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Gorse is a well loved 46’ historic traditional narrowboat, brimming with history and character. She was originally built by WJ Yarwood & Sons as a 70’ working boat for Fellows, Morton and Clayton circa 1948, entering the BW Fleet as Gorse No 240 cicra 1951. Circa 1960, she was shortened to her current length and converted into a hire boat. Her current owner has been in possession of Gorse since 1986. The boat has recently undergone major works to enclose the wood superstructure with steel plate, and this has been completed to a very high standard by Tim Carter at Dodford.The very cosy saloon is accessed via the large well deck. The whole boat has a lovely cottagy feel with Pine T&G throughout, eight portholes and two stoves (a Morso squirrel in the saloon and a range at the stern). The saloon is furnished with a large uphostered bench seat (converts to a second double berth) and a couple of cupboards and shelving. Next comes the L-shaped galley with a Vanette cooker, hob and grill, an Electrolux fridge and plenty of storage. There is also a roof hatch over.The shower is in a compact off corridor bathroom together with the porta potti loo and a folding up Thetford basin.The good size Engine Room comes next containing the impressive 1958 Ailsa Craig RL2 22hp engine. Side hatches (with steps) on port and starboard sides will allow plenty of opportunity for you to show off this engine whether cruising or stationary! There is also a pigeon box over to let in even more light and air.Finally the bedroom is at the stern with a fixed 6ft x 3ft 4inch berth. There are cupboards over the bed, a wardrobe at the base and storage underneath. The combined oven/stove range sits next to steps leading up to the trad stern deck and will keep you toasty whether tucked up in bed or steering from the helmsmans’ position.Hot water is provided by the Paloma gas boiler, and heating by the two stoves. There are two 110ah batteries on board and a single alternator.Boats like this do not come up for sale very often, she really is very special and deserves to be adored by new owner!
Gorse01327 342211 [email protected]
01327 342211 [email protected]
A brief history of Gorse1946 Fellows, Morton & Clayton order ‘Mendip & Gorse’ (boat and butty). She was the last mo-
tor boat built for F.M.C1949 Work delayed due to nationalisation of waterways1950 Hull finished. Fitted with single cylinder 12hp engine and boatmans cabin at Uxbridge1951 Registered as No 61. Entered BW fleet as Gorse No 240 and was the final FMC narrow-
boat. Gorse paired with butty ‘Ivy’ and carried cargoes between London and North East for next 10 years
1961 At Braunston, the front was removed and converted into a hire boat, ‘Water Lupin’. The back half was taken to Slough and left, bows open, out of water
1964 At Rugby, the hull was rebottomed in 1/2” plate and the front was built in 3/8” plate. New Lister SR2 fitted with new back cabin and engine room. Boat renamed ‘Ibis’ and used as a tug and ice-breaker
1969 Bought by Warwickshire Flyboat Co, and cabin extended to 1/2 length of boat1972 Cabin extended to 2/3 length of boat1979 Bought by Mr P Hunter of Oxford and renamed as ‘Gorse’1984 Bought by Mr Harmer of Aylesbury1985 Ailsa Craig engine fitted - exact age of manufacture unknown but believed to be circa 19471986 Bought by current owner. Improvement works continue for next 30 plus years!
DIMENSIONSFore deck: 5’ 4”Well deck: 5’ 4”Saloon: 8’ 0”Galley: 5’ 6”Bathroom / wc: 2’ 0”Bedroom: 8’ 9”Engine Room: 5’ 8” Stern deck: 3’ 6”Internal headroom : 6’ 2”Draught: 3’ 0”
MAINTENANCELast blacked: 2016Anodes: Confirmed OK at last blackingEngine serviced: June 2019Valuation Survey: January 2020 (available for inspection) HEATING & WATER SUPPLYTank & capacity: Polypropolane. Capacity unknown Stove: Morso squirrel muti-fuel stove in saloon, range in bedroom Hot Water: Via Paloma gas boiler Central heating: None
POWERAlternators: One (output unknown ) Batteries: 2 x 110ahLighting: Flourescent ceiling lights and traditional style brass wall mounted oil lights Inverter/charger: None Gas: 2 x 13kg in bow lockers
CABIN FIT OUT AND FURNISHINGSInsulation: Believed to be Rockwool or polystyrene below gunwales, foil bubble wrap aboveBallast: Paving slabsCeiling: Pine T&GCabin sides: Pine T&GHull sides: Pine effect plyFlooring: Solid wood in saloon, Laminate, laminate in galley, boards in Engine RoomSide doors: Port and starboard side in Engine Room (with steps)Windows etc: 8 x portholes, roof hatch over galley, pigeon box over Engine Room Seating: Large upholstered bench seat in saloon Cooking: Valor Vanette S cooker, hob and grillFridge: Electrolux fridge with small ice box Galley worktops: Tiled effect compositeWC: Porta PottiShower: In tiled cubicle in off corridor bathroomBasin: Plastic Thetford folding basinBerths: Fixed 3/4 size bed in stern cabin (6ft x 3ft 4in), bench seat in saloon converts to provide additional double berth
STORAGE Shelving: 1 x saloon, 4 x galley, 1 x bathroom, 3 x bedroomCupboard: 4 x saloon, 4 x galley, 1 x bedroomDrawers: 1 x galleyWardrobe: 1 x bedroomOther: Additional storage under bed and bench seat and in paint locker on well deck NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT/OTHER Ropes, fenders. mooring pins, pole, windlasses, landline (2 x 230v sockets on board) EXTERIOR Paintwork in good condition
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In this transaction we are acting as Brokers only. We are informed that this sale is not related to the Owner’s business, trade or profession. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contact. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate to have the vessel fully surveyed and inspected, sea trialled and opened up.
MAIN DETAILS Style: Trad • Length: 46’ 0” • Berths: 2 + 2 • Hull Builder: WJ Yarwood & Sons • Fit Out: Fellows & Morton & Clayton
Steel thicknesses: Believed to be 12 / 5 / 4 • Year: Circa 1948 • Reg No: CRT 62200 • Boat Safety: May 2022
£44,950
PROPULSIONEngine: 1958 Ailsa Craig RL2 22 hp 2 cylinder Hours: 2,519Fuel tank: Capacity unknownWeedhatch: NoBowthruster: Pole on roof
Owner was a mechanical engineer, so the engine has been expertly maintained.
01327 342211 [email protected]
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