INITIAL DETAILS
"Summers Lease" has the style and hull shape of a modem narrow boat, with a 3.66m beam. Shell was constructed by J. L. Pinder & Son, Bromsgrove in 1998. Number welded into starboard counter 190/10/98. A word about the heritage.
This is one of 4 Inspector barges built by Pinder. Previous owner: Sir Christopher Bland bought this boat when as chairman of the BBC, he enjoyed huge success with a BBC production called Summerslease starring Sir John Guilgood. Hence the referencing a quote of Shakespeare :
‘Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate. Rough
winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer's lease hath all too short a date.”
The subject being a black comedy about a family that move abroad and their adventures.
She is in the process of requiring further fitting out . The original fit was carried out by first owners, She has had 3 owners from new . She features a flat bottom, extending past the side shell forming a wear edge; near vertical side shell folded twice producing constant width tumblehome strake and narrow side deck within the parallel mid body section; almost plumb slightly rounded stem; elliptical stem over counter and swim; cabin sides tumblehome up to radiused coachroof and inset full length handrails. Approximate dimensions not specifically checked or verified; LOA 21.34m; beam 3.66m;. She is black hull below main rubbing strake, black tumblehome strake with cream band, ; black side decks, "teak" planked stemdeck; cabin side port and starboard blue, coachroof cream with an outboard banded edge, hand rails formed of steel tube painted black supported by brass upstands. Coachroof is extended forward, inspection launch fashion over the forward well supported by two brass pillars.
Accommodation comprises. Forepeak stowage locker; forward well featuring integral water tanks forming seats, surrounded with curtain canopy, double door access to accommodation. Large open plan saloon containing mostly loose furniture Central located log burner Toilet to starboard (not connected), fixed bar area opposite, side entrance companionways on opposite sides. Full width galley, 'U' shaped to starboard. Bedroom plus en-suite bathroom forward containing shower cubicle, basin in vanity unit and toilet; wardrobes and storage aft, port side door and sliding hatch access up to stemdeck. Superstructure recess contains steering position and access hatch to engine room beneath; hatch and door access to storage locker to starboard. Generator housed in self contained box on extreme aft end. Pram hood style sunshade can be raised over steering position without restricting visibility. This features full sides and is in good order.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Stern type: Cruiser
Builder: JL Pinder & Son of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.
Fit-out:First owner
Plating spec: 10, 6
Insulation: Spray foam
Berths: 5- 2 x double 1 x single
Number of cabins: 1
Canopies: Cockpit/Pram Cover, Cratch covers
Recent work:
Batteries -replaced domestic and sealed leisure. Battery terminal with 8 posts +VE. 07/07/2025
Central heating boiler - Service 13/09/2024. Replacement of control box, Danfloss nozzle, CAV
filter. 09/07/2025
Bow thruster - Investigation, removal and new tunnel within the original tube. Installation of new
hydraulic unit, steel tunnel, hydraulic bow thruster motor, plate with hole in centre, fittings,
adaptors, welding consumables. 12/11/2025
Generator - River test (checking stern gear/coupling, replace battery, test, replace impeller, oil top
up. 06/09/2025
Propeller shaft - Investigate, re-attach shaft to the coupling and test. 15/06/2025.
Boat safety Certificate expires; 25/07/2027
Last Blacking: 01/10/2025
Last engine service: Unknown
Last survey: 30/09/2025
Additional works: Repairs and Re-paint incorporating decorative work to exterior roof, sides and
cockpit 2023.
Engine Spec: Perkins diesel
Hp: 36
Cylinders: 4
Diesel tank : approx 600L
Year” 1998
Bow thruster: Yes Hydraulic
Hot water and heating.
Immersion: yes
central heating: yes
Multi fuel stove: Yes
Water tank Capacity: 200L
Electric and Components
12v: yes
240V Landline: Yes
Inverter: Yes
Galvanic isolator
Generator: AC 220/240V -Fischer Pander
Batteries: Yes
Bilge Pump: Yes
Master cabin:
Double
Head Type
Pump out: yes
Porta Potti: Yes
Holding tank capacity: Approx 600L
Galley:
Oven: Yes
Grill: Yes
Washing Machine: Yes
Hob: 2 ring electric.
Laminate worktop; Yes
Saloon
Sofa: Yes x 2 becoming 1 x single 1 x double pullout bed and plenty of storage.
TV: Yes
Bow: Offers further room for sleeping.
LOOSE INVENTORY
Included - Halfords Battery Charger, Titan Wet and Dry Vacuum, Loose Unfitted electric 3 ring Hob, Porta Potti & Workmate, Socket Set
Not Included - Bosch Multi Tool, Grinder & Jigsaw, Compressor, 3 ringed gas hob & 50m roll of white PVC fabric
Items Remaining aboard
In Island cupboard 1 - 2 Working Radiators , 5m Strip light system, Remote to change colour, 3 x Hurrican lamps, Working light & Spare Bulb, Various Hoses , chargers & plugs are in a suitcase
In Island Cupboard 1 - Washing Machine ,
In Bow Port Side Christmas Decorations
In Suitcase in cupboard 1 - various tools and equipment
Stern - Various Paints, Mercury outboard, 2 x 15KG gas bottles, Various fittings