Year: 1992
Style: Traditional
Hull Builder: Richard Hurley
Fit Out: Richard Hurley
Length: 55ft
Draught: 28”
Berths: 2 + 2 + 1 + 1
Original Steel Thicknesses: 12:6
WIN / CIN: N/a
Boat Safety: 19:05:2029 Expires

Engine: Gardner 4LK
Engine Hrs: unknown
Engine Servicing: December 2024
Gearbox: PRM 260 (Re-con 20212)
Fuel Tank: 120 Gallons & @ 5 Gallons Day Tank
Last Blacked: June 2024 x2 coats of bitumen
Bowthruster: N/a

Insulation: Spray Foam
Fit Out: Varnished Pine
Flooring: Vinyl & Carpet
Seating: Soft Seats x2
Cooking: Free standing Gas Hob Grill and Oven
Fridge/Freezer: Combicool RF60 - Fridge
Washing Machine: No
Galley Worktops: Chipboard / Laminate - Black
Toilet: Thetford Cassette
Shower: Shower Cubicle

Paintwork: Blue
Side Doors: x4 sets – x2 in engine room x2 in galley opposite each other
Lockers: In boatman’s cabin and also under the bed
Windows: Brass framed portholes throughout

Water Tank: Steel 1000 Litres
Stove: Morso Squirrel
Central Heating: Yes – from stove back boiler
Hot Water: Twin Coil Calorifier – engine only + shore supply immersion heater

Alternators: One large alternator (size not known )
Batteries: x2 Domestic 110Ah connected in series to give 24v 2x starter 8-Ah also in series
Galvanic Isolator: Yes
Inverter/Charger: Small 300W Inverter fitted
Solar: No
230v: Yes and landline supplied
Lighting: 24V Fluorescent & Bulbs

NB Aphelion – Inventory of Contents
As of 28th May 2025
Gas Locker
• Two 13kg Calor propane bottles (port side bottle empty, starboard bottle part used).
• One anchor c/w chain & rope.
• Four plastic fenders c/w attached ropes & handrail hooks.
• External removable chimney for lounge Morse multifuel stove.
• Small amount of smokeless coal.
• Two flat hose cassettes.
Well Deck
• Omnidirectional TV aerial with Magnetic base (Hard wired to aerial socket in lounge).
• One pair of cushions to fit step seats (home-made).
Lounge (storage cupboard behind access steps)
• Spare reconditioned Gardner starter motor (24v). Heavy enough to affect ballasting
• Spare reconditioned alternator. Heavy enough to affect ballasting
• Spare Headlight (both headlamps are from a 1940’s Brighton bus).
• Spare Morse stove door c/w fitted glass.
• Spare set of Morse stove fire bricks.
• Assorted steel ballast weights (can be arranged to suit ballast / list requirements).
Lounge
• Two seats c/w matching storage boxes / footrests (will convert to beds).
• Cabinet with fitted stereo radio (connected to speakers in lounge and bedroom).
• Curtains to all portholes (matching throughout boat).
• Four wall mounted canal theme pictures (two large & two small).
• Two wall mounted reading lights.
• Two wall mounted decorative plates.
• Wall mounted brass clock.
• Carbon monoxide alarm.
• Fire extinguisher.
• Headlamp (stored inside for security).
• Best rope (Bow line).
Kitchen
• One free standing cooker (gas).
• One fridge (24v).
• Two kettles.
• Draining board rack.
• Swing bin.
• Bottle opener (inscribed Aphelion).
• Wall mounted decorative plate and horse brass.
• Tea, coffee & sugar containers (new & unused).
• Kitchen towel holder.
• Fire extinguisher.
• Fire blanket.
• One pair of Perspex side hatch infill panels (held in position behind hinges).
Contents of kitchen cupboards, draws & shelves
• Breadbin & board.
• Four large plates.
• Three small plates.
• Four bowls.
• Eight mugs.
• Salt & pepper grinders.
• Two tea pots (large & small).
• Four egg cups.
• Small scales.
• One aluminium frying pan with lid.
• Three saucepans with lids.
• One milk pan.
• One 3 tier steamer.
• One Pyrex casserole dish with lid.
• One Pyrex oval dish.
• Two colanders (one metal & one plastic).
• One grater.
• Two mixing bowls.
• Set of table mats.
• Assorted drinks glasses.
• Four trays.
• Assorted cutlery and kitchen utensils.
Corridor
• Framed inland waterways map, wall mounted.
• Smoke alarm mounted to the ceiling.
• Curtains to all portholes.
Bathroom
• Spare toilet seat in cupboard.
• Toilet brush.
• Tooth brush holder.
Bedroom
• Curtains to all portholes.
• Duvet, cover and pillowcases (all matching with the curtains).
• Bed privacy curtain (again matching with duvet covet etc.).
Engine Room
• 5 Ltr Morris Oils SAE 30 oil bottle (opened and part used for sump top up).
• Squirty oil can (filled with SAE 30 oil for engine oil points).
• Mop & mop bucket and galvanized bucket.
• Sweeping brush.
• Two best ropes for centre lines when cruising.
• Fire extinguisher.
• Back cabin stove chimney.
• Three exhaust chimneys (long, medium & short).
• Life ring.
• 300w inverter fitted to top of leisure battery box (for laptop / phone charging only).
• Cut down plastic pop bottle to slip over exhaust chimney when moored overnight.
• Square steel bar (wrench for fuel filler cap).
• 24v automatic battery charger / conditioner (usually connected to start batteries when moored for long periods, charger will automatically keep batteries in best condition.
• Mains shore lead.
Back cabin
• Seven genuine lace edged plates (wall mounted).
• Horse brasses.
• Copper kettle.
• Brass tiller handle.
• Brass barometer.
• Fire extinguisher.
• Carbon monoxide alarm.
• 8x windlass
• 3x Mooring pins.
• 2x Mooring chains.
• 3x Mooring clips to locate on Armco canal edge.
• Sledge hammer.
• 2x ‘Go-cart’ tyre fenders for greater distance to shore (i.e. Shroppy shelf).
• Hand bell.
• Best rope (stern line).
Locker beneath back cabin seat (fore).
• 24v submersible pump
• Jump leads.
• Two measuring jugs.
• Two spare bulkhead mounted fuel filters (Cooper AZF029).
• Two spare bulkhead mounted fuel filters (Fleetguard FF167).
• One spare breather filter (Fleetguard AF4083).
• Two spare main fuel filters (Gardner L21765).
• Two empty 5 Ltr oil bottles to pump old sump oil into for disposal.
Locker beneath back cabin seat (aft).
• Two ‘Crew Saver’ life jackets.
• Three orange life jackets.
• Two pair of yellow waders.
• Extension lead with waterproof plug.
• Spare porthole glass.
• Three spare pigion box glasses.
• Old centre line rope.
Book cupboard
• Ten Nicholson’s canal guides.
Beneath back cabin stove
• Stove tools, hand brush & axe.
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Ticket Draw
• Calor gas spanner.
• 3x ‘Hand cuff’ keys.
• 2x radiator bleed keys.
Beneath rear counter
• Part used tub of waterproof stern gland grease.
• Chimney sweeping brush.
On Roof
• Three boat poles.
• Gang plank.
• 4x rope fenders.
• 2x 115w solar panels.
• Rain caps on front & rear stove chimneys.
• Screw on rain cap on engine exhaust.