Bonzo’s Dream

Cabinessence

Name: Bonzo’s Dream

Style: Trad

Length: 60 feet

Description: A real tall order! The vendor, a tall gentleman, commisioned this craft in 2000 as a purpose built liveaboard by Maesbury Marine Services on a 60’ Dragon Narrowboats of Oswestry trad back shell, and it boasts an amazing 6’8’’(min) of headroom throughout the interior. Powered by a Beta marine diesel engine which has recorded 2343 hours.From the stern, steps lead to a portholed rear cabin/wet locker/storage area housing the Alde central heating boiler and Sterling 1800w inverter. Forward through a door, via more steps, to a 5’ utility/storage area. leading through another door to the walk through bedroom featuring a large robe, over bed storage and radiator. The original fixed double has been replaced with a 6’8’’ free standing bed. A short corridor with radiator,leads to the laminate lined bathroom with hip bath and shower over, basin in vanity unit and Thetford cassette toilet. Forward, past a utility cupboard housing a washing machine, to the compact, walk through galley with cream painted under counter units, glazed double sided display unit, Vanette four burner hob/grill/oven and fridge. Side doors fitted to port side.Forward to the carpeted lounge with two seat settee, multi fuel stove in the starboard corner and large t.v./storage unit opposite.Half glazed, hardwood doors lead via steps to the foredeck with lockers. The whole interior of the craft is lined with traditional pine t & g applied diagonally above the gunwhale and vertically below.The BSC is valid until August 2013. A 1kw petrol generator is included in the sale.

Ref: BO508

Guide Price: £44,950

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Name: Cabinessence

Style: Trad

Length: 45 feet

Description: Built using a Liverpool shell and fitted out by Wedgwood Narrowboats in 2006. The interior consists of light oak in what is considered a standard layout of foredeck with glazed cratch and cover leaving a good view forward and giving a feeling of space. Half-glazed double doors lead into the living area where there is a TV cabinet, a solid fuel stove in a tiled surround and two leather easy chairs. The walk through galley is fitted with a good range of storage units and drawers which add to the quality feel as they are finished in solid wood. The shower room is finished with black tiles to the shower area, a ceramic hand basin is set above open shelving and the WC is a pump out unit from Vetus. Aft, is a fixed double berth with under bed storage and overhead cupboards. To give easy access to the boat from the stern, the engine covers from central steps to the rear doors with a seat to one side and storage cupboards and Alde gas central heating boiler to the other. Halogen 12v down lighters complimented with wall lights in the living area and reading lights in the aft cabin give excellent overall artificial lighting.

A lovely quality vessel in great condition which is ready to go.

Ref: CA903

Guide Price: £45,000

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Crannog

Fern

Name: Crannog

Style: Trad

Length: 57 feet

Description: Crannog is a beautiful craft & a credit to the current owner. 57’ Trad Josher style narrowboat which was built in 2007 using a Tim Tyler hull and a Mike Christian fit-out. Porthole windows, with steel hatches on either side closing over solid oak-framed glazed opening windows. Fitted out as a live aboard with Belvoir woodwork, solid wooden floor and oak side panels throughout. The large open plan saloon houses a very special raised pullman dinette which easily converts into lounge furniture or a double bed, and is upholstered in ‘severe contract’ quality fabric by an ex Rolls-Royce fitter. Separating the saloon & galley is a ¾ width chest-height large oak cupboard. Italian designed round ceramic sink & drainer with Aquith swan-necked mixer tap are fitted in a black granite-style U shaped worktop over generous cupboards. On the starboard side of the galley another oak cupboard/emergency stair under the inner glazed steel door side hatch. Full size cooker, fridge/freezer and an open oak-shelved cupboard above the worktop on the bulkhead wall complete the galley furniture. A solid oak door leads from the galley to the bathroom which houses a full size shower, large ceramic basin/unit and Thetford cassette toilet. In the aft bedroom is a fixed 6’6’’ by 4’ bed with custom made orthopaedic mattress, there is ample storage with large under bed drawers, wardrobe and three drawer chest with granite top. Heating is provided by a Hunter solid fuel stove which is fitted in a feature terracotta tile surround and the Webasto central heating which powers the various radiators throughout the boat. Inventory also includes a 3.5 Travel power generator, 1600w Phoenix Multiplus inverter/charger, galvanic isolator, Shoreline hookup, Large hospital silencer & stainless steel water tank.

Viewing is by appointment only as Crannog is based off site.

Ref: CR915

Guide Price: £74,950

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Name: Fern

Style: Trad

Length: 70 feet

Description: Built by W.J.Yarwood & Sons of Northwich for the Fellows, Morton and Clayton fleet. Fern was originally built of steel composite construction with steel sides, an elm bottom and fitted with a Bollinger 15hp engine. She only remained in the fleet for a couple of years before the company was nationalized, at which stage she was passed into the British Waterways Fleet. Restored in 2001 with a new 10mm base plate, Lister HA2 engine and steel cabin conversion to allow for extra accommodation. Fern spent some time at Ellesmere Boat museum before being purchased by the current owner in 2000. She is now situated in Llangollen and used as a liveaboard. Layout offers a forward bedroom, central living area, utility room with washing machine, fridge & freezer, bathroom with sink, & bath with over shower, engine room and rear boatman’s cabin (requires completion).

Only rarely does an opportunity arise to purchase such a special historic vessel.

