60ft Trad by Stern Narrowboat £124,995
Phronesis is a fabulous one owner 2019 Tyler-Wilson narrowboat, fitted out to a very high standard by Norton Canes. If you are looking for a traditional style narrowboat with a modern twist, then this is one of the best! She was blacked in 2023 with 2-pack epoxy and has 4 anodes and a galvanic isolator (the hull was also zinc coated when new). The BSSC to Aug 2027. She offers a beautifully constructed full live-aboard specification. Viewing is highly recommended.
Background
Stylish 12: 6:5:4 steelwork by Tyler-Wilson with Josher bow, recessed panels, side doors and rivet detail. She sits low in the water giving beautiful lines, which includes a forward well deck with cratch, cover and drop-down table. Outstanding fit-out in American light oak with painted panels and solid light oak read and bead offering 4 berth accommodation by Norton Canes. Powered by a Beta Marine 43hp, 4 cylinder marine diesel engine with a PRM 150 D2 hydraulic gearbox. Vetus 95kgf electric bow thruster.
From the Bow
From the bow which holds the gas locker, there is a 46 self draining well deck. There is a wooden cratch frame with windows to the front and a vinyl cover. There are locker seats to either side of the well deck with a drop down table. The water tank is located beneath the well deck with a surface mounted filler. The headlamp is mounted on the cratch board.
Generic Fixtures and Fittings
The ceilings are lined with painted panels trimmed with solid light oak. The cabin sides are lined with light oak faced ply trimmed with solid light oak. The hull sides are lined with solid light oak read and bead. All interior wood has been varnished to a satin finish. There are blinds or curtains to all windows. Wood effect Karndean vinyl with insulation to the floors throughout.
Saloon 10ft 10in
Steel front doors, wood lined internally with traditional decoration open out onto the front deck with a steps down into the saloon.
Fixed Furniture: 1 half height corner cabinet with wall mounted cabinet above.
Loose Furniture: 2 x armchairs.
Heating: Bubble diesel fired stove set on a tiled hearth and tiled surround. 1 x central heating radiator.
Lighting: 2 x windows with top hopper openings. 6 x 12v, LED ceiling lights. 2 x 12v, LED wall lights.
Power: 5 x 240v sockets. 1 x TV aerial points.
Dinette 6ft 6in
Fixed Furniture: Raised Pullman style dinette with padded bench seats with storage beneath. The dinette converts into a double berth.
Loose Furniture: American light oak table top with folding leg.
Other Features: Pull-out 12v freezer.
Heating: 1 x central heating radiator.
Lighting: 2 x windows with top hopper openings. 4 x 12v, LED ceiling lights.
Power: 4 x 240v sockets.
Galley 9ft 0in
The U shaped galley has custom built solid oak units with solid oak Shaker door and drawer fronts. Worktops are solid wood with ceramic tiled splash-backs.
Base units: 2 x large cupboards that extend into the corners. 2 x single cupboards. 1 x slim-line double cupboard. Full height oven & fridge housing with cupboard above. Full height pull-out larder cupboard.
Wall Units: 1 x wall cupboard.
Appliances: Built-in Thetford Midi Prima gas oven and grill. Thetford inset 4 burner gas hob. 12v Shoreline fridge with icebox. 12v, Shoreline freezer. Plumbing in place for a washing machine. Ceramic Butlers sink with a chrome Swans neck tap.
Power: 8 x 240v sockets.
Heating: 1 x central heating radiator.
Lighting: 1 x window with top hopper opening. 1 x set of steel side doors, wood lined internally with traditional decoration. 1 x Houdini hatch. 5 x 12v, LED ceiling lights. 1 x 12v, LED under cupboard light.
Shower Room 6ft 0in
The full width shower room has a white suite comprising:
Suite: Fully tiled quadrant shower enclosure with thermostatic mixer shower and glazed doors. Vanity unit with counter top ceramic wash basin, chrome mixer tap and a cupboard beneath. Thetford cassette toilet with two spare cassettes. Wall mounted bathroom cabinet with mirrored doors.
Heating: 1 x chrome towel rail.
Lighting: 2 x portholes with top openings and privacy glass. 5 x 12v, LED ceiling lights.
Bedroom 10ft 5in
Furniture: Fixed 4 double bed with storage drawers below. 1 x full height wardrobe. 2 x over-bed cupboards. 1 x full height corner cupboard.
Heating: 1 x central heating radiator.
Lighting: 2 x portholes with top openings. 6 x 12v, LED ceiling lights. 3 x 12v, LED reading lights.
Power: 1 x 240v socket.
Rear Trad Area 3ft 10in
A door leads from the bedroom to the rear trad area which houses the engine beneath lift up floor panels. All the other equipment for the running of the boat is also housed here. Storage locker.
Controls: The single lever engine control is on the port side just inside the stern doors.
Stern 3ft 6in
Steel rear doors and sliding roof hatch, wood lined internally with traditional decoration lead to the rear deck and steering position.
Specifications
BUILDER
Stylish steelwork by Tyler-Wilson with Josher bow and a light oak fit-out by Norton Canes.
BUILD DETAILS
Built in 2018 completed 2019.
Trad stern.
12/6/5/4mm
INSULATION
Spray foam insulation behind the cabin linings.
BALLAST
Concrete blocks beneath the floorboards.
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 60
Cabin Length: 46 9
Width: 6 10
Interior Headroom: 6 4
Well Deck: 4 6
Draught: 2 6
WINDOWS, DOORS & HATCHES
Port side: 3 x windows with top openings. 2 x portholes with top openings.
Starboard side: 2 x windows with top openings. 2 x portholes with top openings. 1 x set of steel side doors, wood lined internally with traditional decoration.
Front: Steel front doors, wood lined internally with traditional decoration.
Rear: Steel rear doors, wood lined internally with traditional decoration and a sliding roof hatch.
Roof: 1 x Houdini hatch.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The boat is powered by a Beta Marine 43hp, 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 4 leisure batteries.
BOW-THRUSTER
Vetus 95kgf electric bow-thruster with controls at the stern.
WATER
The 680 litre polypropolene 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, 240v immersion and/or the engine heat exchanger.
HEATING
Heating is provided by the Bubble diesel fired stove and the Alde gas fired boiler running 5 radiators.
ELECTRICS
240v circuit from landline with RCD.
12v lights throughout protected by fuses.
2 x 12v, 175/45 amp/hr engine driven alternators.
1 x 12v, 115 amp/hr engine start battery.
4 x 12v, 115 amp/hr deep cycle leisure batteries.
Mastervolt 3kw/150amp inverter/charger.
1 x roof mounted solar panels (170 watts).
Battery Management system.
GAS
2 x Propane cylinders housed in the bow locker, provide gas to the oven grill and hob and boiler.
FIRE SAFETY
3 x 1kg Dry Powder extinguishers
1 x Fire Blanket
EXTERIOR FINISH
The boat was professionally painted when built. The boat was last docked for blacking in 2 pack epoxy in March 2023. The hull is zinc coated and protected by 4 anodes and a Victron Energy 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.