True North

Currently entering the fit-out stage, True North is a 60ft x 10ft widebeam being built for comfortable full-time living on the inland waterways.

The vessel has been fabricated by our trusted supplier and will shortly arrive at our workshop, where the next phase of the build begins. Over the coming months, True North will be transformed from a bare shell into a fully equipped liveaboard featuring a modern reverse layout, dedicated office space, spacious saloon, walk-through bathroom and king-size bedroom.

The specification includes a Victron 5kW inverter system with lithium batteries and solar charging, a Canaline 65hp engine with Vetus bow thruster, Webasto central heating, a 1,000L stainless steel water tank and a contemporary all-electric galley designed for modern life afloat.

Follow the project as we document the fit-out journey from shell delivery through to handover.

Specification

Dimensions

• Length: 60ft

• Beam: 10ft

Hull & Exterior

• Fabricated by HD Narrowboats

• Square stern with steel safety enclosure

• Pram cover with windows

• 2-pack epoxy coated hull

• 6 magnesium anodes

• Side hatch

• Bow and stern mooring equipment

• Teak decking

Engine & Systems

• Canaline 65hp diesel engine

• Shaft drive

• Vetus bow thruster

• Keel-cooled system

• Automatic bilge pump

• Engine silencer

Electrical

• Victron Energy 5kW inverter/charger

• 3 × 314Ah lithium batteries

• Victron Cerbo GX monitoring

• Solar charging system (4 × 305W panels)

• Shore power connection

• LED lighting throughout

• USB charging points

• 24v DC Electrical system

Heating & Plumbing

• Webasto Thermo Top Evo central heating

• Radiators throughout

• Heated towel rail

• 1,000L stainless steel fresh water tank

• 75L twin-coil calorifier

• All-electric appliance specification

Accommodation

• Reverse layout

• Contemporary galley

• Open-plan saloon

• Dedicated office space

• Walk-through bathroom

• King-size bedroom

• Bespoke storage throughout