Dumb Witness is a 60' cruiser stern reverse layout built and fitted out by Aintree Boats in 2016 with the only reason for enforced sale being poor health.
The boat is moored at a marina off the Llangollen canal and was purchased in 2021 by the current owners who have had further work completed by Braunston marina. The boat has only 872 hours engine hours due to the owners ill health with a full service history and has been set up to live off grid comfortably or within a marina.
Entering from the stern which has had a Kinver pram with stainless steel poles fitted with dodger in 2022. There is also a Kinver roof hatch cover for added protection in winter.
At the stern of the boat a tow ball was fitted by Braunston marina to allow a bicycle carrier to be fitted for ease of storage of the owners bikes. The boat benefits from shoreline hook up.
The boat was fitted with 2 x 140 w solar panels high tilting by Braunston marina with MPPT control fitted for bluetooth to enable continuous cruising. The boat also benefits from an external poynting aireal and 4G mobile router to allow for internet connection fitted 2023.
The boat is served by Eberspacher diesel fired heater which provides heating and hot water. Along with 75 litre calorifier and immersion 240v for hot water whilst out cruising or on shoreline.
The boat has LED spotlights fitted throughout served via 12v.
The external and internal fittings are either chrome or brass,
There are 5 windows and six portholes all double glazed finished with polished brass.
The boat is ready to use now as a home at the marina or as a continuous cruiser.
Vessel type: | Cruiser Stern Narrowboat |
Designer: | Aintree Boats |
Builder: | Aintree Boats |
Make: | Aintree |
Model: | 60 Cruiser Stern |
Fit Out: | Aintree Boats |
Constructed: | 2016 |
Berths: | 5 |
No. of engines: | 1 |
Engine model: | Beta Marine |
Engine power: | 43 |
Engine hours: | 872 |
Fuel type: | Diesel |
Length over all: | 60' |
Beam: | 6' 10" |
Hull material: | Steel |
Hull colour: | Deep Red |
Fuel capacity: | 270 Litres |
Water capacity: | 475 Litres |
Holding tank capacity: | 250 Litres |
Enter the galley from the stern as the boat is the popular reverse layout. There are 3 entrance steps with built in storage. Within the storage cupboards either side which contain the Victron Multiplus 3kw inverter/charger and Eberspacher heating control, and also the 75 litre calorifier and the immersion heater. The galley comprises wooden work surfaces with below counter cupboards. Within the galley there is a Candy washing machine and shoreline fridge and Thetford oven grill and 4 ring gas hob purchased 2021 by current owners. There is also a Russell Hobbs microwave. There is an inline filter to the tap in the kitchen to allow for safe drinking water. Throughout the boat there is oak faced ply walls and oak flooring.
Leading into saloon where an oak TV cabinet and surround was constructed, Also within the saloon is the Hamlet 4kw solid fuel stove. In the saloon is a sofabedbarn 3 seater bed/settee with memory foam making a very comfortable double bed with ample storage. There is a side hatch fitted in saloon.
The boat benefits from LED lighting and 240v sockets served by inverter. Also fitted is a further storage unit and book shelves.
From the saloon leads into a separate purpose built dinette installed by current owners which can serve as an office or can be made up into another bed.There is a storage cupboard , wardrobe and drawers either side with extra under seat storage.
The boat benefits from double glazing throughout and has been insulated with spray foam.
This leads into the walk through bathroom which houses the quadrant shower cubicle with mixer shower and Whale gulper shower pump.
The toilet is a Tecma macerator which was installed in 2021 with new electric wiring and plumbing by Braunston marina.
Also benefits from a heated towel rail. With a ceramic table top sink on top of a vanity unit. There is additional storage to the side of the shower.
Leads to the main bedroom with a fixed double bed with an orthopedic mattress purchased by current owners in 2021.There are over bed cupboards benefiting from under unit reading lights
The bed has 3 large storage drawers and also a corner unit with a mirror above and double socket. There is also a wardrobe. The step leading to foredeck has also extra storage. Steel glazed doors lead to the bow.
The foredeck houses the 475 litre water tank.There is a wooden cratch board and a Kinver cratch cover purchased by current owners in 2022. Further there are storage units either side with seating.
At the front of the boat is the gas locker which houses 2 x 13kg propane gas bottles.
All steel 10-6-5-4 mm built by Aintree Boats 2016.
Hull blacked with 2-pack epoxy in March 2023
New anodes fitted March 2023
New water pressure pump and pipe and fittings fitted March 2022.
Galvanic isolator.
Eberspacher hotwater and heating system.
75 litre calorifier hotwater tank.
Sony CD /Radio fitted with 3 speakers throughout boat ceiling.
Shoreline fridge 12v, candy washing machine and Thetford oven and grill with 4 ring gas hob purchased by current owners in 2021 and microwave.
Built in extractor fan in bathroom.
4g Huawei WIFI router and poynting external aireal.
Victron 3kw inverter/charger.
The boat will come with all fenders including sides , u bow fender and tipcat (allowing use of cycle carrier). It comes with all chains, mooring pins and nappy pins with metal mallet and a various windlass collection. Mooring ropes.
Barge pole , hook and gang plank,
2 x 13 kg propane gas bottles.
Shoreline hook up with extension leads.
12v Navigation lights.
12v LED tunnel light.
Beta Marine 43hp diesel with PRM 150 gearbox.
Last service March 2023
New auto bilge fitted March 2023.
Within engine bay there are 4 AGM 130Ah leisure batteries fitted 2021 with one starter battery.
Benefits from a vetus water lubricated stern gland.
Comes with all fire extinguishers, fire blankets and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Gas bubble tester within gas locker
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.