This is a great opportunity to purchase a Steve Hudson trad narrowboat
1943 classic GARDNER 2L2 with PRM hydraulic gearbox recently serviced
Lined in American Cherry , Oak flooring with extensive use of solid hardwoods
This well loved and travelled narrowboat is ready for the new owner
Docked , Anodes , Blacked and Survey ( available to read on site) Sept 2022
Option of a longterm mooring at Hartford Marina if required - VIEWING STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT
Additional Information
1998 Steve Hudson traditional narrowboat
Fit out by Barry and Tony Hawkins ( Barry Hawkins the boatbuilder was the first owner )
FRONT WELL DECK
Coal locker
Storage boxes
Storage for wood/kindling
Cratch and cover over
SALOON
Line in American Cherry wood ( good use of hardwoods)
Oak plank flooring 2021
Glazed corner cupboards
Free standing Squirrel multi fuel stove
Decorate fireproof tiles surround
All potholed cabin sides
3 x Houdini Hatches for light and ventilation
Side door with optional drop in glazing unit
Built in saloon table ( hinges out from wall )
Custom built freestanding dining table
Rag rug
Radiator with cover
2 seater IKEA freestanding sofa ( new covers are available from IKEA )
All LED lighting
240 volt ring main
Step with built in storage
Corner cupboards for glasses / drinks etc
Glazed infill front door panels for extra light
GALLEY
Granite work top on port side
Stainless steel sink
4 Burner Thetford hob unit
Thetford built in oven and grill
Custom built hardwood Welsh dresser with storage
Solid wood cupboard and storage with hardwood worktop
Zanussi washing machine
Shoreline 12 volt fridge/freezer
Side door with optional glazing panel
Houdini hatch
240 volt sockets
Strip laid wood flooring
BEDROOM
Etched glass companion way door
Oak flooring
Full height double door wardrobe
Chest of drawers
Bed on plinth with storage cupboard underneath
New pump out stainless steel tank (2021) under the bed
Shelving units
Houdini hatch
BATHROOM
Fully glazed bathroom cabinet built in
Vanity unit
Basin with taps
TECMA pump out toilet
All walls tiled
Etched door glass
Bath
Shower over bathroom
Radiator
ENGINE ROOM
1943 Gardner 2L2 marine engine , fully refurbished by Danny Williamson
Serviced 2022 by Gardner experts
PRM260 D2 Hydraulic gear box
Lots of brass and copper pipes
Stainless steel day tank
Semi rotary lift pump
Stainless Steel Water header tank
Vintage oil pressure gauge
Water temperature gauge
Gardner control panel
12 volt electric starter
240 volt and 12 volt distribution panels
Battery master switches
Victron battery monitor
Victron combi 12/1000/50 inverter charger
MPPT solar panel controllers
Shoreline connection point
1 Starter battery replaced October 2022
3 Domestic batteries replaced 2021
Traditional speedwheel and gear rod setup
New PLANAR 5kw water heater ( Nov 2021)
Calorifier ( hot water from : engine, Planar, Shoreline immersion element )
Scumbled engine room for traditional look
BACK CABIN
Scumbled and decorated by Christine Ramsay
Traditional layout with bed 'ole, table cupboard etc etc
Epping stove with Lace plates surround
Lace detail work
Coal box
New bilge pump
OUTSIDE DETAILS
Access to weed hatch on stern deck
Brass hinged tiller bar
Steel hatches and doors
Stainless steel chimneys
Pigeon box
Roof exhaust
Mops and poles
Fenders
Windlasses , ropes , pins etc etc
Front Cratch and covers
Tunnel light
Recessed rear panels
Engine room back bar
2 engine room doors one with a hatch over
2 x13 kgs gas bottles
Last docked Sept 2022
Survey Sept 2022 ( available to read on site )
Hull blacked Sept 2022- there are 10 anodes fitted all in very good condition - Rayner has not been connected to shoreline supply for extended periods in the current owners 18 years of ownership ( docked every 18months and maintained to an exceptionally high standard )
Boat safety until February 2024
Dimensions
Front well deck 1.48m
Saloon 4.92m
Galley 2.31m
Bedroom 3.08m
Bathroom 1.81m
Engine room 2.17m
Back cabin 2.66m
Internal cabin headroom 1.91m
