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Description

The bespoke build and fit out by Nantwich Canal Centre is quality with attention to detail throughout. Extras include hydraulic bow and stern thrusters, all navigation and radio necessities plus safety equipment, electrically operated wheelhouse roof, new “Antrim” wheelhouse cover that unzips to open up to the outside, flat solar panels giving easy access to the roof when on the move, Oyster satellite, granite work surfaces and double glazed windows and portholes throughout. The roof hatch/ dog box plus recessed lighting give a light open feel and the wheelhouse seating area is a versatile extra space.
Thoughtful inclusion of all necessary for a safe, comfortable living/sailing experience.

Encore handles well on open/coastal waters.

Specifications

Accommodation

Encore has a light airy feel to her, the painted panels and ceiling assist this and enhance the natural oak, ash and cherry wood grain of the bespoke carpentry. Concealed AEG washer dryer, integrated fridge and freezer appliances in the galley make the look seamless and neat, a belling eye level oven with extractor, hob and microwave. Granite work surfaces and breakfast bar make for practical everyday use as well as an attractive layout with ample cupboard space.
The open plan layout to saloon is sociable, an L shaped sofa fits perfectly allowing the fitted lit display units and cupboards accessibility. A Reflex diesel Lockgate stove is eye catching and very versatile as has a back boiler, plus the Webasto central heating with anthracite radiators is very efficient, reliable and sufficient alone. An LG TV is housed neatly and rotates towards the dining area with storage beneath, there is onboard Satellite and controls by the entertainment area. Bespoke made curtains and porthole Roman blinds add colour.
Walk through to small double cabin/study carpeted with cupboard storage above bed plus wardrobe, concealed seacock, folding desk and stool with a TV DVD.
Anthracite radiator and storage coat and crew saver life jackets cupboard in walk through.
Fully loaded bathroom, drencher shower above P shaped bath with cubicle and hand held attachment. Shelving and cupboard space in abundance, macerating toilet and a bidet complete.
The main bedroom has a king size bed with two large storage drawers beneath, a row of seamlessly fitted wardrobes, drawers, mirror with mini shelves and sockets, two portholes, radiators and a bow hatch for extra ventilation and escape. Both bedrooms are carpeted other areas have dark laminate planked flooring.

Entering the galley through to saloon

Saloon to galley

To cabins and bathroom

Expansive and bright

Double cabin/study

Main bedroom

Main bedroom storage

Wheelhouse seating, versatile space

Construction

Steelwork: Tim Tyler Boatbuilders Ltd..
Hull base plate: 10mm
Counter plate: 10mm
Rudder: 10mm
Hull sides: 6mm
Cabin sides: 6mm
Cabin roof: 4mm
Anodes: 4x 2.5kg magnesium fresh water
Paintwork System:
Immersed hull sides: Universal hull blacking - Bitumen
Topsides: Universal hull blacking - Bitumen
Superstructure: Craftsmaster coach enamel, chalky white cabin sides with Manchester red bands,borders and handrails. Graphite grey anti slip gunwale tops and decks. Black - Andy Russell gunwale black

Cabin insulation: Combustion modified 50mm thickness spray foam..hull sides, cabin sides and roof.
Under floor: 50mm Xtratherm insulation slabs

Reinforced base plate

Welding

Base plate attached to side panels

Aft section, engine room

Bow showing thruster

Stern

Stern protection for propeller and rudder

Steel protection

Waiting to go into build/fitout

Stern

Equipment

Saloon through to galley

Navigation Equipment

Raymarine a77 7” touchscreenMFDc/w fish finder & WiFi
Navionics Gold XL 9 Raymarine/SD/Micro SD format 28X UK and Ireland
Raymarine P319 low profile Depth Temp Transducer MFD Connect
Digital yacht AIT2000 Class B Transponder
Shakespeare Heliflex (AIS Version) with 20 M cable and BNC plug
Standard Horizon GX2000 fixed VHF with AIS input capability
Raymarine seatalk NG starter kit

Raymarine a77 7”

TFT colour monitor

Matrix GX 2000 Radio

AIS transponder

Controls

Engine(s)

Thoughtful choice of inboard Barrus John Deere Shire Marine Diesel 135BHP, 4 cylinder water cooled Turbocharged engine coupled to a PRM500 hydraulic gearbox fitted to an upgraded 2” shaft all supplied and marinised by E.P. Barrus . This incredibly robust, reliable and quiet unit with direct injection, deluxe control panel, one 55amp alternator (12v) and one 140amp alternator (24v) supplied with a hospital silencer is tier 4 emissions compliant. Allows for appropriate speed on all waterways and increased power for coastal cruising.

Prior to installing 2016

In situe

Beautifully done

Trojan battery bank

5kw Generator

Engine today

Exhaust

Encore

Sails & Spars

Portavadie yacht haven, Scotland 2018

Safety Equipment

Automatic engine fire extinguisher, further extinguishers sited in kitchen edge to saloon with fire blanket, through walkway and main bedroom with two smoke alarms and a carbon monoxide alarm in saloon.
Adequate adjustable lifesaver jackets with two re-gassing kits. A rescue system kit, rescue ladder and emergency pack with EPIRB locator and buoyancy ring.

EPIRB included

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