re: What boat is this ?

File this under "this never happens" ... but just after publishing my last post, I returned to surfing. A few minutes in, I followed an unrelated link ... and what did I find ???

Nb Leviathan

The following comes from "For Sale' info ... butty's been sold. I believe a hobbit with a large bag of money was seen leaving the boat yard shortly after the sale.

Length:                                 70 ft
Year of Construction:         1899
Stern Style:                          Traditional
Hull Manufacturer:              BCN
Fitted Out By:                      Owner
Designed Purpose:              Liveaboard
Engine:                                 Lister JPM3

General Description:

Leviathan is a BCN butty, built in 1899 (rebottomed 2005). She has been extensively rebuilt with stunning beauty and originality. Externally she displays all the markings of a very traditional working boat. This however subtly disguises the truly remarkable interior.


There has been an incredible attention to detail throughout. The bespoke interior has been hand crafted from ash and oak.


The boat is entered from the stern, through the bathroom, and on into the engine room. After the engine room is main living area. A full height door takes you into a reception space, and on to the kitchen. Following the kitchen is the curvatious sofa, and office area. There is a additional seating before the bed raised up in the bow.

In addition to the unique interior, Leviathan, has many additional features and services worth noting. She is powered by a Lister JPM3 in it’s own engine room. This room also contains the other services for the boat.

Sleeping Accomodation:  Sleeps 2 in 1 Fixed Double Bed. The full size double bed is raised up in the bow of the boat. Underneath is storage for clothes. This includes chest of drawers and hanging space.  

Galley:   Beautifully hand built kitchen with 5 inch thick sculpted work tops and contemporary units.

Bathroom:   Lovely white bathroom with red pot bellied stove, and sunken bath.

Other Equipment: All the furniture is hand crafted in the impressive style. There is ample seating and a great office area. 

Other features not yet mentioned include:
1500w inverter
Morco instantaneous water heater
Solar controller and 160w solar panels
Extensive battery bank (5 x 135A each)

 Yep ... wrap it up ... I'll take it home.