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£57,500 57ft Mike Christian/Owner trad (with extra wide stern hatch). 2005. Neat boat with Mike Christian's trademark josher bow and replica rivets. The owner fitted out this boat to a high spec - 3.5kW Travelpower engine driven generator, 2kW 100A Victron inverter charger, full size washer/drier. With the rear hatch open the effect is like a semi trad, but with the benefit of additional dry cabin space when closed. Beta B43 diesel engine with twin alternators has run just 870 hours. Light oak interior with laminate wood flooring throughout. Permanent double berth with second double made up across bench seat dining area in saloon. A perfect boat for long term cruising or living aboard. Solid fuel stove, gas cooking, electric flush cassette wc. Also Eberspacher diesel central heating boiler included but not installed as owner finds the stove more than adequate! The diesel tank has tails fitted to supply the Eberspacher if required.

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£59,000 69ft Colecraft/Heyford Wharf cruiser stern. 2004. This boat has been retired from the hire fleet of Oxfordshire Narrowboats, who operate a fleet which is renewed every 3 years. She has been given a new coat of paint and as part of the sale the owners will include the removal of any of the interior fittings as required by the buyer. They are also happy to quote for carrying out other alterations and an example of how this may be done to great effect is shown in the Picture Gallery where a similar ex-Oxfordshire Narrowboats 69ft craft has been converted to a beautiful cruising home. The boat has been very well maintained by a hire company with a reputation for the highest of standards.

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£57,500 62ft Colecraft/Utopia trad (with extra wide stern hatch). 1996. This boat was fitted out to the highest standard by the award winning joiners, Utopia. The woodwork is superb and remains in near immaculate condition. The layout is planned to maximise storage - 2 wardrobes and a host of cupboards, and a 4ft 6in double berth that drops down in one piece from its own cupboard in the aft cabin - without the need to make the bed up each time. At 62 ft the boat is capable of cruising almost the entire waterway system (only the Calder & Hebble & the Ouse north of York are out of bounds) and offers a handsome amount of space and comfort. Diesel stove and central heating, gas cooking, pump out wc

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£36,000 50ft Chappell & Wright trad. Fit out not known. 1990. Neat trad used by the present owner for extended summer cruising. Chappell & Wright were known in the 1990s for their rugged yet elegant steelwork and were providers of shells for some of the early boats by high class boatbuilders, Braidbar. This 2 berth boat is simply equipped but is perfect for long term low maintenance cruising. parts of the interior have been updated - the shower unit is a full size glass screened affair and the galley has been refitted with newer worktops. A Becton solid fuel stove provides ample heat throughout the boat when required. To maintain independence on the move the boat has also been fitted with a solar panel and a demountable wind turbine to save on unnecessary engine running (Thornycroft 108) and diesel consumption. The owner is currently cruising for the next 2-3 months but is happy to allow viewings before he finally hangs up his windlass.

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UNDER OFFER £53,000 57ft G&J Reeves/Owner trad. 1997. Designed with extra wide hatch to create almost semi trad open rear space. Fitted out by the one owner to a professional standard with an attention to detail and well thought out design. Lots of storage, 4ft 6in cross double bed with make up single or double in saloon, utility room with washing machine, solid fuel stove and diesel central heating, galley with fridge freezer, electric flush cassette wc, full size shower unit. 2 inverters - 1.8kW and 1.5kW, Sterling alternator controller and battery management system. Designed for living aboard and long term cruising. Chunky Perkins D3.152 diesel engine. Owner downsizing to smaller boat.

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SOLD £48,500 55ft Liverpool Boat Co cruiser. Nov 2005. Tidy well maintained boat with considerable extra specification incl. 240V engine driven generator, 1.8kW inverter, programmeable Webasto central heating, solid fuel stove. Permanent double, double on raised Pullman dinette, sofa in saloon, stylish galley design. Full size shower, posh electric flush pump out wc, Isuzu 42 diesel engine with only 474 hours. Twin alternators. Ideal for all uses. Light oak finish throughout. Owner is moving to Scotland, hence sale.

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£58,950 57ft Riverview/Alexander Boatbuilders semi trad. 2000. The owners commissioned this boat from Riverview and have used it as a liveaboard to explore the length and breadth of the inland waterways. They are reluctantly hanging up their windlasses and retiring to Hampshire. The boat has been very well cared for and is equipped to a very high specification - full size washing machine, separate drier, microwave, well equipped galley, domestic sized shower, 4ft 10in permanent double berth, raised Pullman dinette with side hatch providing lovely seated views of the outside world (hatches closed in above photo owing to cold wet weather). For full details of this fantastic boat download the brochure or drool over the photos. Beta BV1903 diesel with twin alternators.

