40ft Cruiser Stern Narrowboat £34,995
Wine Wolf is a handsome compact 40ft, narrowboat, built by Liverpool Boats in 1998. She has a versatile 2 plus 2 berth layout, fitted out in solid light oak tongue and groove. She was last out of the water for blacking in 2022. The BSSC expires in April 2029. She would make a versatile starter boat for cruising holidays or could serve as a compact live-aboard. Viewing recommended.
Background
Quality steelwork believed to be 8/6/4mm by Liverpool Boats with a cruiser stern. Cratch and cover to the bow. Original quality fit-out by Liverpool Boats in solid light T&G, with solid light oak trims offering 22 berth accommodation. Powered by a Beta Marine 3-cylinder diesel engine with a PRM 120 D2 gearbox.
From the Bow
From the bow there is a 3 self draining well deck. There is a wooden cratch frame with window 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 and cabin sides are lined with solid light oak T & G with solid light oak trims. The hull sides are lined in light oak faced ply trimmed with solid light oak. There are curtains or blinds to all windows. The floor is laid with ceramic tiles throughout.
Saloon/Dinette 9ft 9in
Wooden glazed front doors open out onto the front deck with a storage step down into the saloon.
Fixed Furniture: 2 x half height corner cupboards. L shaped fixed sofa with storage below. The sofa converts into a double berth. Under gunwale shelves.
Loose Furniture: 1 x large table top with desmo leg. 1 x small table top with desmo leg.
Heating: Solid fuel stove set on a tiled hearth and surround. 1 x central heating radiator.
Lighting: 2 x windows with top hopper openings. 1 x 12v, ceiling lights. 4 x 12v, wall lights.
Power: 2 x 240v sockets. 1 x 12v socket. 1 x TV aerial point
Galley 6ft 1in
The U shaped galley has a range of solid oak cupboards and doors with granite effect laminate worktops.
Base units: 1 x large cupboard which extends into the corner. 1 x double cupboard that extends into the corner. 1 x full height oven and fridge housing with drawer. Fold out table top.
Appliances: Vanette 4000/2 inset four burner gas hob. Vanette GG7000 built in gas oven with separate grill. 12v, frigidaire fridge with icebox. Inset, stainless steel sink with chrome monobloc tap.
Heating: 1 x central heating.
Lighting: 1 x window with top hopper opening. 1 x set of steel side doors, wood lined internally. 2 x 12v, ceiling lights.
Power: 2 x 240v sockets.
Shower Room 5ft 7in x 4ft 0in
The cabin shower room has a white suite comprising:
Suite: Corner vanity unit with inset wash basin with chrome taps and a cupboard beneath. Fully tiled shower cubicle with mixer shower and a shower curtain. Thetford cassette toilet. Wall mounted bathroom cabinet with mirrored doors.
Corridor Lighting: 1 x window with top hopper opening.
Lighting: 1 x window with top hopper opening and privacy glass. 1 x 12, ceiling light.
Storage: Full height storage cupboard.
Bedroom 6ft 4in
Furniture: 4 fixed double bed with storage drawers below. 2 x double over-bed cupboards.
Heating: 1 x central heating radiator.
Lighting: 2 x windows with top openings. 1 x 12v, ceiling light. 2 x 12v, reading lights.
Power: 2 x 240v sockets. 1 x 12v socket.
Cruiser Deck and Stern 7ft 0in
A wooden rear door leads from the bedroom to the cruiser deck and steering position. The engine is housed under lift up deck panels. The gas locker/seat is on the port side of the cruiser deck.
Other Features: Taff rail and padded bench seat.
Controls: The single lever column mounted engine control is on the port side.
Specifications
BUILDER
Quality steelwork with a cruiser stern by Liverpool Boats. Original quality fit-out by Liverpool Boats in light oak T & G with solid light oak trims.
BUILD DETAILS
Built in 1998
Cruiser stern.
Believed to be 8/6/4/mm
INSULATION
Polystyrene insulation behind the cabin linings.
BALLAST
Concrete blocks beneath the floorboards.
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 40
Cabin Length: 27 10
Width: 6 10
Interior Headroom: 6 3
Well Deck: 3
Draught: Not Stated
WINDOWS, DOORS & HATCHES
Port side: 4 x windows with top openings.
Starboard side: 3 x windows with top openings. 1 x set of steel side doors, wood lined internally.
Front: Wooden glazed front doors.
Rear: Wooden rear door.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The boat is powered by a Beta Marine, 3 cylinder diesel engine with a PRM 120 D2 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 leisure battery.
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 Mikuni diesel fired boiler and/or the engine heat exchanger.
HEATING
Heating is provided by the solid fuel stove in the saloon and the Mikuni diesel fired boiler 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.
1 x 12v, 100 amp/hr deep cycle leisure battery.
1000 va Heart Interface Freedom 10 inverter/charger.
Adverc battery management.
GAS
2 x Propane cylinders housed in the stern 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 painted when built. The boat was last docked for blacking in 2022. 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 unavailable.
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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.