57ft Cruiser Stern Narrowboat £54,995
Midnight Trace is a lovely well-appointed 2012 J&G Reeves cruiser stern live-aboard spec narrowboat offering 2berth accommodation. She is built to the very popular reverse layout with front bedroom and spacious walk-through bathroom. She would be equally suited for live-aboard or holiday use. She was blacked in April 2022, and she has a Boat Safety Certificate valid until June 2028. Viewing is highly recommended. Mooring available by separate negotiation.
Background
Quality 10/6/4/4mm steelwork with side doors and a cruiser stern by J&G Reeves . High quality fit-out by Heyford Fields Marina (Boating Leisure Services) in solid oak T&G and painted/light oak faced plywood panels trimmed in solid light oak offering 2 berth accommodation to a reverse lay-out. Powered by a Beta Marine 43hp, 4-cylinder marine diesel engine with Newage PRM 150 D2 gearbox.
From the Bow
From the bow, there is a 4 open self draining well deck with steel locker/seats to either side. The stainless-steel water tank is located beneath the well deck with a surface mounted filler. There is a fitted cratch cover. The headlamp is mounted on the front of the cratch frame.
Generic Fixtures and Fittings
The ceilings are solid light oak T&G, the cabin sides are painted ply with solid light oak trims, and hull sides are lined with light oak T&G trimmed with solid light oak. There are curtains or blinds to all windows. The flooring is light oak laminate planks throughout, apart from the galley and shower room which have deck-board.
Bedroom 9ft 8in
Hardwood, stable style ⅔ glazed front doors, open out onto the front deck with a step down into the bedroom.
Furniture: Fixed 4 double bed which has storage below. 1 x full height double wardrobe. 1 x 3 drawer chest. 1 x half height corner cupboard. 1 x double over-bed cupboard.
Other Features: Evotel 15 TV.
Heating: 1 x central heating radiator.
Lighting: 2 x portholes with top hopper openings. 4 x 12v, ceiling lights. 2 x 12v, reading lights.
Power: 4 x 240v sockets. 1 x TV aerial point.
Shower Room 6ft 2in
The full width shower room has a white suite comprising:
Suite: Quadrant shower enclosure with a chrome thermostatic shower and glazed doors. Vanity unit with solid granite top, inset porcelain wash bowl, chrome mixer tap and a cupboard beneath. Dometic macerator pump-out toilet. Large Wall mounted mirror.
Lighting: 2 x portholes with top hopper openings and privacy glass. 4 x 12v, ceiling lights, one with fan.
Heating: 1 x towel rail.
Galley 10ft 5in
The U shaped galley has custom built solid oak cupboards with shaker style doors. Worktops are solid granite with matching splash-backs.
Base units: 1 x double cupboard. 1 x pull-out storage rack that extends into the corner. 3 x drawer unit. 1 x single cupboard Fridge housing and freezer housing. Cooker space. Breakfast bar and 2 stools.
Wall Units: 1 x glazed double cupboard with plate rack. 1 x open cupboard with shelves.
Appliances: Caple slot in gas oven and grill with separate Caple 4 x burner hob and a Caple extractor hood. 240v, Lamona fridge and separate 240v Smeg freezer. Inset stainless-steel sink with chrome monobloc tap.
Lighting: 1 x window with top hopper opening vent. 1 x set of steel side doors, wood lined internally. 6 x 12v, ceiling lights. 1 x 12v, under cupboard lights.
Power: 4 x 240v sockets.
Saloon 14ft 7in
Fixed Furniture: 1 x fixed 2 seat leather sofa with 1 x half height storage cupboards. Under gunwale TV cabinet with display shelves. 1 x wet locker. 1 x electrics cupboard with stained glass doors. Washing machine space.
Heating: Solid fuel stove set on a ceramic tiled hearth.
Other Features: Zanussi washing machine. RoadPro digital satellite receiver.
Lighting: 3 x windows with top hopper opening vents. 1 x porthole with top hopper opening. 8 x 12v, ceiling lights.
Power: 8 x 240v sockets. 2 x 12v sockets. 1 x TV ariel point.
Cruiser Deck and Stern 8ft 0in
Steel rear doors, wood panelled internally with sliding roof hatch lead to the cruiser deck where the engine is housed under the lift up floor panels. Curved steel Taff rail with steerers seat.
Controls: The column mounted single lever engine control is on the port side.
Specifications
BUILDER
Quality steelwork by J&G Reeves with a cruiser stern and a professional Heyford Fields Marina (Boating Leisure Services) fit-out by Narrowcraft to a reverse lay-out.
BUILD DETAILS
Built in 2012.
Semi-trad stern.
10/6/5/4mm
INSULATION
Spray foam insulation behind the cabin linings.
BALLAST
Concrete slabs beneath the floorboards.
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 57ft
Cabin Length: 40ft 10in
Width: 6ft 10in
Interior Headroom: 6ft 4in
Well Deck: 4ft 0in
Draught: 2ft 2in
WINDOWS, DOORS & HATCHES
Port side: 1 x window with top hopper opening vents. 3 x portholes with top openings. 1 x set of steel side doors, wood lined internally.
Starboard side: 3 x windows with top hopper opening vents. 2 x portholes with top openings.
Front: Hardwood glazed stable style front doors.
Rear: Steel rear doors, wood panelled internally with sliding roof hatch.
WINDOWS, DOORS & HATCHES
Port side: 1 x window with top hopper opening vents. 3 x portholes with top openings. 1 x set of steel side doors, wood lined internally.
Starboard side: 3 x windows with top hopper opening vents. 2 x portholes with top openings.
Front: Hardwood glazed stable style front doors.
Rear: Steel rear doors, wood panelled internally with sliding roof hatch.
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 Webasto diesel boiler, 240v immersion heater and/or the engine heat exchanger.
HEATING
Heating is provided by the solid fuel stove in the saloon and the Webasto diesel fired boiler running 2 radiators and a towel rail.
ELECTRICS
240v circuit from landline with RCD.
12v lights throughout protected by fuses.
2 x 45a and 80a engine driven alternator.
1 x 12v, 95 amp/hr engine start battery.
6 x 12v, 140 amp/hr deep cycle leisure batteries.
Power Master 3kw pure sinewave inverter/charger,
Victron Energy Blue Power battery charger (for bow thruster)
Merlin Smart Gauge
GAS
2 x 13kg Propane cylinders housed in the bow locker, provides gas to the cooker.
FIRE SAFETY
3 x 1kg Dry Powder extinguishers
1 x Fire Blanket
1 x Smoke Alarm
1 x Carbon Monoxide Detector
EXTERIOR FINISH
The boat was professionally painted when built. The boat was last docked for blacking in April 2022. The hull is protected by 4 anodes and an Aquafax 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 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.


