Description

Charming Dutch Barge-Style Narrowboat – Ideal Liveaboard Opportunity
Step aboard this characterful 55ft Dutch barge-style narrowboat, thoughtfully designed as a comfortable one- to two-berth liveaboard. Lovingly lived on for over a decade, this boat offers a unique blend of proven practicality and exciting potential to make it your own.
Built to Last
Constructed in 2011 by Dave Clarke Boatbuilders, the vessel features a robust 10/6/4mm steel hull. Professionally blasted back to bare metal and treated with a high-performance two-pack coating in 2015, the hull is designed for long-term protection—minimising maintenance for years to come. A full inspection in 2018 confirmed the hull remained in excellent condition.
Reliable Power & Performance
Powered by a dependable Isuzu 42 marine diesel engine with PRM 150 gearbox, this narrowboat is built for steady cruising. A large onboard diesel tank (approx. 300L) supports extended journeys.
Comfortable Year-Round Living

Multi-source heating system including a log burner with back boiler, Webasto diesel heating, and engine heat exchange
Spray foam insulation plus additional fit-out insulation for warmth and efficiency
Double-glazed portholes in the main cabin for reduced condensation

Well-Equipped Galley & Living Space

4-burner cooker with oven and grill
12V fridge freezer
Generous storage and practical workspaces
Spacious lounge area with log burner and TV point

Smart Electrical Setup

Dual leisure battery banks plus dedicated engine battery
Solar panels and shore power charging options
Dual inverter system for flexible onboard power

Practical Layout

Comfortable double bed with clever lift-up design revealing a workspace
Full-size shower with thermostatic control
Pump-out toilet with large holding tank (typically emptied twice yearly for single use)
Wheelhouse and engine room offering further scope for customisation

A Project with Potential
This is an unfinished fit-out, offering the perfect chance to tailor the final details to your taste. Key systems are fully operational, and the boat has been a reliable home for over 10 years. Some cosmetic and finishing work remains, particularly in the main cabin, wheelhouse, and steering setup.
The Opportunity
Whether you’re seeking a liveaboard lifestyle, a creative project, or a capable cruising vessel with character, this Dutch barge-style narrowboat represents excellent value and potential.
Valued for insurance purposes in 2019 at over £40000.
This will be a good bargain at the asking price.
Any and all inspections are welcome.

Specifications

Accommodation

2 Berth full live aboard fit out.
Well insulated with both spray foam insulation and thin film foil on reverse side of decor.
All port holes are double glazed and non opening portholes also feature a thermal break design which eliminates condensation on the frame.
Full size shower ( 1000mm x 800mm ) Stone resin tray, bi-fold door, and thermostatic shower controls. Heated towel rail opposite shower.
Log burner installed with a flue boiler for heating the water tank. Optional multi fuel fittings included but not currently fitted.
Lounge area has power and TV point along with log burner and central heating radiator.
Galley has ample storage along with a 4 ring gas cooker with oven and grill.
Stainless steel bowl and a half sink with triple tap .. hot/cold/filtered.
Flooring throughout is waterproof vinyl laminate on top of 18mm marine ply boards.

Construction

Typical narrowboat construction 10mm x 6mm x 4mm Steel
55 foot by 6 ft 10 ins

Main Cabin

Galley

Shower area

Shower area

Bedroom

Bedroom

Wheelhouse

Engine Room

Webasto diesel boiler

Engine heat exchanger

Isuzu 42 Engine

Charger and Inverters

Battery/Solar Monitor and Webasto boiler timer

Equipment

Electrical --
Engine has twiin alternators, one for the engine battery and a separate 100A leisure battery charger
Twin banks of leisure batteries each consisting of 4 x 100Ah sealed lead acid batteries.
1500 Modified sine wave inverter
350w Purse sine wave invertor
60 Amp triple battery charger from shore power
240W of solar panels charging both leisure banks complete with in cabin monitoring.
Webasto diesel water boiler for hot water and heating.

Safety Equipment

Two fire extinguishers and a fire blanket
Life rings and jackets located in the engine room

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