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54ft narrowboat home Blow It, 1997 Banbury Boat.For Sale.

Beautiful, solid home in well kept condition.

This lovely narrowboat with its airy, bright atmosphere makes a beautiful home or holiday boat for a solo boater or couple, with the option of two extra double beds for friends and family.

She was built in 1997 by Banbury Boats, with a traditional layout and engine room at the rear, and fireplace at the front.

Before we purchased Blow it two years ago (2023) we had if lifted out of the water at Penine Cruisers in Skipton (refer to photos) and it was checked by a surveyor and the hull was found to be in perfect condition, epoxied and blacked (included the underside of the boat which he said was unusual!).

Here is the original listing information before we purchased Blow It two years ago:

"Narrow Boat Blow It
Built by Banbury Boat Yard - Length : 16.459 metres ( 54 feet ) - Beam : 2.08 metres ( 6 feet 10 inches ) - Draft : 0.61 metres ( 2 feet ).

Construction year 1997
Engine CB Marine by Calcutt Boats, Rugby installed June 2000
Newly fitted in 2022 are:
2x AGM leisure battery 230Ah each
New starter battery
Solar panels and new charge controller mppt Epever
Sterling inverter 2500w
Water pump 2.7bar for better shower pressure
New mattress small double
Re-upholstered seat covers in saloon and dinette.
New blinds and curtains.
Blacked this spring 2022 by Pennine Cruisers of Skipton using Rytex premium hull coating
Partial repaint, hard flatted, primed and top coated using Shipley Paints boat enamel

BSS to 19/05/2025
Aquadrive antivibration system installed.
Inlander LEC fridge with ice box
Vanette gas hob and separate grill and oven.
Squirrel multifuel stove (serviced by Pennine Cruisers).
Engine service 27/10/21 but very little use since. New float switch fitted for bilge pump.
Thetford Cassette toilet with 2 cassettes
Shower and vanity unit
Gas instant hot water (calorifier in situ not connected)

Layout:
Traditional stern narrowboat with very nice lines and very well constructed.
On entering from the bow with cratch cover (in good order) through glazed double doors into a well laid out saloon with sofa (drawers at front and storage under) with stove in corner and corner cupboard opposite. Nice wood flooring, tv unit and freestanding shelf unit (freestanding). A lovely warm feeling yet bright living room.
Through to dinette with storage under seats and converts to double bed. Raised seating with good views from windows (depending where you are moored !!??!).
Through to beautiful galley kitchen with good amount of storage, worktop and lovely grey metro tiling. Houdini hatch …lets cooking steam out and light in. Very good for ventilation in summer too.
Side hatch starboard side with opening roof hatch.
Corridor with bathroom through sliding door; spacious and functions well. Shower, basin and Thetford Cassette toilet.
Bedroom with double bed, cupboards over and shelving. Wardrobe. Storage under bed.
Door through to traditional stern. CB Marine Perkins engine under Perspex lid, side steps. Easily accessible engine, stern gear etc. Batteries and inverter. Solar controller.
Boat comes with everything you need to move aboard and sail away…….will include if required galley inventory; pots, pans, cutlery etc (will remove if not wanted).
Fully equipped with mooring pins, hammer, mooring chains, tiller pin, hose pipe and lots of other bits and bobs like large anchor.
A loved and very well maintained boat that is a lovely home or holiday vessel. "

Since we bought the boat, it has had a larger starter battery installed. We have also fully tongue and grooved the walls, and painted and varnish the interior (with eggshell, terracotta and white) as we thought the boat had too much plywood and would have a more open feel with lighter colours.

We have also added some handmade features such as wooden doorhandles, curtains and light fittings (hand carved by my father ?) which give the boat character !

We have Have also added a hand painted mural to both sides of the boat. When we bought her she was plain blue without any lettering. So I designed a graphic style mural that matches the glass panel (swan design) at the front of the boat, and painted the name and registration number also. The mural reflects the wildlife that can be seen along the Leeds Liverpool canal!

We have also built a large jeti exterior to the boat, since getting the mooring a year ago. When we got the mooring, there was only a grass banking, we wanted an outdoor living space for sitting, growing plants and storage. The jeti has a patio area made with anti-slip fiberglass boards, a tarp covered seating area with log storage, three large plant beds, a small jeti to access the back of the boat/engine and solar charged lights. It is a beautiful addition to the boats mooring that allows for much more space to garden and sit outside in all weather! The jeti is part of the private mooring so is not owned by us but rented.

The Boat will have a full BSS when purched, the safety examiner has already been a month ago and says there are three minor issues that he is in the process of sorting which will be completed by time of purchase.

Blow it has been my father's home now for over two years, and has given us all some fantastic times cruising the canal, and peaceful times on the mooring. But we have dreams to purchase land which was our plan before buying the boat. It has been a wonderful place to stay whilst in search of somewhere else, but we are now ready to sell it to someone else who will love her!

For any further information, or to request a viewing, please contact me.

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