55ft Trad Stern Narrowboat £49,995

Background

Quality steelwork by Jonathan Wilson with side doors with top hatch (painted with roses and castles) a trad stern. Forward cratch and cover. Good quality interior re-fit by the current owner in painted T&G with solid light oak trims offering 2 berth accommodation. Powered by a BMC 1.8L 45hp, 4-cylinder diesel engine with PRM 150 D2 hydraulic gearbox.

From the Bow

From the bow which holds the gas locker, there is a 44 self draining well deck. There is a wooden cratch frame with windows to the front and a vinyl cover. The 500 litre polymer water tank is located beneath the well deck with a surface mounted filler.

Generic Fixtures and Fittings

The ceilings and hull sides are lined with painted T&G 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. There are curtains or blinds to all windows. The floor is laid with carpet throughout apart from the bathroom and galley which have light oak Evocore flooring.

Saloon 11ft 11in

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

Fixed Furniture: Under gunwale display shelves.

Lighting: 2 x windows with top hopper vents. 4 x 12v, LED ceiling lights.

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

Power: 8 x 240v sockets, 2 with 2 x USB ports. 1 x 12v socket. 1 x TV aerial point.

Galley 8ft 9in

The walk through galley has new cupboards with high gloss grey doors, slimline composite worktops and green glass splash-backs.

Base units: 1 x double cupboard with pull-out carousel rack. 1 x 2 drawer unit. Oven housing. Fridge housing.

Wall Units: 1 x wall cupboard.

Other Features: Breakfast bar with 2 x bar chairs.

Appliances: Thetford inset three burner gas hob. Built in Kenwood gas oven. Bosch 240v fridge. Inset under slung composite sink with chrome Swans neck monobloc tap.

Lighting: 1 x set of steel side doors, wood lined internally with traditional decoration and a roof hatch. 1 x window with top hopper vent. 4 x 12v, LED ceiling lights.

Power: 6 x 240v sockets.

Bathroom 5ft 0in x 4ft 0in

The full width bathroom has suite comprising:

Suite: Fully tiled quadrant shower enclosure with thermostatic shower, rainfall head and glazed doors. Small vanity unit with counter top ceramic wash bowl, matching mixer tap and cupboard beneath. Thetford cassette toilet with ceramic bowl. Wall mounted cabinet. Wall cabinet.

Heating: 1 x 240v electric towel rail.

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

Bedroom 8ft 2in

Furniture: 46 double bed with storage space below. 1 full height double wardrobe.

Heating: Electric radiator.

Lighting: 2 x windows with top hopper vents. 4 x 12v, LED ceiling lights.

Power: 4 x 240v sockets.

Rear Trad Area 8ft 8in and Stern 3ft 9in

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.

Other Features: Beko washing machine.
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: 1 x 12v, ceiling light.

Power: 2 x 240v sockets.

Specifications

BUILDER
Quality steelwork with side doors and a trad stern by Jonathan Wilson. Good quality interior re-fit by the current owner in painted T&G with solid light oak trims.

BUILD DETAILS
Built in 1994
Trad stern.
Not Stated.

INSULATION
Polystyrene insulation behind the cabin linings.

BALLAST
Concrete blocks beneath the floorboards.

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 55
Cabin Length: 42 9
Width: 6 10
Interior Headroom: 6 5
Well Deck: 4 4
Draught: Not Stated

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

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The boat is powered by a BMC 1.8L, 45hp 4-cylinder 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 a 12v alternator to charge the start battery and the 4 leisure batteries.

WATER
The 500 litre Polymer water tank is located beneath the well deck. Water pump with pressure switch is located adjacent to the tank. Water is heated by the 240v immersion heater and/or the engine heat exchanger.

HEATING
Heating is provided by the Morso solid fuel stove in the saloon, an electric towel rail and an electric radiator..

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, 105 amp/hr deep cycle leisure batteries.
3 kw Victron Multi Plus inverter/charger.
Battery management system.
2 x roof mounted solar panels and a Victron Smart Solar MPPT Solar Charge Controller.

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.

EXTERIOR FINISH
The boat was professionally repainted by Selby Boat Centre in 2018. The boat was last docked for blacking (shot blasted and 2 pack epoxy) in February 2021. The hull is protected by 4 anodes last renewed in 2021 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 available by separate negotiation.