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The 64ft long AVE8 8 berth canal boat.

This boat operates from
the following marina(s) :

Canalboat Grading Scheme

The following facilties can be found on board this canal boat.

Mains electric sockets on board  Carpets on board  Compact Disc player on board  DVD player on board  Towels on board  

Twin sofas in the lounge that convert to 2 single beds- i.e. not a double sofa bed. Stern cabin can be 2 singles or a double. Other 2 cabins are fixed doubles

Design : Quiet water cooled diesel engine, 64ft cruiser stern.

Features : There is full radiator central heating on the boat. A 200 gallon water tank supplies the hot and cold running water.

Bedding : Freshly laundered bedding is supplied for each crew member, as per your requirements. Additional bedding is available upon request. Towels are also supplied - one medium sized towel per crew member, and one hand towel per bathroom.

Kitchen : The kitchen is fully equipped and has a 4 burner gas cooker with grill and oven, refrigerator; sink and drainer; saucepans; cooking utensils; crockery and cutlery appropriate for the number of berths. There is plenty of storage space and work surfaces. Please note there is no microwave or toaster on board

Bathroom : 1 bathroom with shower, sink and toilet. 1 additional separate toilet.

The layout of The AVE8 Class canal boat
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