Description

‘Purple Heron’ is a distinctive 58ft Semi-Traditional narrowboat, built by ABC Leisure Group in 2008. While she may retain the looks of a former hire boat, her current owners have invested extensively in modern upgrades since acquiring her in early 2024 — transforming her into a comfortable and efficient liveaboard or cruising vessel. Recent upgrades include: 3 x new 435W solar panels for enhanced off-grid capability, 4G wireless routers, new batteries, new pram and cratch covers, and new water pumps.

The boat was last blacked in February 2024 with bitumen, and six new anodes were fitted at the same time. ‘Purple Heron’ now represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a ready-to-go vessel, perfectly suited for continuous cruising or comfortable liveaboard use.

Available to view at Swanley Bridge Marina near Nantwich.

Layout: Semi-Trad stern with new Cratch cover, Bedroom 1, Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Galley, Saloon, Doors to foredeck.

Bedroom 1: Fixed single, large wardrobe, windows and blinds, fixed drawers.

Bathroom: Pump-out toilet, sink, mirror, hip bath, shower, heated towel rail, window blind.

Galley: Thetford Midi Prima MKIII, Inlander fridge freezer, stainless steel sink, ample worktop surfaces with storage cupboards below.

Saloon: Sofa bed, Bubble diesel stove, corner cupboard with built in radio, windows and blinds, doors to foredeck.

SPECIFICATION

Model : 58ft Semi-Traditional.

Boat Build Date : 2008.

Steel Specifications : 10mm/6mm/4mm/4mm.

Length : 58ft.

Beam : 6ft 10"

Draft : 2ft 2"

Builder : ABC Leisure Group.

Fit Out : ABC Leisure Group.

Berths : 5 (fixed double, fixed single and make-up double).

Toilet : Pump-Out.

Engine : Isuzu Marine 42hp four cylinder diesel engine.

Engine HP : 42hp.

Engine Hours : 20,562 hours.

Gear Box : PRM 150 gearbox.

Last Engine Service : October 2025.

Batteries : 2 starter batteries (replaced Jan 2025) and 4 leisure batteries (replaced Oct 2024).

Diesel Tank Capacity : 300 litres (integral).

Water Tank Capacity : 1,000 litres (integral).

Waste Tank Capacity : 500 litres.

Heating : Eberspacher diesel powered hot water central heating system and 'Bubble' diesel stove.

Water Heating : Calorifier off diesel central heating and off engine. 900 watt immersion heater fitted to calorifier but not wired in.

Electrics : Mastervolt 2,000 watt Inverter, 12v and 240v marine electrical systems. 3 x 435W solar panels.

Blacking : Last blacked in Feb 2024 with Bitumen.

Anodes : 6 new anodes new in Feb 2024

Boat Safety Certificate : Expires Jan 2029

Insulation : Polystyrene

Additional Information : 2 boat poles, boarding plank, fenders, hammer, 3 windlass, Washing Machine, Teltonika 4G Router, smart 4G wireless router, 40 litre 'Aquaroll' container, Power tools, 2 x 13kg gas bottles, new pram and cratch covers in Sept 24, two 4 wheel camping/festival trolleys.

Specifications

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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