The is a lovely Bayliner 2651 Sunbridge Ciera. Having had numerous upgrades as detailed below by the owner :

The boat size was selected as it suited the Great Ouse system, as it has 8’ 6” beam and the locks support 10’ 6” and the air-draft [under normal conditions] allows the boat to transit all but one lock without lowering the covers. This has been a great time saver and reduces the workload when out enjoying the river. Being a sea- boat it also offers the opportunity to access the North Sea via the Kings Lynn channel.

The hull is originally 1991 but all other aspects have been renewed in the last 7 to10 years. All major works and enhancements has been professionally fitted by Marlex Marine, Buckden, including
* New Mercruiser engine, Z-drive leg and trims – This includes the instrumentation array and there is a full diagnostic/monitoring output, which is provided to ‘VesselView’ app. This also records the “Engine Hours”.

* New Leisure & Engine battery system with O/B charger, cabin isolator, 12V system monitor and battery usage display.
* New stainless steel Fuel tank – 200 litre
* New stainless steel Fresh water tank
* New plastic sewage holding tank, carbon vent and waste pump out and masorator
* New hot water tank, heated from engine jacket or mains power
* New automatic water pump
* New compliant steel Gas bottle holder with bubble tester
* New 12v electric circuits and outlets, with a new fuse board.
* New toilet seat & system and shower
* New Sound System and loudspeakers
* New sink and worktop
All works stated are independently supportable by Marlex Marine invoices. Heartbeat has been maintained and serviced by Marlex Marine, being removed from the water and over-wintered in the storge compound.
The exceptions to the Marlex Marine work are –* Windows were replaced by the fitting team from Broom Marine Services, Norwich.
* Covers were manufacturer by AC Coachworks Bedford
* New carpets were fitted by AC Coachworks Bedford
* New insulation felt fitted throughout by AC Coachworks Bedford
* New marine quality soft furnishing coverings to cabin fitments by AC Coachworks Bedford
* New sundeck vinyl seat coverings to sunchairs, rear bench and pilot chair fitted by AC Coachworks Bedford

* BSS 2026
* New Cobra VHF unit replaced by owner
* Internal venetian blinds fitted by owner* internal lighting changed to LED by owner
* 2 Berths in Cabin below deck and 2 berths in the cockpit above deck.

Heartbeat is an economic power cruiser, capable of low speed use on rivers due to the MPI injection system but 30knots plus on open waters, when needed.
Fuel consumption (according to the owner) on the river is, on average, 4.7 litres/hour; the alternator output is 60 W and supports the full load of the vessel plus recharging two 110 amp/hour leisure batteries.