Description

Waka Huia is a beautifully crafted 1996 semi-trad narrowboat, built by the first owner to a professional standard using oak throughout, on a shell from Mick Cull.

She is perfectly set up for liveaboard life with all the appliances onboard that you would need.

Her REVERSE layout begins with a well appointed galley at the aft, featuring solid oak worktops, Belfast sink, fridge, freezer, washing machine, the usual LPG cooking facilities and plenty of cupboard space.

Adjacent is a Pullman dinette, which converts into a double berth for guests. Moving foward, the Art Deco style bathroom sits midships, offering unique character alongside practicality.

The main bedroom provides a peaceful retreat and the forward saloon includes a comfortable sofa that converts to a single berth, making five berths in total. Central heating is by Webasto diesel boiler and there is space in the saloon for a solid fuel or diesel stove.

A large array of solar sits on the roof to keep the batteries topped up and 230V is provided by the Victron 3kW inverter/70A charger.

The hull was grit blasted, hot zinc sprayed and coated with 2 pack epoxy in 2017.

Specifications

Accommodation

5 berths in 3 cabins consisting of:

6ft 6in x 4ft 0in permanent double with memory foam mattress

6ft 0in x 4ft 0in Pullman double with foam squabs and two single duvulay mattress toppers

6ft 0in x 2ft 2in Settee single with foam squabs

Construction

10/6/4 plating; Shell in semi-trad style

Fittings that are part of the shell include: Cabin edge handrails and forward and aft cants • Midship rope eye

Engine(s)

Lister LPWS4 diesel • 38hp at 2,600rpm • Built by Lister and marinised by Lister

Single lever control

Standard silencer exhaust • Acoustic sound insulation • Skin tank engine cooling

Electrics

Independent onboard 230V power from batteries via Victron Multiplus 3kW pure sine wave inverter/charger

Twin alternators:
12V 70A alternator charges 1 x 110Ah maintenance free engine battery
24V 60A alternator charges 2 x 260Ah AGM cabin batteries
Charging also by Victron Multiplus 70A inverter/ charger • Trickle charging from 4 x 100w & 1 x 335w solar panels with MPPT controller

(Note that equivalent 12V battery bank, alternator and charger would be twice the rating of this 24V installation)

Electronics

230V Bush 24in smart TV

Shoreline 24V under counter fridge • Shoreline 24V compact freezer located in galley

Zanussi studioline washing machine

Certification

The craft was built prior to the Recreational Craft Directive

Disclaimer

PLEASE NOTE: This is sales information and not a survey report; providing content details only. In this case we are acting as Brokers only. The specification in these pages is based on ABNB’s visit to the vessel and on information given by the owner. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract.

A prospective Buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey.

Life saving appliances do not form part of the inventory and it is for the buyer to ensure that they are in date and suitable for their purposes.

The information here is given in good faith but no description, statement, promise of work to be done, or suggestion for future use, constitutes an offer. If the craft leaves the UK, any necessary VAT paid status may not be available.

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