Trincomalee II is a Black Country 56’ Narrowboat built in 2000 to the current owners specification. Designed in a forward layout, this vessel boasts an open planned saloon with space available for free standing furniture, a U shaped galley, a guest cabin with bunk beds, a bathroom with a porta potti toilet and large shower cubical, and the master cabin with a fixed double bed is found aft.12v and 240v electrics with an inverter/charger. Central heating is provided from a back boiler off the multi fuel stove in the saloon, with hot water provided from the engine calorifer and a 240V immersion heater.  Offering ample accommodation space, this Narrowboat would be ideal for liveaboard or leisure cruising. The Narrowboat is available for viewing at Pyrford Marina. To arrange a viewing, please call or email the team at 01932 343275 or [email protected]

General Information

Stern Type – Traditional

Builder – Black Country Narrowboats

Fit-out – Black Country Narrowboats

Plating Specification – 10/6/5/4

Number of Berths – 4

Canopies – Bow Cratch Cover, Stern Hatch Cover, X2 Pigeon Box Covers

Side Hatches – x2 located in the galley

Cabin Head Height – 1.82m

Recent Works

Boat Safety Certificate Expiry Date – New certificate recently issued, valid to January 2029

Last Blacking – March 2022

Last Engine Service – 2022

New Starter Battery – 2023

New Domestic Batteries – 2023

New Carpets – 2022

New Calorifier – 2021

Covers Made for Pigeon Boxes – 2021

Exterior Coach Work Repainted – 2009

Engine Specification

Make & Model – Beta BD 1505

HP – 38

Number of Cylinders – 4

Cooling Type – Keel, via an external skin tank

Gear Box Make – PRM

Diesel Tank Capacity (L) – 200 approx.

Year – 2000

Hot Water & Heating Systems

Source of Hot Water - Engine Calorifier, 240V Immersion

Stove – Yes

Central Heating – Via a Back Boiler on the Stove

Water Tank Capacity (L) –  545 approx.

Electrical Systems & Components

12v – Yes

240v Landline – Yes

Inverter / Battery Charger – Mastervolt 1500W

Batteries – X1 Starter X4 Domestic

 Saloon

The saloon has direct access onto a good size bow well deck which comes with a full cratch board and canopy. An open planned arrangement with space available for free standing furniture such as armchairs or a sofabed. A Multifuel Stove with a back boiler on a tilted hearth is positioned to starboard. Forward are two storage shelves.

Galley

A U-shaped galley with a surface mounted Vannett four burner gas hob with a built-in matching Vannett gas grill and oven underneath. A kitchen sink with a draining board. 12V fridge with icebox, three good size storage cupboards. A large pigeon box and port and starboard side hatches allows natural light and fresh air into the cabin when cooking.

Second Cabin

A fantastic feature of this 56ft Narrowboat is its second cabin located midships with bunk beds accommodating an extra two berths when required.

Bathroom

A spacious and modern bathroom with a cassette toilet, a hand basin set in a vanity unit with a single lever stainless-steel mixer tap. Alongside a separate shower cubical.

Master Cabin

A fixed double berth with storage underneath and overhead shelf with reading spotlights. A pigeon box allows additional light and ventilation into the cabin space.

As a Broker, our understanding is that the vessel you are purchasing should have been built and correctly CE marked to satisfy the requirements of the Recreational Craft Regulations and there is no such proof provided by the vessel owner. You should satisfy yourself of any implications that may arise from purchasing the vessel. You are advised to seek further advice should you see fit.  However whilst the purchase is not illegal, you should be mindful that there could be implications for future saleability or value of the vessel.