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Liverpool Boats for sale

£ 133,000.00

Liverpool Boats for sale
A splendid example of a Liverpool Boats widebeam, sporting a new paint job and occupying a fully residential mooring in west London. Hayes & Harlington station is a 15 minute walk for fast Elizabeth Line services into central London.Professionally refurbished, the tasteful interior offers everything you would expect from modern living on the water.The large double bedroom at the bow opens out through glazed doors to an incredibly secluded spot with clear views over the canal. There is a good sized bathroom with a large shower, electric flushing toilet and fitted storage units. The spacious saloon has a good quality sofa bed allowing visiting friends to stay onboard. The new flooring is of a high quality. The newly fitted kitchen features an unused electric cooker and gas hob, plus a new kitchen sink. Heating is via a Webasto diesel boiler, powering high quality radiators distributed throughout the boat. The hull has spray foam insulation ensuring a warm cosy boat during the winter.The smart outside appearance of the boat is complimented by the colour matched canopy which cost over £5,000.Last out of the water in April 2023, she was surveyed and the hull was painted with an epoxy (two-pack) paint system. This means she is unlikely to need to be out of the water again for at least six years, probably longer. New anodes were also fitted at this time.The boat has a new BSS certificate valid until 2027.As a guide, the CRT mooring fees are circa £500/m. Potential buyers are advised to make their own enquires with the mooring management before purchase.These boat details are subject to contract.Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.Register with Boatshed to see 53 extra photos of this Wide Beam 57ft with London mooring .This Wide Beam 57ft with London mooring has been personally photographed and viewed by Ben Evans of Boatshed London.
Category: Narrowboats

City: St Albans

Length: 17.373m ft

Country: England
£ 133,000.00

1989 Narrowboat 50ft Cruiser Stern for sale

£ 43,200.00

1989 Narrowboat 50ft Cruiser Stern for sale
This charming boat makes the perfect constant-cruiser, having been used as such for the last few years. With significant upgrades to the solar array, a Webasto diesel heater and washing machine, she provides comfortable living accommodation while cruising the London waterways.The well laid out bathroom boasts a large quadrant shower, with the water heater from the calorifier. A cartridge toilet means easy disposal at the numerous Elsan points on the London network. There are 3 cartridges in total.The fixed double bed in the forward cabin opens out to the covered foredeck. The sofa in the saloon converts to a further double if required.The engine is a reliable runner, always starting easily even through the winter months. Last serviced in March 2023.The boat was last lifted in March 2023 when she was blacked and new anodes fitted. BSS valid until August 2026.These boat details are subject to contract.Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.Register with Boatshed to see 41 extra photos of this Narrowboat 50ft Cruiser Stern .This Narrowboat 50ft Cruiser Stern has been personally photographed and viewed by Ben Evans & Calvin Morris of Boatshed London.
Category: Narrowboats

City: St Albans

Length: 15.24m ft

Country: England
£ 43,200.00

2014 Wide Beam 57ft Cruiser Stern for sale

£ 85,000.00

2014 Wide Beam 57ft Cruiser Stern for sale
Great opportunity to purchase a modern widebeam that is well set up for constant-cruising.Entering from the large cruiser-stern, the well equipped galley has both a fridge and freezer along with a modern oven and separate gas hob. There is a top-loading washing machine neatly fitted on the port-side.The main cabin has a full-sized double, plus storage space for clothes. The second cabin is a bonus on a boat of this length, offering the versatility of having a home-office or accommodating a young family. The solid fuel stove is located in the main cabin, ensuring a cosy warm bed during the winter, while providing enough heat to warm the whole boat. There is also a diesel powered boiler, heating five radiators distributed throughout the boat. This can be set on a timer from maximum convenience. Last out of the water in 2022 for blacking and anodes, the hull is reported to be in good condition. The vessel is waiting for BSS inspection.These boat details are subject to contract.Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.Register with Boatshed to see 43 extra photos of this Wide Beam 57ft Cruiser Stern .This Wide Beam 57ft Cruiser Stern has been personally photographed and viewed by Ben Evans & Calvin Morris of Boatshed London.
Category: Narrowboats

