Cygnet II is an all steel 40ft Narrowboat with a cruiser stern built in the late 80’s / early 90’s by Springer Engineering. Designed in the popular reverse layout, this Narrowboat offers a galley aft with a single Pullmans style dinette opposite, a walkthrough bathroom, a saloon with multifuel stove and a bench seat converting into a comfortable double bed with a privacy curtain is found forward. Powered by a Coventry Victor 3-cylinder 30hp diesel engine. Cabin heating is provided by multi fuel stove in the saloon. Hot water is supplied by the engine calorifier. 12V & 240V electrics onboard. Boat Safety Scheme Certificate valid to June 2028. Engine last serviced in 2018. Last Blacked in 2018. A charming Narrowboat boating in character, ideal as a starter boat or a cozy liveaboard, ready to view at Pyrford Marina. Please call Rachel to arrange a viewing.
General Information
Stern Type – Cruiser
Builder – Springer Engineering
Fit-out – Springer Engineering
Number of Berths – 4
Plating Specification – 5/5/3
Number of Cabins – 1
Windows – Single glazed, aluminium frames top hopper opening windows
Interior Upholstery – Laura Ashley
Recent Works
Boat Safety Certificate Expiry Date – 25/06/2028
Last Blacking – August 2018
Last Engine Service – August 2018
Gearbox Replaced – 2016
Hull Last surveyed – 2015 (when the current owners brought the vessel)
Engine Specification
Make & Model – Coventry Victor
HP – 30
Number of Cylinders – 3
Cooling Type – Keel, via an external skin tank
Diesel Tank Capacity (L) - 150
Hot Water & Heating Systems
Source of Hot Water – Engine Calorifier
Multi Fuel Stove – Yes
Water Tank Capacity (L) – 450 approx.
Electrical Systems & Components
12v – Yes
240v Landline – Yes
Inverter – No
Battery Charger – Yes
Batteries - 1 starter, 2 domestic
Dinette / Galley
Entering the boat via the stern doors leads into a cottage style cabin space. Positioned to port features a single Pullmans style dinette with forward and aft facing seats. This area can be converted to form a single bed providing extra accommodation for crew. Storage is found under each dinette. The galley is to starboard and features a stainless-steel kitchen sink with a single lever mixer tap and draining board, a Country Leisure 2020 Caprice four burner gas hob, grill and oven. Gas power fridge with an ice box.
Bathroom
A walkthrough bathroom with a Thetford electric flush cassette toilet, a hand basin with a storage cupboard below and shelving above. Opposite a separate shower.
Saloon / Master Cabin
The saloon is found midships and features a multifuel stove on a tiled hearth providing cabin heat in the cooler months, ideal for all year-round cruising. A bench seat with storage underneath. Moving forward, port and starboard bench seating converts into a double berth when required. A curtain provides privacy and a barrier between the saloon and bedroom area.TV cabinet and 12V radio.
