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2 Witham's to choose from,
do you want trad or semi-trad?

1648. 57ft 10in Midland Canal Centre trad with semi-trad sized rear hatch containing smaller inset trad hatch. Beta BV1903S cocooned diesel for quiet cruising, assisted by 4hp bow thruster. Established in 1986 MCC have consistently produced quality boats often sought after on the secondhand market. Finished in contemporary style with lime washed ash faced panels. 6 berths in 3 separate cabins: perm cross double, raised Pullman dinette, sofa bed; gas cooking, microwave, 12V fridge, washing machine; solid fuel stove, diesel central heating; shower cubicle, Porta Potti (remote tank fitted for ceramic wc supplied loose); twin 12V alternators plus 3.5kVA 230V alternator. 2000.
Cruising Coventry & Oxford Canals - £49,950 Click for photos

1649. 60ft 3in Sandhills/G&J Reeves cruiser. Beta 1903S cocooned diesel plus 7hp bowthruster for ease of manoevrability. Professional fitout of absolutely exceptional standard and intricate detail - Premium quality oak with inlaid marquetry throughout. REVERSE layout with spacious rear cruiser deck which also has safety railings all round for peace of mind whilst pets and children are onboard. 4 berths: perm double, raised Pullman dinette; soild fuel stove, diesel central heating; gas cooking, microwave, 230V fridge, 12V freezer; shower over corner bath, Thetford cassette wc; twin 12V alternators plus 3.5kVA 230V alternator, 2000W pure sine wave inverter. 2003
Cruising in Cheshire - £87,500 Click for photos

1650. 58ft 8in Riverview/Alexander boatbuilders semi-trad. Beta BV1903 diesel plus 9hp bow thruster. Professional light and airy fitout which has an unmistakable modern style. Particularly designed with extended cruising in mind with the freedom offered by the inverter for independent 230V power. 4 berths: perm double, Pullman dinette; Bubble diesel stove; gas cooking, 800W microwave, 230V fridge; bath with shower over, Thetford cassette wc; twin alternators, 1.5kW inverter/charger. 2000
Grand Union Canal, Warks - £52,500 Click for photos

1647. 57ft 4in Kingsground/G&J Reeves trad. Beta BV1505 diesel. (Bow thruster tube ready for motor.) Charateristic high quality fitout in the increasingly popular REVERSE layout from the award winning team at Kingsground plus a large aft hatch for social cruising. 4 berths: perm double with 6 inch pull out extension, double or 2 singles on Pullman dinette; soild fuel stove, diesel central heating; gas cooking, microwave, 12V fridge, spin dryer; shower, ceramic electric flush wc to remote tank; twin alternators, 1300W multiplus inverter/charger. 2002.
Kennet & Avon Canal, Berks - £59,950 Click for photos

1563. 62ft 6in Barry Hawkins/Colecraft trad. Russell Newbery DM2 diesel. Ideal liveaboard or for extended cruising, with loads of storage including full height wardrobes. A comfortable, well equipped boat that includes a traditional boatmans cabin and engine room. 4 berths: cross double, cross double or single in bmc; diesel central heating, solid fuel stove, solid fuel range; shower, pump out wc; gas cooking, 12V fridge, washer dryer; 4kVA generator, 1100w inverter. 2000.
Gloucester & Sharpness Canal - £72,500 Click for photos

1640. 50ft 3in Richards Narrowboats/Price Fallows semi-trad. Beta 38 diesel. Good quality shell, crisply detailed & straight plating. The interior is also well thought out & finely detailed – both maintained in excellent condition. REVERSE layout with full width bathroom - no cramped corridor to navigate. 4 berths: perm cross bed fwd, bed settee; gas cooking, 12V/240V fridge; gas central heating, solid fuel stove; shower over 5ft bath, Tecma electric flush wc to remote tank; twin alternators, 1.6kVA inverter/charger. 2004.
Fossdyke Navigation, Lincs - £52,000 Click for photos