Ref: FE022

Guide Price: £49,950

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Franconia

Kerry Lee

Name: Franconia

Style: Trad

Length: 50 feet

Description: A 50’ trad stern boat designed and built in 2001 for the vendor as a home afloat by Liverpool Boats and fitted with a Beta 35hp diesel engine and a 3.5 kw generator driven off the engine which, when combined with the 1 kw Victron inverter/charger and shoreline connection, provide plenty of 240v capacity. The engine clock has recorded 1430 hrs. The hardwood side rear door leads via 2 steps down to the port holed aft bedroom offering good storage facilities comprising under bed drawers, over bed cupboards, robe and a four drawer unit with cupboard over.Foreward via a door to the walk through, port holed bathroom featuring shower, basin in unit with cupboard below and above and Thetford cassette toilet with spare. Foreward via a door to -the walk through galley with Houdini hatch above and side doors to port. Equipment includes dark green CG 7000 oven/grill and inset hob with glazed storage cupboard above.Stainless steel sink unit with monobloc mixer tap.Under counter storage includes a useful four drawer unit. The lounge area currently has free standing furniture comprising a futon and bench seat. A desirable Morso Squirrell multi fuel stove provides the warmth. A fold down dining table is hinged below the unwhale.Glazed hardwood front doors lead via a step to the cratch with glazed front panel in hardwood surround and zipped, flexi -glazed side panels. The whole interior is finished with good quality woodwork using sapele panels to the deck head, sides and below gunwhales and a practical wood effect vinyl floor covering. She is licenced until March 2010 and the dark green exterior livery is in excellent condition.

Franconia is in lovely condition.

Ref: FR839

Guide Price: Reduced to £39,950

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Name: Kerry Lee

Style: Trad

Length: 57 feet

Description: Exquisite! A very well presented fully portholed, 57ft trad with bow thruster built in 2007 by The Navigation Narrowboat Co at Nantwich Marina and fitted with a Vetus 42hp engine that has recorded just 364 hours. Presently owned by a marina engineer, Kerrylee boasts many clever and innovative design ideas from low power consumption lights to under floor coolbox. From the 3ft trad stern through a 4ft 6in portholed cockpit with large hatch running on rollers via a side door and three steps down to the 9ft aft bedroom with fixed double, end of bed, full size wardrobe with shelf, under bed drawer, excellent over bed storage cupboards and LCD TV. Forward to the walk through 6ft 6in bathroom with macerating pump out wc, basin set in granite top with chrome monobloc mixer tap in curved corner vanity unit, 4ft bath with modern shower over and large screen, radio/cd player, and aircraft style ‘lead the way’ LED lights. Forward to the 7ft starboard side Pullman dinette with adjacent side hatch featuring steel outer and glazed, hardwood inner doors converting to another double bed and with radiator opposite. Forward to the 7ft 6in walk through galley with that clever under floor compartment to keep the wine cool, stainless steel sink in black sparkling granite worktop, full size under counter fridge and matching freezer, Spinflo oven/grill, County Leisure 4 burner hob, ingenious under sink slide out shelves for clever access to the ‘dead corner’, and unique, angled, high level glazed display cabinets. A further pair of port side steel side doors with removable perspex panel add light and fresh air. Forward to the 11ft 6in lounge with starboard corner mounted multi-fuel stove on attractive tiled, curved hearth and adjacent, centre, curved storage steps flowing round to the large portside, curved tv corner unit which, like the hearth, has floor level, inset, LED lights. Fitted mirrors above the corner units give the impression of spaciousness. Two burgundy leather swivel/recline armchairs and footstools provide the comfortable seating, behind which are two discreet bookshelves. Forward, via the steps and glazed, hardwood front doors to the 5ft well deck with front locker/bench giving excellent access to the bow thruster and its battery, The front, hardwood, cratch panel is outward hinged and the cover has zipped panels. Steel barley twist hand rails and gas locker handle are further evidence that this is no ordinary boat. Finished in oak faced panels throughout except under gunwhale which are vertical t&g oak planks. A Mastervolt 2kw inverter/charger and battery watch system compliment the 240v shoreline connection and Webasto central heating is installed. The paintwork, By Andy Russell, is in excellent condition and the craft was blacked in June this year. This actual boat was favorably reviewed by Canal Boat ( November 2007) and a copy is available in the office for viewing.

Ref: KE058

Guide Price: £82,500

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Lily B

Name: Lily B

Style: Trad

Length: 54 feet

Description: Built in June 1992 by Delph Marine, Lily B combines a pleasant blend of old and new styles, the recessed panels with scumble detail complimenting the portholes of the trad aft section and contrasting with the light and airy interior of the forward saloon. She is fitted with a Leyland Commander 2.2 diesel engine requiring attention. From the stern, the portholed rear cabin housing the control equipment leads, via side positioned steps, to the aft portholed bedroom with fixed double, comprehensive over / under bed storage and roof mounted pigeon box for extra natural light and ventilation. Forward to the bathroom finished in ‘tile effect’ vinyl wall covering with hip bath/shower over, basin in unit and Thetford cassette toilet. Forward to the Pullman dinette with window, rare in a 54’ craft, converting to an extra double bed and providing useful extra storage. Forward to the U shaped galley with side hatch opposite. Fitted with Paloma gas water heater, recent LEC fridge, Vanette 5000 stove and LG microwave. Units, stove, worktop and tiled splash back are all finished in light, neutral shades to pleasing effect. Forward to the carpeted lounge area with diagonal pine t&g below the gunwhale and lighter wood framed panels to the upper cabin sides finished in vinyl wall covering to the inner panels. Unusual and perhaps not to everyone’s taste but very effective in creating a warm and cozy feel to this craft. A Morso Squirrel stove with back boiler for hot water and heating is installed in a very attractive tiled surround to the starboard corner with a TV corner unit opposite. Two beige swivel and reclining chairs provide relaxation. Hardwood ¾ glazed doors with adjacent glazed panels lead, via steps with integral storage, to the foredeck. Hot water is also provided by the calorifier when the engine is running. The inverter and shoreline connection provide for 240v supply. The BSC is valid until March 2011 and the hull has been reblacked here at Swanley in March 2010. Last, but not least, there are two helmsman’s seats fitted to the stern. It is now out of the water and located on our hardstanding viewing area. Survey report dated August 1998 is available for inspection.

Reduced in August 2010 for a quick sale on a sold as seen basis! Attention is required to the engine, the seal between the engine and gearbox has gone.

