Orpheus
60ft x 14ft Widebeam

£124,995

Orpheus is a lovely 60ft x 14ft Widebeam with a Semi Traditional stern. Orpheus was built by Colecraft in 2010 and has had just the one owner from new. She offers spacious accommodation and was constructed with a belt and braces mindset.The engine room houses a Beta 90 engine. Orpheus, being quite rare with regard to her dimensions, build and what she offers, warrants serious consideration.
There is a comprehensive resume of Orpheus further on in these particulars.

ORPHEUS IS OFFSITE IN LANCASHIRE AND VIEWING IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Layout: Stern, Bedroom, Bathroom, Utilty Room, Office/Bedroom 2,  Galley, Saloon, Doors to Foredeck.
Bedroom: 12ft 6 inches x 12ft 6 inches. Double bed, 3 full length wardrobes, L.G tv with 3D glasses, 4 double electric sockets, wall lights, shelves, cupboards, drawers, radiator, curtains.
Bathroom: 8ft x 5ft 1 inch. Ceramic wash basin, bath with shower over, Thetford cassette toilet, storage, 2 mirrors, towel rail.
Utility Room: 8ft x 5ft 1 inch. Beko washing machine, 12v Shoreline fridge, Beko 240v upright freezer, curtains, coat hanging,
Study/Bedroom 2: 8ft x 5ft 1 inch. 2 desks, cupboards, drawers, 3 double electric sockets, blinds.
Galley: 9ft 6 inches x 7ft 4 inches. MountainNet Fastar gas instantaneous water heater, Beko double oven, Sink & drainer, cupboard, drawers, mirror, 2 double sockets.
Saloon: 14ft x 2 inches x 13ft 2 inches. Lazy boy chair & foot stool, table, port & starboard hatches, Cove 2 8kw stove with back boiler, wall lights, drop down table, doors to foredeck, curtains, Wall lights doors to foredeck.

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Specifications

Model : 60ft x 14ft Widebeam Semi Traditional

Boat Build Date : 2010

Steel Specifications : 10mm/6mm/4mm/4mm

Length : 60ft

Beam : 14ft

Draft : 1ft 9 inches

Builder : Colecraft

Fit Out : Owner

Berths : 2

Toilet : Thetford C200 cassette (5 cassettes)

Engine : Beta

Engine HP : 90

Engine Hours : 6700

Gear Box : Newage PRM 260

Last Engine Service : 7th May 2020

Bowthruster : No

Batteries : 2 starter 110amp, 6 domestics Trojan T105

Diesel Tank Capacity : 800 litres

Water Tank Capacity : 1000 litres

Waste Tank Capacity : Not Applicable

Heating : Cove 2 8kw stove with a back boiler

Water Heating : MountainNet Fastar gas instantaneous water heater, calorifier off the engine,

Electrics : Victron 3kw Multiplus inverter/charger, Honda EM3200 generator, 1.6Kw solar, 100amp MPPT controller, MT 50 visual solar display, galvanic isolator

Blacking : July 2019

Anodes : Checked 2019 (12 fitted)

Boat Safety Certificate : 7th June 2027

Insulation : Sprayfoam

Headroom : Bedroom: 6ft 7 inches, Bathroom: 6ft 6 inches, Utility: 6ft 5 inches, Galley: 6ft 7 inches, Study 6ft 6 inches, Saloon: 6ft 9inches. (All measurements are approximate)

