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Collingwood Abode for sale

£ 99,995.00

Collingwood Abode for sale
2015 64ft x 12ft Collingwood Abode Widebeam Narrowboat, Pads Brats. Cruiser Stern with Pram Hood, Cushioned Bench Seating and Half Moon Table. Aft Galley with Island for Gas Hob and Breakfast Bar. 2 x Smeg Ovens, Smeg Coffee Maker, Smeg Freezer, Smeg Fridge, Smeg Dishwasher, Candy Washing Machine and Lamona Wine Cooler. Large open-plan Saloon with Morso Squirrel Solid Fuel Stove and Hisense TV. Bathroom with Hand Basin, Bath and Quadrant Shower Cubicle. Forward Bedroom with Full Height Wardrobe and ample Cupboards for storage. Fixed Double Bed with electrically raised/lowered Blaupunkt TV. Isuzu Diesel Engine. Webasto 5kW Diesel Boiler provides Hot Water to Calorifier and Central Heating to Radiators throughout. 3 x Solar Panels on Roof with Victron Solar Charge Controller. Victron Combi 3kW Inverter and 120A Battery Charger. Solé Diesel Generator (not working). £99,995. We maintain our ads regularly so if you can still see the boat here, then it should still be available (or under offer) as we only remove them from the site once sold. For further information or to arrange a viewing please feel free to e-mail or phone Mon-Sun 9am-5pm on (01895) 822036. No guarantee is given or implied with regards to specification but descriptions are given in good faith. All vessels sold without warranty or condition to fitness either expressed or implied by status or otherwise. We are relying on information supplied to us by a third party. Harefield Marina advises that a qualified independent surveyor carries out a full out of water survey.Show More
Category: Narrowboats

City: Harefield

Built: 2015

Length: 19.51 m

Country: England
£ 99,995.00

58ft Semi Trad Narrowboat for sale

£ 54,950.00

58ft Semi Trad Narrowboat for sale
2007 58ft Semi Trad Narrowboat by Lee\'s Narrowboats in 2008, Donatella. Vetus M2.06 Diesel Engine. Forward Saloon with Solid Fuel Stove and Two Free Standing Recliner Chairs. Dinette for Dining converts to Guest Double Berth. L-Shaped Galley with Calor Gas Oven and Sovereign 240V Fridge. Walk-Through Bathroom with Large Quadrant Shower, Wash Basin and Thetford C200 Cassette Toilet. Aft Bedroom with Fixed Double Bed and Storage Below. Webasto Diesel Boiler provides Hot Water via Calorifier, as well as Central Heating via Radiators throughout. Sterling 3000W Pure Sinewave Inverter. BSC until March 2024. Hull Blacked in January 2023.\"Priced Reduced To £54,950\" We maintain our ads regularly so if you can still see the boat here, then it should still be available (or under offer) as we only remove them from the site once sold. For further information or to arrange a viewing please feel free to e-mail or phone Mon-Sun 9am-5pm on (01895) 822036. No guarantee is given or implied with regards to specification but descriptions are given in good faith. All vessels sold without warranty or condition to fitness either expressed or implied by status or otherwise. We are relying on information supplied to us by a third party. Harefield Marina advises that a qualified independent surveyor carries out a full out of water survey.Show More
Category: Narrowboats

City: Harefield

Built: 2007

Length: 17.68 m

Country: England
£ 54,950.00

Questions to ask when looking for narrow boats for sale

What style of narrow boat, barge or Dutch barge should you buy?

Narrow boats and barges come in a variety of different stern types. Knowing more about them will assist you in choosing the right one for you. Consider what you want to use your narrow boat for. Will it be for weekends away, holidays or for living aboard full time? How many people will be on board at any one time? Knowing its purpose will help you to choose the right size, age, style and configuration of narrowboat to best suit your needs. There are four different styles of narrow boats available plus you can get something called a Dutch barge too.

Cruiser Stern – These types of sterns offer a large expanse of external space, ideal for recreational cruising. An ideal holiday boat, they have a back deck of between 4-8 foot in length, providing ample space on the back for several people to stand and socialise. The cruiser is the perfect choice for those that want the best cruising experience and are not so worried about the internal space on offer.

Traditional Stern – The traditional narrowboat is the ideal choice for long cruises and living aboard. They have a classic and attractive design stemming from traditional working boats. 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 outside, giving more room for inside living. Traditional sterns come in a variety of lengths starting from around 40 feet to 70 feet.

Semi-traditional Stern – The semi-traditional sterns are a good compromise between Traditional and Cruiser sterns. These have the looks of a traditional stern with the space of a Cruiser. They are the modern-day version of the traditional narrowboat. They benefit from having a slightly larger stern deck, which enables more than one person to be in this area at any one time, making them a more sociable boat for cruising. This style is a popular choice for families and people with dogs.

Wide Beam – Wide beam narrow boats are the ideal choice for those considering living aboard full time and who are not worried about cruising every inch of the canal network. Narrowboats are usually 6ft 10” wide but wide beam boats are generally between 10ft to 12ft in width. The most obvious advantage is the additional living and storage space. The inside of a wide beam can look like and have the feel of a small apartment rather than a boat. Wide beams are available in a cruiser, semi-traditional and traditional sterns. There are four main ‘cruising grounds’ for the wide beam owner: London and the South East, East Anglia, the Severn waterways and The Trent and North.

Dutch Barge - A Dutch barge is a flat-bottomed style barge which were originally designed to carry cargo on the waterways of the Netherlands. Traditionally they would have had sails as their propulsion but these days most have been converted to motor-propulsion. These types of barges are ideal for those of you looking for something much larger and can go up to and beyond 130ft in length.

What length of narrowboat or barge should you buy?

Narrow boats come in a variety of different lengths, from small ones at 20ft long to much larger ones at 70ft long. 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 and styles of narrowboats so you can get a good feel of the boats size. Hiring a 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?

Narrow boats 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 narrowboat?

Costs will vary from boater to boater but working out the average running costs of owning a 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 narrow boats or barges?

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 on the canal, 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 narrow boats from?

Using a good brokerage company when buying a 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 narrowboat?

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

Narrowboats for sale in Harefield

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Collingwood Abode for sale

58ft Semi Trad Narrowboat for sale