City: St Albans

Length: 17.373m ft

Country: England
£ 85,000.00

1989 Narrowboat 45ft with London mooring for sale

£ 165,000.00

1989 Narrowboat 45ft with London mooring for sale
Boatshed London are delighted to offer this well maintained 45ft Narrowboat for sale with London mooring in Little Venice. This boat is sold with a highly desirable single berth at Maida Avenue Moorings.This 1989 boat has been in the same ownership for the last ten years and was surveyed in March 2021. The boat was also blacked at the same time.There are beautiful features throughout this boat with a stained glass doors and pigeon hatch, large portholes and a side hatch. It has a full sized double bed in the cabin and good storage underneath. The bathroom is equipped with a manual heads that is connected to a black water tank.The mooring at Maida Avenue is fully transferable and the scarcity of the single moored berths makes this an excellent opportunity. Current mooring fees are £7,000 approx per annum. There is no transfer fee to pay.These boat details are subject to contract.Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.Register with Boatshed to see 34 extra photos of this Narrowboat 45ft with London mooring .This Narrowboat 45ft with London mooring has been personally photographed and viewed by Angus Rose of Boatshed London.
Category: Narrowboats

City: St Albans

Length: 13.71m ft

Country: England
£ 165,000.00

1978 Narrowboat 42ft with London mooring for sale

£ 48,000.00

1978 Narrowboat 42ft with London mooring for sale
This 1978 42\' Narrowboat is now for sale with London residential mooring at South Dock Marina, SE16. This cosy boat has been cleverly upgraded by the current owner in the six years that they have owned it and would make a comfortable liveaboard or pied-a-terre for an individual or couple.Repainted in 2017 and with the new covers installed at the same time, including the roof-mounted frame and cover which helps with insulation in winter and keeping it cool in summer.The boat is heated by a multi-fuel stove but there is currently no hot water. The gas boiler in the galley is still in place and would be simple to reconnect.South Dock Marina is now the most popular choice for liveaboards looking for affordable marina mooring fees as the prices have remained low compared to other marinas. Current mooring fees for this boat are £6,100 per annum approx. There is a 10% (of the sale price) mooring transfer fee payable to the marina.These boat details are subject to contract.Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.Register with Boatshed to see 35 extra photos of this Narrowboat 42ft with London mooring .This Narrowboat 42ft with London mooring has been personally photographed and viewed by Angus Rose of Boatshed London.
Category: Narrowboats

City: St Albans

Length: 12.8m ft

Country: England
£ 48,000.00

1996 Narrowboat 60ft Cruiser Stern for sale

£ 42,500.00

1996 Narrowboat 60ft Cruiser Stern for sale
With a newly refitted interior, this 60ft Cruiser Stern Narrowboat has a bright, clean and airy feel. Nearly everything is new, from the cooker to the electrical system.The extra cabin space could be altered to provide a great work/office space.The large gas boiler provides both the hot water and the heating, making this a comfortable and easy boat to live on.With the addition of solar panels, she will make a great cruiser.Last out of the water in 2019, so she is due to be lifted, blacked and new anodes fitted. New BSS runs until June 2027.Please note the boat is being sold without a mooring.These boat details are subject to contract.Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.Register with Boatshed to see 39 extra photos of this Narrowboat 60ft Cruiser Stern .This Narrowboat 60ft Cruiser Stern has been personally photographed and viewed by Ben Evans of Boatshed London.
Category: Narrowboats

City: St Albans

Length: 18.29m ft

Country: England
£ 42,500.00

Collingwood for sale

£ 145,000.00

Collingwood for sale
This 2022 60\' x 12\'6\" Collingwood Wide Beam is a great opportunity for someone to get a nearly new boat immediately with the chance to put their finishing touches to it. It has been priced to sell in this competitive market for Wide Beams.Bought as a \"Sailaway Additions\" from Collingwood in 2022, the original owner has fitted a very stylish kitchen, lovely wooden floors as well as finishing off the bathroom and bedroom. It is a well specced boat with the square Eurocruiser stern, cockpit canopy and bowthruster. The owner has also upgraded the heating stove to a Squirrel Morso.This is the one cabin version and the compact design of the L shaped galley means the living area is absolutely huge - plenty of room for a sofa bed or office space for those working from home.The master suite has plenty of room for a free standing double bed and large wardrobes have been installed. The holding tank is yet to be boxed in.The boat is currently moored at Packet Boat Marina and the mooring could be transferred to the new owner if required.These boat details are subject to contract.Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.Register with Boatshed to see 39 extra photos of this Collingwood Wide Beam 60 .This Collingwood Wide Beam 60 has been personally photographed and viewed by Angus Rose & Ben Evans of Boatshed London.
Category: Narrowboats

