Tucker Design Barge Pickwell & Arnold 57 - New arrival

Frivolity was built,to her vendors specification by Pickwell and Arnold of Todmordon West Yorkshire from a design by Tony Tucker. She resembles TSSY Esperance a 19th century steam Launch based on lake Windemere. Her style pays due respect to Esperance however the vendor ensured she was highly equipped to suit his use as a trip boat on Lake Windemere. She was built to and complies with MCA standards. Now with alterations to the interior, Frivolity is available as a 2 berth wide beam launch with exceptional facilities and comfort.

Powered by a Gardner 6 cylinder 108 hp diesel and fitted with an 11 kw Onan Generator. Frivolity is perfect for exploring the wide beam inland waterways of Europe in great comfort and opulence.

From the Stern

EXTERIOR

Rear deck with push pit incorporating a curved seating area with easy access to the cockpit by port or starboard doors.Centrally sited on the rear deck a location for emergency tiller. Side decks leading forward  of about 8" width along the entire length of the vessel with steps onto the cabin top which serves as a great laying out area.Fore deck featuring forward well with seating either side covered by a canvas cover to the sides and over hang from the cabin roof for protection. Forward working deck with Anchor storage and Anchor winch, leading forward to a steel bowsprit protected by a rope button fender. This design ensures Frivolity oozes an aura of individuality quite different from other barges.

COCKPIT

A recent addition to Frivolity is the fully enclosed wheelhouse which includes a solid aft section with fully folding screens and removable roof. When in place, the helm is fully protected with doors to port and starboard, access to the cabin to port and a folding table aft accommodating four for alfresco dining.

The helm is to starboard with all controls amidships.This is covered by a stainless steel folding cover thus the craft can be left with the cockpit open in fine weather.

A double folding floorboard gives access to the Engine, generator, Batteries and ancillary items

CABIN

Access is via 3 steps, through a large sliding hatch, to the cabin initially into a corridor on the port side featuring hardwood cupboards, two windows, a Dimplex heater and radiator. Door to

BATHROOM

A very spacious area to starboard featuring a short bath with overhead shower. The furniture is well and traditionally crafted in solid timber with a vanity unit, ceramic wash basin, and excellent surface and storage areas. The floor is of simulated wood finish, and the room is fitted with an electric flush toilet, heated towel rail and 2 windows, one of which acts as an escape hatch to starboard.

BEDROOM

Featuring a full width double berth, with headboard to starboard, accessed easily from both sides. Bedside table to one side, and two drawer dressing table, with mirror over, to the other. Plentiful hanging storage provides excellent clothes space for those longer term trips aboard. At the base of the bed to port is a full range of half height cupboards and drawers with a shelved unit below the windows. A centrally located dog box gives excellent natural light and is shaded by a blind. The cabin features 4 picture windows, 6 x 240 v sockets, a curtain for privacy from the forward areas and an opening ventilation hatch.

GALLEY

The galley on board is a size that you could be envious of at home! Work tops are fitted both to port and starboard, those to port with a breakfast bar and the dining area all with superb views to the exterior by the picture windows. To starboard is the main galley working area with a large acrylic sink fitted with drainer and waste disposal unit. Cooking is facilitated by a 4 ring electric hob and oven with grill, plus separate Panasonic microwave. Food storage achieved in a domestic sized fridge freezer unit. Beneath all worktops are cupboards for storage of galley equipment. 

SALOON

At the furthermost forward section of the cabin, the saloon is open plan to the galley and features a raised leather sofa to port giving views to the outside. Opposite, to starboard, a cupboard forward for a television, aft a cupboard with a fitted sound system and between these an oil fired stove giving a cottagey feeling to the entire area. Ample storage is facilitated within the lockers under the sofa which can act as an occasional bed or there is space for a put you up on the floor. The floor being finished in varnished teak floor boards with an excellent caulking effect.Twin doors lead to the Fore deck well seating area.

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