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A lovely cruiser-style narrowboat with a reliable engine, excellent steelwork. Dijon is well sized for cruising in London, capable of turning around on most stretches and can fit in most mooring spots. The boat comes fully equipped for life on the water with a plethora of useful extras included in the sale. The owner is selling after 8 years continuous cruising across London and the River Lea.Traditional layout – entering from the covered deck, there is a bedroom, bathroom and open plan galley and saloon with a multi-fuel stove. Pram-hood deck cover professionally installed by Kinver Canopies provides an enclosed space outdoors and space to store a bike out of the elements.HullSteel 8-6-5-4mm (Base-Hull-Cabin-Roof). High quality steel work surveyed in 2013 and 2016 showing minimal pitting (available on request). Dijon was taken out of the water for blacking in 2023 and the hull remains in excellent condition.Engine35hp Barrus Shire 1200 – Specially designed for narrowboats, this notably powerful engine is perfect for close manoeuvring on the canal, can drive Dijon comfortably through gusting winds.Electrics4 x AGM 110ah Leisure Batteries1 x AGM 110ah Starter BatteryShoreline power with battery charger and water heater.New 800w Inverter2 x 175w Solar Panels with MPPT Charge Controller, installed by Onboard Solar.The solar system provides enough power for all personal devices and a fridge during summer. Additional energy is generated by running the engine, only necessary during winter, as for most liveaboard boats.HeatingMulti-fuel stove (wood, coal etc.)Water150 gallon (570l) water tank, 8-12 weeks water usage depending on demand. Running hot water provided by calorifier.Kitchen & DinetteFull-size gas oven with 4-ring hob, 12v Fridge.4-person dinette (Bed converts into a table and benches using Pedestal Table leg)BathroomFull sized shower cubicle with good water pressure from the water pump.Cassette Toilet, materials to convert to a compost loo included in sale – separator seat, effluent containers, hardwood construction materials.Berths2-person bed that converts into a dinette plus a bespoke 2-person futon sofa bed in the main living area.Also included:Fully equipped with 3 x 30ft mooring lines, 2 x 45ft centre lines, an anchor and chain for safe river cruising, barge pole and boat hook.2 x Auto Harness Life Jackets plus spare CO2 cannisters; 2 x Orange Life Rings4 x Zinc Anodes, purchased as replacements for existing anodes in 2023, but not required due to limited galvanic corrosion of existing anodes.Secondary glazing – removable clear acrylic sheets insulate the windows during winter, drastically reducing heat loss and condensation.Cordless Shark Vacuum CleanerValliant Premium 4 Stove FanA range of useful books on narrowboat design, building and maintenance, plus Nicholsons Waterway Guides 1 & 7 covering waterways from London to Birmingham and Bristol.
Current Price: £34200.00
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