Peter Nicholls Steel Boats inspection launch wide beam for sale in Northants United Kingdom

She is now sold. We can build you a fresh boat of course, and this boat is available to be seen  on the Norfolk Broads .  So please contact  us if you are interested in a fresh build. Our well-proven inspection launch design, she is equally at home in the UK and European rivers

New, 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.

The latest example of our well proven inspection launch design, she is equally at home on UK and European rivers and wide beam canals. Option to retrofit electric propulsion and solar panels if you would prefer

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 area

Vessel type: River and canal launch

Designer: Peter Nicholls

Builder: Peter Nicholls Yachtbuilders Ltd

Make: Peter Nicholls

Model: 45ft wide beam launch

Now sold but taking orders for fresh builds

Berths: 5

No. of engines: 1

Engine model: Beta 38 diesel

Engine power: 38 HP

Engine hours: 12

Fuel type: Diesel

Drive type: Shaft drive

Length over all: 42'

Length at waterline: 45'

Beam: 11’

Maximum draft: 2'

Bridge clearance 6ft approx

Hull material: Steel

Hull type: Semi V with flat base plat

Displacement: 12 metric tons

Dry Weight: 12 metric tons

Fuel capacity: 80 Gallons

Water capacity: 120 Gallons

Holding tank capacity: 80 Gallons

38hp Beta Marine diesel with 2.8/1 reduction box and 4 blade propeller with 35 mm stainless steel shaft. Weed cutter. 220 amp hours

Absorbed glass mat batteries for domestics and 110 amp hours for engine start. Twin alternators 100 and 45 amp

Twin controls fore and aft with Vetus hydraulic steering

Hospital silencer

Construction:

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 boats

Accommodation

Fitout 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 heating

Saloon 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 to

Double cabin with king size double, 2 wardrobes and door to

Central bathroom with large basin, electric pump out toilet and shower with disabled facilities

Door up to stern deck

Teak decks fore and aft. Teale effect side decks

A fitout of the very best quality using the best materials and equipment and built to last

Webasto 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 etc

volts and 240 volt ring main and sockets

Vetus 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