Fiodra is a high quality build from a reputable boat builder. The steelwork (Ukranian welders) is exceptional and the interior fit-out, in oak, is beautiful. The whole, exterior, hull and superstructure is epoxy painted and is very durable. This is NOT a mass produced boat.

Layout

  • Cruiser stern (aft deck) with seating for 10 +multiple lockers
  • Galley/living space with side hatch
  • Double bedroom
  • Shower room and toilet
  • Corridor with full height storage cupboards
  • Large Saloon space. For hire and events
  • Foredeck

Hull 

  • Viking Canal Boats 2016-17
  • Welded steel construction: base 10mm, 6mm, 4mm
  • Epoxy Hull and epoxy topsides. Sandblasted BEFORE painting
  • Anodes fire and aft
  • Flat bottom (epoxy treated at build)
  • 60×12 (18.3×3.65×0.55)
  • Delivered and launched July 2017 (Watford)

Interior

  • Oak finish block board for bulkheads and fittings (NOT MDF or Chip)
  • 18mm flooring 10mm oak laminate
  • Spray insulation
  • Double Glazed portholes (saloon) window (galley) and top hatch (saloon)

Engine – propulsion

  • Beta Marine 75 (two alternators) (std spec 60hp but upgraded for river and cross channel passages)
  • Dry Exhaust
  • Single Lever Morse Control
  • Beta Marine Engine Control Panel
  • Skin cooling tank (beneath engine)
  • PRM 280 Gearbox 2:1
  • Clements 20R 15 3 blade propellor
  • 500 litre Diesel tank (takes lorry/tanker deliveries for low cost fuel)
  • Detailed service log and maintenance records for engine and all equipment.

Documentation

  • Build No: VCB00176
  • Craft ID: GB-VCB00176G717
  • RCD Design Category D
  • Conformity Module Applied A
  • Declaration from VCB dated 22/7/17
  • Licenced with CRT Reg: 525259
  • Current “Roving Trader Licence”
  • Current BSS “Commercial/Non Private” level certificate (renewal 2025)
  • Currently insured for business activities with Coversure Brokers
  • Registered as a “mobile” food business with Dacorum Council
  • Fire Safety Risk Assessment

Controls

  • Lewmar Bow Thruster 185TT- 5KW
  • 2 x Lead Acid batteries in bow
  • Tiller steering (detachable brass) Note: tiller much easier than fixed position wheel on WB
  • Engine controls and panel on aft deck

12v Electrics

  • 5 x Victron Gel AGM Deep cycle Batteries
  • 1 x Lead acid starter battery (new 2023)
  • Sterling (alternator) Charge Controller 130A
  • Sterling Pro Charger Ultralight (240v charger)
  • Blue Sea Systems control panel and breakers
  • Galvanic Isolator

240 V Electrics

  • Dometic 1000w inverter with remote switch
  • Consumer unit
  • Sockets in all compartments
  • External 240 in + leads 16 and 32 amp

Gas systems

  • 2 x 13kg Propane in vented locker
  • Two way valve and bubble check

Water systems

  • 300 gallon tank under foredeck
  • Jabsco PAR Pump
  • Pressure control vessel

Solar energy

  • 3 x solar panels (200-250w)
  • Tracer MPPT 30A controller CN/EM1
  • Charge monitoring panel

Heating

  • Refleks natural draught diesel boiler 2000KV Cold Furnace 4.2Kw (supplied by Lockgate)
  • Jabsco 12v circulation pump ECO CIRC Variable Long life
  • 3 x Rads and towel rail
  • Calorifier circuit
  • Carron 5KW stove (CRA301) in saloon – Morso double insulated chimney
  • Surecal 75 litre double coil copper Calorifier (engine and Refleks connections)

Safety Systems

  • 3 x Carbon monoxide alarms
  • 2 x Smoke Alarms
  • 2x Parmaris self inflating life jackets
  • 5 x fire extinguishers (in excess of BSS requirement)
  • Whale SuperSub auto bilge pump (Main cabin)
  • Engine Room auto bilge pump
  • 3 x life-rings
  • 240 V Illuminated EXIT signs (Removable)

Security

  • Additional internal security measures
  • CCTV system
  • Alarms

Saloon equipment

  • Epson EH-TW570 HD Projector and ceiling mount
  • Audio Amplifier
  • 2 x JBL Control Speakers
  • 1 x Sub Woof speaker (240v) ENERGY SA S2
  • 2 x cinema screens
  • 4 large gallery screens (custom built)
  • 2 x small gallery screens + leaflet rack
  • 12v LED Gallery/event lighting
  • 20 Folding chairs
  • 2 x 900×900 wooden folding tables

Galley (Kitchen)

  • Thetford 4 x burner cooker/oven (Built in) Caprice 440-700 series.
  • Shoreline 12v Fridge
  • 1 Main sink
  • 1 x concealed sink to meet Food Hygiene Standards (Rated 5 star)

Toilet/Bathroom

  • Jabsco Deluxe flushing toilet with controls
  • Vetus 215 litre tank (EC Conformity cert) + level indicator
  • DIY Separator toilet  with air vent
  • Whale Gulper shower waste water pump

Bedroom

  • Standard double bed (can be retracted to make single
  • Storage cupboards and bookshelf

Deck equipment

  • 40KG Sea going anchor chain and warp
  • Air Horn
  • Navigation lights
  • LED Headlight
  • Small gang plank
  • 2 x large visitor gang planks
  • Visitor steps
  • Barge pole
  • Various fenders
  • Mooring lines and mooring spikes

Special Features

  • Hinged “flap” to Saloon Doors for easy public access
  • Raised air in-takes
  • Extra sink in galley
  • Locking engine room hatch
  • Gang planks and steps for visitor access
  • Side hatch serving shelf

Note

  • Documentation and manuals are available for all key equipment