Bonzo’s Dream

Franconia

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: £49,950

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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: £42,950

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Lily B

Martini

Name: Lily B

Style: Trad

Length: 54 feet

Description: Built in 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, a matter which will be addressed by the vendor upon receiving an acceptable offer. 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 wallcovering 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 splashback 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 wallcovering to the inner panels. Unusual and perhaps not to everyone’s taste but very effective in creating a warm and cosy feel to this craft. A Morso Squirrell 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 August 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.

Ref: LI130

Guide Price: £37,950

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Name: Martini

Style: Trad

Length: 42 feet

Description: Martini was built in 2004 and has only had two owners. The boat is in lovely condition throughout and is a credit to the current owner who is only selling it due to lack of use. Offering 4 berths and plenty of storage space this boat would cater for many needs. Heating is provided by a solid fuel stove and central heating. From the bow, step down into the saloon with corner stove, fixed bench seating either side which converts into a double with the added option of a single or double detachable table. Walk through galley with oven/hob/grill, fridge/freezer with plenty of cupboards and worktop space. Off the corridor is the bathroom with fully tiled shower, sink in vanity unit with cassette toilet. Towards the stern is the fixed double bedroom which has huge storage drawers underneath. The traditional stern is fitted with two rear seats and the conveniently fitted steps make moving in and out of the stern door less awkward than some.

Martini was recently blacked in May 2008.

Hull: Les Smith

Fit out: Martin Simpson

Ref: MA097

Guide Price: Reduced to £34,995

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Brandy Buck

Morialta II

Name: Brandy Buck

Style: Semi-Trad

Length: 58 feet

Description: Ladies! Need more storage space? Brandy Buck has been designed for liveaboard or extended cruising and has an abundance of storage particularly in the much larger than usual bedroom area which benefits from two double wardrobes and a full size chest of (4) drawers. Fitted out on a Lees Narrowboats shell in 2005, she is fitted with a Vetus 38hp engine which has recorded just 1100 hrs of running time. Plenty of hopper windows and side hatch doors in the galley area, along with the interior finished entirely in ash panels and elegant veneer flooring provide a light and airy living space finished in a contempory style. Between the stern doors and rear bedroom is a most useful space currently unused which would lend itself perfectly for use as a utility area or even a study/office. Forward of the bedroom is a good size bathroom featuring a modern tiled shower over a hip bath, basin in a vanity unit with monobloc mixer tap and cassette toilet.A storage area houses the compact twin tub washing machine and spare cassette.The modern.stylish galley has the usual equipment and features beech effect base units, dark corian style worktops and very smart harlequin tiling. The all important wine rack provides the finishing touch! The saloon area has free standing recliner chairs and the dining table is of the folding leaf style concealing two dining chairs. A very clever arrangement. And yes, there is the vital sold fuel stove in addition to the Alde central heating system! The 3kw inverter along with Shoreline hook up provides plenty of 240v capacity. On a slightly negative note, Brandy Buck is ideally in need of a roof re-paint which is quite straight forward and allows a prospective purchaser the opportunity to personalise the craft with perhaps a contrasting colour to the existing blue livery. The work could be carried out here at Swanley and it’s cost is more than compensated by the new and reduced guide price.

Ref: BR666

Guide Price: Reduced to £44.950

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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: £56,950

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Semi Trad with Josher Bow

Thurzaway

Name: Semi Trad with Josher Bow

Style: Semi Trad with Josher Bow

Length: 50 feet

Description: A rare opportunity has arisen to purchase this as new vessel built in 2001 on a John White hull. The boat has never been used and has spent most of it’s time on hard standing. The boat boasts masses of space, a conventional layout and has been fitted out to an excellent standard throughout. New carpets have been fitted and she is finished off in Ash read & bead / Oak face ply & T&G. The boat is currently a 4 berth, one fixed double and two converting singles beds which with a slight adjustment could be made into a second large double. Alternatively the seating can be removed completely to give a large open plan forward saloon. The fully fitted U shape galley comes with 240v fridge/freezer and full Vanette cooker. The boat is powered by a Vetus engine and comes with a stainless steel water tank, front and rear covers & both stern and bow have seating areas making great use of space! This boat is very versatile and would suit a family, liveaboard or couple.

Currently moored on hard standing off site so please call to book an appointment.

