45'X10' COLECRAFT
Ready for Spring 2024
Offgrid Live-aboard
SOLD
The boat on show is a 45'x10' from Colecraft with a 10.5m x 3m internal cabin space and a cruiser style stern. Colecraft are a premium hull manufacturer who work to the highest standards. We have carried out the fit out using sustainable natural and reclaimed/repurposed materials where possible.
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We have been live aboards for 14 years, so far, and we have used our experience to identify what is required to live aboard comfortably for long periods while keeping cruising fun. We have had a range of boats from 30' narrowboats to 60'x12' dutch barges and have settled on the 45'x'10 as the ideal size for a couple or single person. Her size provides a healthy balance between enjoyable easy cruising and spacious comfortable interior with that all important storage.
The Insulation and light outer paint job ensure warmth in winter with a minimal requirement to run the heating whilst also keeping her cool in summer. The alternator/battery/solar set up will see you charging the batteries back up quickly minimising running the engine so you can enjoy the peace and quiet.
Please read spec below for full specification
Vetus 43hp twin alternator engine with hospital silencer
175A Balmar alternator and MC regulator
10/6/4mm steel fabrication
1600 litre water tank
400 litre diesel tank
Caldwells double glazed windows and portholes
50-75mm insulation inc 25mm cellotex underfloors
Water filter system ready
1600W solar with 2 x Victron 100/50 MPPT Charge controllers
Victron Multi-plus 2 12/120/3000 inverter
10 x MK brand double sockets
water tank and fuel tank gauges
4 x 12v usb & usb-c outlets
multi-zone light switching
2x 300 Ah lithium batteries
120A Battery to battery charger
Handmade kitchen with iroko worktops, birch ply units,Hand painted, washing machine and fridge freezer. Hybrid induction/gas hob gas oven and grill
Eberspacher Hydronic 5kW diesel heating with timed programmer
Reclaimed radiators and 55 litre twin-coil Calorifier Hot water in 40 minutes
2 pack paint job inside and out of all metal work
external paint job complete in Duck Egg Blue
UKCA mark (RCR)
Solid wood flooring throughout, oiled
1200mmx800mm shower tray with gold door
900x600 Skylight
Fully fitted hand made bedroom with king double bed 13 drawers 3 hanging/shelving spaces made from birch plywood and hand painted