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Karen Traditional Narrowboat

£53,000
In Roydon Marina Village
60ft
1980
Narrowboat
2 Berths
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Description

Karen is a classic 60ft Traditional Stern Narrowboat, built in 1980 by Malcolm Braine. Designed for a comfortable two-berth lifestyle, it features a charming and practical layout that includes a stern entry, boatman’s cabin, engine room, master bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and a cosy lounge. The boat opens to a spacious bow area, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the scenic waterways.

This well-maintained narrowboat is powered by a reliable 2009 John Deere JD03 Beta Marina engine, last serviced in 2024. Karen comes with a boat safety certification valid until 2028, and her hull was blacked with 2-pac epoxy in 2022, under warranty until 2026. The boat’s last survey was also conducted in 2022, ensuring peace of mind for her next owner. Equipped with two large 405W solar panels installed in 2022, she offers ample off-grid power, making Karen an eco-friendly option for extended cruising.

The galley, newly installed in 2022, features a classic butler sink, ample cupboard space, and a wooden countertop, making it a delightful space for cooking. It includes a gas cooker, a 12V fridge, and a skylight above the cooker that enhances ventilation and brings in natural light. The lounge area is cosy, with built-in shelves, a wood store, and a Villager multi-fuel stove (fully serviced in 2022 with a new flue), perfect for keeping warm on cooler evenings.

In the master bedroom, there is space for a full-sized double bed, a generous wardrobe, and under-gunnel wall storage. Warm reading lights and an inverter switch by the bed add convenience, along with a Victron battery monitor for easy power management. The bathroom offers a full-height shower and a room-sealed Morco water heater, with a calorifier that provides a secondary hot water source from the engine. It is also equipped with a Simploo compost toilet with newly replaced canisters and filter, a small sink with a mirror, and two shelves for additional storage.

Additional features include a cratch cover, providing protection against the elements, and a large bow area for enjoying outdoor space. Combining the charm of traditional design with modern comforts and eco-friendly features, Karen is ready for new adventures along the waterways, offering a perfect balance of nostalgia and contemporary living.

Key features

  • Length/ Boat Style: 60’ trad narrow boat
  • Year: 1980
  • Number of bathrooms 1
  • Berths 2
  • Hull By/ Fit out by: MalcomeBraine/MalcolmBraine
  • Layout stern to bow: stern, boatman’s cabin, engine room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, lounge, large bow.
  • Engine and gearbox: 2009 John Deere JD03 Beta Marina engine
  • Boat Safety Certificate: 11/04/2028
  • Last Blacking + type:Blacked with 2-pac epoxy in 2022 (under warranty until2026)
  • Hull thickness: Constructed in high quality steel 6/6/6 strengthened with 12.5mm thick/50mm wide rubbing strake. Grit blasted and over plated in 2022 in 6mm steel
  • Inspection hatch and location: 3 inspection hatches:- Bathroom (under bathroom cabinet/calorifier cabinet)-Bedroom Back Cabin for bilge inspection
  • P/out or Cassette: Compost toilet
  • Insulation: Roll (wool) insulation
  • Last Survey: 2022
  • External Covers Cratch cover
  • Side Hatches and location: 3 hatches, 1 in living area, 2 in engine room
  • Batteries: 3 Leisure gel 1 starter gel
  • Electric Supply: 2 x 405w large solar panels installed in 2022
  • Gas Cylinders 2
  • Water capacity 1000 litres
  • Fuel capacity 100 litres
  • Hot Water Supply: Room sealed Morco EUP11RS instant water heater
  • Cabin Heating: Multifuel stove

Disclaimer

Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these specifications, no guarantee is given or implied as to their accuracy. These particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. Lakeland Leisure Estates Ltd advises prospective purchasers to obtain an independent survey from a qualified Marine Surveyor to satisfy themselves as to the condition of the craft.

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