Norfolk Broads Caribbean Cruiser for sale with mooring in picturesque East Hertfordshire village with brilliant transport links directly into London.
A beautiful live-aboard boat, renovated to high standards with all the necessary mod-cons while retaining its vintage seventies charm. Sold furnished unless requested otherwise. A stunning boat looking for her next occupant/s.
Front deck:
Step into a built in seating area; spacious enough to comfortably sit 4-6 people. Custom made canvas canopies added to front and back in 2019 mean this area can be used throughout the year.
Living area:
Boat available furnished; including a two person DFS sofa and spacious storage units. Tall cupboard in corner provides ample storage. The solid fuel stove was fitted in 2018. Steering wheel and captain’s chair are situated portside. Natural light fills this space as windows run the length on either side of the room, while curtains provide privacy in the evening.
Kitchen/Dining area:
Galley kitchen with twin ring gas hob top, electric fridge, microwave and full size electric oven. Fitted with modern slate coloured doors and black fittings. Stainless steel sink and drainer with water pump switch in cupboard below. L-shape seating bench provides excellent storage with dining table built to match. Again, this area benefits from plenty of daylight, with curtains and a blind fitted in kitchen to provide privacy in the evenings. Large built in wardrobe is situated next to bedroom door to utilise space effectively. A large shelf along the top and shelving down the side of the curtained wardrobe makes the most of every inch for storage.
Shower room:
The small step-in shower room is fitted with a modern shower and a pump out toilet. A curtain separates the shower area and the toilet.
Bedroom:
The walls have been reconfigured to allow a double mattress to fit under the window creating more space in the room. The bed frame has been built at a height which allows large storage boxes to fit comfortably underneath. A small vanity sink sits on top of cupboard. An electric panel radiator warms the space easily in the winter and the door to the back deck allows for great ventilation during the summer months.
Rear Deck:
Accessible engine well, battery/solar charger, water pump and gas locker with capacity for x2 large LPG gas bottles.
Mooring:
River mooring at Lee Valley Marina, Stanstead Abbotts (South Street, SG12 8AL) with shore power and water tap situated directly outside on the riverbank. Gated marina with parking, 6 minute walk from St Margarets (Herts) rail station on the Greater Anglia New River line with direct trains to London every 30 minutes. Marina services include diesel, pump out, water, gas, solid fuel, laundry, shower/toilets and chandlery.
BSS Certificate Expiry: 21/10/2028.
Specification:
Make: Caribbean 39 Broads Cruiser.
Builder: F.B.Wilds, Horning.
Hull Construction: Fibreglass.
Length: 11.89m (39’).
Beam: 3.66m (12’).
Draught: 0.79 (2’ 7”).
Engine: Perkins.
Fuel Type: Diesel.
Water: 2 tanks, on starboard and port sides.
Power: 12/24v (x2 leisure battery & starter battery, both with solar panel charging) / 240v Electric Hookup.
Heating: Bilberry 5kW Cast Iron Solid Fuel Stove in saloon. Electric panel radiator in berth.
Hot water: Calorifier.
Vessel type: | Broads Cruiser / Liveaboard |
Builder: | F.B.Wilds |
Make: | Wilds |
Model: | Caribbean |
Constructed: | 1971 |
Berths: | 1 |
No. of engines: | 1 |
Engine model: | Perkins |
Fuel type: | Diesel |
Length over all: | 39' |
Hull material: | Glass Fibre |
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.