Description

FISHER KING - Fully-fitted cruiser style 16.75m (55ft) narrowboat for sale. Navy blue enamel with black canvas. Very low engine hrs and ideal liveaboard.

For sale, a privately owned, well maintained and modernised narrowboat. The boat was commissioned and managed by British Waterways Marinas Limited (registered number 04930453), on behalf of the first private owner and built by Northern Pride Narrowboats. The commissioning contract is available to interested parties. The British Waterways Marinas Limited Agreement for the Supply of a new 55ft Traditional Stern Narrowboat outlines the specification of the boat, initial contact price and payment including the payment of VAT (Para 3.1). It is the second owners who are selling the boat having owned it for just over six years. Because this is a two ownership, leisurely used boat, as opposed to a continuous cruiser or ex-hire boat, it has a low reading of 1048.6 hrs (as at 3 February 2026). Average leisure narrow boats log between 50 and 150 hours per year. Fisher King has averaged 52.4 hours a year. More importantly, the boat has been regularly serviced and starts on the button.

The Declaration of Conformity was signed on 4/04/2006, (a detailed document and operating manual, specifying everything about the boat). The hull length is 16,76m(55ft). Beam 2.08m(6ft 10’’). Design draught 457mm(18”) forward and 558mm(24”) aft (including skeg). A welded steel construction by STS Boats. 10.0mm base plates, 6mm side plates, 5mm cabin side plate and 4mm cabin roof plates. The Boat has been blackened twice in the last five years, the most recent one during the week of 4 July 2024. At this point a new long button rope fender, V Bow fender, turnbuckles and sink plated chains were fitted. New bolts were fitted to the tiller. A comprehensive file of photographs are available before and after the blackening at the Seagull Dry Dock in Ratho. All six magnesium anodes, above required specification have been fitted and the boat has been given the once over by a local marine engineer, who has said he is impressed by the condition of the steelwork. The sellers would be happy for the boat to be examined by an external surveyor, if required.

The entire topside of the boat was stripped back and repainted with Rylard painting systems in 20/21. New stainless steel Deck Plates, Fairleads, etc, were fitted. The small sections of the roof, front and rear deck will be painted before the point of sale (or reflected in the sale price) - ongoing maintenance items that were already scheduled to be carried out in Spring 2026.

Internally the brass switches and hinges have been replaced with stainless steel and brushed stainless steel. The old brass fittings are available, including curtain poles. New marine grade stainless steel vents have been installed throughout the boat.

The Boat Safety Certificate was carried out on 9 February 2026 and will be available to the new purchaser. No advisories, but the examiner made an observation that one of the belts need to be tightened in engine. Arrangements have been made to get a diesel mechanic to tighten the belt. The last one was carried out on 17/2/2022 when the boat had a clean bill of health with no advisories. The examiner was impressed by the new battery wiring.

Fisher King has had significant refurbishment and modernisation in the last five years at a cost in excess of £11,000 in materials, excluding labour. This excludes the costs associated with blackening and general maintenance.
Modernisation and improvement investment in the last five years including many invoices and details are available in comprehensive files, which any interested parties can review.

Specifications

Accommodation

Internal engine/engine bay - two port holes, rear access double door and hatch. Forth Marine textiles canvas cover, engine controls, LED stainless steel engine bay light. Access panels to engine bay. Kingfisher brass tiller and original tiller pin.

Rear Bedroom - Fixed double berth at stern, with six storage drawers under the bed. Stainless steel cabinet knobs. Cupboards over bed head with reading lights (port side). Fitted wardrobe and three-drawer dresser with shelf and cupboard overhead. The wardrobe houses the Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/300 solar power system. Mattress for double berth. The bedroom has custom made port hole covers for insulation and blocking out light when sleeping. Brushed stainless steel sockets and light switches. Carpet and Amtico premium tiles at steps to internal engine bay. Radiators are situated throughout the boat - one in the bedroom. These are water filled and powered by diesel via an Eberspacher. Digital Timer Modulator with Diagnostic Readout is situated to the rear of the bedroom. Storage is also available under the rear step. This space houses heavy duty wire cutters, safety metal mesh gloves to clear the propeller in the event of any blockages in the weed hatch and spare grease for the stern gland.

Connecting “hall” wall storage cupboard for clothes and shoes. The wall has a 12/24 Volt 150 Amp DC Panel. This panel controls Batteries, Lighting, Fridge, TV/Radio, WC, Tunnel Light, Bilge Pump, Water Pump and Shower Pump - all can be isolated. The DC Distribution Panel also allows the user to look at two meters displaying the state of charge in the batteries. Further central heating radiator in this area.

Bathroom/Shower room - 6’ 6” overall length. Amtico flooring and tiled shower room. Shower room is tiled and immaculate with central heating towel rail. Porthole with custom button. Bathroom mirror, Thetford cassette toilet(C-200 CS D3) with two cassettes, negating the need for pump outs. New silver Ibergrif-1 shower riser rail, shower head and hose, shower head holder and soap dish, adjustable shower height. Never been used. Storage under sink. Water has been drained and treated.

Galley - U shaped galley to port (7” overall length), Grey Formica worktops and traditional tiles. Amtico flooring and new stainless steel mixer tap. New hoses and braided pipes for the twin sinks. Shoreline fridge, with small ice freezer. Stainless steel Thetford oven/grill/storage drawer and four-burner hob were installed in 2020 as new - to replace the original fixtures - by a Gas Safe Engineer who certified them through a Gas Safety Record. New water filter fitted and not yet used, along with new water pump, on 6 August 2025. Both are found under the kitchen sink. SHARP Microwave R-247 800W (IEC 60705) oven in overhead shelf 240v. Base units accommodate fridge/oven. Kitchen overhead cupboard and microwave shelf. Double hatch to starboard side with Kingfisher steel motifs. An eye-level glass display cabinet sits between the kitchen and lounge.