Additional Information : All steel Colecraft shell built in July 2010 measures 60’-0” long by 14’-0” wide, a Semi Trad design with a traditional layout from the front with front black button supported with 6 side black bow fenders. The hull has been pressured cleaned and painted in June 2019 with a 2 pack epoxy paint known as Intertuf 362, a very hard and long lasting coating. 12 sacrificial anodes are fitted all round the hull. The gas locker holds 4 x 13 kg propane Calor bottles 2 on each side switched by a central isolator and fitted with a bubble tester, the locker is painted white Hammerite on ceiling and sides with a 2 pack epoxy paint Intertuf 362 (floor) and rubber mats to prevent scratches. The lip under the access lid has protectors around to assist with resting the full bottles going in. Over the gas locker and mounted on the timber cratch are the twin tunnel LED lights, wired separately in the event of one failing. 2 separate heavy duty anchor points, 1 each side of the vessel. A 20 Kg anchor is on the roof needs a suitable anchor chain and rope. Behind the gas locker is a substantial Iroco hardwood cratch front incorporating a hinged window and catch to assist with access to the gas and providing extra ventilation if required. Under the front cratch and locker is the huge 1000 Litre fresh water tank painted with 2 pack epoxy and the lid is secured with a steel cover fixed with stainless steel socket head countersunk screws. Twin 240 VAC waterproof lockable sockets are mounted on the Port side on the front wall. There are 2 large lockable storage boxes which are used as steps in and out of the vessel. A semi circular wooden table and 2 wooden folding chairs allow you to sit in the cratch and enjoy a refreshment or snack comfortably. Lighting is provided by 2 separate lights and on the roof is 12 VDC cigarette socket’s along with the Klaxon. A rail is fitted above to allow coats and wet garments to drain/drip on to the floor which will run out through the side drains. The whole cratch has a cover with a similar colour to the outer paint colour, twins zips and hold up straps means you can roll up each side and clip into place. Rubber side steps are fixed to the gun whales to reduce slipping when entering/leaving. A large metal security bar is held under the front cratch window which fits in front of the doors and is secured with 2 padlocks one either end. It should be noted that all security padlocks on this vessel use the same key, except the rear sliding lid which is different. Access to the lounge is through a 4 panel Iroca door with the centre 2 panels opening to form a wide entrance with each panel having a top window, this gives a good view out of the front of the vessel. The whole of the interior has been finished by the builder in English Oak veneer panels to the walls and ceiling - all of which have had 6 coats of Yacht varnish. Stepping down in to the lounge on a wide step which appears to float above the floor. Under this step is the front ventilation under floor and a switch for the water sensor/gauge. On either side of the step are side cupboards for small storage, on the port side, behind the magnetic held panel is the water stop cock or isolator & on the starboard side are some spares for the fire (door glass, bottom riddler bars and front fire bars plus fire bricks) & a spare fresh water pump. In the lounge are 6 x twin 240 VAC sockets around the room and to compliment this there are 12 volt cigarette sockets with switches under each window. All windows have Gold coloured trim with hull fixings upgraded to Stainless steel socket head for future maintenance) with LED (10) lighting mounted in the roof (swivel) with brass surrounds, each wall has 2 up lighters with brass trims, the front wall has 2 brass gimbals lights, each set of lights is switched independently with 2 way switching for the roof lights. Ceiling vents (4) are fitted with Iroco porthole style covers, turned by a local carpenter. In each wall is a Swan hatch with 2 hinged doors and a hinged top lid with a special security device on each, allowing you to enjoy the view irrespective of which side your moored on . Please note all lights/bulbs on this vessel are LED. The floor of this vessel has been overlayed on the original (22mm) boat builders flooring with 20mm American Oak, tongue and groove wide panels after the Pods were fitted but before the kitchen units, bath, wardrobes, toilet etc making the whole floor thickness up to 42mm thick walking through the lounge there are 3 Pods (5’-0” x 8’-0”) with sliding doors, currently used as a office (spare bedroom), bathroom and Utility room. A long side cupboard with drawers and hinged doors give extra lounge storage, a square table with 2 chairs are in the corner. The main heating is a Cove 2 - 8Kw multi fuel fire fixed to a Marble slab and fitted with a chimney style back boiler connected with copper pipes (thermostatically controlled) running to a radiator in the bedroom, above the back boiler is a double wall insulation chimney rising up through the roof finished with a removable top hat section. The wall behind the fire has a decorative tiles mounted on fire board. It will be noticed that the wall junctions to the floor are Chined to assist the boat through the water and reducing the drag/rubbing on the toes (edges) when mooring in shallow water. Note the drying rail above the fire to dry off damp items. All exits have a fire extinguisher at them. The galley has plenty of storage space with a corner rotating storage unit and a static storage unit, complimented with a 4 ring Beko double oven fitted with jets for the Propane gas. Gas isolation is under the wooden work top near the cooker. A gas water heater is fitted on the wall above the worktop gas isolator is clearly visible along with the water isolators. There is a vent/light/extract fan switched from one of the dual switches over the cooker, the second switch illuminates over the cooker, sink, and side work top. A separate switch mounted on the side wall near the window illuminates the breakfast bar/work top. 2 x twin sockets are on the wall and tiles are fitted to the lower part of the walls to facilitate cleaning and splashes. All taps, pressure pumps and storage tanks have isolation valves to ease removal or general maintenance. The corridor has celling lights with 2 way switching from each end. The office is fitted with 2 bright wall lights independently or jointly switched from a central switch under the windows. Cigarette sockets under the window (12vdc) also switched and 2 x twin sockets (240 vac) and a single roof vent with Iroco port hole. A desk/storage unit with drawers is fitted to the r ear wall with a desk on the front wall. The bathroom has a 1500mm (steel) white enamel finish with a tiled surround full height on the side wall and with a removable panel under the gun whale gives access to the isolation valves. A shower head is mounted over the bath and has a shower curtain with rail fitted around the bath. A switch under the shower head operates the Whale gulper pump to empty the water out through the hull. The water from bath/shower taps are thermostatically controlled. A C200 Thetford cassette toilet with 4 cassette’s (3 spare - stored under drawers in the floor units in bedroom) with an electric flush and red light indicator when full, cassettes changed from the corridor. 