48ft Cruiser Stern Narrowboat £49,995
Blue Primrose is a lovely one owner, compact 48ft, narrowboat, built by Harral Brokerage Boatbuilders in 2010. She has a versatile 2 plus 2 berth layout, fitted out in ash. She benefitted from a full exterior repaint in 2017 and was last out of the water for blacking in 2023. The BSSC expires in March 2030. She would make a beautiful and versatile starter boat for cruising holidays or could serve as a compact live-aboard. Viewing is highly recommended.
Background
Quality 10/6/4mm steelwork with a cruiser stern by Liverpool Boats with tonneau covers to the bow and stern. Original quality fit-out by Harral Brokerage Boatbuilders in ash faced ply with solid ash trims offering 22 berth accommodation. Barrus Shanks 35hp, 4-cylinder diesel engine with a refurbished PRM 120 D2 gearbox.
From the Bow
From the bow there is a 3 7 self draining well deck with locker/seats to either side. The stainless steel water tank is located beneath the well deck with a surface mounted filler. The headlamp is mounted on the front bulkhead
Generic Fixtures and Fittings
The ceilings, cabin sides and hull sides are lined with ash faced plywood trimmed with solid ash trims. There are curtains or blinds to all windows. The floor is laid with carpet tiles throughout apart from the galley and bathroom which have lino over ceramic tiles.
Saloon 11ft 10in
Wooden front doors ⅔ glazed with stained glass, open out onto the front deck with a step down into the saloon.
Fixed Furniture: L shaped fixed sofa/dinette with storage underneath. The sofa converts into a double berth. 1 x half height corner cabinet. Under gunwale display shelves. Wall mounted shelving.
Loose Furniture: 1 x dining table with removable legs.
Heating: Refleks diesel fired stove set on a tiled hearth and surround.
Other Features: 19 TV with built in DVD player.
Lighting: 2 x windows with top openings. 6 x 12v, LED ceiling lights. 8 x 12v, wall lights.
Power: 3 x 240v sockets. 1 x TV aerial point.
Shower Room 6ft 0in x 4ft 0in
The cabin shower room has a white suite comprising:
Suite: . Vanity unit with inset wash basin, chrome taps and cupboard beneath. Shower enclosure with a chrome thermostatic shower and a bi-fold glazed door. Thetford cassette toilet with a spare cassette.
Heating: 1 x chrome towel rail( run by the engine heat exchanger).
Storage: Cubby holes. Full height storage with cupboard and shelves.
Lighting: 1 x window with top opening and privacy glass. 2 x 12v, ceiling lights, one with fan.
Lighting: 1 x window with top opening. 1 x 12v, LED ceiling light. 2 x 12v, LED wall lights.
Bedroom 6ft 6in
Furniture: 4 fixed double bed with storage below. 2 x over-bed cupboards. 2 x small dinks shelves.
Lighting: 2 x windows with top openings. 2 x 12v, LED ceiling lights. 5 x 12v, LED reading lights. 2 x 12v, overbed reading lights.
Power: 2 x 240v sockets.
Galley 8ft 2in
The walk-through galley has custom built cupboards with ash veneered doors and granite effect laminate worktops with a tiled splash-back.
Base units: 1 x double cupboard. 1 x single cupboard with small cupboard above. Cooker space. Fridge housing. 1 x electrics cupboard.
Compact 2 seat Pullman style dinette with storage below. Ash table-top with desmo leg and lift up extending leaf, can be used as an occasional childs bed
Appliances: Spin Flo slot in gas cooker with separate oven and grill, glazed lid/splash-back. 240v, Daewoo fridge with icebox. Cookworks, 700w microwave. Inset stainless steel sink with chrome monobloc tap.
Power: 1 x 240v socket.
Lighting: 2 x windows with top openings. 4 x 12v, LED ceiling lights. 6 x 12v, LED wall lights.
Cruiser Deck and Stern 7ft 3in
Wooden rear doors, with sliding roof hatch lead to the cruiser deck and steering position.
The engine is housed under the lift up deck panels.
Controls: The column mounted single lever engine control is on the port side.
Other Features: Steel Taff rail with wind break. Rear tonneau cover.
Specifications
BUILDER
Quality steelwork by with a cruiser stern by Liverpool Boats. Original fit out by Harral Brokerage Boatbuilders.
BUILD DETAILS
Built in 2010.
Cruiser stern.
10/6/4mm
INSULATION
Sprayfoam insulation behind the cabin linings.
BALLAST
Concrete slabs beneath the floorboards.
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 48ft
Cabin Length: 33ft 4in
Width: 6ft 10in
Interior Headroom: 6ft 9in
Well Deck: 3ft 7in
Draught: 1ft 8in
WINDOWS, DOORS & HATCHES
Port side: 4 x windows with top openings.
Starboard side: 4 x windows with top openings.
Front: Wooden front doors, ⅔ glazed with stained glass.
Rear: Wooden rear doors with sliding roof hatch.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The boat is powered by Barrus Shanks 35hp, 4-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 twin 12v alternators to charge the start battery and the 4 leisure batteries.
WATER
The 680 litre stainless steel water tank is located beneath the well deck. Water pump with pressure switch is located adjacent to the tank. Water heated by the engine heat exchanger.
HEATING
Heating is provided by the Fefleks diesel fired stove in the saloon.
ELECTRICS
240v circuit from landline with RCD.
12v lights throughout protected by fuses.
2 x 12v, engine driven alternators.
1 x 12v, engine start battery.
4 x 12v, 110 amp/hr deep cycle leisure batteries.
Sterling 1800w Pro Power Q inverter.
Automatic 7 stage battery charger.
GAS
2 x 13kg Propane cylinders housed in the stern locker, provide gas to the cooker.
FIRE SAFETY
3 x 1kg Dry Powder extinguishers.
x Fire Blanket.
x Carbon Monoxide Detector.
EXTERIOR FINISH
The boat was professionally repainted in 2017. The boat was last docked for blacking in 2023. 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 are 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.


