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NARROWCRAFT LTD
Boats Built By Craftsmen & Brokers Since 1985
NarrowCraft started building their Classic range of Narrowboats in the early 80's. It is our policy is to give you a price for your boat at the time of order. We only require a 10% initial payment with the balance being due when the boat is inspected and approved by you. We do not like negotiating for extras therefore we list below what you can expect with your new boat.
Our boats are made from steel grade BS43A or equivalent with the baseplate at 12mm, the hull sides 6mm, cabin sides 5mm and 4 mm cabin top. The hull sides are profiled in Birmingham and shipped to the factory with sheet steel which is CNC plama cut at the factory. All Internal profiles are 25.25.3 box section for the cabin sides and top, 60x60x6 angle section for the baseplate support and 60x60x6 angle section for the hull sides. The angles which brace the baseplate are spaced at 400mm (15.5") to give extra strength than the 600mm (24") most builders use. The floor angle spacing means the floor can be thinner giving extra headroom. The headroom is over 6' 1" at the sides and over 6' 3" in the centre. We fit an extra guard or rubbing strake below the waterline the full length of the boat for additional strength and protection. The bow is traditionally shaped and has 'josher' style guards profiled from our working boat fleet (South Midland Water Transport) to protect the paintwork. 8 anodes (10 on 65' plus) are fitted for additional protection as is a galvanic isolator. The gas locker is in the bow and can accommodate 2 x 13 k bottles (2 x 6 k with bow-thruster). The stainless steel 750 litre water tank is fitted under the front well deck. . Separate fuel tanks for heating and drive train fuel are standard in preparation of changes in fuel duty. The hull interior is completely primed after construction then spray foam insulation is applied. The hull sides are painted with two pack primer and then given 2 coats of bitumastic paint as is the bottom plate.
The engine is a Barrus 40 hp with PRM gearbox. The engine is fitted with twin thermostats for rapid hot water. The propeller is 18 x 10 PB supplied by Barrus to match the engine. It will include a hospital silencer and Aquadrive unit that
transfers the thrust of the propeller through the hull and not through the gearbox bearings and engine mounts. Twin alternators are fitted, one charges the 4 x 115 amp domestic batteries and the other charges the engine battery.
A diesel powered Webasto 5k. central heating system is installed with radiators. The calorifier is in the drying cupboard and has a 1kw immersion heater. 240v hook up is fitted at both ends of the boat with 25 amp battery charger and when not hooked up the 3kw. Puresine Wave Inverter is ready for use. Power is available at many sockets throughout the boat. A choice between a Thetford cassette toilet or a Tecma electric flush toilet with 70 gallon holding tank, that can be pumped out from either side. The galley is fitted with Caprice cooker, 12v 'fridge and microwave as well as a granite worksurface. LED 12 volt lighting throughout with additional reading lights. Your boat can be either fitted in oak, beech or ash with beech edgings. The floor will be wood to match your lining choice. We can fit tiles in bathroom or galley should you wish.
The interior is completely primed prior to the application of spray foam insulation. The cabin sides and top will be painted in one colour with ICI TurboPlus 2 pack paint to international colours in our paint oven. The rear bands will be painted as will the top bends ready for the signwriter whose services for 1 day are included in the price as is the coachline. Navigation lights, horn and tunnel light are all fitted and controlled from the lockable panel near the helmsperson. The boat will be complimented with mushroom vents, boathook and pole in holder. It will be protected by front, rear and 6 side fenders. Two mooring stakes, 2 piling hooks, mallet and hosepipe will be stowed on the boat as will an anchor.
NARROWCRAFT Classic Range of Narrowboats
Standard Specification Includes
3kw pure sine wave inverter
25 amp mains charger
240v hookup fore and aft
12m hook up lead
4 x 115 amp cabin batteries
1 x 90amp engine battery
12v electric refrigerator
Tecma flush toilet
Navigation lights
Galvonic isolator
Separate AC/DC Panels
COACHLINE
Barrus 40hp Engine
Hydraulic gearbox
Aquadrive unit
Hospital silencer
Full diesel tanks
Stainless steel water tank
Separate heating oil tank
Water and toilet level gauges
Diesel central heating
8 sacrificial anodes
Lockable gauge panel
SIGNWRITTING
Bow and stern fenders
Bow and stern lockers
TV aerial and booster
Boathook and pole
2 mooring stakes
3 mooring lines
6 side fenders
2 piling hooks
1 hammer
Anchor
Speakers
MOORING
We welcome independent surveyors appointed to inspect our boats. Here is an e-mail received from a new boat purchaser after he commissioned a survey prior to paying the 90% final payment.
COPY OF E-MAIL RECEIVED AFTER NEW BOAT WAS SURVEYED BY A MARINE SURVEYOR
Subject: Cratch and Pram hood
From:
To: "Malcolm D V Burge" <sales@narrowboatsalesltd.co.uk>
Malcolm,
Would you be able to provide a quote for a front Cratch and cover and also a rear Pramhood
For your info, Trevor's report concluded by saying;
'The craft has very good build quality and represents exceptionally good value at £72,000'
He makes comment about the diesel tanks which I hope you can clarify Friday, in that,
'All the tank outlets are fitted on the starboard tank, it appears therefore that the port tank does not have an outlet. I assume the outlet pipe from the port tank passes through the starboard tank before entering the engine compartment'
He also states that the
'electrical installation is to an extremely high standard'
Looking forward to Friday
Regards
Matt Furber
NARROWCRAFT LTD
Boats Built By Craftsmen & Brokers Since 1985
New Boat Specification