Ref: LI130

Guide Price: Reduced to £29,950

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Brambles

Morialta II

Name: Brambles

Style: Semi-Trad

Length: 45 feet

Description: A good value 45ft semi-trad built in 2005 by H K Marine using a Paul Widdowson shell and fitted with a Vetus 4 cyl diesel engine that has recorded just 1144 hrs. From the 7ft stern deck, three steps down lead, via a larger than normal side steel door, to the 9ft aft, carpeted, bedroom with over bed cupboards, wardrobe/cupboard at foot of bed and open under bed storage room. Along the starboard side corridor, past a further wardrobe with cupboard over, to the bathroom fitted with shower cubicle, Thetford cassette toilet and basin in corner vanity unit incorporating cupboard, tiled splashback and attached open shelves. Forward to the 6ft 6in walk through galley with vinyl floor covering and a good array of cupboards and drawers. Usual galley equipment includes oven/grill/hob with harlequin tiles behind and LG fridge. Forward to the carpeted 8ft 6in lounge with a mutil fuel stove, two swivel/recline armchairs with footstools and a free standing, folding, dining table/chairs. Forward, via 2/3 glazed front doors to the 3ft 6in well deck with bench seat. Electrical equipment inculdes a 1800w inverter, 240v sockets and a shoreline connection. The interior is finished in sapele panels throughout giving the craft plenty of traditional ambience without being dark and gloomy.

Ref: BR305

Guide Price: £39,950

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Name: Morialta II

Style: Semi-Trad

Length: 55 feet

Description: Built in 2006 by Midway Boats on a Price Fallows of Shrewsbury semi-trad shell, Morialta Is fitted with an Isuzu 35 hp diesel engine incorporating a ‘hospital’ silencer for peaceful cruising. It has recorded just 918 hrs of running time and has been serviced annually. The interior is finished throughout with ash panels and hard wood trims to a standard which will exceed most expectations. The standard layout offers aft bedroom with robe and over/under bed storage, followed by a good sized bathroom with hip bath/shower over, basin in large vanity unit with storage and cassette w.c. with spare. The U-shaped galley has the usual equipment and a useful, slim, cupboard opposite. The fold down breakfast bar is a most useful feature. The open saloon area has free standing chairs with footstools, radio/t.v. and, of course, the multi fuel stove. The craft also benefits from Webasto oil fired central heating, a 1600w inverter and 1xstarter+ 4x110amp leisure batteries. The glazed cratch and rear covers provide for all weather cruising. The whole vessel is very well presented and viewing is strongly recommended.

The BSC and license are both valid until July 2010

Ref: MA356

Guide Price: Reduced to £49,950

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Noughty Nick

Plodder

Name: Noughty Nick

Style: Semi Trad

Length: 57 feet

Description: Portholes-a-plenty! An aesthetically pleasing 57’ semi trad with Josher bow and upswept cabin roof fore and aft built for the vendors in 2006 by Elton Moss boat builders in a style similar to their ‘share boat’ fleet. Powered by a Beta 43 diesel engine (2200hrs) and boasting a high level of equipment ideal for living afloat or extended cruising which includes an Electrolux 3.5kw 240v travel power generator, 1800w pure sine wave inverter, 25amp battery charger, LED lighting , an amazing 7 x 110amp leisure battery bank and Mikuni MX40 diesel central heating. The ‘cosmetic’ internal fit was completed by the vendor and is based on the very popular reverse layout. From the stern, via three steps down with adjacent cupboard housing electrical control panels, to the aft, 8’ walk through galley featuring a Country Leisure oven/grill/hob, Hotpoint Aquarius washer/drier, Shoreline fridge, good under counter storage including two useful four drawer units with ‘soft close’ drawers and white sink/drainer. Side hatch to portside. Forward to the 18’ lounge with side hatch to starboard side, simple storage unit housing flat screen TV, two reclining chairs, fold down table/folding chairs and multi fuel stove in tiled surround. Forward to the walk through bathroom with full size shower, basin in corner vanity unit, Thetford cassette toilet and two heated towel rails. Forward to the 10’6’’ bedroom with fixed double / storage area below, 2 x shelved corner cupboards and leading, via storage step, to the 4’ foredeck with cratch/cover/glazed front panel. The whole interior is finished and decorated in contempory style with cream painted tongue and groove throughout, cream galley units, ‘farmhouse style’ tiled floor to galley / lounge and laminate floor to the bedroom, A shoreline connection supplements the 240v power supply, the calorifier has an immersion heater with 7 day timer and heating from the Mikuni system is distributed via the skirting fin radiators.

The craft was last blacked here at Swanley in June 2009.

Ref: NO385

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Name: Plodder

Style: Semi Trad

Length: 55 feet

Description: It is amazing what can be squeezed into 55’ semi-trad when it is fitted out by a clever, skilled craftsman. Completed as a 4 berth craft on a quality Reeves shell in 2002 by Mike Walker (Oxford) Narrow Boats who owned it for some 18 mths before selling to the current vendor, she is powered by a Beta 1505 diesel engine through a PRM 120 gearbox and fitted with twin alternators and exhaust silencer. From the 7’7’’ semi trad stern with padded top lockers, steps lead, via storage steps, to the 11’6’’ aft bedroom boasting an en-suite bathroom with electric flush cassette toilet and basin in corner vanity unit The cross double bed is complimented by an array of storage facilities both above and below the bed. Forward to the 5’6’’ x 4’ tiled shower room with cassette toilet and basin. Forward past the 5’10’’ Pullman dinette converting to another double bed with plenty of storage below the bench seats and featuring a lovely oak top table. Forward to the 7’3’’ galley with light wood units below the blue granite effect worktops. Usual equipment includes Vanette GG 7000 oven/grill, matching 4 burner hob, Inlander 12v fridge, blue heavy duty sink/drainer and lots of storage including a full height pull out larder unit. Forward to the 9’9’’ lounge with two armchairs/footstools and a corner unit with built in radio/cd opposite the Morso Squirrel solid fuel stove. Forward via steps and 2/3 glazed hardwood doors to the 3’10’’ well deck with its hardwood glazed cratch frame and zipped cover. Bow lockers are fitted with marine ply tops and non-slip deck tread. A headlamp is mounted atop the cratch board. The interior is finished to an exceptional standard in oak faced ply trimmed and framed in sapele. Floor coverings are oak effect laminate and carpet (dinette and bedroom) Eberspacher diesel central is installed to compliment the stove. For the technically minded there is a Mastervolt 2500w inverter/charger combi unit, 11 gallon twin coil calorifier and 150 gall stainless steel water tank. Professionally re-painted in Aug 2010 by Vimart @ Swanley Bridge Marina.

