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Cruising the Inland Waterways of the UK
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Details

The inside of Take Five

Some facts and figures about our boat

  • Hull - All steel made by Colecraft in 1992.
  • Style - Trad fitted out by Oxford Boats.
  • Length - 54’ (16.45 mtrs).
  • Engine - Kubota - Beta marine 1505.
  • Gearbox - Hurth.
  • Electrical:
    • Domestic power - 5 x 110 amp 12v batt.
    • Engine starting - 1 x 95 amp 12v batt.
    • 240v through 1800kw inverter or shoreline.
  • Charging:
    • 1 x 95 amp alternator (domestic batts).
    • 1 x 55 amp alternator (engine starter batt).
  • Battery Management System.
  • Alternator Controller.
  • Heating:
    • Heron multi-fuel stove (very good).
    • An Ecofan (makes a lot of difference)
    • Alde gas central heating (4 x radiators).
  • Capacities:
    • Fuel - 50 gals (225 litres) diesel.
    • Water - 150 gal.
    • Gas - 3 x 13 kg bottles.
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