Douglas Dragonfly, Luxury Live Aboard boat for Sale


Hull

       57" Trad Jonathon Wilson Shell

 Sweeping, traditional lines renowned build quality.

  • 10:6:5:4 plating specification (10mm hull base plate thickness, 6mm hull sides, 5mm cabin sides, and 4mm cabin roof) for strength and endurance.
  • A 57" boat can cruise the entire canal network without issue and is also much easier to handle when cruising single handed.
  • Steel back doors and hatch for security and ease of maintenance.
  • Steel side doors for improved ventilation and to create an emergency exit.
  • Pannelled, part-glazed, steel front doors for all-round security and low maintenance.
  • A lift-up steel hatch incorporated in the aft deck, permitting quick and easy access to the large weed hatch. Superb lines; bow flares, raised cants to fore and aft decks, upswept aft cabin, inset fender eyes, cambered plank-effect aft deck, bow locker with ornate hinges, rubbing strakes continuously welded top and bottom for long life and low maintenance and much, much, more.
  • Hull painted in traditional Red, Black and White with many intricate touches.

          New 2006, Hull blackened and Gunwales, front and aft decks                         re-glossed. (£2400)

 

Engine + Transmission + Bow Thruster

 

  • Beta B43 diesel engine.

          4 Cylinders, 1.8litres, 43hp, Built buy Kubota, Marinised by Beta Marine.

          Very low running hours; currently 994hrs.

          Engine compartment sound proofed.

          Serviced 2006.

  • PRM 150 Hydraulic Gearbox.

          With 2:1 reduction, Stern tube lubrication by remote screw greaser,                 Weedhatch held down by quick release bar, Stern sump is drained by             an automatic electric bilge pump.

  • Hydraflex Hydraulic pump and tank.
  •  Cramm TwinProp Hydraulic Bow thruster

          High specification Hydraulic prop, much more reliable and longer                     lasting than cheaper electric motor versions

 

 Gas System

 

  • 2x13 Kg propane gas cylinders with cut off valve.

         Supply to Stoves 500DIT cooker in galley. 1 tank tends to last 4-5                     months with regular use.

 

Water Heating

 

  • 11 Gallon calorifier mounted under bed, heated by Engine and Whispergen.

          Water temperature can be set digitaly by the whispergen from 55°C to         75°C

          Possible to add a 240v immersion heater should this be required

 

Windows and Doors

 

  • 10x large 13" brass portholes, with glass drop back latches.

          New 2006 Neoprine seals replaced.

  • 4 glass roof prisims, 10"x3", 2 in lounge, 1 in galley and one in bedroom with shutter.
  • Metal, Oak lined doors foward and aft with high security yale locks.
  • Double side hatch in galley.

          The combination of Portholes and roof prisims make this a light and             airey boat while maximising onboard security.

          All external doors/hatches are protected by a contact switch linked to the boats Marine Minder alarm system.

 

Lighting + Electric fittings

 

  • 11x Brass halogen 10W/20W downlighters, throughout boat.
  • 2x Brass Bedhead lights.
  • 2x Wall mounted Brass spotlights in Lounge.
  • 2x 15W flouresent lights in galley + light/extractor fan.
  • 30W light in engine room.
  • External Tunnel light + horn.
  • Port + Starboard + Stern navigation lights.
  • External Alarm light + siren for Marine Minder Alarm system.
  • LED Multicoloured spotlight in galley, DMX controled by computer.

          Allows you to set any background colour in living area, ideal for atmospheric environment.