Narrowboat 48' Oswestry Boat Builders for sale in Pyrford United Kingdom

Sojourner - a 48' Narrowboat built by Oswestry Boat Builders in 2013 and launched in 2017.

This Narrowboat boasts a modern and bright cabin fit out designed in the popular reverse layout. Centre stern doors leads into a light and spacious cabin, a saloon with fixed sofa which can be used as a large single berth when required, a galley with solid wood worktops, a bathroom with composting toilet, and the master cabin with a fixed double bed is found forward with ample of under bed storage.

Powered by an efficient Isuzu 35hp diesel engine with only 497 engine hours! Cabin heating is provided by a multi fuel stove located in the saloon. Hot water is supplied by the engine calorifier. 240V & 12V electrics on board.

Boat Safety Certificate valid to 2025, Blacked in 2019, Engine serviced in 2020. Exterior repainted in August 2022.

Sojourner would make a lovely liveaboard or leisure cruiser. This vessel is ready to view at Pyrford Marina, to arrange a viewing please call Rachel on.

General

Sojourner a modern, bright, and spacious 48ft Narrowboat with Joshua style bow. The curvaceous bow enables the vessel to glide through the water with ease. Port hole windows throughout, allowing natural daylight into the cabin and reinforcing security. Built in 2013 and launched in 2017 this boat has only been in the water for 5 years and still less than 500 engine hours!!

Saloon

Designed in the popular reverse layout, entering the boat via the central stern doors leads into an open planned saloon. A fixed settee is positioned to starboard, this can be used as a single berth when required, alongside is a Boatman multi fuel stove with twin wall insulated flue on a title hearth. A compact 12V fridge is found underneath the steps into the cabin.

Galley

A bright and colourful galley with solid walnut worktops, Belfast kitchen sink, built in oven and grill, surface mounted 4 burner gas hob with extractor fan above to remove excess moisture while cooking. A breakfast bar with two stools and ample of cupboard space for storage and crockery. Port and starboard side hatches allows natural light in and additional ventilation into the cabin.

Bathroom

The bathroom features eye catching turquoise tiles. A bath with overhead shower, opposite a ceramic hand basin is set in a vanity unit with a single lever stainless steel mixer tap and mirrored cabinet above. Composting toilet.

Master Cabin

A relaxing and practical bedroom, the master cabin has direct access onto the front well deck. A fixed double berth with a huge amount of storage below, with reading light above.

Cabin Heating / Hot Water System

A Boatman multi fuel stove on a slate hearth is located in the saloon with a back boiler running a radiator in the masters cabin; providing plenty of heat on board. The calorifier is connected to the engine circuit providing heat for hot water when running. The stoves back boiler also provides heat for hot water when on.

Electrics

The 240V system on board simply plugs in to the shoreline providing power to the sockets throughout the boat. When cruising a Victron 800-watt inverter ensures you are never without power. Three 260-watt roof mounted solar panels are fitted for charging the bank of batteries.

Additional Information

Vessel type – Narrowboat

Builder – Oswestry Boat Builders

Fit out – Owner

Model – 48’ Trad Stern

Year constructed – 2013

Year first launched – 2017

Steel specification – 10/6/4

Berths – 2 fixed

Engine model - Isuzu 35

Fuel type - Diesel

Drive type - Shaft drive

Length overall - 48ft (14.63 m)

Beam - 6ft 10in (2.08 m)

Average Draft - 2ft (0.6 m)

Hull type – Displacement

Insulation – Spray foam

Cabin Heating – Boatman Stove

Water tank capacity – approx. 900L

Diesel tank capacity – approx. 200L