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The 57ft long Spirit 6 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.

Towels on board  Carpets on board  Compact Disc player on board  

As this is a 6 berth boat, there is a choice of 2 double beds in 2 cabins, or the stern cabin can be made into two singles, all the beds have interior sprung mattresses. Double beds 6ft 3inches x 4feet and Single beds 6ft 3inches x 2ft. An optional dinette/double is available in the saloon.

Design : This class of boat is 57ft long, 6 berth cruiser stern narrowboat. It has a quiet water-cooled diesel engine with simple to use controls.

Features : There is full radiator central heating on the boat. A 140 gallon water tank supplies the hot and cold running water. The saloon and bedrooms have carpeting.

Bedding : Freshly laundered bedding is supplied for each crew member, as per your requirements. Towels are also supplied - one medium sized towel per crew member, and one hand towel per bathroom. 2 Pillows ber berth ( 1 x feather, 1 x foam). Mattress Cover per bed. Duvets and Covers.

Kitchen : The kitchen is fully equipped and has a 4 burner gas cooker with grill and oven; refrigerator (4 Cubic ft with small icebox); sink and drainer; saucepans; cooking utensils; cafetiere; kettle; crockery and cutlery appropriate for the number of berths. There is plenty of storage space and work surfaces.

Bathroom : The bathroom comes complete with a wash hand basin, superior Macerator toilet, and a full size shower. A 240v shaver socket is also available. There is a separate toilet as well. Airing Cupboard.

The layout of The Spirit Class canal boat
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The layout of The Spirit Class canal boat
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