Description

Description:

Bezique is well kept and laid out 52ft traditional narrowboat currently for sale on a continuous cruiser licence and is well set-up for a permanent mooring.

Bezique was built by Shotbolt Engineering and fitted out by Nene Marine in 1993.

Blacked and surveyed in June 2021, with favourable results and all advisory repairs completed. BSC expires March 2028.

She is a well-kept conventional 52ft traditional stern narrow boat powered by a Lister CRK3 classic marine diesel engine located in the rear engine room with plenty of space to store essential boating equipment. This can be entered via the stern doors or from the front corridor.

ENGINE SPECIFICATION
Engine make: Lister CRK3 Classic.
Number of cylinders: 3.
Cooling type: Water via keel cooling tank.
Gearbox make: PRM.
Engine room insulated: Yes.
Number of Alternators: 1.
Diesel tank: Integral.
New Bilge Pump fitted (2025)

Living Area:

From entering through the front doors the boat has a spacious feel as the saloon and galley are largely open plan. Flooring is laminated wood and Morso Squirrel dual fuel burning stove, the front step has a slide out coal scuttle. A breakfast bar and stools compliments the saloon.

Kitchen:

The galley is fully tiled and fitted with a Thetford Caprice hob, grill and oven (2021), Stainless steel sink and drainer are set into an Oak worktop. The 12v electric Dometic fridge.

Following this is the pullman style dinette with plenty of storage under the seats and in drawers under the step. This converts to a double bed when required.

Bathroom:

The bathroom with Simploo composting toilet unit, wash basin with vanity beneath and a shower,.

Bedroom:

The double bed is on a raised plinth with storage drawers to the front and a 3/4 hanging wardrobe at the foot of the bed and storage cupboards above the head of the bed. The dinette converts to a second double bed when required.

Heating:

The boat can be centrally heated by means of an AIde gas boiler or the Morso Squirrel dual fuel burning stove.

Boat Specification:

Hull manufactured by: Shotbolt Engineering, Ramsey, Cambs.
Fitted out by: Nene Marine.
Outstanding finance/ mortgage: None.
Type of stern: Traditional.
Year .built: 1993.
Length: 52ft.
Width: 6ft I0in.
Draft: 2ft lin.
Construction Specification: 10/6/4mm.
Base plate: Flat.

Vessel History:

Boat Safety Certificate expiry date: 25/03/2028
Last full repaint date: 2011.
Last hull blacking date: 2021
Number of anodes: 6
Date anodes were last replaced: 2021
Survey : No. last survey carried out in 2021

Electrical Systems:

12v lighting: Yes.
240v sockets: Yes.
240v land line: Yes.
Inverter: Sterling 1600w sine wave inverter (2021)
Solar Panels: Yes. 3 x panels 645w total (2021)
Batteries: 1 starter and 3x Deep Cycle 150ah domestic (new 2024)
Clipper BM-2 Battery Monitor (12Vdc, 600Ah, 199A) (2021)

Heating & Hot Water:

Central heating system: AIde gas.
Solid fuel stove: Morso Squirrel.
Water heating system: Calorifier new in 2014 (engine and AIde).
Fresh water tank: Yes.
Water tank capacity: Large.
New water pump fitted (2025)

Accommodation:

Fixed berths: 2.
Additional berths: 2.
Dinette fitted: Yes .
Headroom: 5ft I0in

Interior Materials:

Insulation: Rockwool.
Lining materials: Oak faced ply, birch faced ply, solid ash. saloon area painted.
Window types: Channelglaze.
Exterior doors: , Timber lined steel.
Side hatches: 1.
Front and rear covers: None.
Fire safety equipment: BSC approved.

Gas System:

Number of gas bottles 2 x propane.
Regulator type, Standard with two way switch over - Bubble tester fitted

Kitchen Specification:

Cooker: Thetford Caprice 4 burner hob, grill and oven (2021)
Fridge: Dometic 12v fridge with icebox (2021)

Bathroom Specification:

Toilet: Simploo Composting toilet unit (2021)
Separate shower fitted
Vanity unit with basin fitted

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