Ref: PL642

Guide Price: £49,950

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Ty Two

Name: Ty Two

Style: Semi-Trad

Length: 50 feet

Description: A very stylish craft built in 2007 and professionally fitted out by the experienced owner using a Liverpool Boats shell and powered by an Isuzu 35 diesel engine. The dark wood laminate flooring runs throughout the length of the boat and contrasts perfectly with the cream, narrow strip T&G deckhead giving the interior a light and airy ambience. Three steps down from the semi trad stern with adjacent lockers/robes lead to the aft bedroom with it’s across 4’6’’ bed incorporating 4 sturdy drawers below, bedside cabinet, robe with shelves, full size windows and control for the Alde gas central heating system. Forward to the good size bathroom, tiled and panelled, with Thetford cassette w.c., large, fully tiled shower area, corner basin in vanity unit with illuminated mirror above and chrome heated towel rail. Forward again to the very smart galley with glazed side doors, ‘butchers block’ style worktops a top cupboards with contrasting dark wood doors and neutral tiled splashbacks giving the whole area a very sophisticated look. Usual galley equipment. The open lounge area has a large, four seat bed settee converting to an extra double berth, Stovax multi fuel stove in the starboard corner and t.v.unit opposite, adjacent to the front steps leading via the glazed front doors to to foredeck. Throughout, Ty Two is fitted with chrome or satin chrome fittings giving her a contemporary feel. She benefits from having a 3 in 1 Sterling inverter/charger with solar regulator along with a shoreline connection. BW licenced until Sept 2010.

This vessel is not to be missed!

Ref: TY673

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Sian

Name: Sian

Style: Trad - Butty N/B

Length: 70 feet

Description: Entrepreneurs and lateral thinkers will be interested in Sian, a 70’ tradionally styled but recently built butty (unpowered craft). Alternatively, it could be converted to a wonderful, unique liveaboard by those with imagination and a quest to be ‘a little bit different’. She has been retired as a horse drawn holiday/trip boat on the Montgomery canal, being purpose built in 2006 by Maestermyn using a quality Reeves hull. The authentic large wooden tiller compliments the boatmans cabin complete with boatman’s stove, fold down table, fold down bed, numerous drawers and cupboards finished with scumbling along with painted roses and castles. A light painted deck head completes the effect. Delightful! Forward, via a door to the utility/wet locker area fitted with side doors to port and side hatch to starboard. Here also is the battery storage area, 2kw inverter, 240v shoreline connection and the Alde central heating boiler. Forward again, via a door, to the bathroom, hygenically finished in white easy to clean laminate and housing a shower, basin in vanity unit and Thetford cassette toilet with spare. Forward to the functional galley with fitted units to port side and side hatch opposite. Equipment includes a New World burner hob/oven/grill, LEC fridge and s.s.sink unit. Forward to the 22’observation lounge with large panoramic windows and raised viewing/dining/seating areas either side of the central gangway.A multfuel stove is fitted in addition to the three radiators to provide warmth. At the front of this area doors lead to the 11’ foredeck with cratch and removeable outdoor bench seating for twelve people. The whole interior forward of the boatmans cabin is lined with attractive ash panel and has fitted carpet to the lounge area and servicable vinyl floorcovering elsewhere.

Ref: SI498

Guide Price: Reduced to £44.950

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Alcedo

Amy

Name: Alcedo

Style: Cruiser

Length: 32 feet

Description: They do say that lots of good things come in small packages and here is the proof! A charming little 32ft craft with a facility for three berths and an amazing 6ft 6in cruiser stern, very usable thanks to the pram hood cover and two helmsman’s seats. Built in 1981 by Harborough Marina on an Arcrite hull, she was refurbished in 2007 and is fitted with the ever popular BMC 1500 diesel engine. Central hardwood rear doors lead, via two storage steps with adjacent cupboards and control panel, to a compact portside bathroom with shower, porta potti and Morso gas water heater then into the 6ft 6in walk through galley incorporating a raised two person Pullman dinette converting to a single berth and with useful storage below comprising three drawers and two cupboards. A Valor oven/grill/hob is fitted along with a small Igloo fridge and a clever ‘pull out’ larder unit. Stainless steel sink unit/drainer. Foreword to the 6ft 6in lounge with L-shaped seating converting to a double berth and enjoying useful three storage drawers below. Corner TV point on free standing shelf unit. A storage step gives access, via doors, to the 3ft 6in foredeck with its glazed front cratch panel and cover. The interior is tastefully finished in horizontal t & g planks to the upper cabin sides and deckhead with veneered panels below the gunwales.

Ref: AL394

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Name: Amy

Style: Cruiser

Length: 57 feet

Description: Here is a great opportunity to acquire a virtually unused 57ft craft boasting lots of features to make it ideal for extended cruising or even living afloat, namely:-

• Cruiser stern
• Reverse layout
• Pump out WC
• 3kw inverter
• 5 berth
• Washing machine

Competently fitted out by the vendor on a 2006 Hankelow shell, Amy is fitted with a powerful Barrus Shire 45hp diesel engine that has recorded just 200 hrs of running time. From the large cruiser stern with rear guard rail/seat, via solid steel doors and steps, to the aft lounge area with L-shaped dinette converting to a double berth and further bench seat converting to a single berth with privacy curtain, centrally mounted multi-fuel stove fitted with back boiler for additional heating through radiators and demountable dining table. Forward to the larger than normal U-shaped galley fitted with Vanette oven/grill/hob, Beko fridge/freezer, Beko washing machine and stainless steel round sink and drainer. The kitchen equipment has had very little use. Forward to the tiled and panelled bathroom featuring shower, very stylish glass basin in vanity unit, pump out toilet and chrome heated towel rail. Forward to the bedroom with fixed double, wardrobe and good storage solutions. Solid steel front doors lead, via steps, to the foredeck. Throughout, Amy is finished in light oak panels with contrasting mahogany trims for a light and up to date feel. A shoreline connection provides additional 240v capacity. She is currently sited on hard standing at the marina after her last blacking.

