The Wessex Rose – About The Boat

Cruise aboard the very latest in luxury, design, quality and innovation. The Wessex Rose is one of the most luxurious wide beam canal boats in England, offering spacious accommodation for up to eight people in four en-suite cabins, 1 cabin for crew and 3 cabins for guests, all of which can be configured as either single, twin or double rooms.

Purpose built and fitted out by specialist boat builders, the Wessex Rose was planned and crafted specifically as a hotel boat. The revolutionary design includes innovative ideas and the latest modern day equipment providing a unique vessel for carrying up to eight passengers on England’s inland waterways with all the comforts, luxury and quality of a modern day floating home.

The hull was crafted using British steel by Tyler Wilson who have a long history in canal boat building and an eye for pleasing lines. The interior was created by Milburn Boats, a family company with a strong reputation for quality, dedication and exceptional craftsmanship.

Designed specifically around the sizes of locks and bridges, the Wessex Rose is 69ft long, 12ft 5in wide and weighs around 50 tonnes.

Her many features for your enjoyment and comfort include:

General

  • Based on a Humber Keel hull design
  • Roof top deck with furniture and flowers
  • Lighting and access hatch
  • Ample 240v sockets in all areas
  • Light oak panelling and trim throughout
  • Hardwood flooring with under floor heating to all areas
  • Increased insulation/sound proofing to cabin walls
  • 1000L water tank and 500 Flush Jet Toilet System

The Saloon

  • Fully opening front and side panoramic double glazed windows
  • Large automatic tilt and slide sun roof
  • Upholstered dining chairs
  • Feature diesel stove
  • LED lighting
  • Adjustable dining table
  • Panasonic TV, Sony surround sound speakers

Four Cabins with

  • King size double, single or twin beds with pocket sprung quality mattresses for maximum comfort
  • En suite bathroom including powerful shower, flushing toilet and heated towel rail
  • Radiators as well as under floor heating with individual cabin thermostats
  • Digital TV incorporating a DVD player
  • 230v and 115v shaver sockets
  • Hair dryer
  • 240v sockets and USB power points
  • Luxury bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and covers
  • High quality fluffy white towels, eco-friendly toiletries, vanity cubes, robes and slippers
  • LED room lighting and individual reading lights
  • Double glazed opening window
  • Wardrobe, shelves, drawers,  dressing table and lit vanity mirror

The Galley

  • A fully equipped catering kitchen with cutlery, crockery and glassware
  • Full size Fridge/Freezer
  • Beko Hygiene Shield Dishwasher
  • Haier Direct Motion Washing Machine
  • Candy Smart Touch 10k Dryer
  • Belling Gas Oven & Grill
  • Samsung Microwave Oven
  • Wine cellar

Heating

  • Water from engine, hurricane diesel heater and electricity
  • Radiators, in each cabin heated by water from the engine and hurricane
  • Towel rails, in each WC, heated by water from the engine and hurricane
  • Under floor, wet system to saloon, galley and corridor via engine and hurricane
  • Under floor, electrical system to cabins with individual thermostatic control
  • Lockgate stainless steel diesel feature saloon heater

Engine

  • 90hp Barus marine diesel engine
  • Skin tank cooling
  • Twin alternators
  • Hospital silencer

Hydraulics

  • ASR Anglian hydraulic pumps & motors operating at 200 bar pressure
  • Hydraulic driven main propeller with variable trust
  • Hydraulic driven bow thrusters producing 100kg thrust

Generator

  • Beta 11 Genset (10,7Kva)
  • Skin tank cooling
  • Hospital silencer

Electrics

  • Victron 24/5000/120 inverter/charger
  • Victron blue power monitor
  • VE.Net battery control
  • 8 x Rolls 4000 series batteries giving 700Ah at 24v

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