1638. 59ft 11in Braidbar Boats/Tim Tyler trad. Beta B43 diesel. Designed for residential & long term cruising use with one owner from new - who sells to make way for a new Braidbar boat due in April 2010! 3 berths: perm bed with pullout extension to 5ft wide, perm single in centre cabin/office; Eberspächer compact diesel central heating, Morso solid fuel stove; gas hob & oven, 230V fridge & freezer duo, washer dryer; shower, remote tank pumpout wc; Victron 1600W inverter/charger, 3.5kVA 230V alternator generator. 2004.
Macclesfield Canal, Cheshire - £63,000 Click for photos

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1617. 57ft 0in Kingsground Narrowboats/Probuild trad. Beta 38 diesel. Bow thruster tunnel and weedhatch only. A particularly fine example from a boat fitter that has won several awards over the years. The beautifully finished, custom made, interior is based on steamed beech and cherry. This gas free boat has cabin equipment geared towards residential use and includes a sophisticated Bose sound system. 4 berths: perm double, dinette double; 2 Wallas M26 diesel-fired/fan assisted heaters, 230v towel rail/radiator; shower over bath, pump out wc; Wallas 87D diesel-fired cooker, ceramic hob, sharp 230v microwave, Hinari 230v toaster, 12v fridge /freezer, Indesit washer/dryer; Victron Phoenix 2.5kVA sine wave inverter/ 120amp charger. 2006.
Oxford Canal - £80,000 Click for photos

1551. 57ft Sabre Narrowboats/G&J Reeves. Beta 43 diesel. Vetus 12V 55kgf bow thruster. A light and airy, go anywhere boat that has been beautifully fitted-out with units enhanced by ebony and pippy oak inlays. This is a well equipped, spacious boat that incorporates plenty of storage and so makes it ideal for a liveaboard or extended cruising. 2 berths: perm double; diesel central heating, solid fuel stove; shower, pump out wc; gas cooking, 800watt microwave, 12V fridge, 12V freezer, washer/dryer; Dometic Travelpower 3.5kVA generator, Victron Phoenix 1.6kVA inverter, 70amp charger. 2006.
Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Lancs - £79,500 Click for photos

1581. 60ft Amber Boats semi-trad. Barrus 40 diesel. Amber Boats market this layout as 'a family boat' as the layout includes a main bedroom and a cabin with two single berths, separated by a walk through bathroom. With larger than normal storage tanks and battery bank this would make a practical and comfortable liveaboard (as proven by the current owners). 6 berths: permanent double, twin singles, double on L-shape dinette; diesel central heating, solid fuel stove; shower, pump out wc; gas cooking, 12V fridge, washer/dryer; Powermaster 3000W pure sine wave inverter. 2006.
Trent & Mersey Canal, East Staffs - £53,000 Click for photos

1604. 50ft 4in Classic Narrowboats/V&G Narrowboats trad. Beta B38 diesel. Well planned, thought out fitout in ash giving a light & airy interior. An amazing amount has been squeezed into a 50ft shell without it feeling cramped inside that has to be seen to be believed. 2 berths: perm double, although a change of seating or air mattress would provide for guests (or is it a good excuse to say sorry we've only got one bed!) gas cooking, 12V fridge, washing machine; Eberspacher diesel central heating, solid fuel stove; shower, Thetford cassette wc; 3kW pure sine wave inverter. 2006.
Staffs & Worcester Canal, Worcs -
REDUCED £43,950 Click for photos

1612. 59ft 9in Colin Hurst/Evans & Son trad. Perkins 3HD46 diesel. Purpose built with all you would need for residential use. Plenty of storage and a permanent single berth in a separate cabin, that could be converted to an office. 3 berths: perm double, perm single; solid fuel stove runs 2 rads; shower, pump out wc; gas cooking, 230V fridge, washer; Sterling 600W modified sine wave inverter/30A charger, 4kVA engine driven alternator. 2000.
River Ouse, Nr Huntingdon - £47,950 Click for photos

1634. 55ft 3in Bridgewater Boats trad. Beta BV1305 diesel. Designed and built for self-sufficient cruising, particularly the electrics the batteries charged from 5 sources - wind, solar, engine, generator, landline! Good storage and facilities for liveaboard. 4 berths: perm double, dinette bench seat double; gas cooking, 12v fridge, microwave, washer, dryer; solid fuel stove & diesel central heating; shower over bath, Thetford cassette wc; 160W solar panels, 300W wind generator, 3.5kVA 230V engine driven alternator, 1800W inverter. 1998.
Lancaster Canal, Lancs - £49,950 Click for photos

