Here at Forton Boat Fitters we only use the best quality shells. Sizes of shells range from standard narrowboats, 45ft to 60ft long by 7ft wide or for a more spacious boat, Widebeams 50ft to 60ft long by 10ft to 12ft wide.
| Base Plate | 10mm | | Sides | 6mm | | Hull Stiffeners | 50 x 50 x 5mm Angle | | Floor Bearers | 50 x 50 x 5mm Angle | | Rubbing Strakes | 50 x12mm Half Round | | Sides | 5mm | | Roof | 4mm on 25mm x 25mm Box Section | | Bulkheads | 4mm Steel Plates | | Doorway Apertures | 50mm 5mm Flats on edge. |
The style of the shell can also vary from Traditional to Cruiser
This shell retains the style of the old working boats but with the crews comfort in mind. The cabin area is extended to the rear covering to engine compartment. The traditional boat has integral hand rails on the coach roof.
This shell has all the features of the Traditional but with a larger rear deck area. This style makes for a more sociable boat with good safety aspects and outdoor seating. The cruiser boat has tubular handrails fitted to the roof.
- 40 gallon fuel tank
- 150 gallon fresh water tank built in foredeck with filter vent and bolted inspection hatch
- Self draining and vented gas locker with space for 2 x 13kg bottles
- Weed hatch complete with quick release cover
- One rope stud forward and 2 bollards aft fitted on deck
- Decks are all self draining
- 1.5" stern tube
- One full length rubbing strakes plus quarter length welded top and bottom
- Pole and plank rack
- Centre mooring ring on roof
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