Ref: AM377

Guide Price: £49,950

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Dinky

Halcyon

Name: Dinky

Style: Cruiser

Length: 50 feet

Description: Is it really possible to have five berths and a 6’6’’ cruiser stern on a boat that is only 50’ long? Well, yes. Here it is. Built in 2005 by Triton boatfitters on a Canalmaster shell, Dinky is fitted with a Vetus 4.15 diesel engine and Vetus bow thruster for easy maneuvering. The cruiser stern is fitted with a rear guard rail incorporating bench seats and is protected by a pram hood cover with plastic ‘glazed’ front/rear windows and zip out side panels. It leads, via a side steel door and steps to the 8’6’’ portholed aft cabin fitted with single bunk beds, a further single bed and a radiator. There is plenty of under bed storage. Forward along a corridor, to the 6’5’’ bathroom, accessed via a bi-fold door, and fitted with shower, Thetford cassette toilet, basin in vanity unit and mirrored cabinet over. Forward along the corridor with a useful integral cupboard/robe to the 7’10’’ walk through galley featuring stylish wood units, one of which has four drawers, and dark grey worktops. Usual equipment includes Vanette CG 7000 oven/eye level grill housed over the Cool zone fridge/freezer, microwave with shelves over, stainless steel sink unit and separate hob opposite. Side doors provide additional light and ventilation. Forward to the 12’6’’lounge with Lshaped seating converting to a double bed, starboard corner t.v. unit/bookcase and multi-fuel stove in an attractive tiled surround opposite. Glazed, steel doors lead, via a storage step, to the well deck with bow lockers, cratch with front glazed panel and cratch cover with zipped side panels. With the exception of the vinyl floor covering in the galley, the whole boat is fitted with good quality blue carpet (protected) to compliment the oak faced panels fitted throughout, providing the craft with a real quality feel. Webasto oil central heating and radiators provide warmth to compliment the stove and 240v power is provided by the shoreline connection or the 1.8kw inverter. A new four year BSS certificate will be issued. Vendor would consider a part exchange of a small boat or possibly a motor-home.

FITTED WITH A VETUS BOW THRUSTER

Ref: DI724

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Name: Halcyon

Style: Cruiser

Length: 45 feet

Description: Built in 1993 this all steel cruiser offers a conventional layout, from the cruiser stern step down into the aft bedroom with raised double bed, over and under bed storage. The bathroom is off a corridor and houses, a pump-out toilet, shower & pedestal sink. U shaped galley with cooker, sink, water filter, ample work top space and a side hatch right opposite. Finally forward saloon with sofa bed, stove in tiled surround, table and chairs leading to forward bow with cratch and cover. Heating is also provided by Mikuni central heating and the calorifier for the hot water is situated in a wardrobe in the bedroom. Electrics on board include an inverter, shoreline hook-up, solar panel, Generator, stereo radio/cd player, Sinclair management system and individual light switches are 12v. Head room on Halcyon measures an impressive 6ft 2’’ and the boat also benefits from having two water tanks forward and aft with a transfer pump. BW license expires Dec 2010, BSC expires Dec 2012 and the hull was blacked in August 2010 which makes Halcyon ready for cruising.

Ref: HA541

Guide Price: £25.950

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Hayley

Hayley – Marine Cruises

Name: Hayley

Style: Cruiser

Length: 70 feet

Description: More space than NASA! Built in 2003 on a Reeves Narrowboats shell with cruiser stern incorporating a helmsmans seat, Hayley was converted to a simple liveaboard in 2008. Lots of large windows combined with a light painted interior to give an airy ambience to the interior. Fitted with a Isuzu 42 hp diesel engine with 5945 hours on the clock , PRM Newage gearbox and Aquadrive. Stainless steel watertank. From the stern, three steps down, with djacent wet locker and cupboard, lead to an aft utility area comprising bench seat, storage cupboard with integral ironing board, washing machine, retractable clothes lines, two wardrobes and two free standing chests of drawers. Forward to the laminate lined bathroom with shower, basin in vanity unit, pump out w.c., heated towel rail and useful, full height storage shelves. Forward to the 8’ long U-shaped galley fitted with modern, beech effect cabinets and contrasting dark, corian style work tops. Usual equipment including Vanette oven/hob, round stainless steel sink/drainer and fridge. Forward past a fixed double to the large lounge/dining area with a multi fuel stove, corner mounted in a tiled surround and t.v. cabinet opposite leading via full height double glazed doors with adjacent glazed panels to the bow area fitted with bow locker to starboard. Free standing furniture includes a clever drop leaf table concealing four dining chairs, two removable bookcases and two black reclining and swiveling chairs with matching footstools. Flooring throughout the craft is bamboo plank effect laminate. Shoreline connection, along with the Sterling 3kw inverter provide plenty of 240v capacity and there is a Sterling power management system , battery charger, an immersion heater and Eberspacher central heating. She was blacked here at Swanley in February 2010.

Ideal as a liveaboard.

Ref: HA434

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Name: Hayley – Marine Cruises

Style: Cruiser

Length: 70 feet

Description: Hayley was built in 2005 using an R & J Reeves hull specifically for Marine Cruises fleet. The vessel is great for a larger family/group, sleeping up to ten in three double beds and four singles. The two singles in the lounge are optional, the three doubles and other singles can be left made up. She is very well equipped with two separate toilets, the main bathroom housing a full size shower. Inventory includes central heating, full size shower, pump-out toilets, interior sprung mattresses, cooker/oven/grill, fridge/freezer, colour T.V, radio, CD player and stainless steel water tank (140 gallons) etc…

Deposits are now being taken and the boat will be available from November 2010.

