D & J NARROWBOATS

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Acorn57 Standard

Specification

Acorn 57

A 57ft narrowboat with traditional style stern and popular "cottage style" layout.

Moving through the boat from the forward well-deck there is a generous saloon, followed by a full galley, a raised Pullman style dinette (convertible to a second double berth), a luxury bathroom, a double bedroom and finally a well appointed engine room.

Floorplan

Shell

Steelwork 10:6:4 Stainless steel water tank with level gauge
Lift up access to weed hatch in rear deck Integral diesel tank with level gauge
Steel side lockers in well-deck Integral gas locker in bow
Underfloor painted with bitumen Concrete slab ballast

Engine

37.5 hp Beta Marine B-38 engine 45 & 100 amp twin alternators
PRM 150 hydraulic gearbox Alternator controller
Deluxe engine control panel Aquadrive flexible coupling

General Fit-out

Spray-foam insulation 25mm ply flooring treated with preserver
Substantial solid oak doors, frames and trims Linings in 12mm light oak veneered ply
Bronze colour powder coated windows Half glazed hardwood-lined front doors
Thetford C200 cassette toilet with plumbed in electric flush Corner bath with shower over
Spinflo Caprice LPG cooker 12V fridge with ice box

Electrics

2kW/100amp/12V Mastervolt inverter/charger with remote control panel
Domestic battery pack 360 amp hours of full traction batteries, to cope with heavy discharge
Dedicated starter battery 2 x Blue Sea battery isolation switches
Blue Sea Systems DC distribution panels Split AC distribution panel
12 volt lighting, pumps etc 230 volt ring main
Ceiling mounted brass downlighters Brass power points & light switches

Central Heating & Hot Water

5kW Webasto diesel fired boiler with remote timer panel & thermostats to cabin and calorifier.  Radiators to saloon, dinette and bedroom, plus ladder style radiator in bathroom
Solid fuel corner Bubble stove in saloon 
50 litre calorifier heated by engine, boiler & 1kw 230volt immersion heater

Exterior

Acorn 57

Professional hand-painting:
one main colour to coachwork, single colour coach-line
Single colour, or clear varnish, to inside of side and rear doors
Signwritten name of boat. Other decorative paintwork as optional extra
Traditional tunnel bands to stern Intertuf 16 Bitumen to hull
Exterior woodwork treated with Sadolin/Sikkens Brass mushroom vents
Black chimney with brass bands 6 recessed fender eyes
Brass tiller bar & pin Tunnel light & horn
Waterproof TV aerial socket Shore-line socket
BW Watermate key, 2 mooring pins, windlass, hammer, ropes, fenders, pole and plank

Interior

Please use the link below to view photos and description of the interior.

Photo Gallery

We reserve the right to alter the standard specification without notice.

Extra Pack

For those who are planning to use their narrowboat for live-aboard or extended cruising, we strongly recommend the addition of the Extra Pack - see the details on the Standard Designs page

Deluxe Pack

A touch of extra luxury can be added with the Deluxe Pack - see the details on the Standard Designs page

Notes

Choice of colours for carpeting, vinyl flooring, curtains, blinds, worktops and tiling, which are included at a standard cost (details available).  If required, these may be substituted within budget or upgraded at extra charge

Prices

Prices for our Standard design narrowboats can be found by clicking here

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D & J NARROWBOATS is the trading name of D & J NARROWBOATS (BOATFITTING) LTD, registered in England, number 6580180
Registered office: The Boatshed, Crick Wharf, West Haddon Road, Crick, Northants, NN6 7XT

Tel: 01788 822661