52ft Trad Stern Narrowboat £44,995

Background

Quality steelwork with side doors and a trad stern by Dave Clarke Boats. Original quality fit-out in light oak with solid oak trims offering 2 berth accommodation. Powered by a Beta Marine 38hp, 4 cylinder diesel engine with PRM 120 D2 hydraulic gearbox.

From the Bow

From the bow which holds the gas locker, there is a 310 self draining well deck. The integral steel water tank is located beneath the well deck with a surface mounted filler. The headlamp is mounted on the roof.

Generic Fixtures and Fittings

The ceilings and hull sides are lined with light oak faced plywood trimmed with solid light oak. The cabin sides are lined with painted plywood trimmed with solid light oak. All interior wood has been either varnished or painted. Blinds to some windows. The floor is laid with carpet to the saloon and bedroom, tile effect vinyl in the galley and wood effect vinyl in the bathroom.

Saloon 12ft 0in

Wooden glazed front doors open out onto the front deck with a box step down into the open plan saloon which has space to add a two-seat sofa bed to allow for two additional berths.

Fixed Furniture: Full height double wardrobe. Full height corner unit with cupboard and display shelves. Under gunwale display shelves and glazed cabinet.

Other Features: 24 Toshiba TV with built in DVD.

Heating: Gallery Classic solid fuel stove set on a tiled hearth and surround.

Lighting: 2 x windows with top hopper vents. 3 x 12v, ceiling lights.

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

Galley 8ft 0in

The walk through galley has custom built cabinets with painted doors. Worktops are solid wood and granite effect laminate.

Base units: 1 x single cupboard. 1 x pull-out larder cupboard. 1 x double corner cupboard. 2 x 3 drawer units. Oven housing. Fridge housing.

Wall Units: 1 x double wall cupboard with glazed doors. 1 x single wall cupboard with glazed door.

Other Features: Breakfast bar with bar chair.

Appliances: Ikea inset two burner gas hob. Built in Thetford gas oven with separate grill. 12v, Shoreline fridge/freezer. Inset ceramic sink with chrome monobloc tap.

Lighting: 1 x set of steel side doors, wood lined internally. 2 x fixed portholes. 1 x window with top hopper vent. 2 x 12v, ceiling lights.

Power: 2 x 240v sockets.

Bathroom 5ft 11in

The full width bathroom has a white suite comprising:

Suite: 56 bath with thermostatic shower and shower screen. Vanity unit with counter top ceramic wash bowl, chrome mixer tap and cupboard beneath. Dometic cassette toilet. Wall mounted cabinet. Wall mounted shelving unit.

Lighting: 2 x windows with top hopper vents and one with privacy glass. 3 x 12v, ceiling lights.

Bedroom 9ft 10in

Furniture: 5 across the boat double bed with storage space below. 1 full height double wardrobe with mirrored doors. 1 x full height cupboard with drawers below.

Lighting: 2 x windows with top hopper vents. 2 x 12v, ceiling lights. 1 x 12v, reading light.

Power: 2 x 240v sockets.

Rear Trad Area 4ft 7in and Stern 3ft 3in

Aft of the bedroom is the rear trad area where the engine is housed under the lift up floor panels. All the electrical hardware for the running of the boat is also housed here.
Steel rear doors, wood lined internally with sliding roof hatch lead to the rear deck and steering position.

Controls: The single lever engine control is on the port side just inside the stern doors.

Lighting: 2 x 12v, ceiling lights.

Specifications

BUILDER
Quality steelwork with side doors and a trad stern by David Clarke Boats. Quality original fit-out in light oak faced ply with solid light oak trims.

BUILD DETAILS
Built in 2006
Trad stern.
Not Stated.

INSULATION
Polystyrene insulation behind the cabin linings.

BALLAST
Concrete blocks beneath the floorboards.

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 52
Cabin Length: 41 3
Width: 6 10
Interior Headroom: 6 2
Well Deck: 3 10
Draught: Not Stated

WINDOWS, DOORS & HATCHES
Port side: 3 x windows with top hopper vents. 1 x fixed porthole. 1 x set of steel side doors, wood lined internally with top hatch.
Starboard side: 4 x windows with top hopper vents. 1 x fixed porthole.
Front: Wooden glazed front doors.
Rear: Steel rear doors, wood lined internally with sliding roof hatch.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The boat is powered by a Beta Marine 38hp, 4 cylinder, marine diesel engine coupled to a PRM 120 D2 hydraulic gearbox and 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.

WATER
The integral steel water tank is located beneath the well deck. Water pump with pressure switch is located adjacent to the tank. Water is heated by the engine heat exchanger.

HEATING
Heating is provided by the Gallery Classic solid fuel stove in the saloon.

ELECTRICS
240v circuit from landline with RCD.
12v lights throughout protected by fuses.
2 x 12v, engine driven alternators.
1 x 12v, 110 amp/hr engine start battery.
3 x 12v, 120 amp/hr deep cycle leisure batteries.
Victron Multi-Plus 2kw inverter/charger.

GAS
2 x Propane cylinders housed in the bow locker, provide gas to the oven, grill and hob.

FIRE SAFETY
3 x Dry Powder extinguishers.
1 x Fire Blanket.
2 x Smoke Alarms.
2 x Carbon Monoxide Detectors.

EXTERIOR FINISH
Professionally painted when built. 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
Current moorings are not available.