'Hot Tamale' - lovely 38 foot narrowboat
‘Hot Tamale’: 38 foot cruiser stern narrowboat Delightful, comfortable and stylish narrowboat, currently cruising the River Lea between Hackney and Cheshunt. I'm selling her reluctantly after six happy years exploring London's canals and the backwaters of Essex and Herts. Ready to go, recently repainted, with a fantastic new engine and in a great condition. Possible as a liveaboard for one - but perfect for weekends and holidays. Potential mooring available in Roydon marina, Essex. Price £ Dimensions Length: metres (38 foot 4 inches) Beam: metres (6 foot 10 inches) Exterior Steel hull. Engine is a new Vetus M4.15, fitted in late , when the boat had a complete mechanical overhaul. Large stern deck for lounging in the sun. Smaller front deck has space for an armchair. Interior Light and airy open-plan pine-clad living space, with a high ceiling. Separate bathroom. Living/sleeping area: Two sofas, Lloyd Loom armchair, potbellied multi-fuel stove and fold-down table. Sleeps two (sofas convert to comfortable double bed). Space for overnight guests on large mattress which doubles as outdoor seating. Kitchen area: Gas four-ring cooker, oven and grill. Paloma gas-fired instant water heater. Bathroom: Hot shower and cassette toilet. Gas: Propane cylinder housed in the bow provides gas for the cooker and water heater. Water: Stored in large tank under front deck. Water pump with accumulator is in front storage locker. Heating: Provided by the potbellied multi-fuel stove in the main room. Electrics: Two batteries for 12 volt electricity supply: one for the engine, one for leisure use (which runs main lights, spotlights, fridge, ipod player and mobile phone charger). Batteries are charged by running the engine and topped up by solar panel on roof. 240 volt electricity plug-in connection for shore power. Safety: Fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector, life jacket, first aid kit. Licence: Licenced by Canal and Rivers Trust (no ), valid till Boat safety certificate: Valid till Blacking of hull (including anodes, shot blast and epoxy resin): last carried out Approximate costs: Rivers licence £420/year, insurance £120/year, optional mooring £225/month Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit