Description

Badger is a charming and characterful 45ft Colecraft narrowboat offering comfortable liveaboard accommodation, generous storage and a distinctive interior full of warmth and personality.

Built in 1989 by the highly regarded Colecraft, she combines traditional narrowboat character with practical modern living. Recently refreshed throughout, she is ready to move aboard and enjoy immediately while still offering scope for a new owner to make her their own.

The layout comprises a spacious open-plan saloon and galley, bathroom, hallway with double side-hatches and private double bedroom.

Accommodation
Saloon & Galley

The main living space is bright and welcoming, centered around a solid-fuel Boatman stove and a spacious open-plan galley.

The galley offers generous worktop space, extensive storage and rare double side hatches providing excellent ventilation and natural light.

Bathroom

The bathroom includes:

Half-size bath
Shower
Compost toilet
Storage shelving
Recently refurbished flooring
Bedroom

The bedroom features:

Fixed double bed
Large under-bed storage area
Double wardrobe
Full-length mirrored wardrobe doors
Recently redecorated throughout


Specification
Builder: Colecraft
Year: 1989
Length: 45ft
Traditional stern
BMC 1.8 diesel engine
Engine serviced annually
400-litre stainless steel water tank
Boatman solid-fuel stove
Central heating
New calorifier fitted in 2022
Shore power connection
Solar panel fitted with capacity for additional panels
Two leisure batteries
Generator included
Inverter included (requires wiring in)
Standard boat maintenance tools included
Maintenance
Blacked in 2024
Boat Safety Certificate valid until 2029

Additional Information

Badger has been thoughtfully refreshed during 2025, including decoration, flooring improvements and general maintenance throughout.

She would make an ideal liveaboard, continuous cruiser or weekend retreat, offering a practical layout, excellent storage and a cosy, characterful interior rarely found on boats of this size.

Viewing is highly recommended.

Located in London.

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