with adjoining feature shelving
• Flatscreen TV set under the gunwale linked to standard TV aerial
• Elite furnishings sofa with integral storage that converts into a double bed
Dining:
• Raised pullman set alongside a picture window
• Converts to a double bed
• Storage under seating
• Side hatch opposite
Galley:
• Passage style
• Natural wood units with large antique style D handles offering a mix of
storage solutions
• Melamine worktops in slate finish with matching uplifts
• High level LPG oven and separate grill
• LPG 4 burner hob in stainless finish
• Stainless sink and drainer serviced by a mixer tap
• Separate cartridge filtered drinking water tap
• 12v worktop height fridge
• 12v worktop freezer
• Microwave
• Open shelving set against bulkheads
Bedroom:
• Fixed double bed with storage below accessed by 4 hydraulic struts to lift
the entire mattress
• 12v fan system around the bed to circulate air around the storage
• Wardrobes with mirrored doors and integral lights either side of the entry
door leading from the galley
• Space behind the headboard for hanging coats etc
• Shelving on the cabin side alongside the headboard area
• Double plug with USB behind headboard
Bathroom:
• Walk through type
• Large fully enclosed quadrant shower with extractor fan above
• Vanity with integral washbasin
• Composting toilet (Compost fitted June/July 2021)
• Zanussi Aquacycle 1300 washing machine
• Feature shelf linking toilet and washing machine
Engine Room:
• Large open area making for easy accessing of the engine for
maintenance
• Lots of storage opportunities
• Also houses the diesel generator, inverter and other equipment
• Automatic fire extinguisher
Semi-Trad Stern Deck:
• Semi trad area with pram canopy cover
• Bench locker seat on portside with cushion
• Large open storage below
External:
• External all round access via gunwales with integral handrail
• Small front deck with cover
• Paintwork in good condition
• Front gas locker houses 2 x 13kg propane bottles with gas fuses
attached. Fully painted out in 2022
Cruising Gear
2 lock windlasses
Fenders fore and aft, plus side fenders – blue ones are being replaced with new rubber ones, spare ones are in front locker
Sanitary station key
Anti Vandal key
Anchor
boat pole
Boat hook
Ladder plank
Tying Up
Mooring lines fore, aft and centre
5 mooring stakes
5 piling clips, one with rope attached
1 Piling chain
1 hammer
Kubota Beta Marine
Year: 2004
Size: 43hp @ 2800rpm
Last Serviced: Summer 2023 by owner
Fuel: Diesel
Whilst every care has been taken in preparation, the correctness of these particulars are intended only as a guide and do not constitute a term of contract. Prospective buyers are recommended to have the boat surveyed which includes inspection of certification and documentation.
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.