Description

Mr Tubbs is a well-loved 56ft narrowboast commissioned by the only and current owner, in 2004. build model is a fully fitted 56ft sandpiper cruiser stern via New and Used boat company. Finished in Oak faced ply with oak trims, flooring is carpeted with vinyl in the heads and terracotta tiles in the galley.

The ample cruiser stern is accessed through heavy duty lockable double steel gates saloon style swing leaves. Fitted on both sides, are ideal for both security and dog safety. Entry is via a central door with sliding hatch onto a small landing area that contains stowage and control equipment. Wooden railings, with the landing style access steps, help to separate this area from the rest of the rear bedroom. This is a fixed double with drawers under, overhead lockers with downlighters, a wardrobe and space for a chest of drawers at the foot of the bed. A washing machine is located under the entry landing. A mirror fixed to the rear bulkhead makesthe space look light and airy.

Moving forward the starboard side corridor passes the heads with a cassette toilet, handbasin and shower. the dinette was replaced with a second fixed double berth with a roller blind covering the open storage sheleves and hanging rail. Drawers are fitted under the bed. Stable doors create privacy in both rooms.

The galley has a double side hatch with storage unit beneath and galley opposite. The galley has a full-size LPG cooker with; oven, grill and hob and a tiled splashback. Units above on the bulkhead. The U-shaped galley has 3 under counter cupboards, a fridge and the obligatory sink with a view. The worktop is a beautiful piece of live edged oak.

The divide to the salon is open with overhead glass doors accessible from both sides. The salon area has a multifuel stvoe fitted to port, a storage box step to the front doors and deck and and fitted tv stand and cupboards.

The front well deck has a cratch cover, rubber matting, houses two large additional water tanks, has storage under the gunwales and ideal for various uses. Currently used for equipment, the water tanks and stove fuel storage. The bow contains space for the gas bottle in a purpose-built locker.

Loviugly used for almost 20 years from new, this vesssel is in excellent condition throughout and has been well maintained from the start. Everywhere, including the engine room is clean and dry. The interior finshes are very good, as is the original fitout. A must-see narrowboat that retains the as built owners manual, build spec and engine workshop manual along with most other equipment instructions/details.

Boat Safety Certificate until July 2024

Specifications

Accommodation

Two fixed double bedrooms
Heads with cassette toilet and built in shower unit
U shaped galley
Salon with multi fuel stove

Equipment

Stern canopy on a pramstyle collapsible frame
SaCratch cover to bow
Saloon stlye double swing lockable gates to sides of stern area
Fresh water pump
Shower drain pump
bilge pump
Thetford cassette toilet
Freestanding oven hob and grill with plate warmer
Shoreline fridge
Arrow 4.4kw stove
Diesel Eberspacher Hydronic D5WSC
64 litre Vertical twin coil calorifier
Fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
Washing machine Candy aquamatic
Solar panels
boat hooks
Fenders
Warps & lines
Mooring pins, hooks and windlasses

Engine(s)

Isuzu Deisel IM$LB33 - 35hp
Newage PRM 120d2 gearbox
Prop shaft 30mm - Stainless steel
Stern Tube is fully welded in Vetus Waterlube
Alternators - 22 HMI 70ap

Electrics

4 Solar panels and controller
12/240/ power systems
Sterlng inverter 2.5kw

Disclaimer

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