HISTORY & DESCRIPTION:
Narrowboat AEGIR was built in 2009 on the banks of the River Trent and named after the tidal bore that sweeps in on Spring Tides. Built by Anchor Marine Engineering, to the Eastwood design she is a bespoke build, featuring curved lines on the cabin and gunwales. Other features include large rear hatch to make traditional / semi-traditional style as required, wood-lined all steel doors and side hatch for security. Bow flares and curved bow lockers.
To avoid drafts the cabin ventilation is via ducted channels to the cabin. Also to the engine room to avoid water ingress on tidal or choppy waters.
A later addition (2013) is the glazed, solid oak rear companionway shelter which is removable/collapsible in minutes if required.
The gas locker holds two 13.5kg propane cylinders with an automatic changeover valve and bubble tester. Storage space for coke used in the solid fuel boiler and access to the water tank filler.
Insulated throughout with semi slab rock wool and fitted out with natural finish Ash joinery.
Bubble Multi Fuel Corner Stove supplies hot water and feeds a radiator in the shower room.
The saloon has a gate leg table with storage for cutlery glasses etc. Two foldable tub chairs also have storage. Full-size Galley with curved cupboards features Granite Worktops and inset sink unit, gas cooker with oven and grill, 240-volt fridge, from shoreline or inverter.
Rear Cabin fitted with double bed, wardrobe and two cupboards. Calorifier located beneath the bed is supplied with hot water from the engine or stove and has the facility for a heating element.
AEGIR was lifted out during the winter 2019 and stainless steel deflector plates fitted to the rudder, these produce more efficiency less cavitation from the prop. Treated from new with a two-pack epoxy pitch resin (Dacrylate) and was last blacked in December 2019 and new anodes fitted.
Integral water tank treated with acrylic paint holds around 200 gallons of fresh water.
Boat Safety Certificate to June 2021
38hp BETA MARINE DIESEL ENGINE with Aqua Drive Coupling
2500 Stirling Inverter Charger with 3 x 110 amp-hour leisure batteries.
BROKERS NOTE:
A well maintained and presented narrowboat, ideal for living aboard or for extended cruising/ holidays afloat. All home comforts in a light and airy interior having a traditional and stylish finish. Additional features make this a desirable model to buy.
Owner supplied images.
GUIDE: Sold – December 2020
LYING: RIVER DON NAVIGATION, South Yorkshire
VIEWING: Through CLASSIC YACHT BROKERAGE
Important Note: The particulars/images of the vessels listed on this website are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed and do not constitute part of any contract, buyers should satisfy themselves regarding the same. No warranty is given as to the condition of vessel’s hull, machinery and equipment/gear and an examination by a qualified marine surveyor is always recommended.
