Description
Boat Overview
One owner, Braidbar 57’ traditional stern from 2011. Fully prepared and equipped for full time living aboard and extended cruising, she is a very high specification, turn key boat.
Specifications
- Type: Narrow Boat
- Year Built: 2011
- Length: 57ft
- Width: 6’10
- Berths: 4
- Stern Type: Traditional
- Hull & Superstructure: Steel
Engine Details
- Engine: Beta 43hp
- Fuel Capacity: 205L
- Last Engine Service: TBC
Interior Features
Ice Breaker features a traditional stern with her rear deck and entrance protected by a Titan Canopies full height canopy in excellent condition. Her very intelligently designed interior finished to the exceptional quality expected from Braidbar Boats.
Her flooring is in oak with panelling in ash and she features two side hatches and two roof hatches making her interior light, warm and welcoming.
Entering from the stern, her fully equipped galley offers super storage and is fully fitted with all appliances including a washing machine. Open plan with the galley is a four seat dinette which converts into an additional double berth.
Forward is the walk through bathroom with pump out toilet and spacious, full height shower, basin and vanity unit plus usefully large mirror.
The main bedroom is located further forward, again with a good sized double bed and excellent storage. In the bow is the spacious saloon leading directly to the good sized bow deck fitted with a cratch cover.
All living areas are separated by fitted doors for privacy. Ice Breaker is being sold as seen and is a turn key boat, ready to live aboard full time or enjoy as a high end leisure boat to explore the full inland waterways network.
Heating and Insulation
- Cabin Heating: Solid fuel stove & Webasto central heating with radiators throughout
- Water Heating: Calorifier
Electrical System
- Electrics: Inverter, shore power, solar
- Batteries: Starter, domestics, & bow thruster (7 batteries in total)
- Inverter: Yes
Additional Information
- Solar Power.
- Bowthruster.
- 586L water tank.
- Ladder, gangplank, mooring chains, full touring equipment & tools.
- Security safe (fire/water proof), Banham locks & door locks – same key.
- 2 x stern perches.
- Bespoke Perspex covers for side hatches and rear entrance (to keep the dogs on board when cruising!).
- Nicholson touring guides.
Certification and Maintenance
- BSC Expires: 2027
- Last Blacking: 2023
Viewing Recommendation
Viewings are highly recommended to appreciate the full specification and quality of this beautiful boat.