Ref: MA004

Guide Price: £52,000

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Kimberley – Marine Cruises

Looby Loo

Name: Kimberley – Marine Cruises

Style: Cruiser

Length: 58 feet

Description: Kimberley was built in 2005 using a R & J Reeves hull specifically for Marine Cruises fleet. The vessel can sleep up to six in three double beds, including the optional one in the lounge. Alternatively the double in the rear bed cabin can be made up as two singles. She is very well equipped with two bathroom areas, one with shower, spacious lounge and plenty of wardrobe/cupboard space.

Inventory includes central heating, full size shower, pump-out toilets, interior sprung mattresses, cooker/oven/grill, fridge/freezer, colour T.V, radio, CD player and stainless steel water tank (140 gallons) etc…

Deposits are now being taken and the boat will be available from November 2010.

Ref: MA002

Guide Price: £45,000

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Name: Looby Loo

Style: Cruiser

Length: 58 feet

Description: A very ‘Andy’ 6(+) berth 58’ cruiser ideal for larger or extended families and offering excellent value for money. Built in 1995 using a John White shell, she is fitted with a Lombardini 4 cylinder diesel engine. The 6’ stern deck has a rear guard rail fitted with a padded bench seat and leads, via 3 side steps and steel door to the first aft bedroom with fixed double incorporating below bed storage. Originally a utility room, this area has 1 x porthole and inverter/elctrical control units affixed to the rear bulkhead. Forward to the large, second aft bedroom, again portholed, boasting 1 x double and 1 x single robe along with a a three drawer unit. Forward to the part tiled bathroom with sliding door and equipped with small bath/shower over, Thetford cassette toilet and basin in large vanity unit with useful storage below. Forward, along a corridor with side hatch fitted to starboard, to the 7’ walk through galley featuring traditional style wood base units, wood laminate floor, Vanette oven/grill/hob, Elecrolux fridge, Microwave oven, stainless steel sink unit and gas water heater. Forward to the large lounge with 7’ bench seating either side converting into another double (at least). A Morso Squirrel with back boiler sits in a green tiled surround with beige tiled hearth and provides the hot water for the heating via large bore copper pipe and two radiators. Brasso and elbow grease required! Opposite is a corner tv unit adjoined to a glazed display unit with drawers. Half glazed hardwood front doors lead, via steps, to the glazed cratch with cover protecting the 3’6’’foredeck. The interior is finished in oak faced ply up to the bathroom area and traditional pine t & g beyond. A small 500w inverter is installed additional to the shoreline connection.

Ref: LO379

Guide Price: Reduced to £34,950

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Lucy – Marine Cruises

Misabel

Name: Lucy – Marine Cruises

Style: Cruiser

Length: 69 feet

Description: Lucy was built in 2003 using a G & J Reeves hull specifically for Marine Cruises fleet. The vessel offers a very flexible layout comprising of either double or single beds depending on what is needed. She can sleep six to eight in three double beds, including the optional double in the saloon/lounge, plus four singles, or she can be configured with up to six single berths and again the optional double in the saloon/lounge. With two toilets, one with a full sized shower and spacious lounge Lucy is a great cruising boat for large groups/families.

Inventory includes central heating, full size shower, pump-out toilets, interior sprung mattresses(excluding the saloon/lounge converting bed), cooker/oven/grill, fridge/freezer, colour T.V, radio, CD player and stainless steel water tank (140 gallon) etc…

Deposits are now being taken and the boat will be available from November 2010.

Viewing is by appointment only as this boat is situated off site.

Ref: MA001

Guide Price: £54,000

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Name: Misabel

Style: Cruiser

Length: 50 feet

Description: With approximately only 100 hours on the engine Misabel has hardly been used! Offering a conventional layout from the cruiser stern step through oak doors into the fixed double bedroom with wardrobe, over and under bed storage. Off the corridor is the part tiled bathroom with cassette toilet, corner sink in vanity unit, shower and heated towel rail. U shaped light and modern galley with 12v Shoreline fridge, Caprice 2040 gas cooker with oven/grill, stainless steel sink-drainer, breakfast bar and plenty of cupboards. Open plan forward saloon with two corner units. Misabel is fitted with wooden effect laminated floors throughout and finishes include brass curtain rails, inset lighting, light ash facings to cabin sides and deck head with oak framed windows. Inventory on board also includes, Alde central heating powering four radiators, Phoenix combi 1600w inverter/70amp charger, Galvanic Isolator, shoreline hook-up, twin coil Calorifier, Iroko hardwood cratch board (no cover) and a Stainless steel water tank. Blacked in April 2009, 4 fitted anodes (2009), with a BSC until July 2011, regular engine services and comes with a full manual/RCD. The BW license is currently paid monthly so this will not be included in the sale. Current owners even have spare paint for the exterior if required.

Misabel is a lovely light modern craft and viewing is strongly recommended.

Steel: Base Plate 10mm, Hull sides 6mm, Cabin sides 6mm, Roof 6mm.

