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Superb Cruising Houseboat, fully working and ready to take you anywhere. This is beautifully fitted out in wood. Can be lived on and used as diving business. All certificates available. Live on BLUE water, dive with georgeous coloured fish all around. Perfectly maintained and in excellent condition. Just back from dry dock Aug 09, after routine maintenance and improvements. NEW TEAK DECKING TO KIT UP AREA AND PLATFORM There is one steering station in the bridge but above that there is a large open sun deck, can be converted to accommodate a fly bridge. 8 x twin full en suite cabins with wardrobes 1 x double cabin a/c full ensuite, wardrobes on bridge deck 2 x bunk cabins on bridge deck, sharing heads and showers on the kit up deck Large bridge with bed for captain. Large saloon with a/c with fridge TV, dvd, video and music system Fully fitted galley complying with local marine specifications Large covered sun deck with seating and tables Large open sun deck aloft for sun worshipers 4 holding tanks situated in the bilges each tank is fitted with a high powered pump that will liquidise any solid matter that can then be treated and disposed of according to the health and safety regulations. Fully fitted with Bilge pumps Galley: Stainless steel electric cooker that was installed to comply with the Egyptian maritime safety regulations. Full size chest freezer + 2 fridge freezers Stainless steel double sink and drainer. Marble work surfaces Air con in the gangway, between the lower cabins. A large bridge, equipped with Garmin depth/fish finder, Radio, compass, navigation system with blue charts. A bunk for the captain or night watch. There is also a large covered sun deck with waterproof seating and tables. Stairs leading to a huge open sun deck that is equipped with full length waterproof sun beds, this is the area that you could refurbish to include a fly bridge and still have room for the sun beds. Cruises at 12 knots and a top speed of 14knots Garmin GPS with blue chart 12 mile radar VHS radio Life jackets 2x life rafts Complies with all the rigorous regulations of local maritime law. Approved by the Hellenic maritime authority as a sea worthy craft Equipped with all the safety equipment required by I.M.A.O Price includes commercial dive licence. will NOT NEED anything other than routine general maintenance to work the season 2010. Specifications Vessel condition: Excellent, Vessel type: Residential cruiser/ Commercial Diveboat Year constructed: 2004 Year refitted: 2009 Berths: 22 Cabins: 11 Heads: 11 No. of engines: 2 Engine model: Mercedes 10 Cylinder Engine power: 450 HP Fuel type: Diesel Drive type: Shaft drive Crusing Speed: 12 Knots Maximum Speed: 14 Knots Length over all: 29m Beam: 7.50m Hull material: Wood Fuel capacity: 12000 Litres Water capacity: 15000 Litres
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Superbly appointed Dutch Barge on an appropriate mooring in Chelsea. Chester is a unique Dutch barge built in 1925, moored on Cadogan Pier, with picturesque views of Chelsea Embankment, Albert Bridge and Battersea Park. This fully functional barge has been extensively renovated in recent years and features solid teak panelling throughout. This spectacular vessel is an exceptional place to stay in London and can also be used to explore the waterways of the UK, or cruise further afield across the channel to the Netherlands and France. Featuring a wheelhouse room, saloon with galley kitchen, bathroom, double bedroom, extensive storage as well as a huge deck. Boarding from the pier leads either to a large deck - the perfect place to sit and take in the views - or into the boat's wheelhouse. This room, with windows on all sides, features bench seating and is ideal for dining while taking in the 360° panorama. The room also features Chester's wheel and navigational tools (see specification for details). Down the stairway from the wheelhouse is the large open plan saloon panelled in teak throughout and which, although recently restored, retains the atmosphere of the 1920s when the boat was built. The care taken over the modernisation shows everywhere: from the brass fittings of the portholes, skylight and cupboards to the ingenious use of space in the custom-built galley kitchen and extensive storage down the full length of the boat's sides. The saloon is approximately 6.8m long by 3.3m wide, offering plenty of room for a study area, living area and the kitchen. At the end of the saloon opposite to the study area is the galley kitchen, which offers gas hob, gas oven with grill and fridge with freezer all hidden behind teak panels. At the far end of the saloon a pair of spectacular hand carved stained glass double doors lead to the bathroom with a stunning freestanding full size roll-top bath, shower, wash basin, WC and plenty of storage - once again all panelled in teak. The Skipper's cabin, down from the wheelhouse, maximises space with a custom made mattress the full size of the teak lined space. Surrounding this are clever storage alcoves, including illuminated champagne buckets, creating a feeling of luxury and romance. Moored at Cadogan Pier on Chelsea Embankment with the entrance by Albert Bridge. A five minute walk brings you to the famous Kings Road where you will find a large selection of shops and restaurants including the recently developed Duke of York's Square shopping area, pubs, bars and various leisure facilities. To the South across Albert Bridge, Battersea Park offers pleasant riverside walks, sporting facilities, hosts various events and even has a small zoo. mooring on Cadogan Pier is included in the sale (fees just over £5000 per annum) Construction Equipment Engine DAF 100hp Generator 1.5kva Bowthruster 10hp electric Water 600 litres Fuel 600 litres Black water 600 litres Heating Diesel CH, warm air heating Hot water Via boiler Electrics 230v & 24v. 1500w inverter Survey 2000 Pumps 2 x 12v and manual bilge pumps Hull Riveted steel Roof Welded steel Wheelhouse Teak, folding Dimensions Length 18m Beam 3.5m Draft 1.00m Airdraft 3.2m Due to its central location, public transport is close to hand with a bus stop directly outside the entrance to the pier that will take you East to Victoria or towards Roehampton in the South. The short walk to the Kings Road offers many more bus routes. Tube travel is by Sloane Square Station on the District Line and the nearest rail station is Victoria. Cadogan Pier is also a stop for the Water Taxi service that runs from Putney in the West to Blackfriars in the East, Chelsea Embankment will take you West along the river to the A4 via Earls Court which enables you to join the M4 and M25 passing Heathrow Airport and to the East will take you to Westminster Square and routes to the City and beyond. Crossing Albert Bridge will take you quickly to the South Circular Road and allow you to access all areas to the South. Email for FULL RECENT (2007) SURVEY .
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