57ft Semi-Trad Stern Narrowboat £49,995
Tumbling Weir is a handsome 2007 two owner live-aboard spec semi-trad narrowboat from Big Fish Narrowboats offering 4 berth accommodation. She would be equally suited for live-aboard or holiday use. The exterior would benefit from some TLC but she was last blacked in 2022, and she has a Boat Safety Certificate valid until February 2028. Viewing is recommended.
Background
Quality 10/6/5/4mm steelwork with extra large side doors, and a semi-trad stern by Big Fish Narrowboats LTD. Cratch and cover to the bow and a pram cover to the stern. Beautiful fit-out by Big Fish Narrowboats LTD in light oak faced plywood with solid light oak trims offering comfortable 4 berth accommodation to a reverse layout. Powered by a Barrus Shire 40hp, 4 cylinder marine diesel engine with a PRM 150 D2 hydraulic gearbox.
From the Bow
From the bow which holds the gas locker, there is a 4 self draining well deck with steel locker/seats to either side. There is a wooden cratch frame with windows to the front and a vinyl cover. The steel water tank is located beneath the well deck with a surface mounted filler.
Generic Fixtures and Fittings
The ceilings, cabin sides and hull sides are lined with light oak plywood panels trimmed with solid light oak. All interior wood has been varnished. There are curtains or blinds to all windows. Flooring is laid with wood laminate throughout, apart from the bedroom which has carpet and the galley which has slate tiles.
BEDROOM 11
Hardwood &8532; glazed front doors open out onto the front deck with a step down
into the bedroom.
Furniture: Across the boat 5extending double bed with storage beneath. 1 x full height double wardrobe. 2 x half height cupboards. Wall mounted shelves. Heating: 1 x central heating radiator.
Lighting: 3 x portholes with top openings. 4 x 12v, LED ceiling lights. 2 x 12v, LED reading lights.
Power: 2 x 230v sockets. 1 x TV aerial point.
SHOWER ROOM 7
The full width shower room has a white suite comprising:
Suite: Shower enclosure with a chrome thermostatic shower and shower curtain. Vanity unit with porcelain wash bowl, monobloc tap and cupboard beneath. Thetford cassette toilet with 2 spare cassettes. Large wall mounted mirror. Full height storage shelves beside the shower.
Heating: 1 x towel rail.
Lighting: 2 x portholes with top openings and stained glass transfers. 5 x 12v, LED ceiling lights.
SALOON 13
Spacious saloon. Fixed Furniture: L shaped dinette with padded bench seats with storage below. The dinette converts into a double berth. 1 x half height corner cabinet with glazed door. Under gunwale glazed cabinet and bookcases. Loose Furniture: Matching easy chair. Oak table top with desmo legs.
Heating: Morso solid fuel stove set on a tiled hearth and surround. 1 x central heating radiator.
Other Features: 24 Cello, flat screen TV with built in DVD player.
Lighting: 3 x windows with top openings. 1 x Houdini hatch. 1 x set of steel side doors, wood lined internally with glazed inner doors. 6 x 12v, LED ceiling lights. 2 x 12v, LED wall lights.
Power: 4 x 230v sockets. 2 x TV aerial points.
GALLEY 10
The walk through galley has custom built units solid light oak cupboards with shaker style doors with painted panels. Worktops are tiled black granite edged in oak with matching splash-backs.
Base units: 1 x double corner cupboard. Oven housing. 3 x single cupboards. 1 x single cupboard that extends into the corner. Washing machine housing with control panel above. Fridge housing. Rear cupboard housing the electrics and a
hanging rail. Wall Units: 2 x double wall
cupboards.
Appliances: Thetford 4 burner gas hob (new). . Built in Thetford Midi Prima gas oven and grill. 230v Currys
fridge with separate freezer compartment. Candy washing machine. Toshiba microwave oven. Inset, round stainless steel sink with separate drainer and chrome monobloc tap.
Lighting: 2 x windows with top openings. 4 x 12v, LED ceiling lights. 1 x 12v, under cupboard light.
Power: 4 x 230v sockets.
SEMI-TRAD DECK 4 6 & STERN 3 2
Steel rear doors, wood panelled internally with sliding roof hatch lead to the semi-trad deck where the engine is housed under the lift up deck panels. There are steel locker/seats with padded cushions to either side of the semi-trad deck.
Steel stern doors lead to the rear deck and steering position.
Controls: The column mounted single lever engine control is on the port side just inside the stern doors.
Other Features: Pram cover.
Specifications
BUILD DETAILS
Built in 2007.
Semi-trad stern.
10/6/5/4mm
BUILDER
Stylish steelwork with a semi-trad stern and a light oak fitout
by Big Fish Narrowboats LTD.
INSULATION
Spray foam insulation behind the cabin linings.
BALLAST
Concrete slabs beneath the floorboards.
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 57
Cabin Length: 41 5
Width: 6 10
Interior Headroom: 6 4
Well Deck: 4
Draught 2 1
WINDOWS, DOORS & HATCHES
Port side: 4 x with top openings. 1 x porthole with top
opening.
Starboard side: 3 x windows with top openings. 1 x
porthole with top opening. 1 x set of steel side doors, wood
lined internally with glazed inner doors.
Front: Hardwood &8532; glazed front doors.
Rear: Steel rear doors, wood panelled internally with
sliding roof hatch.
GAS
2 x 13kg Propane cylinders housed in the bow locker,
provide gas to the boiler, oven, grill and hob.
WATER
The 150 gallon water tank is located beneath the well deck.
Water pump with pressure switch is located adjacent to the
tank. Twin coil calorifier is heated by the Alde gas fired
boiler and/or the engine heat exchanger.
HEATING
Heating is provided by the Morso solid fuel stove in the
saloon and the Alde Compact gas fired boiler running 3
radiators.
ELECTRICS
240v circuit from landline with RCD.
12v lights throughout protected by fuses.
2 x 12v, 50/110 amp/hr engine driven alternators.
1 x 12v, engine start battery.
4 x 12v, 110 amp/hr deep cycle leisure batteries.
Sterling Power Products 2.5kw inverter/charger.
Battery management system.
1 x roof mounted Solar panel
FIRE SAFETY
3 x 1kg Dry Powder extinguishers
1 x Fire Blanket
1 x Smoke Alarm
2 x Carbon Monoxide Detectors
EXTERIOR FINISH
The exterior would benefit from some TLC. The boat was
last docked for blacking in 2022. The hull is protected by 4
anodes and an Aquafax 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.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The boat is powered by Barrus Shire 40hp, diesel engine
with 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 4 leisure batteries.
MOORING INFORMATION
Current moorings unavailable.
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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.