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60ft Semi-Trad Stern Narrowboat by Braid £74,995

Nocturne is a fabulous and well cared for one owner, semi-trad stern narrowboat. She was completed in 2005 by the highly regarded builder Braidbar Boats, and is based on a Tim Tyler hull. She was last out of the water in 2020 for blacking when the anodes were also replaced. The BSSC expires in November 2027. She offers a beautifully constructed and highly versatile live-aboard specification. Viewing is highly recommended. Moorings are available by separate negotiation.

Schematic plan of boat

Background

Quality 10/6/4mm steelwork by Tim Tyler with semi-trad stern. There are tonneau covers to the front deck and rear semi-trad deck (both new in 2022).High quality professional fit-out by Braidbar in oak faced ply& oak reed and bead with solid oak trims offering up to 8 berth accommodation to a three bedroom lay-out. Powered by a Beta Marine 43hp, 4 cylinder engine with PRM 150 D2 hydraulic gearbox. Lewmar hydraulic bow thruster with controls at the stern.

From the Bow

From the bow which holds the gas locker, there is a 4 8 open self draining well deck. There are locker seats to either side of the well deck. The stainless steel water tank is beneath the well deck with surface mounted filler. The headlamp is mounted on the front bulkhead.

Generic Fixtures and Fittings

The ceilings and hull sides are lined with light oak faced ply with solid light oak trims. The cabin sides are lined with solid oak T & G with solid light oak trims. All interior wood has been varnished. There are curtains or blinds to all windows. The flooring throughout is carpet apart from the bathroom which has vinyl flooring.

Saloon 7ft 10in

Steel front doors, ⅔ glazed and wood lined internally open out onto the front deck with storage steps down into the saloon.

Fixed Furniture: 2 x fixed settees with storage below. The settees convert into a double berth. 1 x half height cupboard with built in Kenwood CD/radio player.

Loose Furniture: 2 x oak table tops with desmo legs.

Lighting: 2 x windows with top hopper openings. 2 x 12v, ceiling lights. 2 x 12v, wall lights.

Power: 3 x 240v sockets. 1 x TV aerial point.

Dinette 6ft 5in

Furniture: Raised Pullman style dinette with padded bench seats with storage below. The dinette converts into a double berth. Under gunwale display shelves.

Loose Furniture: Oak table top with folding leg.

Heating: 1 x central heating radiator with shelf above.

Lighting: 2 x windows with top hopper openings. 2 x 12v, ceiling lights. 2 x 12v, wall lights.

Power: 1 x 240v socket.

Galley 8ft 1in

The walk through galley has oak cabinets and drawers with granite effect laminate worktops and splash-backs.

Base units: 3 x double cupboards, 2 with drawers above. Fridge housing. Cooker space.

Appliances: Slot in Stoves DIT 500 gas cooker with separate oven and grill. 12v, Shoreline fridge with icebox. Inset stainless steel sink and drainer with a chrome mixer tap.

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

Power: 2 x 240v sockets.

Main Bedroom 8ft 7in

Furniture: Fixed double bed with storage drawers below. 1 x full height double wardrobe with hanging rail and drawers. 1 x over-bed double cupboard.

Heating: 1 x central heating radiator with shelf above.

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

Shower Room 6ft 0in x 4ft

The shower room has a white suite comprising:

Suite: Fully tiles shower enclosure with a thermostatic shower and glazed door. Corner vanity unit with inset ceramic wash basin, chrome mixer tap and a cupboard beneath. Sanimarin macerator pump-out toilet.

Heating: 1 x towel rail.

Lighting: 1 x window with top hopper opening and privacy glass. 3 x 12v, ceiling lights, one with fan.

Corridor Heating: 1 x central heating radiator with shelf above.

Rear Cabin 6ft 5in

Furniture: Fixed single bed with storage below. Fold away hammock. 1 x full height cupboard with drawers below. Rear storage steps.

Heating: 1 x central heating radiator with shelf above.

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

Power: 1 x 240v socket.

Semi-Trad Deck 4ft 0in and Stern 3ft 4in

Steel rear doors, wood panelled internally with sliding roof hatch lead to the semi-trad deck where the engine is housed under the lift up floor panels. There are steel locker/seats to either side of the semi-trad deck. Steel stern doors, wood lined internally lead to the rear deck and steering position with Taff seats.

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

Specifications

BUILDER
Quality steelwork with a semi-trad stern by Tim Tyler and a light oak T&G fit-out by Braidbar.

BUILD DETAILS
Built in 2007.
Semi-trad stern.
10/6/4mm

INSULATION
Spray foam insulation behind the cabin linings.

BALLAST
Concrete slabs beneath the floorboards.

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 60
Cabin Length: 43 8
Width: 6 10
Interior Headroom: 6 6
Well Deck: 4 8
Draught: 2

WINDOWS, DOORS & HATCHES
Port side: 4 x windows with top hopper openings. 2 x portholes with top hopper openings.
Starboard side: 3 x windows with top hopper openings. 3 x portholes with top hopper openings.
Front: Steel front doors ⅔ glazed, wood lined internally.
Rear: Steel rear doors, wood panelled internally with sliding roof hatch. Steel stern doors, wood lined internally.

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 a 12v alternator to charge the start battery and the 4 leisure batteries.

BOW-THRUSTER
Lewmar hydraulic bow thruster with controls at the stern.

WATER
The 545 litre stainless steel 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 Webasto diesel fired boiler and/or the engine heat exchanger.

HEATING
Heating is provided by the Webasto diesel fired boiler running 6 radiators.

ELECTRICS
240v circuit from landline with RCD.
12v lights throughout protected by fuses.
1 x 12v, engine driven alternator.
1 x 12v, 120 amp/hr engine start battery.
4 x 12v, 110amp/hr deep cycle leisure batteries.
Victron Energy Phoenix Multi-Plus 12v 1600VA 80 Amp inverter/charger.

GAS
2 x 13kg Propane cylinders housed in the bow locker, provide gas to the cooker.

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

EXTERIOR FINISH
The boat was professionally painted when built by Braidbar. The boat was last docked for blacking in July 2020. The hull is protected by 4 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
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.