2008 NARROWBOAT 68FT ORION / AQUARIUS TRAD IN ITALIA

'Orion’s Star’ a luxury 2008 68ft Trad Narrowboat fitted out by Aquarius Narrowboats to an exceptionally high specification with a rare low in the water Orion’s Narrowboats steel shell. This gives the boat  a very traditional look, whilst making getting on off the boat so much easier.  Designed in a forward layout. This vessel offers a delightful authentic Boatman’s cabin aft with delightful skumbling veneer. It also has an Epping multi fuel stove and generous wardrobe/storage compartments with traditional canal art décor, a master’s cabin with an uber comfortable fixed double berth, an engine room housing an impressive JD3 Engine, a heads/bathroom with pump out lavatory, as well as an extendable Pullman's style dinette that can comfortably seat 4 - 6 people and will convert into a double berth. A U-shaped galley and a saloon with port and starboard recently reupholstered bench seating, providing an additional double berth when required.  Powered by a modern, highly reliable, yet vintage effect economical JD3 Tug Beta Marine 30hp diesel engine with a PRM 500D2 gearbox which makes a wonderful old fashioned noise. Central heating is provided by a Webasto diesel fired system and solid fuel stove located in the saloon and boatman’s cabin. Hot water is supplied by the engine calorifier and central heating. 240V & 12V electrics on board.  Full engine service March 2021, Last Blacked in October 2019, Central heating serviced in 2021, Boat Safety Scheme Certificate valid until March 2024.  An uber smart, spacious, well maintained, very well equipped 6 berth vessel that would make an ideal leisure cruiser/party boat, fully equipped to accommodate both family and friends or indeed a live a aboard.  Presented in great condition both inside and out, this  exceptional Narrowboat is available to view by appointment at Pyrford Marina.