1590. 61ft 9in Roger Fuller trad. Gardner 2LW diesel. The hull is a true copy of the Joshua style above and below the waterline including the planked double curvature swims. The engine was rebuilt by Walsh Engineering and the electrical system gives a whopping almost 12kW of 230V power from the cocooned generator and 5kW of inverter fed by a 790 amp-hour battery bank. The spacious internal layout is based on cherry and painted Tulipwood with an engine room and boatman's cabin in a traditional style. 6 berths: double on raised dinette, double across saloon bench seats, trad cross double in bmc; diesel central heating, solid fuel stove, solid fuel range in bmc; shower, Vacuflush wc; gas cooking, 230V fridge, 800W microwave/grill, washer; 2 Victron Multiplus 2500W inverters, 6.8kVA diesel generator. 2007.
Staffs & Worcestershire Canal, Staffs - £119,950 Click for photos

1635. 57ft 5in Chris Hill/G&J Reeves semi-trad. Beta 43 diesel. Fitted out for two cruising in comfort (this is the third of Chris' boats we are brokering) and his own cruising experience is evident in the layout design including good storage, spacious cabins and 2 seater fold down dinette. 4 berths: perm double, sofa bed; solid fuel central heating; gas cooker, 12V fridge, washing machine; shower cubicle with doors, Thetford cassette wc; 3000W inverter/charger with 6 x 110 amp-hour batteries. 2008.
Ashby Canal, Leics - £57,500 Click for photos

1629. 52ft 0in Braidbar Boats/Tim Tyler trad. Beta Marine diesel. This boat which has been well maintained also displays careful planning as the extra headroom of 6ft 6in was achievable due to the 12.5mm thick base plate. The extra large toilet holding tank was centrally fitted so that the boat doesn't list. There is plenty of storage including an impressive oak and ash Welsh dresser. 2 berths: permanent double; diesel central heating, solid fuel stove; shower, pump out wc; gas cooking, 230V fridge; Victron 2000W inverter/120A charger. 2003.
Macclesfield Canal, Cheshire - £56,000 Click for photos

1633. 55ft 3in Snaygill Boats/Colecraft Cruiser. BMC 1.5 diesel. Ex-hire boats are not often featured in the ABNB listings, so this boat must be exceptional. Snaygill were a family run hire company with a wonderful reputation for solid built, well maintained boats, and this is evident today, helped not inconsiderably by the current conscientious owners who have recently had the engine overhauled by Calcutt Boats and a hull survey in Nov 2009 which concludes that the hull is in very good condition. Although no permanent double there are 6 berths either as 1 double/4 singles or 2 doubles/2 singles all in 3 separate cabins; gas central heating, pump out wc, gas cooking, 12V fridge, stainless steel water tank. This is an ideal family starter boat, ready for cruising as soon as nature & BW allow. 1990.
Fazeley Canal, Staffs - £29,950 Click for photos

1630. 53ft 11in Top Lock Marine/Gary Gorton Boatbuilders trad. Beta Marine BV1505 diesel. A comfortable boat for two with a sociable extra long forward cockpit, generator, 2kW inverter and space to fit a washer. This easily 'go anywhere' length is equipped for extended cruising or for use as a liveaboard . 2 berths: permanent double; diesel central heating; shower, pump out wc; gas cooking, 750W microwave, 230V fridge; Heart marine 2000W pure sine wave inverter/50A charger, Electrolux Travelpower 3.5kVA engine driven alternator. 1996.
Peak Forest Canal, Derbyshire - £51,000 Click for photos

1319. 71ft 6in DB Boatfitters/David Thomas motorised replica butty. The 52ft main cabin has steelwork under the cloths, the fore & aft cabins are of the low line butty style. The interior styling & workmanship are products of perfectionism & dedication. Built primarily as a family residence, it is self sufficient and serves its purpose well be it moored, towed behind a motor or even under its own power - hydraulic drive powered by the 12.8kVA generator (installed in the forecabin). 3 perm berths: the en-suite forward cabin is designed for a teenager with guest bed for stopovers, main bedroom has cross bed with shower room adjacent, bmc suitable for single guest. The central open galley & saloon is fully equipped with every ultra mod con. 2006.
Trent & Mersey Canal, Staffs - Sensible offers only - under £100k considered Click for photos

