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OPEN VIEWINGS: FRI, 27/05, 6–8pm, AND TUE, 31/05, 6–8pm

We're selling our beautiful widebeam canal boat Harriet after cruising with her for little more than a year.

She's in a very good condition (close to new) and has been built to very individual specs:

High efficiency and low footprint: Fully solar-powered (6.3kW solar array, 96kWh forklift batteries, electrical engine, dual-fuel generator as backup), extremely well insulated (3x standard thickness insulation, triple-glazed windows), multi-fuel eco boiler stove, heat recovery ventilation, energy-efficient Miele appliances. In addition, we have used reclaimed material wherever possible, e.g. pallet wood panelling, reclaimed parquet floor, 80% recycled steel.

Autonomous and self-sufficient: In addition to the solar-electric system, Harriet has a multi-stage water filtration system (including UV and RO filters for drinking water) to be independent of external water supply, a composting toilet, HotBin composting system, and very reliable Internet via 4G router and an external omnidirectional LTE antenna.

Spacious and comfortable: 45sqm interior space divided into kitchen/dining/living room, bathroom and bedroom; custom kitchen with fridge freezer, dishwasher, induction hob and oven (all Miele), solid oak worktop and plenty of storage space; underfloor heating fed by the boiler stove and a 500l hot water buffer tank with an additional immersion heater; Miele washing machine; additional storage space in the custom-built stairs, the utility cabinet and the engine bay. Exterior space: front and back with ample seating and built-in storage, stairs to the roof, roof space for 2 deck chairs.

Harriet was built by Thames Solar Electric based on a Collingwood Boats hull; new boats of her size and specification are currently going for £219,000 (excl. VAT).

She has allowed us to not only live close to nature, but also minimise nature and wildlife disturbance – very little air and sound pollution, low footprint, and minimal external energy use. At the same time, living on the boat was extremely comfortable, even in winter, and very independent of external constraints.

We're sad to let her go, but changes in our life circumstances mean we have to move on – but we hope she will give someone else a similarly beautiful boating life as we have enjoyed it.

Technical specifications:

Length: 18.3m (60ft)
Width: 3.8m (12ft 6in)
Interior area: 45sqm (484sqft)

6.3kW solar array (21 panels)
3.2kW dual-fuel backup generator
96kWh forklift batteries
48V electrical system
2x5kW integrated controller/inverter units
20kW twin electrical engine (Lynch Motors)
Hydraulic steering

Separate 240V and 12V electrical circuits
Energy-efficient LED ceiling lamps with purpose-specific color temperatures
Ample power outlets, partly with integrated USB charging ports
Fire and CO alarms, fire extinguishers
Wireless alarm system

8-stage water filtration system with on-demand pump
Hot water system fed by eco stove and immersion heater, 500l hot water buffer tank
Underfloor heating system
Heat recovery ventilation system

Spray-foam insulation, custom panelling
Parquet floor
Custom-built stairs with built-in storage
Custom kitchen with all Miele appliances
Custom-sized window blinds

Bathroom with composting toilet, stylish and practical washbasin and spacious shower

HotBin composting system

Boating equipment included: 2 LPG fuel bottles, wood fuel, headlight, horn, ropes, morning pins and chains, mallet, 2 poles, 2 windlasses, CRT keys

The following furniture can be purchased with the boat:

Sofa
Dining table
Bathroom and cupboard shelves
Large plant(s)

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