Description

Meet Navy Cut, a beautifully presented 56ft traditional narrowboat built by the reputable Witham Boat Builders. With her classic 6ft 10in beam and traditional stern design, she perfectly blends timeless style with practical living space, making her an ideal choice for anyone looking to explore Britain’s waterways or enjoy life afloat as a permanent home. Currently moored in Warwickshire, she offers a fantastic opportunity to own a well-equipped and maintained vessel ready for new adventures.

Built to solid standards, her construction features 10/6/4 steel plating and a flat-bottomed hull, trusted for stability and durability on both canals and rivers. Power comes from a reliable four-cylinder Nanni 37hp diesel engine, paired with a PRM 150 gearbox and keel cooling system, ensuring smooth and efficient cruising. Added manoeuvrability is provided by a bow thruster, making handling in tight spaces straightforward, while a 200-litre fuel tank and 635-litre water tank offer great range between stops.

Comfort and independence are at the heart of her design, thanks to a comprehensive utility setup. Heating and hot water are supplied by an Eberspacher system, supported by a calorifier and immersion heater, with a solid fuel stove adding warmth and character. The electrical system combines 12v and 240v power, backed by a Victron Multiplus Compact 1600w inverter, 350w of solar panels with an MPPT controller, and a full bank of dedicated batteries — including 1 starter, 4 leisure, and 1 bow thruster units — allowing extended stays away from marinas.

Inside, the accommodation is both welcoming and functional, finished with tongue-and-groove cabin sides and a mix of carpeted and tiled flooring throughout. The well-appointed galley features tiled worktops, a Vanette cooker, and a fridge-freezer with 12v capability. Sleeping arrangements are flexible for up to four people, with a fixed double cross bed and a dinette area that easily converts into two additional berths. The bathroom includes a cassette toilet, vanity basin, and shower, completing the liveaboard facilities.

Navy Cut has been kept in good order, with recent maintenance including blacking completed in June 2025 and a full engine service carried out in the spring of the same year. Her Boat Safety Certificate remains valid until February 2028, offering reassurance from the outset. Additional practical touches include top-opening windows, a side hatch, and a cratch cover, all adding to her appeal. This is a fantastic chance to acquire a ready-to-use narrowboat that balances traditional charm with modern convenience.

Specifications

Accommodation

Sleeping arrangements are flexible for up to four people, with a fixed double cross bed and a dinette area that easily converts into two additional berths.

Construction

Built to solid standards, her construction features 10/6/4 steel plating and a flat-bottomed hull, trusted for stability and durability on both canals and rivers.

Engine(s)

Power comes from a reliable four-cylinder Nanni 37hp diesel engine, paired with a PRM 150 gearbox and keel cooling system, ensuring smooth and efficient cruising.

Certification

BUYERS & SELLERS

When you buy a boat from us you pay all monies in to our company clients trust account which means that the buyers and sellers money is protected. This is the same account that solicitors set up for house sales .This money does not belong to the company it belongs to the buyer until the sale is complete and then we pay the seller from the company clients trust account. We cannot release the money from the Clients Trust Account to the seller until the vessel has been accepted and handed over to the buyer because if there was a fault with the vessel and the buyer refused to accept it and wanted their money back we could not do this because the seller would of already had the money. This could become a very costly and messy problem for all parties.

This money never enters our company current account. This also means that we cannot use customers money for other purchases/reasons. If at any point the company went bust then the buyers/sellers money is safe and it would go back to the rightful owner of the money.

We have had this company clients trust account set up from day one to protect our customers money. This account is a secure holding account. We pay the seller monies due from this account when the buyer has signed to accept the vessel. Payment is made from this account to the seller by cheque from the clients Trust Account which is protected guaranteed funds.

Great Haywood Boat Sales Ltd trading as Nationwide Boat sales are a full member of:

The British Marine

As such we abide by a strict Code of Conduct to protect both the buyer and seller.

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Disclaimer

No guarantee is given or implied with regards to specification but descriptions are given in good faith. All vessels are sold without warranty or condition as to the fitness either expressed or implied by status or otherwise. No appliances or systems have been tested. All measurements stated are approximate.These details are not intended to, and do not, form any part of any current or future contract. In this transaction we are acting as Brokers only. All sales subject to contract.We are relying on information supplied by a third party. All information is given as a guide.Plating thickness cannot be measured during NBS visit while the boat is in the water and is based on information supplied by the owner.A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey of the vessel.NBS advises that a qualified independent surveyor carries out a full out of water survey for every vessel.

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