1628. 54ft 11in Warble Narrowboats trad. Diesel-electric drive with cocooned 12.5kW generator driving a 3 phase electric motor on propeller shaft as well as supplying mains electric for cooking on this GAS FREE boat. The Warble fit-out shows once again why they won prizes for their quality design and production, still evident today. 4 berth boat with exceptional spec including L-shape double in saloon, Pullman dinette double aft by the galley; diesel central heating from either Eberspacher or Old Dutch stove; 2.5kW inverter/charger; electric hob, oven & microwave, washer/dryer; remote tank wc, shower. Warble's layouts & designs were so ahead of their time that this boat still looks 'modern'. 1995.
ABNB, Crick Wharf - £39,950 Click for photos DEPOSIT RECEIVED

1621. 59ft 11in Northwich Boat Company/CNM Boatbuilding of Warrington trad. Beta 43 diesel. Vetus 12V 4.4kW bow thruster. The smart oak fit-out is based on a carefully planned residential layout and comes with a very impressive equipment spec which even includes a weather forecasting system. The boat has been in the hands of one experienced and conscientious owner from new, who has enjoyed the reassuring power base that the National Grid might envy. 4 berths: permanent double, double on dinette; diesel central heating, solid fuel stove; shower over bath, pump out wc; gas cooking plus induction hot plate, microwave, 12V fridge, washer, separate dryer; Powermaster 3kVA inverter/25amp charger, Dometic Travelpower 3.5kVA engine driven generator, Rutland 913 wind-charger, solar panel. 2007.
Trent & Mersey Canal - £75,000 Click for photos
DEPOSIT RECEIVED

1636. 58ft 1in Amber Boats semi-trad. Shire 40 diesel. Maintained in excellent condition by enthusiastic owners who reluctantly sell though ill health after 13 years boating. Built to a high standard as the show boat at the Birmingham Boat Show 2007. Extra furniture seamlessly added by DB Boatbuilders. 4 berths: perm double, raised Pullman double; gas cooking, 12V fridge, space for studio washing machine; Webasto compact diesel boiler to rads plus diesel stove in saloon; quadrant shower, remote tank pump out wc; 3kW inverter/charger.
Trent & Mersey Canal, Staffs - £65,000 Click for photos
DEPOSIT RECEIVED

1644. 70ft 5in Kingsground/G&J Reeves semi-trad. Cocooned Beta B43 diesel assisted by 6hp bow thruster. Difficult to imagine you could wish for anything else on board! Designed by experienced boaters, all is planned for stress-free cruising - oodles of storage with a home for everything, including the bikes, and a dedicated hot drink making facility by the stern steps with adjacent second loo. 6 berths: perm double, L-shape dinette forward, extending settee in aft cabin; gas cooking, microwave, 12V fridge; Mikuni diesel central heating, Squirrel solid fuel stove; 2 ceramic macerator wcs to common tank, shower over bath; twin alternators, 1600W inverter/charger, 3.5kVA 230V alternator generator. 2001.
Grand Union Canal, Warks - £74,500 Click for photos
DEPOSIT RECEIVED

1625. 60ft 3in Swiftcraft/Heron Boatbuilders semi-trad. Isuzu 55 diesel. Vetus 60kgf 12V bow thruster. Designed for living aboard, the fitout gives very separate areas for meal times, socialising or for a 'quiet zone'. The specification is certainly higher than usually found, including a 55hp engine, 5kW generator, 4kW inverter etc. The high specification extends beyond the equipment to include a solid walnut floor and Elterwater slate worktop. 5 berths: permanent double, dinette double, single in saloon; diesel central heating, solid fuel stove; shower, pump out wc; gas hob, electric oven, 230V fridge, small 230V freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer; Mastervolt 4kW pure sine wave inverter/200A charger, Dometic 5kW Travelpower engine driven alternator. 2007.
Oxford Canal, Warwickshire - £74,500 Click for photos
DEPOSIT RECEIVED

