Description

Calder Cloud is a stunning, much-adored and well-maintained, modern replica of a Luxemotor Dutch Barge (6ft6 beam narrowboat). Comes with optional mooring in Watford (fantastic community. 10 min walk from Watford station - met line. 30 min drive into central London)

She has been lived on entirely off grid and now in a marina with 230v hook up.
Since she was completely stripped out back to bare metal and redesigned in 2017.
The wheelhouse and unique interior ensures that she is both spacious and comfortable for living and working aboard. With extra high ceilings (6ft4), she is a perfect home for those who are concerned by ‘cramped’ boat interiors, and the tall.

Boat safety certificate dated until April 2027.


10/6/4mm Steelwork. Survey in spring 2021 showed metal condition was as new.

All the controls are easily managed. Hydraulic steering system. All windows double glazed.

ENGINE ROOM (lower deck - under Wheelhouse)

Light switches from either entry, extremely well lit.

3 entry points: bedroom, galley and wheelhouse floor.

Annually serviced Beta Marine Beta 43 engine fitted in June 2018 with Hydraulic Steering.

Electric-controlled, diesel powered heating system for a 55L calorifier (that provides hot water and heats up to 3 radiators)

55L Calorifier also acts as a cooling system for the engine, therefore hot water is always provided when running the engine, without using the heating system..

2 x DC150-12 FullRiver DC Series Deep Cycle AGM Leisure Batteries, 150Ah (installed new in August 2022).

Victron BlueSolar Smart Charge Controller (controllable with Bluetooth smartphone app).

240-volt shoreline connection with isolation transformer. Automatic Battery Charger.

240V electric panel with switch for calorifier, battery charger and plugs.

Fixed shelving plus adequate floor space for storage of all necessary maintenance equipment.



GALLEY / SALOON (forward lower deck)

Kitchen
Bespoke 9 floor unit, fitted galley kitchen.

Very good condition, thick mahogany, hand-crafted wood kitchen worktops.

2 x artisan copper round sinks.

Electrolux 3 Burner Gas Hob, 1 large 1 medium 1 small.

Spinflo Duplex Gas Oven and Grill.

Domestic CoolMatic MDC 90 Fridge & Freezer (12V).

Under the worktop, flush-mounted, easy empty recycling bin and landfill bin, both lidded.

3 underfloor storage areas (naturally kept cool as under the waterline)

Saloon

Chilli Penguin Multi Fuel Stove (Defra Approved) mixed log and coal burner with additional oven section for cooking + twin wall flue.

4-Seater settee/futon which transforms into either a single or 140cm double bed with 2 large under storage cabinets, ideal for storing logs.
Plus a bespoke, mahogany coffee table that functions to also support the fold out double bed.

Log storage box.

Hatch skylight.

Attractive fitted shelving and bookshelves.

Large radiator.

Easily stowed, heavy fabric ‘door’ for winter insulation.

Manual Voltage reader for batteries.

BEDROOM (stern lower deck)

Concealed-access to stern gland, hydraulics/rudder tiller and weedhatch.

Stern gland greasing tap conveniently located for easy regular use.

Lifting double bed with storage below.

Bespoke folding double mattress for easier access to storage.
Built-in spacious cupboards, clothing rail and coat hooks.

Bookshelves.

Radiator.

Large 'Pigeon Box' Skylight for extra lighting and ventilation, with blackout rollerblinds.

Easily stowed, heavy fabric ‘door’ for winter insulation.


Includes separated Bathroom

Kildwick compost toilet Korner model with multi-speed ventilation fan.

2-way Rainfall and handheld shower.

Whale Gulper 220 waste pump.

Hand basin and storage cupboards.

Towel hooks.

Radiator.


WHEELHOUSE (above deck)

Secure double metal door entrance to both sides of the wheelhouse.

Attractive captain's wheel and control panel (including water and fuel gauges).

Foldaway large table and foldaway bench.

Several spacious storage cupboards.

Easily accessible and concealed, well-labelled Fuse Board.

Easily accessible and concealed header tanks for engine coolant and heater coolant.

Wall mounted heating system controls.


GENERAL EXTERNAL

Hull was blacked in July 2021 with 6 new additional anodes added to the existing 6.

Top exterior, including gunwales, fully repainted and revarnished in July 2022.

Good handrails and wide, non-slip gunwales.

Attractive long trumpet horn.

Exterior port, starboard, and tunnel lights.

Large lockable gas locker that comfortably stores 2 x 10kg gas canisters and storage.

2 x 335W SUNPOWER all black solar panels.

Large 480L water tank.

200L diesel tank.

Two section, tumbling composter (if you want it!).


GENERAL INTERNAL

Extremely spacious, high ceilings.

Oak flooring throughout.

The boat was entirely stripped down to bare metal, sprayed PUR insulation and fully repanelled with all new devices and interiors fitted between 2017-18.

All the carpentry work was professionally fitted new in summer 2017 and is in excellent condition.

Wheelhouse, skylights and gallery windows are all double glazed.

12v LED lighting throughout.

Numerous USB and lighter charge points fitted throughout the 12V system.

Various plug points fitted for 240V system.

DISCLAIMER
To the best of our knowledge all of the information provided is correct.

Specifications

Engine(s)

Excellent condition. Serviced annually.

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