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45ft Evan’s Narrowboat Trad Stern 1994 for sale

45ft Evan’s Narrowboat Trad Stern 1994 for sale

45ft Evan’s Narrowboat Trad Stern 1994 for sale

£ 40,500.00

45ft Evan’s Narrowboat Trad Stern 1994 for sale
45ft Evans, Trad Stern, Narrowboat. BSS valid until March 2028. Insurance valid till Feb 2025 Built in 1994. Beta Marine 35hp. PRM 120 Gearbox. The hull is 10mm/6mm/4mm. Stainless Steel Water Tank. 1 x Fixed Double Bed and a Large Sofa Bed. Wardrobe. 320 Watts of Solar, 3 x 120 A/hr Leisure Batteries (all in great condition) Inverter. Galvanic Isolator. 2 x Burner Gas Hob, 240v Fridge, Small Oven, Microwave . 2 x Gas Bottles with Bubble Tester. Woodburner, Shower, Calorifier (hot water from engine). The Hull was stripped to bare metal in August 2020 Survey carried out. Blacked and new Anodes fitted. Info from previous owner & survey available. I purchased this boat in 2022 and had my own hull survey done. Blacked with epoxy in 2022. 2022 Survey also available. Boat has just had work done for BSS, piping all replaced and feet for engine replaced. Costing £2000. I have a folder full of documentation / receipts, including the original Bill of Sale and previous surveys. Entire boats history of documents. The boat is mechanically sound and no defects were found with the hull during the survey. The Beta Marine engine and good hull, were the main reasons I bought it. Great fun owning it just not using it as much as I have to live full time in the city due to work hence why I may have to sell up! Moored in Oxford atm, will be bringing down Bristol way in the next month or so. Charlotte £40,000 ONO
Category: Narrowboats, Traditional

Built: 1994

Length: 45 ft
£ 40,500.00

Questions to ask when Buying a Traditional Narrowboat

What is a Traditional Narrowboat?

A traditional narrowboat is the ideal choice for long cruises and living aboard. They have a classic and attractive design stemming from traditional working boats where space for transporting goods was more important than a communal area to gather.
They have the smallest stern area offering the least external space (around 2-3 foot in length) which means there is room for only one person at a time to stand outside, giving more room for inside living.
Traditional sterns are the least common style of narrowboat and come in a variety of lengths starting from around 40 feet to 70 feet.

What length of traditional narrowboat should you buy?

Traditional narrow boats come in a variety of different lengths. The length of the boat is an important factor as this will determine where you can cruise, your mooring costs, how much your insurance will be and will also affect your maintenance bills. It is advisable to get a good understanding of all the different lengths so you can get a good feel of the boats size.
Hiring a traditional narrow boat will give you a good idea of what it is like to live on one and if it is for you before you buy and own your own.

What is your budget?

Traditional narrowboats can vary wildly in price and prices will differ depending on size, age and condition. The great thing about boating is there is a boat to suit every budget meaning that everyone can have the opportunity to own one.
Think about whether you are after a restoration project, something pristine or top of the range and do a bit of research to get an idea of what the sort of narrowboat you are looking for cost.

What are the estimated running costs of owning a traditional narrowboat?

Costs will vary from boat to boat but working out the average running costs of owning a traditional narrowboat and how you plan to use it is very important. A good way of doing this is to ask other boaters for their knowledge and experiences. Below is a list of some of the running costs that you will need to factor in when buying a narrowboat:

Canal and river trust licenses
Boat Safety Scheme
Insurance
Canal boat maintenance
Canal and river trust licenses
Mooring fees
Fuel
Heating
Council tax

Where will you moor your traditional narrowboat?

Boats are allowed to moor almost anywhere alongside canal towpaths. But nearly all of these mooring places are short-term meaning that no boat can stay there for more than a few days, two weeks at most. To live on a boat, you need to be constantly cruising or have a residential mooring. Residential moorings can be hard to find as they are in short supply, so it is advisable to look into these before you buy.

Has the boat had a recent a survey?

When buying a second-hand narrow boat, it is advisable to have a survey done by a qualified marine surveyor. They will advise on any faults on the hull and with the boat’s internal systems and highlight any issue the boat may have so you have peace of mind that you know exactly what you are buying.

Where can you buy a traditional narrowboat from?

Using a good brokerage company when buying a traditional narrowboat can have many advantages. They will have lots of experience, a variety of boats in one location and they can help to make it as stress free as possible. Alternatively, you can buy through a private seller. You will always get more information on the true nature and quirks of a boat from the owner themselves and they are often more flexible.

What documents and paperwork will you need to buy a traditional narrowboat?

Having the correct paperwork in place when you buy your traditional narrowboat is important. This includes ownership papers, insurance, boat safety certificate etc. Make sure you have all of these in place when you buy.

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