2 - light switches in the corner, one is for the extract fan with light, the other is for the ceiling lights. A round sink mounted on a unit with 2 drawers with under storage shelf, above the sink is mounted a mirror with LED strip lights down each side separately switched but only working if ceiling lights are on. A larger mirror on the side wall plus a hinged pull out double (normal/magnify) mirror. Access under the bath gives extra storage presently holding spare LED bulbs, new toilet seat. Plus 3 sets of seals for the whale pump. Under the window & gun whale is a trlple bypass changeover which controls where the heated water comes from (point handle to rear = calorifier, point to bow = gas heated). The Utility room has a Shoreline Fridge/Freezer 12 VDC. Beko washing machine, a tall Beko Freezer 240 VAC, with 2 x twin 240VAC sockets and 2 bright wall mounted lights independently or jointly switched from a central switch under the window. A roof vent with IRoco porthole and sliding door. The bedroom has 4 x roof vents with Iroco porthole surrounds, storage is in the form of 3 x Mexican pine wardrobes with matching units forming a long table and side boxes also in Mexican pine. The bed presently is a European King-size (still in Warranty with IKEA) and still leaves plenty of room for moving around. Additional shelving has been added for storage. On the port side under the gun whale is the main water pump with filter switched by the single switch directly above it under the gun whale. Carbon Monoxide alarm fitted on side of wardrobe at pillow height, Carbon Dioxide alarm on top of wardrobe. Lighting is provided on the roof with 2 way switches near rear door/steps and the corridor, supported by 2 x twin wall up lighters on each wall switch under window in addition a reading light at each side of the bed switched individually. On the rear wall is the Victron Multiplus 12/3000/120 Invertor/Charger also the isolator/fuse units for the boats 12 VDC and mains 240 VAC with ELCB. All supported by the Solar panel system on the roof along with a 100 amp MPPT controller with a remote MT50 visual display of the solar system. At the side of the steps is a variable mains control (0 - 16 amps) along with a BMC 602S unit displaying the amps being used or charging, history used and both domestic and starter battery voltages. At the rear of the bedroom are 2 removable floor panels to give access under the floor if needed. There is also a steel safe hidden behind the wooden steps, it is lockable and lined with polystyrene, can be used to store valuables or laptops, above the safe is a timer with switches for the Immersion heater. The radiator is connected through the bulkhead to an expansion bottle for the heating system. The wooden steps lead up to the huge back deck of a Semi Trad design giving protection from most of the weather and has extra wide doors & sliding hatch into the vessel and also out onto the rear deck. Where there are 2 large Iroco seats and foot rests. There are 2 large storage lockable boxes ,one presently holds a 2 Kw generator for backup or to support the solar system. The tall rear lockable rear cabinet holding the controls house a rail inside to hang wet coats or waterproofs in also houses the mooring pins, chain rings, nappy pins and mooring hammer.In addition there are 4 rope disc fenders and 4 solid rubber fenders all are clip on. One new spare set of multi - coloured mooring ropes also come with the vessel along with a hardwood boating pole (in corridor) a boarding plank and short boat hook. Navigation lights are fitted and switched from the engine control console along with Horn, Bilge pump override and Tunnel light switches. On the rear deck is a fold away dining table with the support under the table top, covered by a protective cover, great for outdoor eating. In addition on the rear wall is a vertical tube to take a rotary washing line. On the roof are 4 large solar panels totalling 1.6 KW supply, to charge the domestic batteries even in bad weather or during Winter. A security bar and security lugs are fitted with 2 padlocks to secure the rear doors if required and a different padlock to secure the sliding hatch.The diesel filler cap is fitted with security fittings and a padlock. Two Iroco seats with foot rests are fitted above the outer back deck. The engine room houses a huge 90 HP Beta marine engine (does not require heater timer to start) with a PRM gearbox driving the propeller through a 2” stainless steel prop shaft, a automatic bilge pump with manual override is fitted in the bilge area, the diesel tank has been prepared with fittings for a diesel heater if required. The Domestic batteries consist of 6 x T105 (Trojans) 225 amps each totalling 675 amps. All with balanced wiring to give long life, fitted on 1/10/22 along with the Solar panels. The starter batteries are 2 x 110 amp, which are linked by a Victron battery combiner to make the most of the solar panels when the Domestic are charge, each system has individual isolators. Also in the engine room & Generator storage box is a twin 240 VAC for power tools or lights. The diesel tank holds approx 800 Litres, the silencer is a hospital type (silent). The stainless steel calorifier holds 80 Litres and is heated by either the engine, 240 V AC (from the Invertor or EHU) Back deck has access to the engine and weed hatch, the engine cover board is secured by a sliding bolt in the rear bulkhead (inside wardrobe), Facility is fitted to padlock the weed hatch inside the engine room if needed. The fittings on each side wall of the back deck are marine stainless steel and will suit a hammock.The fuel filler cap is fitted with facility to padlock the cap. Engine hours 6700 approx, Boat Safety due April 2027. Last survey July 2019, photos available of measurements hull etc, Structure base 10mm, with 6mm up to gun whales,cabin sides 4 mm, roof 4 mm. Draft 1ft 9 inches. Please note: All external twin 240 VAC sockets are water-resistant. A manual containing handbooks, RCD certificate, original drawings and a CD with photos showing the build of this vessel from Day 1 is available to view with the boat. A galvanic isolator is plugged into the incoming 16 amp plug (BLUE) in the Generator box along with a generator to 16 amp lead. If you switch off the central heating pump, the system may need refilling and bleeding. Do not leave the air vent on the fire fully open for more than an hour,partly shut it when fire is alight. Do not use fenders while travelling, use only when moored. To use the solar panels for charging disconnect or switch off or unplug the EHU. Items being supplied with the boat are Anything which is fitted or fixed to the vessel and the following: Lounge Small dining table with 2 chairs Lazi boy leather chair with foot stool Galley BEKO 4 ring Double oven cooker Utility 12 VDC Shoreline Fridge/Freezer 240 VAC Upright freezer BEKO washing machine Bedroom 4 spare cassettes +1 in Toilet. LG TV, 3D glasses and Remote. Bed & Mattress (not bedding) Engine room Spare filters for Air, Oil, Fuel plus Oil and alternators belts External TV aerial, Fenders, mooring pins, chains, or other items mentioned in the above descriptions as being included. Existing mooring ropes and centre ropes in storage boxes. Water hose pipe with Hozelock fittings on a reel (in gas locker) 2 windlasses, 1 Water saving (AV) Key and 1 C&RT Key (spare keys available at most boat yards). Finally 2 sets of the vessels keys including Front doors, Ignition, Padlocks (2 types). Front cratch is covered with a vinyl which has roll up sides with holding clips and clear plastic windows.

