Spindrift, a Severn Valley Cruisers 40’ Narrowboat built in 1987.Designed in the popular reverse layout, this Narrowboat boasts an open planed saloon with freestanding furniture aft, a galley midships, a bathroom with a porta potti toilet, and the master cabin with a fixed double berth is found forward with direct access onto the bow well deck.Powered by a Thornycroft diesel engine. Central heating is provided by a Gas-Powered Boiler. Hot water is supplied by central heating and engine calorifier. 240V & 12V electrics on board. Last blacked in Summer 2023 with 6 new anodes, Engine oil changed in Autumn 2023, Boat safety certificate valid November 2024. A well maintained, cosy, 2+2 berth Narrowboat, ideal for weekends away or indeed as a liveaboard home. Spindrift is ready to view at Pyrford Marina, please call the team to arrange a viewing.
General Information
Stern Type – Cruiser
Builder – Severn Valley Cruisers Ltd
Fit-out – Severn Valley Cruisers Ltd
Plating Specification – Base Plate towards Stern 5mm, Base Plate towards Bow and Counter 6mm, Hull Sides 5mm, Cabin 3mm.
Number of Berths – 2+2
Number of Cabins – 1
Windows – Single Glazed
Toilet Type – Porta Potti
Recent Works
Boat Safety Certificate Expiry Date – 16/11/2024
Last Blacking – Summer 2023
Anodes Replaced – X6 Summer 2023
Engine Oil Changed – Autumn 2023
Engine Specification
Make & Model – Thornycroft
HP – 35
Number of Cylinders – 4
Cooling Type – Keel cooled via a skin tank
Diesel Tank Capacity (L) – 200 approx.
Year – 1987
Bow Thruster – N/A
Hot Water & Heating Systems
Source of Hot Water – Central Heating, Engine Calorifier
Central Heating – Gas-Powered Boiler
Multi Fuel Stove – N/A
Water Tank Capacity (L) – 700 approx.
Electrical Systems & Components
12v – Yes
240v Landline – Yes
Inverter – N/A
Battery Charger – N/A
Generator – N/A
Batteries – 1x Starter 1x Domestic
Interior
Saloon
Entering the boat via the central stern doors leads into a light and bright cabin where the saloon features port and starboard wardrobes, one with hanging and storage space and the other houses the gas-powered boiler. Two freestanding armchairs with additional space available for other furniture including tables etc. Alternatively, this area could be fitted with a sofa bed accommodating an additional two berths when required.
Galley
The galley is found midships and is equipped with a Vanette four burner gas hob, grill and oven, stainless steel kitchen sink with draining board and mixer tap. A Dometic fridge with icebox. Storage draws and cupboards, along with plenty of space to show off those boating recipes!
Bathroom
A spacious bathroom with a good size shower and Porta Potti toilet.
Master Cabin
The master cabin has direct access onto the bow well deck. A fixed double bed with storage space found underneath and an overhead shelf. A port wardrobe and opposite a hand basin.
