Description

Bess is the product of the well known canal industry names of Tim Tyler, Jonathan Wilson and Mike Heywood.

David Thomas, who lengthened the boat in 2004, is highly regarded, precise and conscientious constructor. The professional fit-out is to a responsible and well-proven standard and has been carefully and lovingly maintained by the present owner. Accommodation is optimised for residential use, with two permanent rooms (central cabin can be set up as permanent, second double or single). Full width toilet. Conveniently fitted galley, leading to a large saloon. Heating is by Eberspacher diesel central heating.

Offered for Sale by Owner, with the possible use of the highly attractive mooring, (subject to land-owners agreement).

Prospective buyers are strongly advised to employ the services of a reputable registered marine surveyor prior to any purchase.

Specifications

Accommodation

Galley:
Panasonic Inverter Oven, which is a convention oven, plus grill, microwave, steamer and panacrunch. Plus fitted Millar 4 Gas burner with extractor hood. Full sized under counter fridge, plus small deep freeze fitted in aft. Plus ample cupboard space in galley. Fitted with full size butler sink and flexible mixer tap. Ample overhead and undercounter storage. Candy Aquametric washing machine, plus White Knight tumble dryer. Both fitted in aft cabin. Fitted 0with full under counter Beko dishwasher in galley. A saving on water consumption by using only 9L per wash. 16 gallon lagged calorifier, heated by engine, central heating or 230V standard immersion heater. Giving a constant flow of piping hot water. 200gal fresh water is held in an integrated stainless steel tank under cratch flooring. Suppling bathroom sink, washing machine, shower, plus kitchen sink. With internal water level gauge. 2x 13kg propane cylinders with single pigtail. Suppling Millor 4 burner hob in Galley.

Saloon:
13 Large windows, fitted with blackout blinds which give maximum light in the boat.

Accommodation:
4 Berths, consisting of permanent double bed with interior sprung mattress in aft bedroom. Plus single bed in mid bedroom, with quick slide out extension to make double bed when required.

Heads:
Full width compartment, fully tiled. Full size high powered shower. Wash basin, mixer tap. Full sized porcelain toilet connected to pump out tank. Plus a cassette / porta potty (Giving the best of both worlds if cruising) Axia fan also fitted. With 100L holding tank (positioned under bed).

Construction

Dimensions.
Please note that all dimensions / measurements are approximate & no guarantee can be given.

Length: 69’10” / m

Beam: 6'10'' / 2.08m

Draft: 2' / m

With generous headroom of 6’6” throughout.

Saloon: 16′.

Galley: 7’10”.

Centre Cabin 9’7”.

Toilet & Shower: 6’4”.

Aft Cabin 13′.

Construction:
10/6/4plating. The shell is a Semi-Traditional style.

Magnesium anodes fitted to hull.

Double doors leading to cratch. Twin doors leading to stern plate. Both cratch and stern are fitted with PVC covers. Plus unusually the boat is fitted with 2 hatch ways, one off the galley, plus one off the centre cabin.

Equipment

On Deck:
All necessary lights, fenders, ropes, chains, anchors, poles,etc. Plus 2x life jackets.Full diesel engine manual, tool kit and much more. Plus inflatable tender with battery motor.

Engine(s)

Engine Room:
A powerful Beta BV1903 diesel.4 cylinder 1.86litres 42HP at 2,800rpm. Serial No. 2113.

Engine flexibly mounted with flexible coupling. Cooling is through a sealed skin tank, with decking plate insulated with acoustic foam.
Hurth HB125 mechanical gearbox. With 2:1 reduction to a19” diameter bronze propeller. 40Gal integrated fuel tank filled from stern plate. The engine has had a full 500 hour service completed on the 1st June 2026.

Salt fire 4kw multi-fuel stove, plus 5 radiators run by Eberspacher D5W Hydronic diesel boiler. Equipment spec includes highly efficient alternator-to-battery charger, plus a sterling battery conditioner for use when connected to the grid. 3KVA sinewave inverter, and 650 amp-hours bank of gel batteries, giving total use of electrical systems while cruising

Electrics

Mains Electrics & 12V Electrics:
230 V-ring main with multiple sockets throughout, plus numerous USB charging points. 12 V-ring main isolator fitted throughout. Also included is a generator (useful when cruising). Twin 12 Vengine driven alternators (both 75amp) lucus alternators. Sterling alternator to battery charger takes charge from both alternators and prioritises 1 x 125Ah engine starter battery and 5 x130 AH gel leisure batteries. Plus separate Sterling battery charger and conditioner connected to mains grid.
Independent on board 230V power supplied from batteries via a Rich Electronic 3kVA Inverter. Galvanic Isolators fitted to inhibit possible corrosion from 230V earth bonding.

Safety Equipment

Location:
A beautiful private mooring at Saltford on the Bristol Avon,with secure parking in a private gated area. Being some 3 miles from Bath and 7 from Bristol. Private access to own bank area.With large private bank. Electrical hook up and fresh water. This mooring is privately rented from the land owner and will be available subject to approval. With excellent internet and phone reception. There being beautiful views of ancient woodland across the river.

Maintenance, Fire Safety & Service History:
Oil and filter changes, plus general maintenance has regularly been completed by the present owner. Running hours were last recorded at 10,421. Fire extinguishers fitted throughout, plusfire blanket.

The engine has had a full 500 hour service completed on the 1st June 2026.

2025 Works:

3x coats of Interturf 16 Bitumen to hull & sides – Inc Gunnel Side
Pit welding carried out
Redundant skin fittings cut out and welded up
Prepare gas locker, fabricate & fit new locker floor, bulkhead plate, 2 side plates, new D bar and create new drains. Prepped & Painted.
Top D bar cleaned up & welded.

BSC – EXP 10/09/2027

Brokers Remarks:
Disclaimer:
Channel Yacht Sales Ltd offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.

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