Main picture - "Dawn Mist" at Crows Nest Lock, Trent & Mersey Canal

58' Semi-Trad. Narrowboat

Luxury specification, including a powerful engine, Bow Thruster, a Washing Machine / Tumble Dryer and a Dishwasher!

As you would expect, Carefree Cruising's market leading luxurious shared ownership narrow boats are stylish, very well built and have a very high equipment specification.

Available in both "rear bedroom" and NEW FOR 2011 "front bedroom" layouts, these boats are built as welcoming, comfortable floating holiday homes.

• A powerful engine and bow thruster will assist you with any tricky boat manouvers;
• With plentiful 230v power, a washing machine / tumble drier, a dishwasher, a built in flat screen TV, a DVD player and a satellite receiving system are provided for real "home from home" luxury and comfort;
• Those who enjoy cooking will love the spacious Galley, with the full domestic sized gas oven and grill, separate four burner gas hob, 230v microwave and the stylish modern granite worktop;
• The saloon has comfortable built in seating that converts to comfortable beds with a wood burning stove for atmospheric warmth; and
• Each boat is designed to accommodate up to six people in a 2 + 4 format.

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Overall Summary

Water Lily at Moss Bridge Cottage

Boat Builder : Elton Moss Boatbuilders (Part of the Carefree Cruising Family)

A 58' 'go anywhere' semi traditional style narrowboat, with sleeping accomodation for six arranged in a 2 plus 4 layout.

Accomodation comprises:

Luxury fitted bedroom with fixed permanent full size double bed (4'6" by 6'6") WITHOUT the need to use flaps or extension pieces and a built in Washing Machine / Tumble Dryer

Luxury bathroom with full-sized shower cubicle (with door), thermostatic shower and pump-out toilet

U-shaped Galley with full domestic sized oven and grill, 230v microwave, built-in Dishwasher, and granite worksurface

L-shaped Dinnette, convertible to a double bed

Salon with Sofa (convertible to a double bed OR two single beds), two lockers / wardrobes, a solid fuel stove and a built in flat screen TV, DVD player and satellite system

Both FRONT BEDROOM (rear galley & saloon) and REAR BEDROOM (front galley and saloon) versions of these boats are available.

Saloon

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Storage steps to deck

Two lockers / wardrobes

Built in cupboard with bookshelves

High level display cabinet with glazed door

Built in flat screen TV in unit with DVD player and satellite system

Solid fuel stove

Skirting-board radiator

1kg powder fire extinguisher

Built-in Radio / CD player

Built in Sofa (converts to a double bed OR two single beds). Seating is reclined 17 degrees from vertical and 5 degrees from horizontal for a very comfortable seating position

Dinette

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L-shaped seating arrangement, with table. Converts to double bed.

Storage under seating.

Seating is reclined 17 degrees from vertical and 5 degrees from horizontal for a more comfortable seating position.

Skirting-board radiator

Glazed opening side window under side hatch doors (portholed boats only)

U-Shaped Galley

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Hand built galley units with Solid Oak doors

Granite worktops

Stainless Steel sink bowl and drainer

2 x 1200mm (4') kitchen units (one with drawer)

Built-in full domestic sized gas oven and grill

Built-in gas hob with 4 burners

Decorative tiling or splashback

Full domestic sized washing machine / tumble dryer, built-in with a decorative door (located in bedroom)

12v Fridge and Freezer with decorative door

Dishwasher with decorative door

High-level display cupboard with glass doors

Eye level oven housing with pan cupboard above, display shelves and built in wine rack

2 brass 240v double sockets

Built-in bin cupboard (in main corridor)

Built-in storage cupboard (in main corridor)

Skirting-board radiator

1 kg powder fire extinguisher

Fire extinguishing blanket

Microwave

Bathroom (Accessed from Main Corridor)

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Water-flushed pump-out toilet (with holding tank guage)

Super-size luxury shower cubicle with glass door

Luxury Thermostatic temprature controlled shower unit

Vanity Unit with inset wash basin

Wall mirror

Shaver socket / light

Towel rail radiator

Extractor fan

Bedroom

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Fixed 4’6” x 6’3” double bed, with luxury mattress

Above bed shelf unit, with built-in reading lights

Two Wardrobes

Corner wall cupboard

Under-bed storage

Easy-access storage steps leading to deck

Skirting-board radiator

1 kg powder fire extinguisher

Internal Linings, Insulation, Fittings and Lighting

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Spray foam insulation

Internal linings: ‘A’ grade crown cut, Oak veneered ply in Oak and solid Oak tongue & groove Plank

Solid Oak trims, edgings and decorative mouldings

Finest quality brass portholes with drop back vents and internal brass liners (portholed boats only)

Finest quality brass mushroom vents with trims

1 x Pair opening side doors

Low-energy halogen lighting with brass effect surround

Mechanical

Kingfisher at Chester staircase Locks

Beta Greenline 43 hp diesel engine

PRM 150 hydraulic gearbox

Vetus bow thruster

3.0Kw 240v inverter with combined 50 Amp battery charger

Diesel central heating system, with timer clock

“Hospital” engine exhaust silencer

Luxury control panels

Land-line 240v electrical “hook-up”

Automatic bilge pump

External

Water Lily at Thorne, New Junction Canal

Brass navigation lights

Tunnel light on cabin top

Anti-slip coating on both front and rear decks

Anti-slip coating on gunnels and cabin roof

Shell Steelwork & Specifications

43A grade steel, 10mm base, 6mm hull Sides, 5mm cabin sides and 4mm cabin top

Floor bearers 100mm x 100mm x 6mm

Knees 50mm x 50mm x 6mm

Full length hull Stringers 40mm x 40mm x 5mm

Roof frames 50mm x 25mm channel

Rubbing strips, 50mm welded top & bottom

Long “swim” front and back for better handling and manoeverability

Semi-trad stern with locker, seat and additional rear doors

Flare bows fully welded top & bottom

Scrolled cants

Scrolled integral handrail

Overhang to cabin front, including scroll

Vented gas locker with traditional hinge effect

Restraining hooks and chains for gas bottles

1 x Pair galley side doors

Steel front & rear doors (Hardwood Lined)

Self draining front & rear decks

Quick release weedhatch

Fender eyes, front, rear and side

130 Gallon (approx.) stainless steel water tank

Please note that this specification is correct at time of writing. The specification may be altered at any time without notice. This specification does not constitute any contract or part of any contract and is for guidance only.
The exact specification of your boat will be confirmed in writing at time of purchase.

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