£46,995 | | |
Status: | Available |
Tax Status: | Inc. Tax |
Location: |
Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire UK [View Map] |
‘Dez Rez' was commissioned by Severn Valley Boat Centre on 01/10/2004 for her original owner.
She has been in the hands of the current owner for 3 years and is now for sale in excellent condition.
She has been moored in a secure marina by the current owner, but is equipped for ‘off grid’ living and cruising and comes with a full inventory of equipment.
Mooring available - 5 mins to station - 30 mins to London Euston.
A hull survey was carried out in 2021 and is available to prospective purchasers to view.
A new Safety certificate was issued in July 2024 - passed first time, no advisories.
Engine last serviced August 2023.
New leisure batteries September 2023.
New starter battery July 2024.
Viewings are by appointment, so please contact us to make arrangements.
Sensible offers will be considered by the seller.
Vessel type: | Traditional Narrowboat |
Designer: | Severn Valley |
Builder: | Severn Valley |
Make: | Severn Valley |
Model: | 55 Traditional |
Fit Out: | Standard |
Constructed: | 2004 |
HIN: | 511277 |
Registration: | 2004 |
Berths: | 4 |
No. of engines: | 1 |
Engine model: | Yanmar Shire 4TNV88 |
Length over all: | 16.67m |
Beam: | 2m |
Maximum draft: | 0.6m |
Hull material: | Steel |
Hull colour: | Black |
Keel type: | Other |
Dry Weight: | 14500 metric tons |
Fuel capacity: | 225 Litres |
Water capacity: | 455 Litres |
From the stern, the traditional aft deck opens via a sliding hatch and double steel, timber lined doors to the engine room with good access to the engine, stern gear and batteries. Steps lead forward via a starboard side cabin door to the master cabin with a fitted, full height wardrobe locker, fitted double bed with storage drawers beneath and overhead locker and reading light, ceiling lights, two port hole windows and a radiator.
From the starboard side corridor, a door leads to the spacious, partially tiled bathroom with a wash basin mounted in a built in corner unit, a three-quarter size bath with tiled surrounds, mixer tap and shower attachment, Thetford cassette toilet with spare cassette, large mirror, port hole window and ceiling lights.
The galley is in a traditional U shape with timber fitted storage units and overhead lockers, shelving, solid wood work top with inset stainless steel double sink and drainer and mixer tap, appliances including microwave, grill and oven, Shoreline fridge and a Zanussi compact washing machine.
A pair of half doors are located on the starboard side, adding light and fresh air to the galley and saloon space.
The saloon extends to the forward cabin doors and has a fitted Morso solid fuel stove on a tiled plinth with a tiled surround, a small Zanussi freezer, a small corner unit with a space for a TV to be mounted above and a 4G wifi router, ceiling and wall lights, four hopper-style windows with blinds.
The forward doors lead onto the well deck with two storage lockers and a cratch cover, and LPG locker in the bow.
The interior is lined in hardwood faced plywood with oak joinery and the flooring is a wood effect vinyl over plywood.
10mm steel base plate
6mm steel hull sides
5mm steel cabin sides
4mm steel cabin roof
Hull fitted with 6 x 2.5kg magnesium anodes (replaced August 2021)
Engine removed, engine compartment grit-blasted, engine replaced and serviced and prop shaft re-packed August 2021.
The hull was last blacked 12 months ago with 4 coats of bitumen. The boat also benefited from a full repaint in August 2023.
Windows are aluminium framed, single glazed port hole and hopper windows.
Users handbook including boat specification and system diagrams available to view along with safety certificate.
Danforth anchor
Boarding plank
Boat hook
Bank pole
Hardwood cratch frame (new 2023)
Canvas cratch cover (refurbished 2023)
Magnetic mini TV aerial
Electrics
1 x 12v engine battery
4 x 12v leisure/domestic batteries
12v lighting, navigation lights and horn
1 x 50amp & 1 x 100amp alternators Shurflo domestic water pump
Whale gulper shower pump
Automatic bilge pump
3.5kW Dometic generator (engine driven) 1.8kW Sterling inverter
Sterling 20amp battery charger
Galvanic isolator
Mastervolt battery management system
2 x solar panels and charge controller
Also included:
Mooring irons
Windlas
TV aerial
4G wifi router
Compact freezer
Engine spares and tools
5 x brand new fire extinguishers & fire blanket
Smoke detectors
Carbon monoxide detectors
Stove fan
1 x 11kg Flogas and 1 x 13kg Calorgas bottles.
A Yanmar Barrus Shire 4 cylinder 45hp diesel engine coupled to a PRM 150 gearbox and shaft drive with a single lever control.
The engine was last serviced in August 2023. Engine hours are not displayed on the rev counter/engine hours clock.
2 x plastic flotation rings
Life vests
5 x brand new fire extinguishers & fire blanket
Smoke detectors
Carbon monoxide detectors
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.