Description

Flexible trip boat and/or mobile café business opportunity in a prime location on the Grand Union Canal. The vessel for sale has been operating as a trip boat from its current location for over 20 years, with a capacity of up to 40 passengers, and is 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).

There are several options for the boat, which include continuing operation as a trip boat from its current location, or being added to an existing fleet elsewhere on UK waterways. The boat is also ideal for a potential conversion to and operation as a mobile café.

The boat for sale is a 70' Passenger Vessel Narrowboat. UK Passenger Certificate for 40 passengers and 2 crew. 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 & Bilges treated & twin-pack epoxied (2023). Two new macerator toilets. Bar with bottle fridge and urn. Eberspacher radiator heating.

All sensible offers will be considered.

Price on application as there may be optional/additional deals depending on intended future use

Specifications

Accommodation

40 Passengers & 2 Crew

Equipment

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
Tea urn and Coffee percolator
Bottle/Can bar fridge

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