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Orpheus is a lovely 60ft x 14ft Widebeam with a Semi Traditional stern. Orpheus was built by Colecraft in 2010 and has had just the one owner from new. She offers spacious accommodation and was constructed with a belt and braces mindset.The engine room houses a Beta 90 engine. Orpheus, being quite rare with regard to her dimensions, build and what she offers, warrants serious consideration.
There is a comprehensive resume of Orpheus further on in these particulars.

ORPHEUS IS OFFSITE IN LANCASHIRE AND VIEWING IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Layout: Stern, Bedroom, Bathroom, Utilty Room, Office/Bedroom 2,  Galley, Saloon, Doors to Foredeck.
Bedroom: 12ft 6 inches x 12ft 6 inches. Double bed, 3 full length wardrobes, L.G tv with 3D glasses, 4 double electric sockets, wall lights, shelves, cupboards, drawers, radiator, curtains.
Bathroom: 8ft x 5ft 1 inch. Ceramic wash basin, bath with shower over, Thetford cassette toilet, storage, 2 mirrors, towel rail.
Utility Room: 8ft x 5ft 1 inch. Beko washing machine, 12v Shoreline fridge, Beko 240v upright freezer, curtains, coat hanging,
Study/Bedroom 2: 8ft x 5ft 1 inch. 2 desks, cupboards, drawers, 3 double electric sockets, blinds.
Galley: 9ft 6 inches x 7ft 4 inches. MountainNet Fastar gas instantaneous water heater, Beko double oven, Sink & drainer, cupboard, drawers, mirror, 2 double sockets.
Saloon: 14ft x 2 inches x 13ft 2 inches. Lazy boy chair & foot stool, table, port & starboard hatches, Cove 2 8kw stove with back boiler, wall lights, drop down table, doors to foredeck, curtains, Wall lights doors to foredeck.

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