The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Narrowboat 65ft

Central London mooring
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  100446
  • LOA  ·  19.81m
  • Year  ·  1972
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-displacement
  • Berths  ·  2
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 55hp, Lister (1972)
  • Lying  ·  Kings Cross
Boatshed Grand Union
Boatshed Grand Union

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Les Allen
Builder Les Allen
Lying Kings Cross
Fuel capacity 275.0 ltr (60.5 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 550.0 ltr (121.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 23/07/2005

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 55hp
Engine make and model Lister (1972)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) 2.0 ltr (0.4 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 4 knots
Max speed (approx) 6 knots

Dimensions

LOA 19.81m
LWL 19.40m
Beam 2.08m
Draft Min 0.61m
Draft Max 0.71m
Headroom 1.81m
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-displacement
Finish Paint finish

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This Les Allen built narrow boat is situated on a full residential mooring in a marina adjacent to Kings Cross Station.

The narrow boat is in excellent condition having been repainted and re-blacked only a year or so ago.

The spacious cruiser stern cockpit has a canvas canopy - useful for storing winter wood and coal for the pot bellied solid fuel stove.

Ten large windows as well as several portholes ensure lots of natural light and ventilation. In addition there are two roof mounted ventilators.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 2
No. of double berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

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The boat interior is trimmed in beautiful polished wood and the floor is an amtico wood effect.

Many of the large windows have pull down blinds for extra privacy.

The lounge area has double doors that lead out to the bow and has a lovely comfortable cream sofa for relaxing.

A pot bellied solid fuel stove is provided for the chilly winter evenings and there are several radiators which run of the mains electricity.

An additional cabin area has been converted into an office or study and is large enough to accommodate two. This could be reconverted back to a double bed if desired.

The bathroom is equipped with a vanity sink and mirror as well as shower and the cassette toilet is in a separate compartment.

There are several cupboards and drawers for clothes storage etc.

The galley is nicely set out and includes plenty of storage and a double bowled sink, refrigerator with freezer box and a full gas oven and grill with four burners.

Situated conveniently next to the galley is the dining area with fully upholstered seats. This area can be converted to a extra small bed if required.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Non-Smokers

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The boat interior is trimmed in beautiful polished wood and the floor is an amtico wood effect.

Many of the large windows have pull down blinds for extra privacy.

The lounge area has double doors that lead out to the bow and has a lovely comfortable cream sofa for relaxing.

A pot bellied solid fuel stove is provided for the chilly winter evenings and there are several radiators which run of the mains electricity.

An additional cabin area has been converted into an office or study and is large enough to accommodate two. This could be reconverted back to a double bed if desired.

The bathroom is equipped with a vanity sink and mirror as well as shower and the cassette toilet is in a separate compartment.

There are several cupboards and drawers for clothes storage etc.

The galley is nicely set out and includes plenty of storage and a double bowled sink, refrigerator with freezer box and a full gas oven and grill with four burners.

Situated conveniently next to the galley is the dining area with fully upholstered seats. This area can be converted to a extra small bed if required.

4 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Cockpit cover
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Cockpit Enclosure

Nav Equipment

Stereo

Safety Equipment

Life buoys
Searchlight

1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

Situated on a fully transferable residential mooring in one of Londons most sought after marinas. Close to Kings Cross Station this narrow boat is in an ideal position to use as an office come sleep over facility, alternatively use it as your residential home and go cruising at weekends.

The price of the narrow boat includes the transfer of the mooring rights. The monthly rental is eight hundred pounds.

Fully secure with controlled access gates the marina is very tranquil and safe and has the added advantage of an ablutions block with full laundry facilities.

This Narrowboat 65ft has been personally photographed and viewed by Phil Bassett of Boatshed Grand Union. Click here for contact details.
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