57ft Semi-trad stern Narrowboat £55,995
Theta Brown is a lovely 2003 57ft semi-trad boat from MGM Boats based on a Measham shell, that has been well maintained by her current owner. She offers well planned and beautifully constructed 6 berth accommodation. The exterior was last repainted by the owner in 2023 The Boat Safety Certificate is valid until April 2027, and she was last blacked in April 2024. Viewing recommended. Mooring available by separate negotiation.
Background
Quality 10/6/5/4/mm steelwork with side doors and a semi-trad stern by Measham Boatbuilders. Cratch and cover to the front well deck and a pram cover to the semi-trad deck. Professional quality fit out by MGM Boats with ash faced MDF offering comfortable 6 berth accommodation. Powered by a Beta 37hp, 4 cylinder diesel engine with PRM 120 D2 gearbox. Vetus 55kgf electric bow thruster.
From the Bow
From the bow which holds the gas locker, there is a 5 2 self draining well deck. There is a cratch frame with window to the front and a vinyl cover with clear side panels. The stainless steel water tank is located beneath the well deck with a surface mounted filler. The headlamp is mounted on mast on the bow.
Generic Fixtures and Fittings
The ceilings, cabin sides and hull sides are lined with ash faced MDF. There are curtains or blinds to all windows. The flooring is carpet to the saloon and bedroom, wood laminate to the dinette and galley and cushion vinyl to the bathroom.
Saloon 11ft 0in
Steel front doors, wood lined internally open out onto the front deck with steps down into the saloon.
Fixed Furniture: 1 x half height corner cabinet with glazed wall mounted cupboard above. Under gunwale glazed display cabinet. Lift up table leaf.
Loose Furniture: 2 x recliner armchairs that convert into 2 single berths.
Heating: Portway solid fuel stove set on a tiled hearth and surround. 1 x central heating radiator with shelf above.
Other Features: Avtex 12v LED TV with fully automatic satellite antenna.
Lighting: 4 x windows with top hopper openings. 5 x 12v, LED ceiling lights. 2 x 12v, LED wall lights.
Power: 4 x 240v sockets. 2 x 12v sockets. 1 x TV aerial point.
Galley 6ft 4in
The walk through galley has custom built with ash cupboards and doors. Customised Avonite worktops with matching sink and drainer cover and fully tiled splash-backs..
Base units: 1 x double. 3 x single cupboards with drawers above. Oven housing. Fridge housing.
Appliances: Built in Spinflo Midi-Prima gas oven and grill. Spinflo, inset four burner gas hob. 240v Daewoo fridge with icebox. 800w Proline microwave. Inset, stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome monobloc tap and Avonite cover.
Lighting: 2 x windows with top hopper openings. 5 x 12v, LED ceiling lights.
Power: 4 x 240v sockets.
Dinette 8ft 0in
Fixed Furniture: Raised pullman style dinette with padded bench seats. The dinette has storage space beneath the seats and converts into a double berth. 1 x full height storage cupboard. 1 x double wall cupboard.
Loose Furniture: 1 x table top with desmo leg.
Heating: 1 x central heating.
Lighting: 2 x windows with top hopper openings. 3 x 12v, LED ceiling lights.
Power: 2 x 240v sockets.
Shower Room 5ft 11in x 4ft
The cabin shower room has full height ceramic tiling and a white suite comprising:
Suite: Shower enclosure with a glazed door and a chrome shower. Vanity unit with an inset wash basin with chrome taps and a cupboard below. Mansfield pump-out toilet.
Lighting: 1 x porthole with top hopper opening and privacy glass. 2 x 12v, LED ceiling lights.
Heating: 1 x towel rail.
Corridor Lighting: 1 x set of steel side doors, wood lined internally. 1 x 12v, LED ceiling light.
Heating: 1 x central heating radiator.
Bedroom 8ft 11in
Furniture: Fixed 4ft double bed with storage below and an interior sprung split mattress that can be folded away when not in use. Full height wardrobe and drawer unit. 2 x double over-bed cupboards. 1 x single over-bed cupboard. 1 x electrics cupboard. Rear storage steps.
Heating: 1 x central heating radiator.
Lighting: 2 x portholes with top hopper openings. 3 x 12v, LED ceiling lights. 1 x 12v, LED reading lights.
Power: 1 x 240v socket. 2 x 12v sockets.
Semi-Trad Deck 4ft 2in and Stern 3ft 4in
A steel rear door, wood lined internally with lift up roof hatch leads to the semi-trad deck where the engine is housed under the lift up floor panels. Aft of the semi-trad deck is the rear deck and steering position.
Other Features: Pram cover to the semi-trad deck.
Controls: The single lever engine control is on the port side.
Lighting: 2 x fixed portholes.
Specifications
BUILDER
Quality steelwork with a semi-trad stern by Measham Boatbuilders. Professional fit-out by MGM Boats.
BUILD DETAILS
Built in 2011
Semi-Trad stern.
10/6/5/4/mm
INSULATION
Kingspan insulation behind the cabin linings.
BALLAST
Concrete blocks beneath the floorboards.
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 57
Cabin Length: 40 5
Width: 6 10
Interior Headroom: 6 4
Well Deck: 5 2
Draught: 2 3
WINDOWS, DOORS & HATCHES
Port side: 4 x windows with top hopper openings.2 x portholes with top openings. 1 x fixed porthole.
Starboard side: 4 x windows with top hopper openings. 1 x porthole with top opening. 1 x fixed porthole.
1 x set of steel, glazed side doors, wood lined internally.
Front: Steel front doors, wood lined internally.
Rear: Steel rear door, wood lined internally, with lift up roof hatch.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The boat is powered by a Beta 37hp, 4 cylinder, marine diesel engine coupled to a PRM 150 D2 hydraulic gearbox with 2: 1 reduction, turning the propeller. The exhaust is lagged, silenced and vents out from under the side deck.
The engine powers twin 12v alternators to charge the start battery and the 3 leisure batteries.
BOW-THRUSTER
Vetus 55kgf electric bow-thruster with controls at the stern.
WATER
The 100 gallon stainless steel water tank is located beneath the well deck. Water pump with pressure switch is adjacent to the tank. Twin coil calorifier is heated by the 240v emersion, and/or the engine heat exchanger.
HEATING
Heating is provided by the Portway solid fuel stove in the saloon and the Webasto diesel fired boiler running 5 radiators.
ELECTRICS
240v circuit from landline with RCD.
12v lights throughout protected by fuses.
2 x 12v, 55/40amp/hr engine driven alternators.
1 x 12v, 90amp/hr engine start battery.
3 x 12v, 135 amp/hr deep cycle leisure batteries.
Sterling Power Products 1.6kw inverter/charger.
GAS
2 x Propane cylinders housed in the bow locker, provide gas to the oven grill and hob.
FIRE SAFETY
4 x Dry Powder extinguishers
1 x Fire Blanket
2 x Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
EXTERIOR FINISH
The exterior was last repainted by the owner in 2023. Last docked for blacking in April 2024. The hull is protected by 4 anodes and a galvanic isolator.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS OF INVENTORY
The boat comes equipped with a normal cruising inventory including a full set of ropes and fenders. Any additional items not listed must be negotiated separately with the owner.
MOORING INFORMATION
Moorings available by separate negotiation.
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PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this brochure is based on our own inspection and information provided by the owner and is intended as a sales aid only to assist you to decide whether you would like to move to the next stage and view the boat for yourself. Measurements can only be taken as approximate. Nothing contained herein constitutes a contract or offer. This is not a survey. We always recommend that a full survey is carried out prior to purchase.