A well-maintained 45ft cruiser stern narrowboat, recently refurbished and fully set up for liveaboard continuous cruising. Built by Liverpool Boats in 1993 with a traditional layout, this is a charming and practical floating home — ideal for solo adventurers or couples.
Freshly painted and professionally blacked in July 2025.
Key Features:
- 45ft Liverpool Boat (1993) – steel hull, cruiser stern
- Traditional layout – bedroom at stern, wet-room bathroom (port side), galley kitchen, saloon opening to bow via French doors
- Engine: Reliable Kubota Nanni 6-cylinder diesel, serviced annually.
- Hull: New survey (July 2025), in good condition, all recommendation action completed (report available). Professionally blacked (July 2025 + previously in May 2022) and anodes checked & some minor overplating + weld filling completed
- Boat Safety Certificate: valid until 2027
Interior & Fit-Out:
Fully refitted over the past three years with high-spec finishes and smart storage throughout. Stylish, liveable and well thought-out.
Bedroom:
- Fully renovated (completed in 2023)
- New double bed with hydraulic lift + large built-in drawers
- Under-gunwale dimmable LED lighting
- New electric cabinet, storage shelf, and modern wallpaper
Bathroom:
- Fully renovated (completed 2023)
- Generously-sized wet-room with terrazzo floor tiles
- White and green ceramic tiles in waterfall pattern
- New Jabsco pump-out toilet with large-capacity 360L tank
- Brass fittings, recessed mirror cabinet, full-width shelf
Kitchen:
- Spacious galley layout with butcher block countertops
- Belfast-style sink, generous storage, spice rack + utensil rail
- New Pacific gas cooker (2 burners + oven)
- 12V Swan fridge/freezer
Saloon:
- Multifuel stove that keeps the boat warm and cosy in the winter
- Built-in bookshelf
- Under-gunwale lighting
- Wooden flooring throughout
- Access to large under bow storage space.
Electrics:
- 12V throughout + 230/240V system with 600W inverter
- 3 leisure batteries + starter battery (new 2023)
- 2 × 210W solar panels
- USB and 240V charging points conveniently located throughout
Water & Heating:
- Hot water via calorifier from engine
- Large fresh water tank located at the bow
- New whale gulper pump (2024) and water pump (2023)
Exterior:
- Freshly painted (July 2025)
- Cruiser stern with seating
- Gas locker with room for two cylinders
- Bow deck with seating, three storage lockers, and French doors into saloon
Furnishings:
- Sofabed, folding two-leaf table, kitchen trolley, wooden storage chests and other items available by negotiation
Location:
- Currently on the lower reaches of the Thames, relocating to London for viewings.
- Delivery negotiable.
| Vessel type: | Narrowboat |
| Designer: | Cruiser Stern |
| Builder: | Liverpool |
| Make: | Liverpool Boats |
| Model: | 45 Cruiser Stern |
| Fit Out: | Recent fullly renovation |
| Constructed: | 1993 |
| Berths: | 4 |
| No. of engines: | 1 |
| Engine model: | Nanni Kubota |
| Fuel type: | Diesel |
| Drive type: | Shaft drive |
| Length over all: | 45' |
| Beam: | 6' 10" |
| Maximum draft: | 2' |
| Hull material: | Steel |
| Hull type: | Flat bottom |
| Hull colour: | Black |
| Fuel capacity: | 220 Litres |
| Holding tank capacity: | 360 Litres |
Really reliable Nanni Kubota 6-cylinder engine, never had an issue.
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.