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1641&2. 55ft Stowe Hill Marine motor tug & butty matching pair. Russell Newbery DM2 diesel. Fabulous, head turning pair that have been proven for liveaboard - if you have a family the kids can be banished to the butty - just think of the peace and quiet! When moored breasted up, 2 of the side doors align allowing drinks/food to be passed across easily. The motor has all the facilities needed for leisure cruising for 4; the butty provides an additional perm berth, large saloon, shower room with wash basin & pump out wc and utility room with washer & dryer. The butty has space & fuel tank for a diesel generator to be installed under the tug deck. Both boats have their own heating, hot water, toilet, shower and 12V cabin electrics. 1995/1999.
ABNB, Crick Wharf - £94,950 Click for more info & photos

1616. 70ft 4in Barry Cousins/Colecraft trad. Beta 43 diesel. Vetus 4hp 12V bow thruster. One of the benefits of a 70ft boat is the ability to comfortably accommodate two permanent bedrooms with a shared bathroom between plus a second toilet compartment. Fitted with all you might need for a liveaboard or extended cruising, including a utility room/office. 4 berths: 2 perm double beds; diesel central heating; shower, 2 pump out wcs to shared tank; gas cooking, 800W microwave, 230V fridge, 230V freezer, washer; Victron 3500W inverter/120A charger, Travelpower 3.5kVA engine driven generator. 2004.
ABNB, Crick Wharf - £79,950 Click for photos

1577. 60ft 4in Sandhills/Alexander Boatbuilders trad. Beta BV1903s cocooned diesel. 9hp 12V Nobels/Aquafax bow thruster. Sandhills fitouts are of exceptional standards, the raised and fielded panel doors with decorative inlays are a pure delight. The high level of care and attention to the layout design has produced a boat that would be ideal for extended cruising or for living aboard. Although a trad, the aft hatch is large to effectively give a semi-trad cockpit. 2 berths: perm cross double; diesel central heating, diesel stove with back boiler; shower, two pump-out wcs; gas cooking, 800W microwave, 230V fridge, 230V freezer, washer/dryer; Mastervolt 2kW inverter/80amp charger, Electrolux 3.5kVA 230V alternator generator. 2003.
ABNB, Crick Wharf - £79,950 Click for photos

1596. 61ft 2in Midland Canal Centre/Jonathan Wilson trad. Beta BD3 diesel. Built for extended cruising and recently optimized for residential use. The boat spec includes air conditioning, is too extensive to summarise. 4 berths: perm double, double on bed settee; solid fuel stove, electric radiators, air conditioning, piping in place for central heating; shower over bath, Visa Potty 268, holding tank; gas cooking, 12V fridge, 230V freezer, washer; 200amp charger, 1500W inverter, 250W inverter, 6kVA generator. 1993.
ABNB, Crick Wharf - £47,950 Click for photos

1642. 55ft Stowe Hill Marine butty built in tug style. This has no engine. Fabulous, head turning boat - half of a motorised pair that has been proven for liveaboard - if you have a family the kids can be banished to the butty - just think of the peace and quiet! There is space for a generator to be installed under the butty's tug deck which could also provide power for propulsion in the form of hydraulic drive mounted in the rudder. Perm double berth, large saloon, shower room with wash basin & pump out wc, utility room with washer & dryer; no gas or galley but there is a solid fuel range in the aft cabin plus diesel central heating to fin rads; 1.6kVA inverter/charger for use with hook up shore power. 1999.
ABNB, Crick Wharf - £44,950 Click for more info

1639. 61ft 7in STS Boats/Kendall Narrowboats semi-trad. Isuzu 42 diesel. Very clever family layout providing two permanent bedrooms PLUS a raised Pullman dinette AND an open saloon with leather easy chairs. 6 berths: perm double, perm single bunks, dinette double; gas cooking with eye level oven & microwave, 12V fridge; Eberspacher compact diesel central heating; 2 Vacuflush toilets, 2 wash basins, 1 shower; Victron 2000W inverter/charger. 2007.
Oxford Canal, Warks - £65,000 Click for photos

1623. 51ft 0in Midland Canal Centre cruiser. Lister LPWS4 diesel. Professional fit out based on mature oak and rich mahogany finishes, with turned columns and fiddled shelves. Designed for family cruising, now has a new cooker, stainless steel water tank and Alde central heating boiler. 5 berths: double on dinette, 2 settee singles (bridgeable to a double), single bunk; gas central heating; shower over bath, pump out wc; gas cooking, 12V fridge; Land line. 1989.
GU Canal, Leicester Section - £30,000 Click for photos

