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The boats

Typical  descriptions - you will need to contact the owners for specific details          

            

Boat availability will vary season to season according to use. Typically there are 4,6 and 8 berth options with 6 berth being the most likely.

 

Typical Accommodation    diagrams of typical internal layout  (click)

The facilities on a six berth typically include:

·        one fixed double bed,

·         a bed that can be arranged as a double or 2 singles

·        2 single beds, from the seats in the galley/dinning area. Making a total of three rooms.

 

The dining /galley area is at the front of the boat separated from the central bedroom by a toilet, with a further a toilet and shower room between the middle room and the end room.

This means at night each of the rooms has access to at least one toilet and hand basin without disturbing other rooms.

The toilets are water flushed into a foul water tank and the hot water for both shower and taps provided by the engine.

 

The boat is provided with a 240v electricity supply by an inverter from the batteries.

 This runs the lights, television/video, CD/radio and other equipment onboard quite adequately, though it is recommended that you run the engine for at least 3hrs a day to charge batteries and heat water. This most people will do anyway during the process of travelling.

 

The galley cooker is gas, includes 4 rings and a separate oven and grill.

This is accompanied by a comprehensive array of cooking utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses for 6 people.

Filtered drinking water is also available at the sink.

 

Towels, bed linen, duvets, tea towels etc are also provided for six people.

As is washing up liquid, toilet paper and a complimentary bottle of wine.

 

Hanging space for clothes is provided in the middle and back rooms, as is some cupboard space for clothing.

Further storage space is provided under each bed.

 

For the cooler months a gas central heating system is also installed.

 

Fuel

The boat is provided with a fuel tank holding about 50gallons ( more than sufficient for the average week’s cruising).

Three cylinders of propane are also provided for the cooking and heating facilities, again a generous quantity sufficient for all but the most demanding weeks, though cylinders may have to be changed as each empties.

 

Engine

The engine is low maintenance, requires very little attention with clean exhaust (for a diesel) once warmed up.

Instruction on how to check oil & water will be given on arrival, though it is unlikely that you will need to top up either.

 

Handling

For the novice (or those requiring) a swift course on boat handling including how to manage a lock will be given.

This will also include safety issues, issuing of lifejackets etc…

 

Generally the boat is comprehensively equipped and the staff at the marina helpful.

So spend a bit of time at the marina making sure you know how everything works before you go.

Questions can be asked later over the phone, but a little time invested here will ensure a smoother running holiday.

 

 

 

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