Willow, a one owner from new Cruiser Stern 50’ Narrowboat built by Pat Buckle and fitted out by Canal Craft in 1996.
Designed in a forward layout, this well cared for Narrowboat offers a masters cabin aft with a fixed double bed, a bathroom with pump out lavatory, a well-equipped galley, and a saloon with a freestanding sofa bed and armchair.
General Information
Stern Type – Cruiser
Builder – Pat Buckle
Fit-out – Canal Craft
Plating Specification – 10/6/4
Number of Berths – 4
Number of Cabins – 1
Windows – Single Glazed
Side Hatch – Yes, X1
Cabin Head Height – 6ft 3in
Toilet Type – Pumpout
Holding Tank Capacity – 300 approx.
Recent Works
Boat Safety Certificate Expiry Date – 17/08/2024
Last Blacking – February 2023
Last Engine Service – October 2023
Stern Deck Boards Replaced – October 2022
Integral Water Tank Treated and Painted – May 2022
Starter Battery Replaced – June 2021
Inverter Replaced – January 2018
Exterior Coach Work Repainted – October 2013
New Windows – 2013
Engine Specification
Make & Model – BMC 1.8
HP – 40
Number of Cylinders – 4
Cooling Type – Keel cooled via a skin tank.
Diesel Tank Capacity (L) – 200 approx.
Year – 1996
Bow Thruster – No
Notes – Regularly serviced by professional marine engineers.
Hot Water & Heating Systems
Source of Hot Water – Central Heating, Engine Calorifier.
Central Heating – Adle Comfort 2923
Multi Fuel Stove – Yes
Water Tank Capacity (L) – 600 approx.
Electrical Systems & Components
12v – Yes
240v Landline – Yes
Inverter – Yes, Sterling Power Products Quasi Sine Wave Inverter 1800W
Battery Charger – Yes, Sterling Power Products
Generator – No
Batteries – 1x Starter 3x Domestic
Interior
Master Cabin
A relaxing and practical bedroom. The master’s cabin is located aft and features a fixed 4ft wide double berth, the bed has a 6 inch infill mattress to extend and form a comfortable 4ft 6in wide bed. A separate hanging wardrobe and overhead shelf with LED reading spot lights.
Bathroom
A good size bathroom with a pump out toilet, separate shower, handy storage cupboards with shelves inside, and a hand basin set in a vanity unit with a mirror above.
Galley
A walkthrough galley with a side hatch to starboard allowing natural light and additional ventilation into the cabin. A surface mounted stainless steel kitchen sink with draining board. A Vanette 4 burner gas hob and a built in Vanette GG 7000 grill and oven. 240V fridge with ice box. Ample of draws and storage cupboards as well and high-level shelving.
Saloon
The saloon has direct access onto the bow well deck. An open planned saloon with a freestanding sofa bed and an armchair with matching foot stall. A multi fuel stove is found to port, ideal for all year round cruising.
