1986 Stowe Hill Cruiser Narrowboat For Sale

Welcome to the wonderful world of narrow boating! If you’re looking for a beautifully renovated and well-maintained vessel, look no further than this 1986 Stowe Hill Marine Cruiser.

Measuring 46ft in length, this boat is moored at the much sought after Portavon Marina in Keynsham, just outside of Bristol and comes with a residential mooring. You’ll love the sense of community and the social scene in this marina, and it’s just a short walk to the train station with regular trains to Bristol, Bath and London. The bus route for Bristol and Bath is also right on your doorstep, and the bus runs directly to Bristol Airport. And the lovely Lock-keeper pub is conveniently located right next door.

This boat comes with an allocated parking space and use of a storage box/unit, making it easy to store your belongings and come and go as you please. The boat was built in 1986 by Stowe Hill Marine Liverpool and features a steel hull (index number 72016) and a diesel Lister engine 13 – 17.C.

Recent updates include a new battery, a new Hurth gearbox, diesel pump, starter motor, oil filter and oil, injectors, water pump, thermostat, rad cap, and some water pipes. The water system has been fully flushed out, and the boat comes with a new, unused boiler that just needs connecting. The 2-year-old Howdens kitchen is modern and stylish, and the boat has been re-lined inside with a lot of new woodwork and unique character.

The boat features new 240v wiring throughout, with 12v USB charging sockets, lighting and water pump and a 240V fridge. There’s also an electric living flame fire which kicks out the heat, making this boat a cosy and comfortable place to be throughout the year. The bedroom area has a raised double bed with lots of storage space underneath and several shelves, and an electric wall heater.

This boat comes with a full BSS Safety certificate until 2025, and was sandblasted, blacked, and surveyed in September 2021 with new anodes fitted. There’s even lots of boat paint left over for future touch ups, so you can keep your new boat looking fresh and beautiful for years to come.

But Thunderbird isn’t just a great home, she’s also incredibly easy to take out of the marina for day trips or longer cruises. She’s very manoeuvrable and easy to moor up, and comes with two kayaks for playing on the water and exploring the waterways.

If you’re looking for a beautiful and well-maintained narrowboat, this Stowe Hill Marine Cruiser is the perfect choice. Don’t miss your chance to own this amazing vessel and start your new life on the waterways. Please feel free to drop me a message and arrange a viewing!