42ft Cruiser Stern Narrowboat £29,995
Back of Beyond is a well-loved 42ft, narrowboat, built by Liverpool Boats in 1993 that has benefitted from a series of improvements by the current and previous owners. This includes an exterior re-paint in 2021, new batteries in 2023 and a solar panel to the roof. She was last out of the water for blacking in March 2025. The BSSC expires in April 2027. She would make a versatile starter boat for cruising holidays, or as a compact live-aboard.
Background
Quality steelwork believed to be 10/6/4mm by Liverpool Boats with a cruiser stern. Original quality fit-out by Triton in solid pine T&G, with solid pine trims offering 22 berth accommodation. Powered by a Beta Marine 4 cylinder diesel engine with a ZF Hurth gearbox.
From the Bow
From the bow there is a 4 3 self draining well deck. There are locker/seats to either side of the well deck. The stainless 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 pine T & G with solid pine trims. The hull sides are lined in painted cork with painted trims. There are curtains or blinds to all windows. The floor is laid with carpet throughout, apart from the galley and bathroom which have vinyl tiles.
Saloon 7ft 8in
Wooden glazed front doors open out onto the front deck with a storage step down into the saloon.
Fixed Furniture: 1 x half height corner cupboard with wall mounted corner cupboard above.
Loose Furniture: Two seat sofa bed that converts into a double bed.
Heating: Boatman solid fuel stove set on a tiled hearth and surround
Lighting: 2 x windows with top hopper openings. 1 x 12v, LED ceiling light. 2 x 12v, LED wall lights.
Power: 1 x 240v sockets. 3 x 12v sockets. 2 x USB ports.
Galley 7ft 6in
The U shaped galley has a range of cupboards with laminate doors and and granite effect laminate worktops.
Base units: 1 x large cupboard which extends into the corner. 1 x large open storage space that extends into the corner. 1 x full height oven and fridge housing with drawer and cupboard above.
Appliances: Sia inset two burner gas hob. Country Leisure Midi Prima built in gas oven with separate grill. 12v, Vitrifigo fridge. Paloms gas fired instant water heater. Inset, stainless steel sink with chrome monobloc tap.
Lighting: 2 x windows with top hopper openings. 2 x 12v, LED ceiling lights.
Shower Room 5ft 3in x 3ft 10in
The cabin shower room has a white suite comprising:
Suite: Vanity unit with counter top ceramic wash basin with chrome mixer tap and a cupboard beneath. Fully tiled shower cubicle with mixer shower and a shower curtain. Thetford cassette toilet. Porta Potti style cassette toilet. Wall mounted bathroom cabinet with mirrored doors.
Lighting: 1 x window with top hopper opening and privacy glass. 1 x 12, LED ceiling light.
Corridor Storage: Under gunwale shelving.
Corridor Lighting: 1 x window with top hopper opening.
Bedroom 8ft 0in
Furniture: 4 fixed double bed with storage drawers below. 1 x double over-bed cupboard. Full height storage cupboard also housing the electrics for the boat. Cubby hole with shelving.
Lighting: 2 x windows with top openings. 1 x 12v, LED ceiling light. 2 x 12v, LED reading lights.
Power: 2 x 240v sockets.
Cruiser Deck and Stern 6ft 10in
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 with 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 Triton in solid pine T & G with solid pine trims.
BUILD DETAILS
Built in 1993
Cruiser stern.
Believed to be 10/6/4/mm ( overplated in 2018)
INSULATION
Polystyrene insulation behind the cabin linings.
BALLAST
Concrete blocks beneath the floorboards.
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 42ft
Cabin Length: 28ft 4in
Width: 6ft 10in
Interior Headroom: 6ft 2in
Well Deck: 4ft 3i
Draught: 2ft
WINDOWS, DOORS & HATCHES
Port side: 4 x windows with top openings.
Starboard side: 4 x windows with top openings.
Front: Wooden glazed front doors.
Rear: Wooden rear door.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The boat is powered by a Beta Marine 38hp, 4-cylinder diesel engine with a ZF-Hurth 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 stainless-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 Paloma gas fired instant water heater.
HEATING
Heating is provided by the Boatman solid fuel stove in the saloon.
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, 110 amp/hr deep cycle leisure batteries.
Onboard diesel generator.
600w pure sinewave.
Sterling Pro Power battery charger
1 x roof mounted solar panel with MPT-7210A solar charge controller.
GAS
2 x 13kg Propane cylinders housed in the stern locker, provide gas to the oven, grill and hob and Paloma water heater.
FIRE SAFETY
3 x Dry Powder extinguishers
1 x Fire Blanket
1 x Carbon Monoxide Detector.
EXTERIOR FINISH
The boat was repainted in 2021. The boat was last docked for blacking in March 2025. 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.


