The Herring Gull canal boat operating out of Alvechurch

Sleeps a minimum of 2 people

Sleeps a maximum of 6 people

Boat location : Alvechurch in Worcestershire View

Boat length : 66 feet

Boat Class : Gull

Boat type : Cruiser Stern

Beam : Narrow

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The Herring Gull canal boat operating out of Alvechurch

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Galley / Saloon Position: Stern

Number of Cabins: 2

On-board Facilities

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Number of Showers: 2

Number of Toilets: 2

Number of Baths: 0

Information

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Design : The Alvechurch Gull is a 66ft long, 6 berth cruiser stern narrowboat, with side doors. It has a quiet water-cooled diesel engine with simple to use controls.

Features : There is full radiator central heating on the boat. A 200 gallon water tank supplies the hot and cold running water. There is a double-filtered drinking water system. There is carpeting in the saloon and bedrooms.

Saloon : 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. Also supplied are a microwave; toaster and filter coffee machine.

Berths : As this is a 6 berth boat, there is a choice of a double berth or two singles in both the forward and centre cabins. These beds have interior sprung mattresses. An optional dinette/double is available in the saloon.

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 are two bathrooms, each with a wash hand basin, electrically operated flush toilet and a shower or hip bath/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); dishcloth (x1); tea towel (x1); floor cloth (x1); toilet roll and bin liner.

Additional Information: A safe is supplied on the boat (except on boats based at Gailey), as are helmsman's waterproofs and an umbrella. Tuition and buoyancy aids are supplied free of charge.

Holiday Routes

Routes possible from The Herring Gull canal boat operating out of Alvechurch

Avon ring from Alvechurch (11.00 days)

Birmingham cruise from Alvechurch (4.00 days)

Birmingham mini ring from Alvechurch (5.00 days)

Birmingham mini ring from Alvechurch via Black Country Museum (8.00 days)

Black Country Museum from Alvechurch (5.00 days)

Black Country ring from Alvechurch (8.00 days)

Cadbury World from Alvechurch (4.00 days)

Cadburys World Warwick Castle from Alvechurch (8.00 days)

Drayton Manor from Alvechurch (8.00 days)

Kidderminster and return from Alvechurch (8.00 days)

Lapworth Flight from Alvechurch (4.00 days)

Stourport ring from Alvechurch (8.00 days)

Stratford Upon Avon and return from Alvechurch (8.00 days)

Warwickshire ring from Alvechurch (11.00 days)

Worcester and return from Alvechurch (5.00 days)

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