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57ft Cruiser Stern Narrowboat £59,995

Katy is a cherished 2006 live-aboard spec cruiser narrowboat, crafted by Bourne Boatbuilders. She features a thoughtfully designed and beautifully built 2-berth accommodation, perfect for both full-time living or holiday getaways. Blacked in 2022, Katy also comes with a Boat Safety Certificate valid until June 2027. Viewing is highly recommended.

Schematic plan of boat

Background

Quality 10/6/5/4/mm steelwork with front cratch with cover and a cruiser stern by Bourne Boatbuilders. Beautiful fit-out by Bourne Boatbuilders in painted ply with painted solid wood trims offering comfortable 2 berth accommodation. Powered by a Vetus 42hp, 4-cylinder marine diesel engine coupled to a Technodrive TMC 60M gearbox.

From the Bow

From the bow which holds the gas locker, there is a 4 2 self draining well deck with steel locker seats to either side and a folding table. There is a wooden cratch frame with windows to the front and a vinyl cover with clear panels. The integral 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 painted plywood panels trimmed with painted solid wood. All interior wood has been painted. There are curtains or blinds to all windows. Flooring throughout is linoleum.

Saloon 12ft 10in

Hardwood ⅔ glazed front doors open out onto the front deck with a storage box step down into the large open plan saloon.

Fixed Furniture: 1 x half height corner cupboard.

Loose Furniture: 2 x large leather easy chairs.

Other Features: Bush 24, 12v TV with built in DVD player.

Heating: Victoria solid fuel stove. 1 x central heating radiator.

Lighting: 2 x windows with top openings. 5 x 12v, LED ceiling lights.

Power: 2 x 240v sockets. 1 x TV aerial points.

Galley 10ft 10in

The walk through galley has custom built cabinets with painted shaker door and drawer fronts. Worktops are wood effect laminate with matching splash-backs.

Base units: 3 x double cupboards. 1 x 3 drawer unit. Corner shelves, Oven housing. Fridge housing.

Wall Units: 1 x large double wall cupboard with shelves to either side.

Appliances: Thetford 3 burner gas hob. Country Leisure Midi Prima built in gas oven with separate grill. 12v, LEC/Inlander fridge freezer. Russell Hobbs 600w microwave. Inset, composite sink and drainer with monobloc tap.

Lighting: 2 x windows with slide openings. 6 x 12v, LED ceiling lights.

Power: 2 x 240v sockets.

Bathroom 6ft 6in

The full width shower room has a white suite comprising:

Suite: Quadrant shower cubicle with a thermostatic shower and glazed doors. Vanity unit with feature polished metal counter top wash basin, chrome mixer tap, cupboards and shelves beneath. Composting toilet.

Other Features: Storage shelves beside the shower. Large wall mounted mirrored cabinet. Full height cupboard housing the Candy washing machine.

Lighting: 2 x windows with top openings and privacy glass. 4 x 12v, LED ceiling lights.

Heating: 1 x chrome towel rail.

Bedroom 12ft 2in

Furniture: Fixed double bed with storage below. 2 x full height wardrobes. 1 x over-bed double cupboard. Chest of drawers. 1 x electrics cupboard.

Other Features: Bush 19 TV with built in DVD.

Heating: 1 x central heating radiator.

Lighting: 2 x windows with top openings. 5 x 12v, LED ceiling lights. 2 x 12v, LED reading lights.

Power: 2 x 240v sockets.

Cruiser Deck and Stern 6ft 7in

Steel rear doors wood lined internally with sliding roof hatch lead to the cruiser deck and steering position. The engine is housed beneath the lift up floor panels of the cruiser deck.

Controls: The column mounted single lever engine control is on the port side.

Other Features: Taff rail with seat. Pram cover.

Specifications

BUILDER
Quality steelwork with cruiser stern, by Bourne Boatbuilders. Beautiful professional fit-out in painted ply by Bourne Boatbuilders.

BUILD DETAILS
Built in 2006.
Cruiser stern.
10/6/5/4mm

INSULATION
Spray foam insulation behind the cabin linings.

BALLAST
Concrete slabs beneath the floorboards.

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 57
Cabin Length: 42 7
Width: 6 10
Interior Headroom: 6 5
Well Deck: 4 2
Draught: 1 10

WINDOWS, DOORS & HATCHES
Port side: 4 x windows with top openings.
Starboard side: 4 x windows with top openings.
Front: Hardwood ⅔ glazed front doors.
Rear: Steel rear doors, wood panelled internally with sliding roof hatch.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The boat is powered by a Vetus 42hp, 4 cylinder, marine diesel engine coupled to a Technodrive TMC60M gearbox with 2: 1 reduction, turning the propeller. The exhaust is lagged, silenced and vents out from under the side deck.
The engine powers a 12v alternator to charge the start battery and the 4 leisure batteries.

WATER
The 910 litres integral steel water tank is located in the bow. Water pump with pressure switch is located adjacent to the tank. Twin coil calorifier is heated by the Webasto diesel fired boiler, 240v emersion heater and/or the engine heat exchanger.

HEATING
Heating is provided by the Victoria solid fuel stove in the saloon and the Webasto diesel fired boiler running 3 radiators. Prowarm underfloor heating in saloon.

ELECTRICS
240v circuit from landline with RCD.
12v lights throughout protected by fuses.
1 x 12v, engine driven alternator.
1 x 12v, engine start battery.
4 x 12v, deep cycle leisure batteries.
Victron Energy 1.6kw inverter/charger.
Sunshine 3kw pure sinewave inverter.
2 x roof mounted solar panels and an SNRE MPPT Solar charge controller.

GAS
2 x 13kg Propane cylinders housed in the bow locker provide gas to the oven & hob.

FIRE SAFETY
3 x 1kg Dry Powder extinguishers
1 x Fire Blanket
1 x Gas Detector

EXTERIOR FINISH
The boat was professionally repainted by Willow Boat Painting in 2017. The boat was last docked for blacking in September 2022. The hull is protected by 4 anodes.

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
Current 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.