56ft Trad Stern Narrowboat £24,995

Background

Stylish steelwork by Fernie Fabrications with a trad stern with extra wide rear hatch giving the practicality of a semi-trad stern. Two sets of side doors with top hatches and steps. Cratch and cover. Original fit-out by the builder (with subsequent modifications by previous owners) in painted ply with solid light oak trims offering 2 berth accommodation to a reverse layout. Powered by a Barrus 30hp, 3-cylinder marine diesel engine and gearbox.

From the Bow

From the bow which holds the water tank, there is a 5 7 self draining well deck. There is a cratch frame with a vinyl cover.

Generic Fixtures and Fittings

The ceilings, cabin sides and hull sides are lined with painted plywood panels trimmed with solid light oak. All interior wood has been painted or varnished to a gloss finish. Flooring throughout is wood effect laminate.

Bedroom 10ft 0in

Wooden glazed front doors open out onto the front deck with storage step down into the bedroom.

Furniture: Fixed double bed with open storage below. 1 x full height wardrobe. 1 x full height shelving. 2 x over-bed cupboards.

Heating: 2 x central heating radiators.

Lighting: 2 x portholes with top hopper openings. 3 x 12v, ceiling lights. 1 x 12v, reading light.

Power: 2 x 240v sockets.

Bathroom 4ft 5in

The full width shower room has full height ceramic tiling and a white suite comprising:

Suite: Hip bath with a thermostatic shower over. Corner vanity unit with inset wash basin, mixer tap and cupboard beneath. Porta-Potti toilet.

Heating: 1 x towel rail.

Lighting: 2 x portholes with top hopper openings and privacy glass. 2 x 12v, ceiling lights.

Side Doors 2ft 6in

2 x sets of steel side doors, wood lined internally with roof hatches and side steps.

Saloon 7ft 0in

Spacious open plan saloon.

Fixed Furniture: Bookcase.

Heating: Morso Squirrel solid fuel stove set on a tiled hearth and surround. Additional tiled hearth and surround.

Lighting: 4 x fixed portholes. 1 x Houdini hatch. 6 x 12v, ceiling lights.

Power: 2 x 240v sockets.

Galley 7ft 9in

The walk through galley has a range of cupboards with painted shaker style doors. Wooden worktops with full height ceramic tiled splash-backs.

Base units: 1 x double cupboard. 2 x drawer units. 1 x single with drawer above. 1 x full height cupboard. Oven housing. Electrics cupboard. Wet locker.

Appliances: Vanette four burner gas hob. Vanette built in gas oven and grill. Morco instant gas water heater (currently disconnected). Inset stainless sink and drainer with chrome taps.

Lighting: 2 x portholes with top hopper openings. 6 x 12v, ceiling lights.

Power: 2 x 240v sockets.

Rear Trad Area 4ft 0in & Stern 3ft 7in

Rear trad area housing the engine and running gear for the boat. Steel rear doors, wood panelled internally with extra large sliding roof hatch lead to the rear deck and steering position.

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

Other Features: Locker seat. Steerers seat.

Specifications

BUILDER
Stylish steelwork by Fernie Fabrications. Original fit-out by the builder in painted ply panels with solid light oak trims to a reverse lay-out.

BUILD DETAILS
Built in 1977.
Trad stern.
Not Stated

INSULATION
Polystrene insulation behind the cabin linings.

BALLAST
Concrete slabs beneath the floorboards.

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 56
Cabin Length: 42 10
Width: 6 10
Interior Headroom: 5 11
Well Deck: 5 7
Draught: 2 2

WINDOWS, DOORS & HATCHES
Port side: 5 x Portholes with top openings. 1 x set of steel side doors, wood lined internally with roof hatch and side steps.
Starboard side: 5 x Portholes with top openings. 1 x set of steel side doors, wood lined internally with roof hatch and side steps.
Front: Wooden glazed front doors.
Roof: 1 x Houdini hatch.
Rear: Steel rear doors, wood panelled internally with extra large sliding roof hatch.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The boat is powered by Barrus 30hp, 3 cylinder marine diesel engine with 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 water tank is located beneath the well deck. Water pump with pressure switch is located adjacent to the tank. Hot water provided by the Morco instant gas water heater.

HEATING
Heating is provided by the Morso Squirrel solid fuel stove with back boiler in the saloon running 3 radiators.

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.
Sterling Power Products 1.8kw inverter.
2 x roof mounted solar panels and Epever Tracer solar charge controller.
1.5kw Petrol generator.

GAS
1 x 13kg Propane cylinder housed in the aft locker, provides gas to the oven, grill and hob.

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

EXTERIOR FINISH
The boat would benefit from an external repaint. The boat was last docked for blacking in September 2021. The hull is protected by 6 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
No moorings available.