Ref: SE001

Guide Price: £47,000

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Name: Thurzaway

Style: Semi-Trad

Length: 57 feet

Description: If ever a boat should be judged by its condition and build quality rather than is age then then this is it. Its condition, both inside and out, is a credit to its previous owner and the current vendors who are relunctantly selling because they now have insufficient time to enjoy her. Thurzaway was built in 1997 by Marque Narrowboats and expertly fitted out by Nantwich Canal centre. It has instinctive roof grab rails and hand rails at the bow for safe boarding to the cratch area with large glazed panel and useful bow lockers with seat pads Solid steel doors at the stern lead, via 4 steps down with adjacent wet locker and control panels, to the larger than normal aft bedroom benefitting from an abundance of storage cupboards, robes, shelves plus other nooks and crannies. There is even a clever little hinged bedside shelf for your morning tea and toast! The dressing table can be used as a desk since one of its three drawers is equipped to house suspension files. Forward to the white tiled bathroom fitted with hip bath and shower over, basin in vanity unit ,pump out w.c. and lots of storage space.The laminate wood floor extends to the corridor outside which leads to the U shaped galley fitted with dark green finish sink/drainer, hob and convenient eye level oven/grill in addition to the white finish LEC fridge and microwave oven. Good under counter storage is complimented by a two sided glazed display cabinet. To the port side is a hatch with doors and steps for access amidships.The absence of a formal dining area provides for a large 13’ lounge with large windows and glazed hardwood stable style front doors and adjacent windows leading to the foredeck. Two black leather, reclining and swiveling armchairs with head rests provide the perfect way to enjoy the glow of the Morso Squirrell multi fuel stove sitting on a black tiled hearth. Alternatively, warmth and hot water can be provided by the Eberspacher central heating system with radiators in all relevant areas. The whole interior is finished to a high standard using ash panel to deckhead, deck sides and below gunwhale trimmed with hardwoods.The lounge and bedroom have carpet floor covering. For the technical, the craft is fitted with a Beta 35hp diesel engine, Heart Interface Freedom 25 3 in 1 inverter/charger and 240v shoreline connection. to compliment the one starter and four leisure batteries.Licenced until Dec 2010 and BSC until Aug 2013 The inventory includes lifebelts, poles and boarding plank.Recently re-blacked here at Swanley Marina.

Ref: TH099

Guide Price: £48,500

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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 march 2010.

Not to be missed!

Ref: TY673

Guide Price: £49,950

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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: £54,950

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Amy

Brankie

Name: Amy

Style: Cruiser

Length: 57 feet

Description: Using the popular reverse layout theme, along with its large cruiser stern and saloon areas, Amy really is a very sociable boat and offers the enviable benefit of 5 berths. It has been competently fitted out by the owners using a quality Hankelow shell and is fitted with a Barrus Shire diesel engine which has clocked up just 200 hours. The vessel is in ‘as new’ condition and boats a higher than normal specification including an on board washing machine, 3kw inverter and side doors. Excellent wardrobe and storage space along with a pump out w.c. make this an ideal vessel for extended cruising with a large family or guests.

Ref: AM377

Guide Price: £49,950

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Name: Brankie

Style: Aluminium Cruiser

Length: 56 feet

Description: Swanley Brokerage are delighted to offer for sale this magnificent craft on behalf of the vendor who had it built to his own specification in 2007. It is one of less than ten examples of this size manufactured and fitted out by the renowned boatbuilders Sea Otter. It is constructed from marine grade (BS 5083) aluminium and has a V section hull design which contributes to it’s stability.The integrity of the build is evident throughout the vessel. There is a fixed double bed, with converting U shaped dinette which makes the second double, inverter, washer/dryer, diesel central heating, pump out toilet, full sized shower, fridge & gas cooker.

COMES WITH BOW THRUSTER

This is a very well equipped vessel which is in excellent condition.

Ref: BR314

Guide Price: £94,950

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Hayley

Just Helen

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

Guide Price: £51,000

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Name: Just Helen

Style: Cruiser

Length: 60 feet

Description: Just Helen is a 60’ cruiser narrowboat, with steel shell fabricated by the owner in his own company’s workshop, and fitted out by Whixall Marine in 1996. There is a large open plan cabin, with a forward saloon and galley amidships, the two divided only by a converting Pullman dinette. All internal fixtures and fittings are constructed in rich dark American Cherry. The walls are lined up to gunwale level with American Cherry-Faced plywood, with Ash-Faced plywood above the gunwales and the roof is also lined with Ash-Faced ply. The galley is immediately aft of the cozy intimate dining booth and like the saloon is spacious. Aft fixed double bedroom with generous storage including a full length wardrobe and bringing up the rear is the full sized shower and a pump out toilet compartment. Heating is provided from the Morso Squirrel stove which is in the saloon as well diesel central heating.

