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.