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Charming 40ft Trad Stern by French & Peel | 1996
This well-maintained 40ft traditional stern narrowboat, built and fitted out by respected builder French & Peel, offers a compact yet comfortable liveaboard or cruising vessel. Powered by a reliable Lister Alpha LPW3 engine (4,504 hrs), with PRM 150 gearbox and twin 175L fuel tanks. Last blacked with 2-pack epoxy in Feb 2022. The interior features tongue & groove fit-out, vinyl flooring, walk-in shower, Porta Potti, and a well-equipped galley with gas oven, grill, and 4-burner hob. Heated via an Autoterm 5kW diesel system with calorifier hot water. Recent upgrades include new batteries (Sept 2024) and Victron galvanic isolator (July 2025). 12v lighting, 230v mains, and 3000W inverter included. Boat Safety valid to March 2027. Sold as seen — viewing highly recommended!
Year: 1996
Style: Trad Stern
Hull Builder: French & Peel
Fit Out: French & Peel
Length: 40 ft
Draught: 27”
Berths: 2
Original Steel Thicknesses: 10:6:4
WIN / CIN: N/a
Boat Safety: Expires 22.03.2027
Engine: Lister Alpha LPW3 27Hp
Engine Hrs: 4,504
Engine Servicing: September 2024
Gearbox: PRM 150
Fuel Tank: Twin fuel tanks x175 Litres each – 350 Litres total
Last Blacked: Feb 2022 – 2 Pac Epoxy
Bowthruster: N/a
Insulation: Polystyrene
Fit Out: Tongue & Groove
Flooring: Vinyl – wood affect
Seating: Fixed Bench seat x2 people
Cooking: Gas Oven & Grill & 4 Burner Hob
Fridge/Freezer: Electrolux RM212F 3 way Fridge Freezer
Washing Machine: N/a
Galley Worktops: Wood and Tiled - brown
Toilet: Porta Potti 565
Shower: Walk In Shower Cubicle
Paintwork: Blue with Cream roof
Side Doors: x1 Pair Starboard side in Galley
Lockers: N/a
Windows: Bus style windows & x2 port holes windows in engine cabin , aluminium framed
Water Tank: Plastic 400 Litre
Stove: N/a
Central Heating: Autoterm Flow 5D – 5Kw
Hot Water: Calorifier & Central Heating
Alternators: Unknown
Batteries: x2 110 Ah Leisure & x1 110 Ah Starter – ALL NEW September 2024
Galvanic Isolator: Victron VDI 16A – fitted JULY 2025
Inverter/Charger: Streetwize 3000W
Solar: N/a
230v: Yes
Lighting: All 12v
Sold as seen
Any information relating to the history or condition of the Boat supplied by the Company is only as supplied to the Company by the Seller and the Company cannot be held responsible and shall not be liable in any way if such information proves to be inaccurate. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to ensure that all particulars given in the course of the purchase of the Boat are accurate. Such particulars are intended only as a guide and do not constitute a term of any contract.
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