Narrowboat Nova Castria

Nova Castria has had just one owner since it was fi rst launched. Built by Chris Barney in 1972 - whose boats have become something of a collector’s item - she started life as a 32ft boat with a wooden cabin on a steel hull. In 1988 she had an extra 16ft added by Colecraft and a new steel cabin top added. The BMC diesel engine was also added at this point. The interior was entirely refi tted by Bluehaven Marine - one of their fi rst boats. 20 years later the woodwork is still in good order. There are 4 berths - a double on an L-shape dinette and two bunks in the aft cabin. After 36 years on the waterways the owner has reluctantly decided it is time to hang up his windlass. A lovely boat that would make an excellent live aboard for a single person, or for extended

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Narrowboat Nova CastriaStyle: Trad • Length: 48ft • Shell: Barney Boats/Colecraft Engineering • Fit out: Bluehaven Marine • Steelwork: 6/6/4

Berths: 4 Headroom: 6ft 2in Built: 1972 • Reg No BW 78088 • CIN No: N/A • Boat Safety: Nov 2011

Electrical fi ttings:13 ceiling mounted brass rimmed circular lights • 2 saloon wall lights • 3 x 12v socket & 4 x 230V sockets

Electrical supply:Single alternator charges 2 x 110Ah cabin batteries & 1 x 95aH starter battery • Adverc battery management system • 230V from land line and Prowatt 700W inverter

Interior linings:Hull sides, cabin sides, bulk-heads & ceiling in oak faced ply • Floor covering is wood effect vinyl • Laminate galley worktops • Polystyrene foam slab insulation Maintenance:

Engine serviced to schedule • 16427 hours recorded • Hull last blacked 2007 • Hull fi tted with 4 anodes

Cold & hot water supply:Stainless steel water tank with mainte-nance hatches on forward cockpit fl oor • Hot water from Paloma instant water heater

Windows & doors:8 aluminium framed windows with drop back hoppers • 2 portholes • Hardwood front cabin stable doors with glazed upper panels set in solid steel bulkhead

External:Cabin sides in blue enamel with maroon framing and single cream coachline • Cabin top in cream with red oxide aft panel • Hull sides below gunnel painted with bitumen

Important Notice:Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars their cor-rectness is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at his own expense to employ a qualifi ed Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey of the vessel.

Heating:Morso Squirrel multi fuel stove in saloon • Hearth and chimney collar for range in back cabin (range removed) £25,000

Cruising inventory:Bow, stern and side fenders, assorted mooring spikes and windlasses, pole, plank and boat hook

WC:5’ 5” • Sealand pump out wc • Shower in tiled cubicle with clear screen • Basin set in stand with cupboard below

Bedroom:7’ 0” • 2 bunks - 6’ 2” x 2’ 4” lower and 6’ 2” x 1’ 9” up-per • Storage beneath

Galley:8’ 0” • Stoves Ne-whome 4 burner hob • Vanette combined oven/grill • LEC 12v fridge • Cupboards and drawers

Saloon:9’ 4” • L shape dinette with choice of small or large tables - converts to 6’ 6” x 4’ 0” double berth • Morso Squirrel multi fuel stove • Storage under seating and under step

Forward cockpit:3’ 10” well deck • Stainless steel water tank under • Double doors forward give access to bow storage locker

Stern deck:3’ 5” • Gas locker with 2 x 13kg lpg set in counter

Engine room:6’ 1” • 30hp BMC 1.5 diesel accessed through lifting deck panel • Hurth gear-box • Control by single Morse lever • Hearth and chimney fi tting for solid fuel range (range removed) • Large wardrobe and built in chest of drawers