Corrigair

Overview

This boat is an excellent example of how all boats should be maintained and presented and is a real credit to the current owners who are reluctantly selling due to a change in circumstances.

The boat sits well in the water and handles responsively as you would expect from a builder with such pedigree. 

The stern is semi trad which gives a sociable space along with easy access to the engine compartment and weedhatch area. This is dry and clean and there is rear tonneau cover to keep the weather out during longer periods of being laid up. Although a semi trad the boat has very traditional lines and a traditional feel about her.

The aft doors to the semi trad area have recently been relined in solid oak and varnished. 

The Engine is a 45hp Barrus Shire with 2139 hours showing on the odometer. The engine is mounted with an Aqua drive which is ideal for a marine installation of this nature. It is a well serviced engine and provides more than enough thrust to easily manoeuvre the craft even in tight situations. A Vetus bow thruster is fitted at the front of the craft to assist when required and this has recently undergone overhaul and sheer pin replacement. (spares are carried aboard) 

The Battery bank consists of 4 x 12v 240Ah Victron energy deep cycle AGM batteries configured in a 24 volt arrangement. These were new in 2021. They provide enough power to run the set up of dual 3 kw Victron Energy Inverters which in turn power all the systems aboard. There is a separate battery for engine starting and 2 for the Vetus bow thruster. Battery charging is by 2 x alternators driven by the engine and the in built battery charging capability of the Victron system (70A).

An Eberspacher diesel heater is also located in the engine space.

A large sliding hatch gives good access into the aft cabin where there are storage cupboards on either side and the main electrical fuse and control panel is located.

To Port there is a small bathroom with a Techma pump out toilet and wash basin which both serves as a handy steerers/crew toilet when boating and as an en-suite for the main cabin. 

The large 5ft double cross bed can easily be made up and this brings with it the benefit of decent wardrobe and hanging space for cloths as well as a dressing table and drawer storage. 

The character of this boat is very much a warm rustic, old world charm which sits fittingly with the pace of the canal scape outside your window. All the drawers and cupboards are bespoke hand made from solid oak and the beautiful carved barlytwist features run throughout the boat. The fit out has a quality that matches both the specification of the equipment and the build of the hull. 

Moving along the boat you enter the lounge, a large open plan space with the diesel stove taking centre stage. Lots of lovely inbuilt cupboards, drawers and a glass fronted sideboard, all made from solid oak. These make use of every nook and cranny for useful storage. There are 2 easy chairs in the lounge and the L shape seating with oak table, this doubles up as a dining area and can be made easily into an additional double berth.

The lights are all LED and there is a good combination of wall mounted and ceiling lighting. Radiators are neatly hidden away behind traditional radiator covers which are removeable for access. There is even a wifi router in the lounge cupboard wired to a 4g Aerial mounted on the roof. 

Between the lounge and the Galley amidships there is a set of side doors with opening roof hatches to both port and starboard. These both have access steps (with storage under Stbd). This not only provides good ventilation and light but is handy daytime access to and from the galley. The fact that they re on both sides brings the benefit of access to both towpath or pontoon and canal/river views once moored regardless of towpath side!

The Galley is walkthrough with solid stone worktops and vast storage under. Cooking is by means of a gas Hob with illuminated extractor over and a combi electric microwave and induction oven. There is even a dishwasher fitted for those who don't fancy the washing up! A large Fridge and Freezer is built at the end of the galley giving more space than you would normally find! A Beko washing machine is also fitted under the Hob.

Moving forward you come to the walkthrough bathroom where there is a Cassette toilet. This gives the benefit of both types of toilet system aboard so you are never caught short! A large spacious shower with bifold doors and and heated towel rail which can be 240 operated as well as by the C/H. 

Finally the forward cabin with forward facing L shape sofa. This creates a second lounge area in the evening and is a good sociable space during the day as the front doors open out into the well area which is covered by a canopy and cratch. The seating in the forward well and on the L shape means up to 7 people can be comfortably seated! There is a large cupboard/wardrobe which could be either used to stow coats and wet weather gear or clothes. Of course this also converts to another double bed meaning a second sleeping cabin at the opposite end of the boat to the main bedroom both with access to their own bathrooms. A childs hammock can also be fitted over this bed if required making her 7 berth. 

There are many other extras onboard this fantastic craft and the versatile layout really makes her a boat to be enjoyed. 

Construction

Length: 70ft

Width: 6ft 10

Draft: 2ft 9

Construction: Steel 12/6/4

Builder: Barry Hawkins & Danny Prentice

Built Year:  2004

Recent Survey: No

Cratch: Yes with cover

Rear Cover: Yes 

Sidedoors: Yes 2 with steps at Galley (1 each side)

Engine

Engine Make/Model: Barrus Shire

Horse Power: 45

Engine Hours: 2139

Engine last serviced: 2022

Service History: yes

Gearbox: PRM

Bowthruster: Yes-Vetus 55kgf

240v Mains:  Yes

Inverter: 2 x Victron 3kw Combi

Battery Charger: 70A charger Victron combi

Domestic Batteries: 24v-4 x 12v 240ah Victron AGM new 2021

Battery Management:  2 x Alternator plus Mastervolt Battery Monitor

Generator or Travel Power:  No

Solar Panels: No

Heating

Type of Heating: Diesel Stove Lounge with back boiler and Rads

No. of Radiators:  5 plus towel rail

Calorifer: Yes 55ltrs 

Fresh water tank type:  Stainless Steel

Water tank capacity: 680 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity:  180 Litres 

Hot Water:  Calorifier - Engine,  Eberspacher and 240v Immersion 

Waste Tank Capacity:  Unknown

Insulation: Spray Foam

Internal

CABIN

Cabin Lining: Oak faced Ply and solid oak trim

Flooring: Solid Burr oak boards

No. of Berths: 2 + 5 (1 childs Hammock)

BEDROOM (Main)

Bed: Cross bed (5ft)

Storage Under: Yes

Wardrobes: Yes

Overhead Lockers:  Yes

Dressing Table: Yes

Toilet: Yes with wash basin

BEDROOM (Fore end)

BED: Fold down double L Shape seating with Childs Hammock to fit over

Wardrobe: Yes 

BATHROOM

Bath or Shower:  Shower

Toilet Type: Pump Out (Techma in bedroom ) and Cassette (in bathroom)

Vanity Basin:  Yes

Heated Towel Rail: Yes (from C/H and 240v when engine running)

KITCHEN/GALLEY

Floor Units:  Yes

Wall Units: Yes and fitted tableware racking

Cooker Make:  CDA convection oven and Microwave

Hob: Neff 4 burner

Fridge: Leibherr 240v and 3cuft freezer

Microwave: yes

Washing Machine: Beko (new 2019)

Dishwasher: Siemens 

SALOON

Dinette: No

TV Cupboard: Yes and 4g aerial fitted with wifi router 

L Shape seating/bed: yes x 2 with Oak table

Bookshelves: Yes and glass fronted cabinet

Diesel Fuel Stove:  Yes - Bubble 4kw drip feed

Seating: 2  freestanding chairs and L shape

History

Time with current owner: 4 years

No. of Previous owners: Unknown

Last Blacked: 2021 - previous zinc coated and 2 pack epoxy system

Boiler Last serviced: Winter 2021

BSC Expiry Date: 07/02/2023

Documentation Available: BSC/current instruction manual/Appliance handbooks/Service History since 2019