58′ Cruiser Stern Narrow Boat ‘Epicurean’

£62,950.00

‘Epicurean’ is a beautifully presented cruiser stern narrowboat with a reverse layout that is very well equipped for long-term cruising. With a dedicated office space, this would make an ideal boat for those who would like to work from home – while cruising the inland waterways! We are open 7 days a week, so please contact us to make an appointment and we look forward to showing you around.

Please email us your enquiry: info@fishandduck.co.uk

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Construction
Steel plate shell in 10/6/5/5mm constructed and fitted out by Hixon Boats in 2005.
Cruiser stern with fitted taffrail and gates, blue fabric pram hood, steel aft doors and sliding hatch, side half doors, Houdini hatch,  forward escape windows, anodised aluminium framed hopper style windows, blue cabin sides with painted decals, cream roof and coach lines, brass deck fittings, built in bike locker. The interior is fully insulated with fire resistant sprayed polyurethane, and lined in ash veneered ply. Last blacked and anodes replaced in May 2024.

Accommodation
From the cruiser stern via double steel doors and a sliding hatch there are a set of removable steps with storage within, full height lockers on both sides for general stowage, electrical systems and hot water calorifier.
Galley - well fitted and equipped galley built of base units, drawers and shelving, light grey Corian style work surfaces and upstands, wine rack, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, Hotpoint washing machine, oven/grill, separate hob, and fridge.
Saloon - the saloon lies forward of the galley with electric reclining sofa, Morso Squirrel stove on a fireproof surround and guard.
A starboard side passage way leads to full width WC & Shower Compartment -  corner shower cubicle with sliding screen, a vanity unit with ceramic wash basin, a self contained composting toilet and towel radiator.
Moving Forward via starboard side alleyway, there is a nicely fitted office area with desk, shelving, drawers and Freezer.
Master Cabin - comprises a fixed king-size berth with ample storage beneath, full height fitted wardrobes at the aft ward end of the cabin, reading lights, escape windows to forepeak.
The interior is fitted with LED down lighting, Oak flooring in saloon and main cabin , tiles in the bathroom and galley, and light coloured, patterned curtains. There are ample 240v sockets throughout the vessel. Cabin Headroom is 6'7".

Engine
Vetus P4.17K602A 4 cylinder diesel engine (42hp) coupled to a shaft drive via a PRM 125 Gearbox (New in 2023 along with drive plate) with a single lever engine control. 100amp leisure alternator and 90amp Starter. Temperature, voltage and oil pressure gauges. 4510 recorded engine hours. Vetus 55kgf bow thruster.

Equipment
Eberspacher D5W8C diesel fired central heating boiler, (hot water and heating) and room thermostat, 2 radiators and 1 towel rail radiator, calorifier tank with immersion heater and accumulator tank, Morso solid fuel stove (New 2019), fire irons, 12v domestic fridge, oven/grill with 4 burner hob, washer/ dryer, Nature's Head self contained composting toilet, 2x13kg gas bottles,  TV, satellite aerial, stainless steel water tank, deck equipment, tillers, mooring ropes, anchor, galley equipment and clock.

Electrics
12v - 1 x lithium engine battery, 4 x domestic batteries, 1 x bow thruster battery, Victron 3kw inverter/charger, Victron battery monitor, 3 x solar panels, solar charge controller, 12v switch panel, LED cabin down lighting, 12v Shurflo domestic water pump, Whale Gulper shower waste pump, 12v bilge pump, 12v fridge, pump out and fresh water tank gauges, TV, Navigation Lights, and horn.
240v - shore power lead and connection, consumer unit, hot water immersion heater, plug sockets, Victron inverter/ charger, freezer, Hotpoint washer/ dryer, TV and remote.

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 10% deposit has been paid into the broker's client account.

Specifications

Status

FOR SALE

Location

Fish and Duck Marina

Advertiser

Fish and Duck Leisure Ltd as broker on behalf of the seller

Vessel Name

Epicurean

Vessel Condition

Used

Vessel Type

Cruiser Stern Narrow Boat

Boat Safety Certificate

07/04/2025

Builder

Hixon Boats (Build and Fitout)

Vessel HIN/CIN

GB-HIX00089M505

Make

Hixon Boats

Model

58 Cruiser Stern

Year Constructed

2005

Berths

4

Cabins

1

Number of Engines

1

Engine Model

Vetus P4. 17K602A 4 Cylinder diesel engine (42hp)

Fuel Type

Diesel

Drive Type

Shaft drive

Cruising Speed

4 mph

Maximum Speed

6 mph

Length Overall

58' (17.68m)

Beam

6'10" (2.08m)

Maximum Draft

2' (0.6m)

Bridge Clearance

8'9" (2.67m) canopy raised / 5'2" (1.6m) canopy lowered

Cabin Headroom

6'5" (1.96m)

Hull Material

Steel plate (Original 10/6/5/5mm)

Hull Type

Flat bottom

Hull Colour

Black

Keel Type

Other

Dry Weight

17,000 kg approx.

Fuel Capacity

180 litres (40 gallons)

Water Capacity

450 litres (99 gallons)