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Description

Willow – Well-Maintained 45’ Traditional Narrowboat

A carefully maintained 45ft traditional-stern narrowboat offering comfortable accommodation, excellent mechanical reliability, and a practical, modern layout.

An ideal go-anywhere size for continuous cruising, first-time ownership, or relaxed full-time liveaboard life.

Willow has been lived aboard for the last two years and regularly cruised on the Shropshire Union (Chester & Middlewich branches), Trent & Mersey, and Grand Union canals. She has proven herself a dependable and comfortable home, equally suited to long stays off-grid or extended cruising.

Now offered for sale as we move towards a new chapter and a land-based project.

Key Details

Length: 45ft
Beam: Standard narrowboat
Year Built: 2014
Hull: Steel
Berths: 2
BSS: Valid until April 2029


Engine & Mechanical

Barrus Shire 38 – fitted new in 2025

Includes new gearbox
Only 270 running hours
Manufacturer warranty until 2030
Full service to be completed prior to sale

Ideal for buyers planning long-term ownership


New stern gear fitted 2025

This engine upgrade represents a significant recent investment and offers long-term peace of mind for cruising and liveaboard use.

Accommodation & Layout
The interior is bright, modern, and well laid-out, making excellent use of space.

Forward saloon with comfortable seating area

Midships galley with:

New split-level gas oven/grill (2025)
Four-ring gas hob
Generous worktop and storage – comparable to a home kitchen
Under-counter fridge


Bathroom with pump-out toilet, basin, and shower
Aft cabin with double bed and under-bed storage


Systems & Equipment

Shore power connection
12V & 240V systems
Inverter
Eberspächer diesel central heating throughout
Hot water via engine / calorifier
Two solar panels for off-grid living


Recent Maintenance & Upgrades

Blacked: September 2024
Anodes replaced: February 2024
New Thetford Aqualine pump-out toilet (2025)
New gas cooker (2025 – warranty remaining)
Documentation included where available
Sensibly maintained and regularly used


Additional Notes
Willow is coming to the market in the first week of May.
Between now and then:

Engine service will be completed
BSS inspection will be completed
Shower installation will be completed

For buyers who wish to personalise the bathroom, we are happy to discuss a price adjustment if purchasing prior to shower completion. The shower unit and flooring are already purchased.

Specifications

Accommodation

2-berth

Construction

45' Traditional narrowboat - steel

Equipment

2 windlasses
25L diesel drum
Portable washing machine can be included in sale

Engine(s)

Barrus Shire 38
New, including new gearbox, fitted 2025
Warranty until 2030
270 hours
Service to be completed before sale

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