City: St Albans

Length: 18.28m ft

Country: England
£ 145,000.00

1997 Narrowboat 55ft for sale

£ 45,000.00

1997 Narrowboat 55ft for sale
** Please note this boat does not have a mooring at Lisson Grove. **Boatshed London are delighted to bring this traditional tug-style narrowboat to the market. She maintains the traditional layout, with a boatman\'s cabin at the rear, a walk-through engine room, and then the conventional saloon and galley.The boat was re-engined in 2010 with a reconditioned Lister, giving her that lovely \'traditional\' sound whilst underway.She was last out of the water in August 2022, when she was blacked and had new anodes fitted.BSS expires January 2024.These boat details are subject to contract.Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.Register with Boatshed to see 31 extra photos of this Narrowboat 55ft .This Narrowboat 55ft has been personally photographed and viewed by Ben Evans of Boatshed London.
Category: Narrowboats

City: St Albans

Length: 16.764m ft

Country: England
£ 45,000.00

David Clarke for sale

£ 110,000.00

David Clarke for sale
This 57x11ft Wide Beam is now for sale. She has been beautifully designed and finished making this a stylish liveaboard home. Built in August 2017 by Dave Clarke Boatbuilders, this boat was fitted out by the original and current owner. With a high level finish and attention to detail, this is a great boat for living on the water in London. The owner specifically had this boat built with extra deep gunnels meaning you get a massive amount of headroom (2.30m) throughout the boat. It enhances the feeling of space and light and will never feel cramped even for the tallest of boaters.Being slightly smaller than the more common 60ft boats, manoeuvring in tight spaces is easier. Also, having an enclosed bow means there isn\'t a massive loss in internal space. The master cabin has a large, walkaround double bed and plenty of storage. There is a second cabin fitted with bunk beds which could be converted to an office area.The bathroom\'s highlight is the magnificent blue tiles that surround the shower and handbasin. It is fitted with a composting heads, a great low maintenance option for cruising in London.In the saloon and galley, your eye is drawn to the beautiful wooden worktops (Cedarwood) and cabinetry (American Oak). The current owner is a chef and it\'s no surprise therefore to find a 5-burner Rangemaster cooker installed. It has a lovely polished brass splashback too. There is LED lighting recessed behind the panelling and under the gunnels making this feel like a very modern place to be. The heating stove appears to float in mid air on a piece of marble with wood store beneath. There is also diesel powered Webasto central heating.The hull was reblacked in August 2022 and the BSS has just been renewed so expires in June 2027.This is an excellent boat for London and we can\'t wait to find her a new owner to enjoy the beautiful interior and write her next chapter.These boat details are subject to contract.Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.Register with Boatshed to see 44 extra photos of this Wide Beam 57ft x 11ft .This Wide Beam 57ft x 11ft has been personally photographed and viewed by Calvin Morris and Angus Rose of Boatshed London.
Category: Narrowboats

City: St Albans

Length: 17.37m ft

Country: England
£ 110,000.00

1971 Narrowboat 65ft with London mooring for sale

£ 185,000.00

1971 Narrowboat 65ft with London mooring for sale
A fantastic opportunity to purchase a 65ft Narrowboat on one of the most sought after moorings in London. Cumberland Basin is moments from Regent\'s Park and situated between Camden Town and Primrose Hill. The five boats that have residential moorings here come up very rarely and are usually in high demand.This 1971 65ft narrowboat has been used as a writer\'s studio and therefore has not been divided up in the conventional way of saloon, galley, cabin and heads. However, the internal lining has been beautifully crafted with cedarwood and the new owner has a great opportunity to create their own layout. Adding the internal partitions to create a fantastic liveaboard would not be difficult and all the thru-hull fittings are in place.Prospective buyers must make their own enquiries regarding the exact mooring fee before purchase. As guidance, current mooring fees are circa £10,000 pa.These boat details are subject to contract.Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.Register with Boatshed to see 35 extra photos of this Narrowboat 65ft with London mooring .This Narrowboat 65ft with London mooring has been personally photographed and viewed by Ben Evans & Angus Rose of Boatshed London.
Category: Narrowboats

City: St Albans

Length: 19.812m ft

Country: England
£ 185,000.00

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.

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