1620. 61ft 5in Weltonfield Narrowboats/G & J Reeves semi-trad. Lister LPWS4 diesel. Nobels 12V/6hp bow thruster. Weltonfield Narrowboats has built a reputation over two decades for sturdy, high quality fit-outs and this interior glows in classic oak & mahogany. This boat which has been conscientiously maintained is well appointed for extended cruising and includes an aft study/office with plenty of work space and storage. 2 berths: permanent double; diesel central heating, solid fuel stove; shower over bath, Thetford cassette wc; gas cooking, 230V fridge, 800W microwave, washer; Victron Phoenix 2.5kVA sine wave inverter/120A charger. 2001.
River Nene, Northants - £55,000 Click for photos

1598. 70ft Fernwood Craft/Paul Widdowson trad. Kelvin K2 diesel. 9hp 24v Nobels bow thruster. An ideal liveaboard that has been carefully maintained. Designed with space in mind the saloon, including the useful forward cockpit, is an impressive 29ft long. Likewise the full width bathroom, fitted out in brushed aluminium, has a useable sized bath. 4 berths: permanent double, double on sofa bed; diesel central heating, diesel stove; shower over bath, pump out wc, gas cooking, 230V fridge; Trace 70amp charger/ 2.4kVA inverter, 11kVA Sincro diesel generator. 2002.
GU Canal, Leicester section - £79,950 Click for photos

1608. 70ft RWD Northwich Trader Tug, main cabin completed by Mike Cox. Gardner 3LW diesel. The RWD Northwich is arguably one of the best replicas available today. Based on a Yarwood's design, it is stunning to see and beautifully detailed with over 1000 rivets - all in the right places. The professional fitout just adds the finishing touch to this boat. GAS FREE - 9kVA cocooned generator power pack. 6 berths: perm double, 2 perm singles under the tug deck, trad boatmans cross bed box; solid fuel stove & range, Eberspacher diesel central heating; shower over small bath, pump-out wc; Bosch mains hob & oven, microwave, 12V fridge, washer/dryer (plus dishwasher available); 1.6kVA inverter/charger. 1999.
Trent & Mersey Canal, Derbyshire - £88,500 Click for photos

NEW BOATS AVAILABLE TODAY

1565. 57ft Witham Narrowboats/Coulter Boat Builders semi-trad. Vetus M4.17 diesel. A brand new 'go anywhere' boat with custom-made joinery in American White Oak with a superb finish. The fit-out is by a small but highly experienced company with well-earned reputation for durable work of substance and quality. 4 berths: perm double, dinette double; diesel central heating, Valor Arden multi fuel stove; shower, Thetford cassette; gas cooking, 12V fridge; Sterling Pro Combi S 2.1kVA inverter/70amp charger. NEW.
ABNB, Crick Wharf - £79,500 Click for photos

1646. 57ft Witham Narrowboats/Paul Widdowson trad. Vetus M4.17 diesel. A brand new 'go anywhere' boat with custom-made joinery in American White Oak by experienced company with well-earned reputation for durable work of substance and quality. Ingenious bedroom arrangement - the perm bed can be either lengthways or crossways. 4 berths: perm double, dinette double; diesel central heating, Bubble corner fuel stove; shower, Thetford cassette; gas cooking, 12V fridge; Sterling Pro Combi S 2.5kVA inverter/70amp charger. NEW.
Lincolnshire - £79,950 Click for photos

W I D E B E A M

1607. 60ft x 10ft beam Tristar Boats/Soar Valley Steel Boats cruiser. Barrus Shire 50 diesel. Fancy life afloat but want more space, well this is for you. The quality fitout is contemporary: pure simplicity with style, based upon high quality birch plywood which provides a backdrop for personalisation. 2 berths: perm double, room for make up berths in office and saloon; diesel central heating, shower, Dometic Vacuflush wc; gas cooking, 1300W microwave, 230V fridge, washer; Victron 120A charger/3000W pure sine wave inverter. NEW.
River Soar, Leicestershire - £84,950 Click for photos

