Description

Lilly is a truly distinctive 33ft Inspection Launch-style narrowboat, built in 1997 by the highly respected Peter Nicholls, one of the most renowned boatbuilders of his era. Crafted to an exceptionally high standard, she showcases quality workmanship throughout, while her elegant design ensures she stands out on the network.

Significant recent upgrades include a full professional repaint in 2024, where the hull was grit blasted back to bare metal and treated with three coats of two-pack epoxy for long-lasting protection. She also benefits from new cratch covers fitted in 2024.

The Inspection Launch design is inspired by historic working craft used during the canal era by company directors for formal inspections of their waterways. This elegant and characterful style offers a refreshing alternative to the conventional narrowboat layout, while still retaining all the practical benefits of inland cruising.

At just 33ft in length, Lilly is exceptionally easy to handle and manoeuvre. Her compact size allows her to turn in many parts of the canal network without the need for a winding hole, making her ideal for both newcomers and experienced boaters seeking simplicity and flexibility.

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Disclaimer

No guarantee is given or implied with regards to specifications but descriptions are given in good faith. All vessels are sold without a warranty or condition as to the fitness either expressed or implied by status or otherwise. We are relying on information supplied to us from a third party. Swanley Brokerage advises that a qualified independant surveyor carries out a full out of water survey.

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