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58ft Semi-Trad Stern Narrowboat £54,995

Alkyon is a handsome and well cared for, semi-trad stern narrowboat. She was completed in 2001 by Dobson's Boatyard and is based on a Liverpool Boats hull. She was last out of the water in 2021 for blacking when she also benefited from an exterior repaint by the owner. The BSSC expires in May 2029. She offers a beautifully constructed and versatile live-aboard specification offering up to 5 berths. Viewing is recommended. Moorings are available by separate negotiation.

Schematic plan of boat

Background

Quality 10/6/4 mm steelwork by Liverpool Boats with steel side doors and a semi-trad stern. Glazed, hardwood cratch frame. High quality professional fit-out by Canal Craft (Brokerage) Ltd trading as Dobsons Boatyard in oak faced ply with solid oak and sapele trims offering upto 5 berth accommodation. Powered by Isuzu 38hp engine with PRM 150 D2 hydraulic gearbox.

From the Bow

From the bow which holds the gas locker, there is a 35 self draining well deck. There is a hardwood cratch frame with windows to the front. The integral steel water tank is located beneath the well deck with a surface mounted filler. The headlamp is mounted on the cratch board.

Generic Fixtures and Fittings

The ceilings cabin sides and hull sides are lined with oak faced plywood with solid oak and sapele trims. All interior wood has been varnished. There are blinds or curtains to all windows. The flooring is solid oak planking throughout, apart from the galley which has laminate and the bathroom which has carpet.

Saloon 11ft 8in

Hardwood glazed front doors open out onto the front deck with storage steps down into the spacious open plan saloon.

Loose Furniture: 1 x easy chair that converts into a single bed. Solid oak TV cabinet. Solid oak chest.

Heating: Morso Squirrel solid fuel stove with back boiler set on a tiled hearth and tiled surround.

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

Power: 2 x 240v sockets. 1 x 12v, socket. 1 x TV aerial point.

Galley 8ft 2in

The U shaped galley has custom built solid oak cupboards with oak doors. Worktops are laminate edged in oak with a tiled splash-back.

Base units: 1 x large double cupboard that extends into the corners with a drawer above. 1 x slim-line double cupboard. Oven housing. Fridge housing.

Wall Units: 1 x double Pinnacle cupboard with glazed doors. 1 x single corner cupboard.

Appliances: Built-in Vanette, gas oven with separate grill. Vanette, inset 4 burner gas hob. 240v Currys fridge with icebox. Asda 700w microwave. Stainless steel sink and drainer with a chrome monobloc tap.

Lighting: 1 x window with top hopper opening. 1 x set of steel side doors, wood lined internally with inner mesh screen. 1 x 12v, LED ceiling light.

Power: 4 x 240v sockets.

Dinette 6ft 6in

Fixed Furniture: Raised Pullman style dinette with padded bench seats with storage beneath. The dinette converts into a double berth. Under gunwale cupboards.

Loose Furniture: Oak table top with desmo leg.

Heating: 1 x central heating radiator with shelf above.

Lighting: 2 x windows with top hopper openings. 1 x 12v, LED ceiling light.

Power: 2 x 240v sockets.

Shower Room 6ft 2in x 4ft

The cabin bathroom has a white suite comprising:

Suite: Shower enclosure with mixer shower and glazed bi-folding doors. Vanity unit with inset wash basin, chrome taps and a cupboard beneath. Thetford cassette toilet. Wall mounted, mirrored bathroom cabinet.

Heating: 1 x central heating radiator.

Lighting: 1 x window with top hopper opening and privacy glass. 1 x 12v, LED ceiling light.

Bedroom 10ft 2in

Furniture: Fixed 4 double bed with storage below. 2 x full height wardrobes. 1 x over-bed cupboard. Electrics cupboard.

Heating: 1 x central heating radiator with shelf above.

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

Power: 2 x 240v sockets. 1 x TV aerial point.

Semi-Trad Deck 4ft 6in and Stern 3ft 2in

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

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

Specifications

BUILDER
Quality steelwork by Liverpool Boats with a semi-trad stern. High quality professional fit-out by Canal Craft (Brokerage) Ltd trading as Dobsons Boatyard

BUILD DETAILS
Built in 2001.
Semi-Trad stern.
10/6/4mm

INSULATION
Spray foam insulation behind the cabin linings.

BALLAST
Concrete blocks beneath the floorboards.

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 58ft
Cabin Length: 42ft 10in
Width: 6ft 10in
Interior Headroom: 6ft 4in
Well Deck: 3ft 6in
Draught: Not Stated

WINDOWS, DOORS & HATCHES
Port side: 5 x windows with top hopper openings. Starboard side: 4 x windows with top hopper openings. 1 x set of steel side doors, wood lined internally with mesh inner screen.
Front: Hardwood glazed front doors.
Rear: Steel rear doors, wood lined internally with a sliding roof hatch. Steel stern doors.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The boat is powered by a Isuzu 38hp, 4-cylinder diesel 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 150 gallon integral 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 240v immersion and/or the engine heat exchanger.

HEATING
Heating is provided by the Morso Squirrel solid fuel stove with back 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.
4 x 12v, 110 amp/hr deep cycle leisure batteries.
Victron Energy Phoenix Combi 12v 1600VA 75 Amp inverter/charger.

GAS
2 x 13kgPropane cylinders housed in the bow locker, provide gas to the oven grill and hob.

FIRE SAFETY
2 x 1kg Dry Powder extinguishers
1 x Fire Blanket

EXTERIOR FINISH
The boat was repainted in 2021. The boat was last docked for blacking 2021. 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
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.