Description

Reluctantly selling my much-loved narrowboat due to an unexpected life change. I've lived full-time on Hopscotch as a continuous cruiser since July 2024 and I usually work from there 2-3 days per week. She's well-looked after, in good condition, fully equipped.

Pre-purchase survey from December 2025 available, so you could save yourself the trouble. The prospective buyer has decided to rent a houseboat before committing to buying one.

Specifications
- Hopscotch is a 45' 5" x 6ft 10 narrowboat, built in 2000 by John White and fitted out by Bob Kent with a traditional stern layout.

Survey and blacking
- Blacked & new anodes fitted in October 2025.
- Survey from Dec 2025 shows the "hull and cabin were in good condition," "the metal thicknesses were very good for the age" and dry bilges.
- BSS valid until June 2028.

Engine and electricals
- Kubota Beta indirect cooled 3-cylinder diesel, which works every time. New gearbox fitted April 2025.
- 3 x GEL leisure batteries + 1 x starter.
-1800W inverter and 240V power in kitchen/living areas, and there's also the option to hook up to shoreline power.
- 2 x 630W solar panels with smart controller.

Interior
- Open plan living room with large sofa bed, big windows that let lots of natural light in, also Morso Squirrel stove (fitted 2020), and lots of shelving.
- Galley kitchen with sink, oven, 4-burner hob, 12V fridge/freezer and fold-out table.
- Bathroom has a compost toilet, shower and hand sink. Hot water is supplied from a 65ltr calorifier heated from engine.
- Double bed with under-bed storage and a built-in cupboard for hanging clothes.
- Engine room with excellent storage. Fully equipped with mooring pins, ropes, everything you need to cruise away.

Currently moored in Uxbridge and I am available for viewings on weekends only.

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