Ref: MI969

Guide Price: £42,950

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Misty

New 57ft

Name: Misty

Style: Cruiser

Length: 45 feet

Description: She might be called Misty but one thing is very clear – the interior condition of this craft is a credit to the vendors and reflects their philosophy that everything should be ‘just right’. Built by Liverpool Boats and fitted out with quality woodwork by Manchester Boat Builders, she is fitted with a Lister Petty 3cyl diesel engine which has recorded 3548 hours and drives through a PRM gearbox. The 7’6’’ cruiser stern is fitted with a rear safety guard rail incorporating a padded bench seat and the deck area is covered in waterproof Flotex carpet which in turn is protected by the tonneau cover. A side door leads, via steps, to the aft bedroom with fixed double, under bed storage, deep robe and further cupboard housing control panels adjacent to the neatly installed Alde Comfort central heating boiler feeding the radiators throughout the boat. Forward, along a short corridor, to the bathroom with shower, basin in long vanity unit incorporating cupboard and shelves, Thetford cassette toilet with spare and Paloma gas water heater. Wall mounted cabinet. Forward to the compact walk through galley with Vanette SL oven/grill, separate hob and LEC shoreline fridge/freezer. Forward to the carpeted lounge area with two swivel armchairs, provision for small or larger dining tables (supplied), 240v colour t.v. on corner tv/display unit with .leaded style glazed doors and full height corner robe opposite. The centrally mounted multifuel stove was removed when upgrading to central heating but a new one could be installed without difficulty.The front glazed, hardwood doors lead, via storage steps, to the foredeck boasting two fixed lockers with pads and two further lockers. Again, this area is covered in Flotex and protected by a waterproof cover with clear plastic panel. The gas locker is situated on the stern deck. The interior is finished in light wood panels to the deck head, expensive horizontal cladding to the upper cabin sides and red/brown carpet below the gunwhale linking nicely to the floor giving a warm homely feel. For the technical there is a 360w inverter, battery management system, 240v shoreline connection and even an alarm! (not tested). The vendors are now giving up narrowboating and the subsequent comprehensive inventory includes matching clock & barometer,spare propeller, and anchor with chain.

Viewing strongly recommended. Included in the sale will be the next blacking on Misty.

Ref: MI292

Guide Price: £ Under offer

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Name: New 57ft

Style: Cruiser

Length: 57 feet

Description: Save waiting and beat the VAT. increase! A new, reverse layout craft built by Orchard Marina on a Collingwood shell and fitted with an Isuzu diesel engine. From the 6ft cruiser stern, down three storage steps with djacent wardrobe/wet locker and cupboard housing the Sterling ProCombi inverter/charger, webasto central heating control, 12v and 240v control panels, radio/cd player and calorifier, to the 6ft 6in aft walk through galley featuring a full height unit to house the Thetford Midi Prima mk III oven/grill, 800w microwave and Fridge master fridge. The stainless steel sink with chrome monbloc mixer tap and the Country Leisure 4 burner hob are set into granite style worktops with space allocated for a washing machine. Good cupboard storage and wood lined side doors to starboard make this a very user friendly area. Forward, past a radiator, to the 6ft 6in Pullman dinette to the port side converting to a double bed. and forward again to the 13ft lounge area, carpeted, and ready for free standing furniture, The corner sited Morso Squirrel stove sits in an attractive tiled surround and has an adjacent full height cupboard incorporating a 19in LCD free view/digital TV. Forward to the off-corridor 6ft 3in bathroom with Thetford cassette toilet, modern, ceramic round basin sitting on a granite style topped corner vanity unit, chrome heated towel rail and quadrant shower with thermostatic control and easy clean splash panels. Forward, past a radiator and through a very clever corridor door with opaque privacy panel, to the 9ft bedroom with fixed double, under bed drawers, over bed cupboards, radiator, one double and one single wardrobe and leading, via two steps and glazed hardwood doors, to the 3ft 8in well deck. The interior is tastefully fitted out in oak faced panels with oak trims and chrome fittings/windows for a sophisticated look. Low consumption LED lighting is installed throughout.

Ref: COL001

Guide Price: £65,950

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Samovar

Sand Piper

Name: Samovar

Style: Cruiser

Length: 37 feet

Description: Samovar offers a conventional layout from the cruiser stern step down into the aft fixed double bedroom with over and under bed storage, a calorifier is also situated under bed and provides hot water heated by the engine coolant. Off the corridor to the bathroom with cassette toilet, corner shower and sink in vanity unit. L shaped port side galley is fitted with a Vanette 4 burner hob with eye level separate oven/grill, an Inlander 12v fridge and sink/drainer. Forward saloon with fixed seating on both sides which convert to make a second double and useful dinette with detachable table. Centrally situated tiled surround Villager multifuel stove with 2 cupboards either side for extra storage. The saloon also houses a corner TV unit and large wardrobe style cupboard in the adjacent corner. Front cratch and cover and rear pram hood make Samovar ideal for all weather cruises and again offer even more storage possibilities. Finishing’s on the vessel are laminated effect floor throughout, carpet below the gunwhale and T&G above the gunwhale. Inventory also includes shoreline hookup point & Adverc battery management system. BSC expires Feb 2012.

Steel thickness used: 8mm/6mm/4mm

Ref: SA747

Guide Price: £29,950

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Name: Sand Piper

Style: Cruiser

Length: 48 feet

Description: Commissioned by The New Boat Company and built by Liverpool Boats in 2007, Sandpiper, at 48ft, is an ideal size for cruising and holidays providing spacious accommodation and ease of manouverability. She is fitted with a 35hp Isuzu diesel engine that has clocked just 231 hours and is coupled to a PRM 120 gearbox. The 6ft cruiser stern is fitted with a wrap round guard rail/seat and leads, via central hatch and steps which turn through 90 degrees, to the 8ft aft portholed bedroom featuring a fixed double with storage drawers below, over bed cupboards and dressing table with drawers below, cupboard above and mirror. Forward along a short corridor to the 6ft 4in bathroom, entered via a large sliding door and fitted with a fully tiled quadrant shower, Thetford cassette toilet, basin in attractive ‘Minerelle’ finished corner vanity unit and small radiator. Forward to the 6ft U-shaped galley with large window and side doors opposite, Stoves 7000 range oven/grill/hob, Fridgemaster fridge, and microwave. Attractive harlequin tiling compliments the ‘Minerelle’ stone effect worktop housing a stainless steel sink and drainer. Forward to the 10ft 6in lounge with muti-fuel stove fitted in a tiled surround to the portside corner and TV corner unit opposite. Glazed, hardwood doors lead, via steps, to the foredeck with part cratch with no cover. The interior is finished to a high standard using oak faced ply panels with solid oak trims and fitted with a neutral carpet to the floor. A shoreline connection provides the 240v supply and the engine is fitted with twin alternators. The Webasto diesel fired central heating system compliments the multi-fuel stove.