Ref: JU340

Guide Price: Reduced to £47,000

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Kalimera

Life of Reilly

Name: Kalimera

Style: Cruiser

Length: 58 feet

Description: An immaculate 4 berth craft fitted out in American Ash to a high standard using the desirable ‘reverse layout’ format by Domane Ltd. on a Liverpool Boats shell. The condition, both inside and out is a credit to the vendors who have owned the vessel since new in 2005 and are now reluctantly selling due to ill health. Powered by an Isuzu 38 hp engine (2926 hours) the comprehensive specification includes an aft 9’ galley area with dining facility, Candy washing machine, fridge freezer, built in microwave, Vanette GG 7000 eye level oven/grill, separate hob and laminate flooring. Forward to the bedroom with a fixed double, large wardrobe and excellent under bed storage. Forward to the walk through bathroom with shower, basin in vanity unit and separate toilet incorporating a pump out w.c. Forward to the 16’ saloon with free standing furniture including a bed settee, digital freeview t.v. and multi-fuel stove with back boiler providing radiator heating and hot water. For the technically inclined there are two alternators charging the batteries via a battery management system and a 3kw inverter. The full inventory is too long to list here (available in office) but includes electric clothes drier, ironing board/iron, cordless hoover, walkie talkies and even a set of oil skins!

Viewing essential!

Ref: KA089

Guide Price: £ Under offer

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Name: Life of Reilly

Style: Cruiser

Length: 33 feet

Description: Built by Bridgewater Boat Builders of Manchester in 1994 this vessel benefitted from a complete refit by Nantwich Canal Centre in 2004. The current vendor purchased this boat in October 2006 and has since modified it from a one berth to a three berth, painted the exterior, had a new charging system and had the starter motor reconditioned. Predominantly oak interior, aft shower room, galley, Pullman dinette and forward living area. Small forward and aft cockpits giving larger than average cabin.

Overall, exceptional, well laid out, light & airy.

Ref: LI876

Guide Price: £ Under offer

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Maid of Steel

Merlin

Name: Maid of Steel

Style: Cruiser

Length: 57 feet

Description: Unique! A most unorthodox but appealing interior configuration essentially based on the currently very popular reverse layout, providing 4 berths.The 8’ 6’’ cruiser stern is protected by a spacious pram hood cover and benefits from stern guard rails. Steps down lead to galley area with two person Pullman style dinette opposite and adjacent small bathroom with cassette wc, basin and shower.Forward past robe/storage unit to enclosed single cabin with over bed storage followed by small study area with low level storage. The main bedroom area has useful below bed storage and leads to the open plan saloon with free standing furniture, corner stove and glazed doors giving access to the front cratch with cover. The vessel was surveyed in May 2008 and a copy is held in the office for viewing by potential buyers. Maid of Steel had a Barrus Yanmar engine fitted in 2001 which has run just 1000 hrs since.

She was re-painted and re-blacked here at Swanley in January 2009 and is now looking very smart in her new livery. The BW licence is valid until May 2010.

Ref: MA985

Guide Price: Reduced to £39,950

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Name: Merlin

Style: Cruiser

Length: 30 feet

Description: A compact, no nonsense boat from a renowned builder just waiting to bring the magic of narrowboating to those working within a limited budget. Although only 30’ in length, Merlin is a most attractive, well proportioned craft boasting a good size cruiser stern with helmsman’s seat and stylish bow/foredeck accessed via glazed doors flanked by port holes. She was built by R & D Fabrications in 1984 and is fitted with the tried and tested BMC 1500 diesel engine. The indicator shows approx. 1000hrs of running time. New batteries were fitted in July ’09. Entry through the stern doors with traditionally painted inner panels leads, via steps with adjacent cupboard, to the basic aft galley fitted with the simplest of stainless steel sink units, two burner stove/oven, fridge and Morco gas water heater. Below counter cupboards provide useful storage. The cream painted finish to the deckhead and side panels make this area feel light and airy, and the shower and cassette toilet facility is opposite. Forward to the open saloon area traditionally finished in quality woodwork and fitted with a centrally located multi fuel stove sitting on a tiled hearth. Facing bench seats convert easily to a double bed and provide excellent storage below. The whole interior would benefit from a weekend spent by those who find spring cleaning therapeutic! Further elbow grease and a good quality polish would improve the dark green exterior which has dulled over the years. The BSC has now expired and this should be taken into account when an offer is being considered.

Ref: ME833

Guide Price: £ Under offer

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Misty

Sara Jane

Name: Misty

Style: Cruiser

Length: 45 feet

Description: Misty is being offered for sale in excellent condition and is ready to go coming well equipped with all your boating essentials. Built in 1991 using a Liverpool hull by Manchester Boat Builders this craft has a charming interior fitted with the attractive Parana pine T&G. Offering the popular conventional layout with large forward saloon currently housing two freestanding leather chairs with matching stool, cabinets, wardrobe & cupboards. The walk through galley comes with Shoreline fridge, 4 burner hob with separate oven/grill and various cupboard space. The bathroom is off the corridor with a cassette toilet, shower and sink in vanity unit. Aft double bedroom is very spacious and offers plenty of storage cupboards with the added feature of extending the bed if required. Heating is provided throughout by radiators which run from the Alde boiler and hot water is supplied by the Paloma. The stove has been removed although the original flu remains if the next owners wanted to replace this feature. Misty also comes with front and rear covers for added protection from the elements. There is small inverter on board, a shoreline connection, intruder alarm and Advert battery management system

