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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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