The Boat
Scruffy Fox is a 50' narrowboat with semi-trad stern constructed by J L Pinder in 1990 of 10/6/3.5 steel plate. John Pinder boats are known for their easy handling and build quality.
She was purchased for shared ownership in early 2002.
Maintenance and improvements include- 2024 safety certification
- 2023 hull inspected and blacked
- 2023 new fridge
- 2022 back to metal repaint in new livery
- 2022 new cooker
- 2021 solar power installed
- 2020 new Beta Marine 38 engine and PRM 150 gearbox installed
- 2020 hull inspected and blacked
Sleeping accommodation comprises a small single cabin with cross-bed, a main cabin with a fixed double bed and a bed settee in the saloon that serves as a generous single or pulls out to a narrow double berth.
There are two Central Heating systems. The first is a Lockgate/MorsØ diesel fired Squirrel stove that heats the saloon directly and redistributes some heat, by convection, to radiators along the starboard side. This system is excellent for background warmth and has the dual advantages of being silent and using no electricity.
Secondly, there is a pumped Eberspacher diesel fired boiler supplying radiators around the boat. This system operates like a home central heating system; the temperature is controlled by wall thermostat and it heats the whole boat fairly quickly.
The shower/toilet compartment houses a portable toilet that can be emptied free of charge at CRT sanitary stations and most boatyards (some make a nominal charge).
Up to 1.8 kw of 'mains' electricity (230v AC) is available for low level or occasional use (vacuum cleaner, microwave, toaster, chargers etc.).
The boat is fully equipped except for bed linen (duvets & pillows provided), towels & tea towels.
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