Ref: SA229

Guide Price: £41,950

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Suzanne – Marine Cruises

Suzie B

Name: Suzanne – Marine Cruises

Style: Cruiser

Length: 62 feet

Description: Suzanne was built in 2004 using a J.D Pinder hull specifically for Marine Cruises fleet. The vessel is a spacious 62 foot cruiser stern with three separate sleeping areas plus an optional two berths in the lounge area. She can have two permanent doubles plus two singles berths, or one double and four single berths. She has two separate W.C/wash basin areas, one with a full sized shower.

Inventory includes central heating, full size shower, pump-out toilets, interior sprung mattresses, cooker/oven/grill, fridge/freezer, colour T.V, radio, CD player and stainless steel water tank (140 gallons) etc…

Deposits are now being taken and the boat will be available from November 2010.

Ref: MA002

Guide Price: £45,000

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Name: Suzie B

Style: Cruiser

Length: 52 feet

Description: An exceptionally well presented 52ft cruiser stern craft built in 1996 by Stenson Marine using a reverse layout combining quality joinery with a clever use of the space available to provide an abundance of storage and even a concealed washing machine! The vendors, who purchased the boat in 2006, have continued to lavish her with tlc and even upgraded the specification. She is fitted with a Lister 35hp diesel engine which has recorded 2927 hrs running time. The 6ft cruiser stern with seating fitted to the top of the rear guard rail benefits from a recently fitted pram hood providing a useful extension to the living area whilst giving protection from the weather when cruising. A de-mountable table provides for al-fresco eating. Central doors and steps with adjacent wet locker and cupboard lead to the 12ft aft lounge fitted with a Morso Squirrel multifuel stove in addition to the Eberspacher diesel central heating and corner TV unit opposite. Recently purchased Stressless dark red leather chairs with headrests and footstools combine with the dark red carpet to provide a cozy and relaxing ambience. A clever, extendable, drop-leaf dining table is attached to the portside with a radiator and brilliant under gunwale storage comprising shelves, cupboard with sliding doors and magazine rack opposite. Forward to the 7ft U-shaped galley with side hatch with under gunwale cupboard below. Fitted with cream Valor Prince 4 burner hob/oven/grill, fridge with freezer box, microwave oven and cream sink/drainer unit set into a matching worktop. Corner display cupboard and shelves. Forward to the 6ft tiled and paneled bathroom with sliding door off a corridor with radiator, hip bath with shower over, basin in corner vanity unit and pump out toilet with electric flush. Forward, via a door, to the carpeted 10ft bedroom with radiator, over bed cupboards, under bed drawer. End of bed small vanity unit/mirror, deep wardrobe and that Zanussi washing machine cleverly concealed below. Forward, via steps and a half glazed 2ft wide single off centre door, to the fore deck with lockers/seats and recent cratch with glazed front panel and zipped side panels with plastic ‘glazed’ areas beneath. The gas locker will accommodate 2 x 13kg bottles. For the technical, the list includes twin alternators, Electrolux battery management system/charger, inverter, shoreline connection. 1 x starter and 4 x leisure batteries, (new) calorifier with immersion and entertainment equipment comprising JVC flat screen TV, DVD, Radio/CD and video. The interior is expertly finished with horizontal t & g planks to the upper deck sides and faced panels to the lower deck sides and deck head. The exterior paintwork is in excellent condition and the hull was re-blacked in July 2010.

Ref: SU475

Guide Price: Reduced to £41,950

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Tim Bobbin

Name: Tim Bobbin

Style: Cruiser

Length: 45 feet

Description: Aptly named after a famous old Lancashire character, here is a charming, good value, 4 berths, 45 ft cruiser also full of character. Built by Liverpool Boats in 1998 and fitted out by Triton, she is fitted with a Lombardini diesel engine which has recorded just 1530 hours. From the 6ft 6in cruiser stern with pram cover, guard rail and seating, via steel stable style doors and two storage steps with adjacent wardrobes to the aft bedroom area with two single berths and central corridor. Good under and over bed storage. Forward to the 5ft port side bathroom with port hole, Thetford cassette toilet, and simple basin in corner vanity unit and compact corner shower. Forward, along a corridor and via a door to the 7 ft port side U- shaped galley with eye level Vanette 7000 oven/grill, Shoreline fridge, Morco water heater, Vanette 4000 4 burner hob, stainless steel sink unit and wine rack. Decent cupboard and drawer storage. Forward to the 11 ft lounge/diner with two unusual but versatile dinettes, one each side of a central aisle and which convert to a double by moving the free standing seat base units together. A multi fuel stove sits in the starboard corner with a corner TV unit in the opposite corner. A storage step leads, via hardwood, half glazed doors, to the 3ft 6in well deck fitted with bow lockers and weather protected by a cratch and cover with plastic ‘glazed’ panels and zip out panels. The interior has very recently been fitted with new dark red carpet to provide a warm and cozy feel. A 25 amp battery charger is fitted and the engine was serviced in March 2010.

Ref: TI313

Guide Price: £ 32,950

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Painted Sailaway / Chillit

Name: Chillit

Style: Cruiser

Length: 57 feet

Description: A real cool craft!.It is unusual to find a sailaway already painted and just needing the fit out. Built by Alken Engineering in 2007 and fitted with a Beta 38 diesel engine driving through a PRM 120 gearbox. She is fitted with Caldwell top hopper windows finished with privacy film giving a tinted effect. A pair of side doors are fitted to starboard side. Spray foam insulated, bettened and floored in 20mm ply she is now ready for final fit out. The original plan was to have the craft completed and moored ready for the London olympics but the unfortunate ill health of the owner has necessitated the reluctant sale.

Base plate: 10mm Hull / Sides: 6mm / Cabin sides: 5mm / Bulkheads:4mm

Ref: CH001

Guide Price: Reduced to £29,950

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