PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
"Black Betty" is a superbly presented example of a widebeam Apartment boat, suppled by Waterspace Living in January 2024 to the current and sole owner , constructed in 2023. Now for sale du to a change in circumstances. "Black Betty" is, presented as new throughout. A full structural survey was carried out in October 2025 with the boat subsequently being reblacked and valeted in advance of being marketed with Tingdene.
The Waterspace Living Hampton open Bow Specification includes 72ft long x 12ft 3in wide
- Large sitting area with skylight, 42” flatscreen TV and diesel stove
- King-size bed in master suite, double fitted wardrobes and French doors leading to the bow deck.
- Guest bedroom with double bed and corner vanity/desk space with shelves
- Spacious outside rear deck space with removable rain/sun cover and wrap-around cushions
- L-shaped kitchen with granite worktops and stylish butler Belfast sink
- Integrated appliances including fridge, freezer, wine cooler, washing machine, extractor, oven/grill and microwave
- Good-sized bathroom with granite worktop, bath and separate shower
- Fridge, freezer, wine cooler, washing machine, extractor, five burner hob, oven
- Canaline 60hp engine with bow thruster
General Information
DIMENSIONS Total length 21.3m Beam 3.8m Draft 0.7m
CAPACITY Fuel tank Approx. 350 litres Water tank 690 litres – stainless steel Waste tank 550 litres Calorifier (water heater) 75 litres
Gas cylinders 1 `x 13 KG Prophane
Windows 8 x chrome rectangular windows, double glazed
Portholes 2 x 0.18”
Steel specification Baseplate thickness 10mm / Hull 6mm / Cabin 5mm / Roof 4mm
Rubbing strakes Three on bow (with one running full length of the boat)
Rounded Euro cruiser style stern with seating
Gas locker Located at stern
Decks All self-draining
Weed hatch
Quick release Ballast Fully ballasted
Fender eyes Black, recessed in hull sides
Pole and plank rack Fitted to roof
DISPLACEMENT Tanks empty 30,000kgs (no provisions or personal equipment on board)
Tanks full 31,748kgs
Maximum people 8 people @ 75kg each Maximum load 1200kgs
POWER Fuel Canaline diesel inboard with shaft Max rated power Canaline 70 engine only 15 Hours Running
Gearbox PRM 250 Reduction 2:1
Engine alternator 50amp
Domestic alternator 175amp
Propeller 0.48m x 0.33m right-hand rotation Propeller shaft 35mm Stern gland Vetus water lubricated
ELECTRICS & EQUIPMENT
Engine Start 1 x 105 amp/hour lead acid cranking battery
Domestic 4 x 105 amp/hour lead acid leisure batteries
Bow Thruster Vetus 95kg/f | 2 X 105 amp/hour lead acid cranking batteries
Inverter/charger Sterling Pro Combi 2.5kw / 120a
Central heating Webasto Thermo Top Evo 9kw |
Electric underfloor heating in the bathroom
Heated Towel Rail
Vetus Electric Fresh Water Flush Toilet to Holding Tank with Gauge
Quadrant Shower
Diesel Stove in Saloon
Bilge pump Rule Mate 500gph - fully automated bilge pump with integral sensor.
Water pump Vetus pressurized water system
Calorifier (water heater) SureCal 75l horizontal twin coil
Shower pump Whale Gulper 220 12v Bath pump
Whale Gulper 220 12v Toilet Vetus 12v macerator
Belling Hob 4-burner hob
Belling Oven/grill Integral oven and grill
Hotpoint Microwave Integrated
Lamona Fridge
Lamona Freezer
Lamona Dishwasher
Butlers Sink
Marble Type Worktops
Lamona Wine Cooler
Slimline Galvanic isolator 16 amp or 32 amp
Anodes 4 x 2.5kg Aluminium
Ventilation 5 x mushroom vents | 1 x extractor fan to mushroom vent in galley 4 x louvre vents (15cm x 15cm) in forward bulkhead and aft door
FURNISHINGS
2 Seater Sofa
Chair with Footstool
Floor mats in saloon cockpit and on steps
Side table
Arm Chair
Dining Table & 4 Chairs
Fabric Blinds to windows
Vacuum Cleaner
Mattress, Duvet & 4 Pillows in Second Bedroom
Mattress, Duvet 4 Pillows , Bedspread, Scatter Cushions to Main Bedroom
Arm chair in Min Bedroom
Bean bag Seat in main Bedroom
LG Wall Mounted TV in Main Bedroom
Additional Unused Bedding in Main Bedroom
Cratch Deck sun cushion
Samsung TV in Saloon
Digital Stereo in Saloon
Triple Glazed Skylight in Saloon
Cushions to Cockpit Seating
Over all Rear Cockpit Canopy