Narrowboat Lionheart

An unusual shell in that it was fabricated by Branson Boats who are better known for designing and producing the steel for replica Dutch barges and other broader beam boats. The owner has fi tted out the shell to a good standard with some nice fi nishing touches such as the inlay on cupboard doors. At 53ft the boat is an easily handled size yet internally offers good accommodation space - the saloon and galley offer an open plan area some 17.5ft in length. A walk through bathroom & wc area includes a stylish curved front shower unit. In the engine room is a well maintained vintage Lister ST3 which has the gear and throttle controls on traditional separate levers. The mooring may be available to the buyer subject to separate negotiation with

the boat yard owner.

Narrowboat LionheartStyle: Trad • Length: 53ft • Shell: Branson Boats • Fit out: Owner • Steelwork: 10/6/4

Berths: 4 Headroom: 6ft 3in Built: 2000 • Reg No BW515454 • CIN No: GB-RYA01009A606 • Boat Safety: August 2012

Electrical fi ttings:9 ceiling recessed halogen mini spots throughout • 2 wall lights in saloon • 2 bedhead lights • 3 double 240v sockets • 3 x 12v sockets

Electrical supply:Single alternator charges 3 x 110Ah cabin batteries, 1 x 95Ah engine bat-tery • 240v supply from land line

Interior linings:Hull sides in button bead pine t&g, cabin sides, & bulkheads in painted mdf with routed pine framing • Ceil-ing in button bead t&g • Floor in heavy duty block oak veneer • Tiled galley worktops in beech block • Kingspan insulation

Maintenance:Engine serviced to schedule • 3300 hours • Hull last blacked 2007 • Hull fi tted with 4 anodes

Cold & hot water supply:Stainless steel integral water tank • Hot water from Morco lpg instant water heater

Windows & doors:10 brass portholes • Steel front cabin doors with glazing, timber lined, set in solid steel bulkhead • 2 sets of cabin side doors • 2 pigeon boxes

External:Deep red enamel cabin sides with blue coach line • Deep red enamel cabin top & handrails • Gun-nels and hull sides to top strake painted in matching red enamel • Hull below top strake painted with bitumen

Important Notice:Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars their cor-rectness is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at his own expense to employ a qualifi ed Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey of the vessel.

Heating:Eva cast iron decorative multi fuel stove in saloon £39,950

Cruising inventory:Integral pole and plank rack on cabin top, bow fender, assorted mooring spikes and windlasses

Bathroom:4’ 11” • Full width compartment • Curved quadrant shower with sliding door • Basin set in unit with drawers • Thetford cassette wc

Bedroom:9’ 3” (incl 1ft 6in cupboard and dressing ta-ble unit) • 6’ 3” x 4’ 0” double bed • Storage beneath •

Galley:7’ 3” • Spinfl o Caprice lpg cooker • Waeco 12/230v fridge • Drawers, low and high level cupboards

Saloon:10’ 2” • Double sofa bed • Eva cast iron multi fuel stove set in tiled surround • 230v fl at screen TV/DVD • Corner cupboards forward, cupboards aft

Forward cock-pit:6’ 8” large open area • Integral bow water tank lined with stain-less steel

Stern deck:3’ 3” • Access to weedhatch • Steerer sits on swivel seat that swings out on hinges from engine room

Engine room:6’ 11” • Air cooled 30hp Lister recondi-tioned ST3 diesel accessed through lift-ing deck panel • Electric & hand start options • Control by separate gear and throttle levers • Sealed gas locker built into cabin side – accessed externally through hinged side door