Description

Established dayboat hire business for sale in a prime location on the Grand Union Canal. Three narrowboats are included in sale: Two identical 30’ self-drive dayboats, plus a 70’ trip boat ready for use either as a trip boat or conversion to a café or similar. Asking price is the cost of the boats only; the business and related aspects are included at no additional cost.

The two dayboats were built in 2020, include a small galley area (fridge, gas hob, hot/cold running water), a pump-out toilet, and a passenger deck area which can be opened up or closed depending on weather conditions. With semi-trad back decks, and powered by Beta Marine 30 engines with hospital (super-quiet) silencers, they have been professionally serviced annually. Dry-docked and blacked (epoxy) every 2 years. Stability Compliance tested to Level 2 (MCA SCV Assessment). Fully audited by British Marine and shown to be compliant with the Code for the Design, Construction and Operation of Hire Boats (2021). Safety Management Code, BSS (CRT CofC) Certificates, MSF2015 Heel Test Reports, original digital artwork for decals, GPS trackers and training manuals included.

The 70’ boat has been operating as a trip boat from its current location for over 25 years, with a capacity of up to 40 passengers, in an ideal location for corporate, academic, school/scout, community & private customers. It has been docked every 2 years, with equipment serviced and documented to the standards required by the MCA (Maritime & Coastguard Agency). Certified to MCA Class V Category A. Complies with all applicable Merchant Shipping Regulations & Codes. Fully GFR compliant. Domestic Ship Safety Management Certificate until March 2031. Recent Heel Test (2023), and bilges treated & twin-pack epoxied. Two new macerator toilets. Bar with bottle fridge and urn. Eberspacher radiator heating. BS EN54 compliant fire detection & fire fighting in engine bay. Bilge alarm and secondary bilge pump. Fire extinguishers (annually serviced) and lifebuoys. 3KVa 240V Inverter. This vessel is soon to cease operation as a trip boat, and may be ideally suited for conversion to a café or similar.

Sensible offers will be considered.

Specifications

Accommodation

12 Passengers

Equipment

Engine(s)

Beta Marine 30

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