38′ Trad Narrow Boat ‘IT’
£29,950.00
Built by the highly regarded builder, Charlie Fox, based in March, Cambridgeshire, ‘IT’ (also known as ‘March Rambler’) is Fox’s build number 21. It has been with its current owner for an impressive 40 years, and they have thoroughly enjoyed their time together! The boat has extensively cruised the inland waterways, travelling as far as Wiltshire and Wales before finally settling on the River Ouse. As with many boats of its age, it may require some cosmetic TLC, but someone could easily put their own personal touch on it if desired! We are open for viewings 7 days a week by appointment please.
Please email us your enquiry: info@fishandduck.co.uk
Construction
Original steel plate - 10mm base / 6mm hull sides / 3mm cabin sides and roof. Head linings in varnished tongue and groove panelling, white ply cabin side and hull linings. Stainless steel framed hopper style windows, double bow doors, double aft doors with steel sliding hatch, self-draining forepeak with bench seats, water tank and LPG bow locker. Aft deck with non-slip matting. Hull last blacked in 2015 including anodes.
Accommodation
A pair wooden forward doors lead to-:
Saloon – port side locker for storage, built-in dinette seating which converts to a double berth, storage shelves to starboard.
Galley – Fitted base units on both sides with cupboards, drawers, work surfaces, sink and drainer with hot and cold taps, LPG oven, LPG hob, space for fridge (not fitted). Log burner is fitted at the aft ward end of the galley with a fireproof surround. Newly fitted dog box above the galley allows for extra headroom and light!
Central doorway leads to-:
WC compartment - shower cubicle with curtain, built-in vanity unit with wash basin, hot and cold taps, pump-out toilet with holding tank (Currently set up as a sea toilet).
Main (aft) cabin – built-in single bunks to port (6ft), single berth to starboard with storage, windows on both sides.
Central door leads to the engine room with steps to the aft deck.
Engine
3 cylinder diesel engine coupled to a conventional shaft drive. Single lever engine control, temperature, voltage and RPM gauges, oil pressure, charging and temperature warning lights. This is a replacement engine with 561.4 recorded hours on the clock. Last serviced in 2024, minimal use since.
Equipment
1 x 13kg LPG bottles, hot water calorifier tank (engine), pump-out toilet, LPG 4 ring hob, Colette LPG oven, CO alarm, fire extinguishers and blanket, mooring ropes, rope fenders.
Electrics
12v - 1 x engine battery (replaced 2024), 2 x leisure batteries (replaced in 2024), switch panel, cabin lighting, domestic water pump, electric bilge pump, shower pump, navigation light.
Disclaimer
Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. They are intended only as a guide, and they do not constitute a term of any contract. The Vendor does not make or give, and neither the Broker nor any person in its employment has any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty in relation to this vessel, in respect of which any Purchaser must rely on his own inspection. A demonstration of the vessel will be conducted once a Sale and Purchase Agreement has been signed by both the seller and buyer and a refundable 10% deposit has been paid into the broker's client account.
Specifications
Status | For Sale |
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Location | Fish and Duck Marina |
Advertiser | Fish and Duck Leisure Ltd as broker for and on behalf of the seller |
Boat Safety Certificate | Expires 04/04/2026 |
Vessel Name | IT (previously 'March Rambler') |
Vessel Condition | Used |
Vessel Type | Trad Stern Narrowboat |
Builder | CP & T Fox Boatbuilders |
Make | Fox Boats (build no. 21) |
Model | 38 Trad |
Year Constructed | 1976 |
Berths | 5 |
Cabins | 1 |
Number of Engines | 1 |
Engine Model | 3 Cylinder Diesel engine (Replacement engine with 561.4 recorded hours) |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Drive Type | Shaft drive |
Cruising Speed | 4 mph |
Maximum Speed | 7 mph |
Length Overall | 38' (11.58m) |
Beam | 6'10" (2.08m) |
Maximum Draft | 1'8" (0.51m) |
Bridge Clearance | 6'3" (1.9m) |
Cabin Headroom | 6'3 (1.9m) |
Hull Material | Steel plate (originally 10/6/3mm) |
Hull Type | Flat |
Hull Colour | Black |
Keel Type | Other |
Dry Weight | 10 tons (estimated) |
Fuel Capacity | 48 gallons / 218 litres (Estimated) |
Water Capacity | 150 Gallons / 682 litres (Estimated) |
WC Holding Tank | Estimated 50 gallons (227 litres) Not currently in use. |