General Description Reflections was built in 2006 by Stoke on Trent Boat Building to the bespoke specifications of the owners. The brief was for a top quality cruiser style narrowboat with reverse layout and 'go anywhere' 58ft length and luxuriously fitted for extended cruising. Externally the usual fine lines associated with a craft of this lineage are set off by solid brass portholes, stylish paintwork and decorated cratch board. Internally the solid quality of an SOT fitout is everywhere evident. Joinery lovingly crafted using solid oak framework and no nonsence traditional construction methods provide a true richness of finish to further enhance the carefully designed layout. Detailed Description Hull - 10/6/5/4mm steel. Engine - Beta GL43 diesel with 150amp alternator with Adverc controller. Bow prop - Vetus bow60 12v electric. Inverter/charger - Victron 12/2500/120. AC system - from inverter and shore line with galvanic isolator. Batteries - 1 x 90a/h start battery, 5 x 110a/h service batteries, 2 x 75a/h bow prop batteries. Central heating - Oil fired Mikuni MX40. Hot water - Calorifier from engine and boiler. Space heating - Kabola Old English oil fired stove. Watertank - stainless steel approx 450l. Shower - Corner Fordham with glazed door. Toilet - Leesan Opus 3000 vacuflush to cassette. Oven - Stoves GG2200 LPG built in raised. Hob - Stoves SL4000 LPG with lid. Worktop - Granite. Sink - Stainles built into granite. Fridge - Ranger 5cuft 12v. Insulation - Sprayfoam. Lining material - Ceiling oak tgv boarding, cab sides panelled oak faced ply, hull sides matching carpet. Furniture - Oak faced ply with solid oak framework. Flooring - Carpet except galley and bathroom in Camaro floor tiles. Stern Deck - Large open stern deck with taff rail timber seats and pram cover over. Sociable area with the option of all weather protection afforded by 'pram' cover. Steel double stable doors and hatch to central steps down into galley. Galley - Central gangway with good range of hardwood units each side, the solid oak set off by the attractive granite worktops and stainless steel hob and sink. Raised oven for ease of access with microwave over. Houdini hatch with hardwood trim. Dinette - Raised Pullman dinette with table that drops to form double bed. Storage in box seats. Saloon - Open plan saloon provides excellent ambiance for comfortable relaxing. Two leather recliners with foot stools with usefully placed folding shelf between. Corner wrap around cupboard houses TV and extends into low height book shelves along hull side. Glazed side doors and Houdini hatch with hardwood trim. Corner door to walk through shower room. Shower room - Walk through providing very comfortable space of full boat width. Corner shower unit with glazed door, wrap around vanity unit with granite top and ceramic basin. Free standing toilet. Side door to bedroom. Bedroom - Fixed double with storage under and cupboard over. Corner cupboard and full height wardobe. Book shelves. Steel glazed double stable doors to bow deck. Bow deck - Side and bow prop lockers make u-shaped seating with drop down cratch table. Cratch cover over. Navigation Equipment - Bow and stern fenders. Plank and pole. Locking and mooring gear. Overview - Reflections is a very nice boat indeed. Good external looks and excellent handling are matched by the quality of the interior fit and equipment specifications. This quality abounds and the little features like hardwood radiator shelf covers make Reflections something very special. Viewing by appointment but if unsold will be arriving at Longport end July.
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