Willow, a one owner from new Cruiser Stern 50 Narrowboat built by Pat Buckle and fitted out by Canal Craft in 1996.
Designed in a forward layout, this well cared for Narrowboat offers a masters cabin aft with a fixed double bed, a bathroom with pump out lavatory, a well-equipped galley, and a saloon with a freestanding sofa bed and armchair.
General Information
Stern Type Cruiser
Builder Pat Buckle
Fit-out Canal Craft
Plating Specification 10/6/4
Number of Berths 4
Number of Cabins 1
Windows Single Glazed
Side Hatch Yes, X1
Cabin Head Height 6ft 3in
Toilet Type Pumpout
Holding Tank Capacity 300 approx.
Recent Works
Boat Safety Certificate Expiry Date 17/08/2024
Last Blacking February 2023
Last Engine Service October 2023
Stern Deck Boards Replaced October 2022
Integral Water Tank Treated and Painted May 2022
Starter Battery Replaced June 2021
Inverter Replaced January 2018
Exterior Coach Work Repainted October 2013
New Windows 2013
Engine Specification
Make & Model BMC 1.8
HP 40
Number of Cylinders 4
Cooling Type Keel cooled via a skin tank.
Diesel Tank Capacity (L) 200 approx.
Year 1996
Bow Thruster No
Notes Regularly serviced by professional marine engineers.
Hot Water & Heating Systems
Source of Hot Water Central Heating, Engine Calorifier.
Central Heating Adle Comfort 2923
Multi Fuel Stove Yes
Water Tank Capacity (L) 600 approx.
Electrical Systems & Components
12v Yes
240v Landline Yes
Inverter Yes, Sterling Power Products Quasi Sine Wave Inverter 1800W
Battery Charger Yes, Sterling Power Products
Generator No
Batteries 1x Starter 3x Domestic
Interior
Master Cabin
A relaxing and practical bedroom. The masters cabin is located aft and features a fixed 4ft wide double berth, the bed has a 6 inch infill mattress to extend and form a comfortable 4ft 6in wide bed. A separate hanging wardrobe and overhead shelf with LED reading spot lights.
Bathroom
A good size bathroom with a pump out toilet, separate shower, handy storage cupboards with shelves inside, and a hand basin set in a vanity unit with a mirror above.
Galley
A walkthrough galley with a side hatch to starboard allowing natural light and additional ventilation into the cabin. A surface mounted stainless steel kitchen sink with draining board. A Vanette 4 burner gas hob and a built in Vanette GG 7000 grill and oven. 240V fridge with ice box. Ample of draws and storage cupboards as well and high-level shelving.
Saloon
The saloon has direct access onto the bow well deck. An open planned saloon with a freestanding sofa bed and an armchair with matching foot stall. A multi fuel stove is found to port, ideal for all year round cruising.