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£29,000 40ft Streethay Wharf semi trad. 2007. Built as a day hire boat but easily convertible into a weekend and short break fun boat, this reverse lay out craft represents excellent value and will include a full repaint to the purchaser's choice of colour scheme. The interior fit out is of high quality, with traditional scumbling and decoration much in evidence. There is a double berth made up on an L shape dinette, a well equipped galley, and wet room with pump out wc. A fully reconditioned Lister STW2 graces the engine hold. The vendor is happy to discuss fitting a stove and also 240v electric supply. Start your own day hire business, or enjoy larking around without breaking the bank.

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SOLD £39,500 60ft R&D Fabrications/Owner fit out trad. 1990. Present owners have had the boat since 1996 and used it for extensive cruising and living aboard. Now they are retiring to land. Boat is equipped as such with spacious saloon/dinette area, well equipped galley, full size washer/drier. 2kW inverter, diesel room stove with back boiler to run radiator and provide hot water. 4 berts: permanent double and double on Pullman dinette. Chunky Perkins 4.108 diesel engine.

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£57,000 52ft RW Davis trad. 1990. Currently a live aboard in the Bath & Bristol area, mooring by separate negotiation with the marina. RW Davis shells and fit outs have an awesome reputation for fine steelwork and high quality robust joinery. This boat has been so well thought out that it offers more storage than many 60 footers. And the woodwork is a beautiful mix of mahogany, oak and pine, all of which has matured to a rich warm colour over the years. Current owners have maintained the boat in excellent condition but are now emigrating to France. 2 berths, central heating and solid fuel stove. Lister LPWS3 diesel

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SOLD £59,950 60ft Roger Fuller/Tony Francis tug. 1998. A one off - Tony Francis built a reputation for making stylish tugs and Roger Fuller's fit out is unlike any other I've seen. The interior is decorated with replica back panels from the days of canal fleet carrying - e.g Samuel Barlow, Ovaltine, and a host of decorative narrowboat motifs. The pictures reveal all. Large bed slides out on runners from underneath 11ft tug deck without the need to be made up each time, open plan saloon and galley provide large living area with Welsh dresser features, antique pine chest of drawers, cosy Kabola diesel stove. Proper marine Lister HRW2 with original Blackstone gearbox in the engine room, and an authentic replica boatman's cabin. 4 berths. Separate cabin in raised forepeak currently offers copious amount of additional storage but could possibly be converted to a further berth. You will not find another boat like this.

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SOLD £31,500 50ft Anchor Narrowboats/R&D Fabrications trad. 1991. Unusual boat which has all port holes one side and all windows the other. Why? Who knows. Suitable for all purposes - present owner lived aboard. Oak faced ply throughout, carpet floors - permanent double berth, sofa double in saloon, separate dining/office area, decently equipped galley area. Hip bath with shower over, pump out wc. Exterior paintwork is an amateur job showing roller marks but it is sound and the steelwork well protected. 2kW inverter. BMC 1.5 diesel.

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UNDER OFFER £160,000 82ft x 15ft Dutch Luxemotor. Hull constructed 1924 in riveted iron - one of the best materials in water. Superstructure added in 1999. This boat is fitted out to a very high standard and is located on the River Severn in a peaceful location on the edge of Upton on Severn, overlooked by the Malvern Hills. Originally cruised on European waterways the present owner shipped the boat over to make a comfortable rural retreat with the ability to cruise from Stourport to Sharpness on non-tidal water. MOORING AVAILABLE (subject to marina owner's approval)

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UNDER OFFER £19.500 40ft Heritage Boatbuilders/Floating Homes cruiser. Decently maintained simple boat used by the owner for the past 2 years as his home. Permanent double berth, saloon with solid fuel stove and leather upholstered recliner, gas cooking and water heating, recently fully repainted by the owner to a good standard. MOORING AVAILABLE (subject to mooring owner's approval)

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£39,500 70ft Les Allen/Dudgeon's trad. Fantastic residential boat that forms the motor of a former hotel pair. Sweeping josher bow and tug deck by legendary shell builder. Paired with butty below but happy to sell separately. Owners will consider offers for both boats as a pair. MOORING AVAILABLE (subject to marina owner's approval)

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£48,500 70ft JD Boat Services/Peter Russell butty. Just 4 years old this boat offers fantastic live aboard potential, and could be easily motorised using a hydraulic drive system. It was the sleeping accommodation for the boat above. 7 berths in 4 cabins, state-of-the-art Whispergen heating and electrical power, represents excellent value for someone who could turn some (or all) of the cabins into living space and it is priced accordingly. Owners will consider offers for both boats as a pair. MOORING AVAILABLE (subject to marina owner's approval)

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UNDER OFFER £49,950 58ft Norton Canes Boatbuilders/Blue Haven marine trad. Beautifully maintained by one owner from new with all the top class quality you would expect from a Norton Canes shell with a Blue Haven fit out. Fantastic amount of storage and a huge saloon area make this a great long term cruising or potential live aboard.