UK Canal Boating

Layout 1

 

Galley / Saloon Position:   Bow

Number of Cabins:   1

 

Number of Showers:   1

Number of Toilets:   1

Number of Baths:   0

 

Design : Lydia is a 54 foot long 4 berth Semi Traditional stern narrowboat with seating at the stern and bow, perfect for one or two couples . It has a quiet water-cooled diesel engine with simple to use controls.

Features : There is full radiator central heating on the boat. Also a cosy Woodburning stove in the saloon . A 200 gallon water tank supplies the hot and cold running water. There is carpeting on the cabins and saloon.

Saloon : Saloon with L shaped sofa which converts to a double bed at night, and removable table, in the bow of the boat.

Equipped to a high standard this boat includes full radiator diesel central heating and a stove in the saloon for cosy nights onboard. Coal and kindling are on-board, you can purchase more fuel on arrival at the marina as well. Radio/CD player; colour TV/DVD player.

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.

Berths : At the stern there is a cabin which can be a twin bedded room or a double bed, and in the saloon the sofa bed converts to a double at night.

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.

Bathroom : There is a bathroom with a wash hand basin, electrically operated flush toilet and shower and a 240v shaver socket .

Electric : 12v mobile phone charging point (please remember to bring your own car charging lead). The 2kw inverter supplies 240v electricity to certain appliances and to a socket on the boat. (Please note: if you decide to use any of your own electrical appliances, you do so at your own risk).

Welcome Pack : A welcome pack is provided, consisting of washing-up liquid (x1); scourer (x1); dishcloth (x2); tea towel (x2); floor cloth (x1); toilet roll (x4) and bin liner (x 3); kitchen roll(x1) ; hand wash.

Additional Information: Tuition, and buoyancy aids, are supplied free of charge, as are helmsman's waterproofs and an umbrella.