Length

56ft
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Year

2003
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Builder

Piper Boatbuilding
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Engine

Beta Marine 38hp four-cylinder marine diesel engine

Lafayette, 56ft Semi-Traditional

£54,950

‘Lafayette’ is a beautifully presented 56ft Semi-Traditional Narrowboat, built by the highly regarded Piper Boatbuilders in 2003. She features a professional fit-out in solid ash tongue and groove with matching solid ash trims, showcasing excellent craftsmanship and a warm, inviting interior. She is powered by the reliable Beta Marine 38hp diesel engine with a new PRM 120 gearbox fitted in August 2025.

In 2011, Lafayette received a professional repaint by renowned boat painter Andy Russell, ensuring she remains as striking on the outside as she is comfortable within.

Boat available to view at Swanley Bridge Marina, near Nantwich.

  • Model: 56ft Semi-Traditional Narrowboat
  • Build Date: 2003
  • Steel Specifications: 10mm base plate, 6mm hull sides, 5mm cabin sides, 4mm cabin roof plates
  • Length: 56ft
  • Beam: 6ft 10"
  • Draft: 2ft 3"
  • Builder: Piper Boatbuilding
  • Fit Out: Piper Boatbuilding
  • Berths: 4 (fixed double and make-up double
  • Toilet: Pump-Out toilet
  • Engine: Beta Marine 38hp four-cylinder marine diesel engine
  • Engine HP: 38hp
  • Engine Hours:
  • Gear Box: New PRM 120 gearbox fitted August 2025
  • Last Engine Service: September 2025
  • Bowthruster:
  • Batteries: 1 starter battery and 4 x 110amp leisure batteries
  • Diesel Tank Capacity: 227 litres (integral)
  • Water Tank Capacity: 682 litres (stainless steel)
  • Waste Tank Capacity:
  • Heating: Bubble fired diesel stove with back boiler running three radiators
  • Water Heating: Twin coil calorifier heated by diesel fired boiler, 240v immersion tank and/or engine heat exchanger
  • Electrics: 2.0kw Studec inverter, Galvanic isolator, CTEK battery charger, 240v circuit from landline with RCD, 12v lights throughout
  • Blacking: Last blacked 2024
  • Anodes: 6 anodes renewed in 2022
  • Boat Safety Certificate: BSS expires 14th Feb 2030
  • Insulation: Spray foam insulation behind cabin linings
  • Headroom: 6ft 4"
  • Additional Information: 2 x 13kg gas bottles housed in bow locker, standard cruising inventor
  • Layout: Semi-Trad stern, Bedroom, Bathroom, Galley, Saloon, doors to foredeck.
  • Bedroom: Fixed double bed with storage below, full height wardrobe, over-bed cupboard, portholes and curtains.
  • Bathroom: Large shower enclosure with shower and glazed door, vanity unit with inset wash basin, chrome mixer tap with cupboard below, Vetus pump-out toilet, full height storage beside shower, heated towel rail.
  • Galley: stainless steel sink and drainer, ceramic tiled worktops with matching splash-backs, wall cupboard with integral wine rack, Country Leisure Midi Prima gas oven and grill, four burner gas hob, Shoreline fridge, Goodmans microwave,
  • Saloon: ‘L’ shaped fixed sofa/dinette which converts to double berth, drop leaf dining table, TV, corner cabinet windows and curtains.

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