Ref: MI292

Guide Price: £29,950

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Name: Sara Jane

Style: Cruiser

Length: 48 feet

Description: Owned by the current vendors for the last 14 years, Sara Jane is, at 48’, an ideal size and offers excellent value for money boasting many features to make it a really attractive proposition. The versatile sleeping arrangements provide for five people (1 x double and 3 x single or 2 x double and 1 x single). Built and fitted out in 1985 by the renowned R&D builders with a large cruiser stern, the original owners had the foresight to have the galley installed at the rear of the craft, a format now very much in demand. The 6’ long foredeck is also ideal for socialising. The original pump out w.c. has been replaced with a porta potti only for economic reasons and this could be easily re-instated if the purchaser wishes as the vendor still has the original pan etc. The bathroom also offers the benefit of a hip bath with shower over. Heating is from 4 radiators using water heated by the engine when cruising or the gas boiler. A Villager Puffin multi-fuel stove provides alternative heating and traditional cosiness! In 2001 the original BMC engine was been replaced with a 39hp Thornycroft unit fitted with twin alternators. This engine has recorded just 1450hrs of running time. The galley area is basic and functional and includes a 12v fridge and Vanette oven/grille/hob. There is plenty of work surface area. The saloon area has L-shaped seating (converting to a double) and removeable table. The hull has been re-blacked every two years and was last done in May 2009.We have a copy of a valuation/hull condition survey dated May 2006 for viewing by potential purchasers. With a good de-clutter, spruce-up, new carpets/curtains/soft furnisings and general ‘fettling’ Sara Jane could be your answer to narrowboating on a limited budget and she is very keenly priced. The (Sept 2010) licence available by separate negotiation.

New base plate being fitted Feb/March 2010 by Swanley Bridge Marina

Ref: SA376

Guide Price: £ Under offer

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Widget

Name: Widget

Style: Cruiser

Length: 26 feet

Description: A great opportunity for those who can or know a man who can! An incomplete project by the vendor who due to a change of circumstances no longer has the time to finish it. The builder is unconfirmed but believed to be Springer and this 26’ cruiser is fitted with a single cylinder Lister diesel engine which runs but is not connected to its drive system. Consequently this boat will have to be viewed at its mooring in Tamworth. The exterior has been stripped to bare metal, primed and undercoated. The interior has been mostly insulated and lined ready for final fix.The galley area has a sink unit, hob, grill and 3 way fridge.There is presently no gas or electric supply and a plumbing system will have to be installed.Some photographs of the interior in its present state are available. With the better weather and lighter nights not far away, now is a perfect time to acquire a craft for little outlay and have it ready for cruising in the summer months. There is no BSC certificate but it is currently licenced.

Ref: WI605

Guide Price: £8,000

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Painted Sailaway / Chillit

Sailaway

Name: Chillit

Style: Cruiser

Length: 57 feet

Description: This is your chance to purchase a 57’ Sailaway Cruiser by Alken Engineering Ltd, which has been professionally painted using 6 coats. The vessel has been sandblasted below and above the gunwale and treated with Epoxy 2 Part blacking. Toughened glass in aluminum alloy frame windows & port holes which are fully tinted. The boat is fitted with four magnesium alloy weld-on sacrificial anodes, two forward, two aft all fitted new in May 2009. Insulated with sprayed polyurethane foam. Powered by a Beta Marine B38, four cylinder, water-cooled diesel engine; Producing 37HP @ 3000rpm complete with PRM 120 D2 gearbox.

Ref: CH001

Guide Price: £34,950

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Name: Sailaway

Style: Cruiser

Length: 57 feet

Description: Swanley Brokerage are pleased to endorse their association with J.D.Narrowboats of Shardlow and have used this sailaway to demonstrate the quality, style and integrity of this boatbuilders work. Built in 2009 it is fitted with a Beta 38 engine coupled to a PRM Newage gearbox. The attractive shell is fitted with side doors, two portholes aft, six windows, glazed steel front doors and anodes. The interior is spray foam insulated and a wood floor is fitted. The hull is ballasted. It is now available for sale for DIY fit out or it can be returned to J.D.Narrowboats for completion to any required stage. Alternatively, we can offer competitive quotations for any other sizes or styles of craft, again finished to any stage of completion and our brokerage staff would be only too pleased to discuss your requirements.

Ref: SA001

Guide Price: Reduced to £25,950

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