48ft Trad Stern Narrowboat £23,000

Background

Quality steelwork believed to have built in 1973 by D. Cooper with a trad stern with two sets of side doors (one with a top hatch). There is a skylight and a glass prism to the roof. Good quality interior fit-out in painted T&G with painted ply to a unique lay-out offering 5 berth accommodation. Powered by a lovely classic Lister Petter PH2W 18hp, 2-cylinder marine diesel engine with a Lister gearbox. Push pull gear selector and speed-wheel throttle controls at the rear.

From the Bow

From the bow which holds the storage locker, there is a 36 self draining open well deck. The integral steel water tank is located beneath the well deck with a surface mounted filler. The headlamp is mounted on the bow and there is a roof mounted Klaxon horn.

Generic Fixtures and Fittings

The ceilings and cabin sides are lined with painted T&G trimmed with painted solid wood. The hull sides are lined with painted plywood trimmed with painted solid wood. There are curtains or blind to all windows. The floor is laid with painted deck boards throughout.

Saloon 9ft 6in

Wooden stable style front doors with roses and castles decoration open out onto the front deck with a box step down into the Boatmans cabin style saloon.

Fixed Furniture: Fixed bench seats either side of the saloon with storage below which convert into a single berth. Drop down table with cupboard and drawer. Boatmans style across the boat double bed with cupboards above. Additional bench seat with storage below. Cupboard and shelf on the front bulkhead.

Lighting: 2 x windows with top openings to the front bulkhead. 2 x fixed portholes. 3 x 12v, wall lights.

Galley 3ft 6in

The compact walk through galley has custom built painted cabinets. Worktops are laminate edged in metal.

Base units: 1 x double cupboard beneath the sink, with a drawer above. 1 x single cupboard with drawer above. Cooker housing with cupboard below.

Wall Units: 2 x corner wall cupboards.

Appliances: Slot in Plastino Neptune 2500 gas oven, grill and 2x burner hob. 12v, RV fridge with icebox. Inset stainless steel sink with chrome taps.

Lighting: 2 x fixed portholes. 1 x 12v, ceiling light.

Mid Cabin/Dinette 10ft 0in

Furniture: L shaped fixed settee with storage below. Full height cupboard with drop down table.

Loose Furniture: Wooden table top with desmo legs.

Heating: Faversham solid fuel stove set on a tiled hearth and surround.

Lighting: 2 x fixed portholes. 2 x sets of steel side doors, wood lined internally, one with roof hatch and inner Perspex screen and one with steps. 1 x glass skylight. 1 x glass prism. 3 x 12v, wall lights.

Bathroom 3ft 10in x 4ft 0in

The cabin bathroom has a white suite comprising:

Suite: 4 bath with thermostatic mixer shower and a shower curtain. Traveller pump-out toilet.

Lighting: 1 x fixed porthole. 1 x 12v, wall light.

Corridor Lighting: 1 x fixed porthole. 1 x 12, wall light.

Engine Room 10ft 0in

The engine room houses the classic Lister Petter PH2W 18hp, 2-cylinder marine diesel engine with a Lister gearbox. All the other usual hardware for the running of the boat is also housed in this area.

Heating: Faversham solid fuel stove set on a raised hearth.

Lighting: 2 x fixed portholes. 2 x 12v, wall lights.

Stern 3ft 4in

Steel rear doors, wood lined internally with sliding roof hatch and traditional decoration lead to the rear deck and steering position.

Controls: Push pull gear selector and speed-wheel throttle controls.

Specifications

BUILDER
Quality steelwork believed to have built by D. Cooper with a trad stern. Quality fit-out in painted T&G and painted ply.

BUILD DETAILS
Built in 1973
Trad stern.
Not Stated.

INSULATION
Polystyrene insulation behind the cabin linings.

BALLAST
Concrete blocks beneath the floorboards.

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 48ft
Cabin Length: 36ft 10in
Width: 6ft 10in
Interior Headroom: 6ft 6ft 2in
Well Deck: 3ft 6in
Draught: 2ft 10in

WINDOWS, DOORS & HATCHES
Port side: 5 x fixed portholes. 1 x set of steel side doors, wood lined internally with side steps.
Starboard side: 5 x fixed portholes. 1 x set of steel side doors, wood lined internally with roof hatch and Perspex inner screen.
Front: Wooden stable style front doors with traditional decoration. 2 x windows with top openings.
Rear: Steel rear doors, wood lined internally with sliding roof hatch and traditional decoration.
Roof: 1 x glass skylight. 1 x glass prism.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The boat is powered by a classic Lister Petter PH2W 18hp 2-cylinder marine diesel engine with a Lister gearbox with 2: 1 reduction, turning the propeller. The exhaust is lagged, silenced and vents out through a chimney in the roof.
The engine powers a 12v alternator to charge the start battery and the 2 leisure batteries.

WATER
The integral 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 Morco instant gas fired water heater.

HEATING
Heating is provided by the two Faversham solid fuel stoves.

ELECTRICS
12v lights throughout protected by fuses.
1 x 12v, engine driven alternator.
1 x 12v, engine start battery.
2 x 12v, 115 amp/hr deep cycle leisure batteries.
Victron Energy MPPT controller and 1 x roof mounted solar panel.

GAS
2 x Propane cylinders housed in the bow locker, provide gas to the cooker and the Morco water heater.

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

EXTERIOR FINISH
The boat would benefit from an external repaint. The boat was last docked for blacking in 2024. The hull is protected by anodes renewed in 2024.

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.