RONAROSA

I am told I was conceived in 1999 , and after many false alarms , finally saw the light of day (felt water on my bottom) in Aug 2000.

From 21 June 2004 I am based at Braunston Marina.
Previously at Newbury , on the
Kennet & Avon canal , in the Newbury Boat Co. Ham Basin Marina.

My finishing touches.

My Vital Statistics

Creator------------------Mike Hecken .
Builder-------------------Heron Boatbuilders .
Length-------------------50 feet (15.23m) Beam------6 feet 10 inches ( 2.08 m ) Draught------ 2 feet ( 0.54 m )
Engine-------------------Lister Canal Star 36 .
Electrics-----------------Engine Alternator.1-90ah start battery.3-90ah domestic batteries.
Stirling 1500 watt invertor/charger.240 volt landline
Heating------------------Mikuni diesel fired , 3 radiators , hot water calorifier ( also heated by engine ) .
Design-------------------Click for my layout drawing