'Bracken'

'Bracken is a 40 foot Cruiser stern, all steel narrowboat. She is fitted with a 3 cylinder Lombardini diesel engine which produces approx 32 hp.

Mated to the engine is an hydraulic gearbox giving , naturaly, forward and reverse gears.

This requires some alteration in the future..... I mean, if you push the control lever forward you would naturaly expect to go forward, yes? Not on Bracken...... forward is backward and visa versa. As i said, needs some alteration in the future.

Entering down the steps from the cruiser stern into the saloon, with 'L' shaped seating which converts to a double bed, (the bearded gent in the picture is my brother, seated to show the generous proportions.)

(Proportions of the saloon that is, not my brothers generous proportions).

opposite the L shaped seating and armchair is a 'Villager' solid fuel stove in a brick surround fireplace

Looking past the fireplace towards the bow (pointed end) through the galley, the two doors on the left are the toilet and shower room.

The forward cabin at present has 3 bunk beds and a cupboard, (another area where i plan to make some changes.)