For Sale
Distinctive & Very Trad., Gas-free 50ft Narrowboat
excellent 'swimmer'
Licenced to 30/11/11 - BSS to June 2013
37k (GB pounds) ono
Viewing by arrangement on Leeds Liverpool summit pound (near Barnoldswick)
07866 544677 or email jackdaw@kenw.me.uk
Jackdaw is a 50 ft Traditional Stern narrowboat built by Lorenz & Co in 1989/90 and fitted out by her first owner, Andy Fitton, with subsequent upgrades and improvements by me. She was professionally repainted in November 2009 and was last 'blacked' in April 2010. During my 8+ years ownership she has been blacked every two years.
Last engine service November 2010.
Like any 'twenty something' narrowboat she shows her age in places and there are always things that need a lick of paint or varnish but she is a very sound vessel that is 'ready to cruise' and enjoy.
Internal accommodation is also 'traditional' in that she has a reasonably authentic boatman's cabin and forward of that a large engine room.
The remainder of the cabin (around 24' or so) is 'all mod con.' by comparison and includes 230/240v electrics and modern appliances in the galley (electric kettle, fridge freezer, microwave oven etc.).
Jackdaw is powered by a 1978 Lister HRW3M that is somewhat OTT in a narrowboat but apparently was originally installed new in one back in 1978. Perhaps it was a deep-draught, working boat rather than a modern (comparatively shallow-draught) vessel?
With over 150 Nm of torque available at just 1200 rpm this engine would be capable of powering a much larger vessel and delivering (via a hydraulic system say) main propulsion, bow thruster and considerable electricity generation as well. However, it seems more that happy to idle away for day after day and is surprisingly economical. The only time I have had it working fairly hard was on the tidal crossing to the Ribble Link (July 2010), where it performed admirably.
Jackdaw is now 'gas free' with an electric fridge freezer and a Dickinson Bering (diesel-fired) Cook Stove (with water coil) that is plumbed into the radiator circuit so capable of providing background heating. For more information on the diesel stove see Dickinson spec. sheet.
The former gas locker has had the drain points sealed and is now general storage. This has allowed the ballast to be adjusted to sit the boat less 'bow high' in the water. As well as looking much better, the roof now drains more efficiently and she swims and handles even better too.
She is indeed an excellent swimmer, making rapid progress through the water with very little bow wave or wash, a real credit to her builder, Roger Lorenz.
With her large rudder, Jackdaw has the advantage of steering effectively without the engine in gear.
Traditional style, steel
narrowboat.
Dimensions:-
50ft by 6ft 10ins by 2ft draught.
Constructed by Lorenz and Co.,
Worsley, Manchester in 1989/90.
Believed to be 6:5:4 plate
thicknesses.
Lister HR3W s/n 349HRW3A28M manufactured 1978 3.14 litres 44.25hp @ 2200rpm 153nm (113 lbft) @ 1500 rpm
Integral Lister reversing box and separate 2:1 reduction gear type 2R2-1 (s/n 31370) 'traditional' controls
Closed circuit water cooling via skin tank on the starboard swim.
Propeller:- 21" x 14" three blade, left hand rotation on 1.5 shaft
Stern Gland:- 3/8 packing
Central Heating:- Eberspacher D5W (5kw output) controlled by Danfoss TP5 programmable room thermostat
Saloon Heater:- Evergreen Larch Multi-fuel Stove (wood or coal/smokeless fuel)
Water System:- Flojet model 4305-503 pressure switched 2.3gpm 15psi pump with separate accumulator
Water Tank:- 350 litre (77 gallons approx.) food grade MDPE located under front deck
Inverter:- Mobitronic (Waeco) type 8150 012 PP Continuous output 1.5 kw @ 230 volts AC up to 1.8 kw intermittent
Internal Fit-out:- Originally fitted out by first owner, Andy Fitton.
Upgrades, modifications etc. by current owner, Ken Watson.
Internal Layout:- Front to rear
Saloon; Galley; corridor through Double Cabin; corridor past W.C.& Shower to Engine Room; Boatmans Cabin.
Boatman's Cabin accommodates a single adult either across or along the side.
Two small children could probably be comfortable, one across, one along.
Comes complete with:- Comprehensive user manual covering all boat systems
Individual user guides/manuals for on board equipment
Lister Workshop manual for the engine & gearbox
Full complement of cruising equipment, fully equipped galley
Vacuum cleaner and portable washing machine
Plaques, horse brasses, pictures, lace plates etc. as seem at viewing.