Steel Narrowboat (1984) for sale in Kent, United Kingdom

£14,950 GBP
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This 1984 Steel Narrowboat, located on the picturesque River Medway in Kent, UK, is 8.23 metres (27 feet) in length and offers a charming and practical vessel for exploring non-tidal waterways. The narrowboat features a reliable Petter diesel engine, which has been remounted with a new starter motor and performs well in cold conditions. It is equipped with both 12v and 230v electrical systems, supported by two fully charged batteries, and a new bilge pump and inline oil filter have been installed. Situated on a desirable mooring within a marina offering excellent amenities, the current mooring fee is £405 per quarter and may be transferable to the new owner. With its recent coachroof repaint, this narrowboat is well-suited for both the River Medway and London canals, offering additional conveniences such as secure entry, a car park, and nearby local attractions.

About this Steel Narrowboat

General information

Make/model
Steel Narrowboat

Price
£14,950 GBPGet a foreign exchange quote

Price comment
Bargain Livaboard

Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included

Category
Used power boat for sale

Name of boat
Bumblebee

Year
1984

Location
Kent, United Kingdom

This narrowboat is located on a lovely mooring on the River Medway. A beauty spot where berth holders benefit from great facilities that include secure entry system, car park, shower block, bar, washroom and the right to fish along the stretch owned by the marina. The current owner pays £405 per quarter. This mooring should be transferable to the next owner with the permission of the marina owners. There are lovely walks, and local cafe and pub nearby too. This 27ft narrowboats engine started up on a very cold and blustery day and will allow for navigating the pretty River Medway non tidal waterways. The coachroof was recently painted and she looks extremely pretty.

Engine and Electrics

Petter engine that started up nicely even given a very cold sub zero day. A diesel fuelled single cylinder engine. The engine has been remounted and had a new starter motor.

Theres 2 batteries, one domestic and one for the engine. Both were fully charged when I listed this narrowboat.

She is an ideal beam for London canals too.

There is 12v and 230 systems.

A new bilge pump has been fitted and an inline oil filter too.

Construction

Hull
Steel, Full displacement

Measurements

Length overall
8.23 metres

Propulsion

Engine
Petter

Fuel
Diesel

Maximum speed
9 kph

Cruising speed
9 kph

Accommodation

Number of cabins
1

Number of berths
2

Seller comments

This 27ft Narrow boat benefits from a boat safety certificate that is valid until 30/05/2027. She has had had her interior stripped, insulated and walls, floor and headlinings refitted. There is also a galley with stowage. There are electrics on board too. The interior feels spacious with light flooding in from the large windows. She still need some finishing and furnishings and could be a lovely livaboard cruiser. She is heated via a wood burning stove. You can also use electric oil heater too. There is a new cassette toilet, fridge (12v and 230v) and camper gas cooker on board. Lighting is also 12v and 230v.

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Boats For Sale Limited

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