NEW BOAT IN BUILD

9001. IN BUILD - 60ft NSM Narrowboats/Alexander Boats semi-trad. Beta B43 KC diesel. Experienced fitter out is building his ninth boat - the seventh to be sold through ABNB. As such an early purchaser may be able to influence some aspects of the finished vessel. 4 berths: perm double, double on pullman dinette; Stovax solid fuel stove, Eberspacher compact diesel boiler to rads; shower, Thetford cassette wc; Stoves 500DIT drop-in cooker, 12v fridge; the latest Victron 1600w inverter/charger.
Worcester & Birmingham Canal, Worcs - £74,500 Click for photos

1637. 65ft 4in Mark French & Colecraft trad. Isuzu 42 diesel. Light, bright modern interior, purposely planned for spacious living with painted panels - open plan 20ft saloon with sofa bed & chair plus breakfast bar and galley & 17ft bedroom. Solid fuel central heating, to rads & towel rail, also heats the calorifier for hot water. 4 berths: perm double and large sofa bed; hip bath with shower over, cantilevered wash basin, Thetford cassette wc; gas cooking, studio washing machine, 12/230V fridge, 230V freezer; 230V circuit fitted; Rutland wind generator. 2007.
Oxford Canal, Warks - £54,500 Click for photos

1611. 59ft 8in John Evans/John White trad. Beta BD3 diesel. A boat designed for comfort, that includes a longer than average double bed, three full-height wardrobes, a 4ft 8in long bath (with a jacuzzi feature), a spacious saloon and an extra large rear hatch. A recent full survey report details that the craft is well built and will have many more years of life. 4 berths: perm double, double on sofa bed; solid fuel stove, electric (oil filled) radiators; shower over jacuzzi bath, pump out wc, Porta Potti 165; gas cooking, 12V fridge, washer; Victron Multiplus 2500W inverter/120A charger. 1997.
Gloucester & Sharpness Canal - £40,500 Click for photos

1614. 55ft 6in Kate Boats/Colecraft semi-trad. Beta 1903 diesel. A 'go anywhere' length, built by one of the canal's most experienced and respected production shell builders. The layout is designed for serious family cruising (with 2 single berths in a separate cabin) and the fitout in oak and chestnut creates a light and airy interior. 6 berths: perm double, 2 singles in centre cabin, double on dinette; gas central heating; shower, pump out wc; gas cooking, 230V fridge; Heart Interface 2kVA inverter/100amp charger. 1994.
Trent & Mersey Canal, East Staffs - £46,000 Click for photos

1628. 54ft 11in Warble Narrowboats trad. Diesel-electric drive with cocooned 12.5kW generator driving a 3 phase electric motor on propeller shaft as well as supplying mains electric for cooking on this GAS FREE boat. The Warble fit-out shows once again why they won prizes for their quality design and production, still evident today. 4 berth boat with exceptional spec including L-shape double in saloon, Pullman dinette double aft by the galley; diesel central heating from either Eberspacher or Old Dutch stove; 2.5kW inverter/charger; electric hob, oven & microwave, washer/dryer; remote tank wc, shower. Warble's layouts & designs were so ahead of their time that this boat still looks 'modern'. 1995.
ABNB, Crick Wharf - £39,950 Click for photos DEPOSIT RECEIVED

1572. 62ft 4in Peter Pratt (Narrowcraft Ltd)/ Colecraft trad. Kelvin J3 diesel. Looking for a boat with higher than the average number of beds, then this eight-berth suits the bill. The pleasure of boating is increased by the vintage Kelvin slow-running engine. 8 berths: perm double, perm upper and lower berths in midship and aft cabins, dinette double; solid fuel stove; shower over bath, pump out wc; gas cooking, 12V fridge; 10amp charger. 1994.
ABNB, Crick Wharf - £49,950 Click for photos DEPOSIT RECEIVED

1615. 54ft 3in First Owner/John White trad. Beta 38 diesel. Designed and well executed by the first owner, even a washing machine is accommodated within this very comfortably 'go anywhere' length. 4 berths: cross double, double on Pullman dinette; gas central heating (boiler also includes 2.1kW 230V heater), Aarrow Becton stove; shower over bath, Thetford cassette wc; gas cooking, 12V fridge, washer; Sterling 3000W pure sine wave inverter/40A charger. 2004.
ABNB, Crick Wharf - £52,500 Click for photos DEPOSIT RECEIVED

