Direct from the builders, a Peter Nicholls live aboard launch with 5 plus berths. the boat is also ideal for use by the disabled, with the layout all on one level ,with extra wide gangways and specially designed bathroom etc.Built by Peter Nicholls for his own use on the Norfolk Broads, she is the latest of our well proven inspection launch design, she is equally at home on UK and European rivers and wide beam canals. The easily driven, shallow draft, semi v section hull gives economical cruising with very low noise levels as the main steering position is in the bow where all helmsman and crew can relax together in the spacious cockpit.Hardwood double glazed doors fold back to make the saloon and bow steering cockpit into one large areaVessel type: River and canal launchDesigner: Peter NichollsBuilder: Peter Nicholls Yachtbuilders LtdMake: Peter NichollsModel: 45ft wide beam launch Berths: 5. Seven at a pushNo. of engines: 1Engine model: Beta 38 dieselEngine power: 38 HPEngine hours: 12Fuel type: DieselDrive type: Shaft driveLength over all: 42'Length at waterline: 45'Beam: 11’Maximum draft: 2'Bridge clearance 6ft approxHull material: SteelHull type: Semi V with flat base platDisplacement: 12 metric tonsDry Weight: 12 metric tonsFuel capacity: 80 GallonsWater capacity: 120 GallonsHolding tank capacity: 80 Gallons38hp Beta Marine diesel with 2.8/1 reduction box and 4 blade propeller with 35 mm stainless steel shaft. Weed cutter. 220 amp hoursAbsorbed glass mat batteries for domestics and 110 amp hours for engine start. Twin alternators 100 and 45 ampTwin controls fore and aft with Vetus hydraulic steeringHospital silencerConstruction:All steel hull and cabin with 10mm base plate, 6mm chine and hull sides, 4mm cabin.All scantlings well in excess of BMF code of practice for wide beam steel pleasure boatsAccommodationFitout in cherry wood and maple wood solid and veneers. Polyurethene foam insulation.4 coats varnish.Carpet tiles to floor over 25mm exterior ply.Roof down lights some with dimmer switches.Bow steering area with built in benches with storage under, room for folding table (supplied) and chairs, steering position. Roll up side cloths with clear panels and curtains to roll down if required. seating converts to double berth for sleeping. The cabin has central heatingSaloon with settee coverting to double, easy chair and gate leg table. Hardwood framed and double glazed picture windows to give a good view from the seated position of the water and country outside. Elegant venetian blinds, easily raised.Galley with hob, oven, fridge and granite work top. 3 kg washing machine.Door through to cabin with good size single berth, drawers under aand cupboards over, wardrobe and door through toDouble cabin with king size double, 2 wardrobes and door toCentral bathroom with large basin, electric pump out toilet and shower with disabled facilitiesDoor up to stern deckTeak decks fore and aft. Teale effect side decksA fitout of the very best quality using the best materials and equipment and built to lastWebasto D 5 diesel boiler with its own separate tank, heating 13 gallon calorifier for hot water, and heat exchanger/radiators to bow cockpit, main saloon, centre cabin , bathroom and stern cabin.240 volt feed from shore with Victron isolating transformer, 2.5 kw inverter charger to give 240 voly for washing machine etcvolts and 240 volt ring main and socketsVetus 95 KGF bow thruster with separate 270 amp hour batteries and dual switch position.Brass effect opening ports with neat circular closures for night time