Lounge - Fwd. Two church pews sit either side of a folding and removable “T” custom table. The table was designed and manufactured by Mike Jordan (a specialised canal boat woodworker), in spring 2020. Pews were bought to be used as four seats and to double as a child’s cot or infant’s bed space. (Pews are the subject of separate negotiation, due to sentimental value). Red carpet and Amtico floor tiles. Low level shelves and cupboards to starboard side. Central heating radiators and red Chilli Hungry Penguin multi-fuel stove with top oven. A nearly new three-seater sofa bed with storage folds down easily to provide a further double bed with a removable cover made by SOFERIA (Stewart Anthracite Master), textile protection and washable. CD and radio (JVC), speakers (Pioneer), internet hub and wiring, LG (32L, rated A) TV and Blaupunkt swivel wall mount.

Seating for up to 4 at Welldeck area. A new high quality Cratch Board, Cratch folding table and internal V shaped folding table, designed and manufactured by canal famous Mike Jordan, Woodworker. The Cratch was made using Iroko and 6.4mm laminated safety glass. Costs, excluding installation, but including the tailor made covers by Forth Marine Textiles (front and back) was £2,050. A brand new set of Marine (royal blue and white piping) cushions are available for use. Front lockers house extra ballast, mooring hooks, hammers, mooring ropes, spare coal and BBQ equipment. Under the front hatch are two gas bottles.

Construction

The boat was commissioned and managed by British Waterways Marinas Limited (registration number 04930453) on behalf of the first private owner and built by Northern Pride. 10mm bottom plate, 6mm hull sides, 5mm cabin sides and 4mm roof. 2nd Waterline rubbing strake. Bitumen to base plate, ballasted by concrete slabbing with adjustable cast iron weights at bow and stern. The paintwork is Rylard Enamel Navy Blue (code 00022) - RE 121. The Rylard Painting system has been followed - 3 coats gloss, undercoat and etching primer. Photographs show the most recent blackening. Documents regarding the construction are available and include - Declaration of Conformity and Agreement for the supply of a new 55ft Traditional Stern Narrowboat. The boat has two Alternators, 182 Ltd (40 gall) Integral Diesel tank across transom, the shaft is stainless steel, propellor has three blades (17x12), Inverter and Battery Charger (Sterling Power Products), Stainless Steel Water tank (664 ltr, 120 gall) is situated under the front footwell, accessed from the lounge via a removable, vented marine ply panel, with storage step in front.

Equipment

Fisher King has 12 volt direct current installation, 230 volt alternating current installation, Sterling Power Products Battery Charging System, two liquified petroleum gas installation, diesel fuelled water heater, red Chilli Penguin Hungry multi fuel stove, cassette toilet and solar power (2 x Sunpower 12 v 110w Monocrystalline Semi Flexible Panels), Victron battery combiner and SmartSolar MPPT 100/30), 5G aerial, wireless router and TV aerial. The boat has two TV’s: one LG 32” 240v (blaupunkt swivel,wall mounted in the lounge area) and a 12v one for use in any room when cruising. The cassette toilet, which is 12v electric flush, has two cassettes and is accessible from the hall.

Sunstore Solar Power Solutions - 2x110w Monocrystalline semi flexible panels, Victron Cyrix-1 Battery Combiner, Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/30 - installed on insulated roof panels. System and solar power production can be monitored on a smart phone. System was in excess of £1,600 and can be extended if required. It can power fridge, TV and lights when away from shore plug-in. The solar system and state of charge and draw can be monitored from smart phones.

Chilli Penguin Hungry (red) multi-fuel stove with Top Oven - bought from Linlithgow Stoves. The output is 4.8 KW, efficiency is 81.2% (wood) and 87% (smokeless fuel). The stove and fitments were installed to Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) standards BS 8511:2010 at a cost in excess of £3,750 excluding labour. The hearth construction is corten steel and Iroko wood surrounds. Tiles are porcelain on A1 Fire rated 12mm construction board. The stove heats the boat very well and can be used to cook small dinner and boil your kettle. This is ideal if you don’t want to use gas, solar or electricity when out on the cut.

Navigation Equipment

LED Tunnel light (New) and horn replaced recently.

Engine(s)

Barrus Shire 40 cylinder diesel engine with PRM 150 2:1 gearbox, 36,9BHP at 3000 rpm. Single lever Teleflex control and cables. Bilge pump, switch and cabling. Stern gear, panel and batteries x 3 and starter. 2 x isolator switches. Serial Number 0540 05467. Serviced on a regular basis: Shire Diesel Engine Oil (10W40), Shire Primary Fuel Filters and Air Filters replaced before the end of 2025, all as recommended by Barrus. Engine has very little hours on it - 1048.6 (as at 3 February 2026).The Eberspacher heating system was checked over by a qualified engineer in 2025 and will be serviced before point of sale.

Sails & Spars

N/A

Safety Equipment

Ash pole, Mohogany pole, metal access gang plank (all bought from Midland Chandlers on 27 November 2020) - all in first-class condition and never really used. Orange safety life ring with solas tape (Midland Chandlers - never used), Riber 20M Throw rope. The boat has 5 mushroom vents (100 dia/2), bow and aft louvre vents. There are three portable Fire Powder fire extinguishers - Salon, Galley and Aft. There is also a fire blanket in the kitchen and Kiddle Carbon Monoxide Alarm in the salon. Two adult self inflating life jackets and available in the rear cupboard.

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