1566. 60ft Stephen Goldsbrough Boats/Midland Canal Centre trad. Beta 1903 diesel. Max Power 65 bow thruster. A gas free boat. The fit out is by a leading figure in the canal industry, whose workmanship has prompted the creation of a vigorously active Owner's Club. A crisply detailed interior, executed in temperate hardwoods, incorporates a cabinet that converts to a dining bar/desk. 4 berths: perm double, double in aft cabin; diesel central heating, 2 built-in 230V fan heaters, solid fuel range in bmc; shower, pump out wc; electric ceramic hob, 800w combi microwave, 12V fridge, washer/dryer; Heart Interface 1kVA inverter/50amp charger, Onan 6.5kW generator. 2000.
ABNB, Crick Wharf - £62,500 Click for photos DEPOSIT RECEIVED

1626. 56ft 11in Stoke-on-Trent Boatbuilding trad. Beta 1.8 diesel. The quality of fit out in this boat speaks for itself as the woodwork is as solid and snugly fitting as when it was built. Designed with the KISS principle for durability and ease of maintained it has been cherished by one owner from new who recently commissioned a hull survey (the report is available for reading at the office of ABNB). 4 berths: permanent double, pullman dinette double; gas central heating, solid fuel stove; shower, pump out wc, Visa 268 SL portable wc; gas cooking,12V fridge; 230V landline. 1990.
ABNB, Crick Wharf - £43,000 Click for photos DEPOSIT RECEIVED

1631. 57ft 1in Phil Chalker/Les Wilson trad. Beta B38 diesel. Built in simple style by a professional boat fitter for his own use but sells now having moved back onto the bank. Very energy conscious, the combination of extra thickness insulation with solid fuel central heating gives a very cosy boat. Large open saloon, coupled with the extra headroom at 6ft 6in results in a good feeling of space. Permanent cross bed in scumbled aft bedroom. Gas cooking with eye-level oven & microwave, 12V fridge, space for washing machine; shower over bath, Porta Potti wc; inverter. 2003.
Kennet & Avon Canal, Wilts - £48,500 Click for photos
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1632. 42ft 6in Eastern Narrowboats Cruiser. Beta 38 diesel. Small modern cruisers are relatively hard to find on the secondhand market because few are built, so this makes a welcome opportunity for someone - maybe you. One owner from new who has used it as a week-end cottage so the engine has only clocked up 150 hours. Very good specification for a small boat : permanent double berth aft; pump-out toilet, wash basin and shower; diesel central heating & a solid fuel stove; gas cooking, 12V fridge; 1.5kVA inverter, 20amp charger. 2004.
North Oxford Canal, Warks - £34,000 Click for photos
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1645. 48ft Brayzel Narrowboats/Simon Piper trad. Beta BV1505 diesel. Ideal starter boat with all mod cons for comfortable cruising with the added advantage of being a good size to learn boat handling. Well cared for. 4 berths: perm double, sofa bed double; compact diesel central heating to rads, solid fuel stove; gas cooking, 12V fridge in off-line U galley, twin tub washing machine; shower over bath, Thetford swivel seat cassette wc; twin alternators, 2kW inverter. 2001.
Staffs & Worcs Canal, Staffs - £45,000 Click for photos
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1601. 52ft 2in Stowe Hill Marine trad. Beta BV1505 diesel plus 6hp bow thruster. Immaculate, one owner boat that is a credit to both builder and owners. Characteristic Stowe Hill quality finished in a light oak fitout rather than their usual dark mahogany. Unashamedly a 2 berth, although a change of chairs or an air mattress would provide guest accommodation (don't make 'em too cumfy or they wont go 'ome!). Perm double in scumbled aft cabin, shower, Jabsco manual fresh water flush to remote tank; diesel central heating & Squirrel solid fuel stove; leather easy chairs, gas cooking, 12V fridge; 1kW inverter, 30amp charger. 1998.
ABNB, Crick Wharf - £51,950 Click for photos DEPOSIT RECEIVED

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