Sunday 30 October 2011

Another classy pocket liveaboard on eBay

Usually the pickings on eBay vary anywhere from dubious to dilapidated. And then, you get the occassional gem.


Here's another great listing ...

42 Foot Mike Heywood Narrow Boat


KISKADEE NO.2

£38,950 asking price o.n.o

Exterior:
Recent full repaint in traditional colours with Vinyl signage
Recessed panelled sides along the whole boat
Traditional Pigeon Box and side hatch to engine room
Font canvas cratch cover


Saloon:
Saloon finished in Oak and white. Lined in pine stained white to leave traditional wood effect yet giving light and fresh appearance.
Saloon features 2x faux black leather recliners with oak effect base. Solid wood flooring (Oak), and freestanding oak furniture.
Bay window doors to large bow deck area.
Oak effect aluminium blinds sit perfectly within recessed window panels.
Galley features brand new kitchen units, 30mm star galaxy granite work surfaces, new Thetford gas cooker and 12/240v fridge




Bathroom (heads):
Walk-through modern wet room style bathroom
Fully lined in white ceramic tiles with grey slate effect floor
Thetford cassette toilet
All chrome and aluminium fixtures



Engine Room:
Home to the beautiful and rare Russell Newbery DM2 engine. Sounds amazing when cruising and will run forever. Still in production today, built to order for over £20,000 alone!
Scrumbled throughout and features pigeon box and side hatch for additional ventilation.
Floors lift up for full access


Back Cabin:
Small double bed folds down. Comfortable and easy to make bed sleeps 2 and folds away when cruising
Loads of storage in fold down table plus extra cupboards above, below and to the side of the bed.
Additional storage under seats on the starboard side.




Equipment and inventory:
Hot water from on demand Paloma gas boiler. Efficient and cheap to run
Heating from solid fuel stove in back cabin. Additional heating from 240v radiators in saloon
Large plastic water tank (size unconfirmed)
12v provided from 3 leisure batteries (one starter battery in same battery bay)
240v provided from Sterling Combi charger/Inverter
240v Hook up
Will include in sale all ropes, fenders, stakes and poles etc required for immediate cruising.


Notes:
Boat was out the water late this summer for a full professional blacking, hull survey and have 4 new annodes fitted. The hull was reported to be in immaculate condition 10/6/4/4. Survey available to view and included in sale.



Kiskadee is currently moored at Pilings Lock Marina where a berth may be available if agreed with marina owner. Rates very reasonable in by far the tidiest marina in Leicestershire!

How tasty is this one. Follow the link if you want to check it out ... or buy it !

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