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Description

Arcturian is a 57ft Semi Traditional narrowboat, with large outside area with bench seating, built by Darke Steel Limited in 2012. A superbly fitted out narrowboat with a reverse layout, fully refurbished in 2025 with new kitchen and Dinette, and lounge with Log burner fire. Large double bedroom and dinette converts quickly into a double bed. Loads of storage drawers. Barrus Shire 42hp engine. Safety Certificate until April 2030.

Specifications

Accommodation

Layout: Stern, Galley, Saloon with Dinette, Lounge area, Bathroom, Bedroom, Doors to the bow
Roof Sun deck
Fitted LVT flooring throughout main areas with carpet in the main bedroom.
Galley: Bespoke fitted kitchen by 5 star reviewed Designer Kitchen Direct, Cooker, 12v Shoreline fridge, sink, work surfaces, cupboards with rotating internal storage carousel, drawers, blinds.

Bathroom: Thetford Cassette WC with spare cassette, shower cubicle, wash basin, cupboard, mirror.

Bedroom: Large Drop down / lift up double bed giving further storage with access doors to the bow, wardrobes, and radiator

Equipment

Vessel Name : Arcturian
Boat Model Semi Traditional
Boat Builder Darke Steel Limited
Fit Out By Andrew Turner Narrowboats
Boat Length 57ft
Beam 6ft 10 inches
Draft 1ft 9 inches
Date of Construction 2012
Berths 2+2
Hull Type Flat
Hull Material Steel
Steel Thicknesses at Build - Base 10mm/ Hull 6mm/ Sides and roof 4mm
Date Blacking Was Last applied 2024
Type of Blacking - Applied Bitumen
Date Anodes Checked July 2024 – status 80%
Engine - Barrus Shire
Engine power 42hp
Engine/fuel type Diesel
2 gas cylinders supply to kitchen
Fuel Tank Capacity 200 litres
Boat Safety Certificate Expiry Date 21 April 2030
Batteries 1 Starter, 3 Leisure

Electrics 12v/240v, Sterling Power inverter/charger with RCD
Solar panel
Heating Morso Squirrel stove, Heritage cooker
Water Heating Immersion, plus calorifier off the engine
Fresh Water Tank Capacity 720 litres
Insulation Sprayfoam
Headroom Galley: 6ft 3 inches, Saloon: 6ft 1 inch, Corridor: 6ft 1 inch (width: 1ft 7 inches), Bathroom: 6ft 2 inches, Bedroom:6ft 3 inches (Measurements are approximate)

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