Getting your boat blacked this year?
If blacking is on your to-do list, we’ve made it simple. Choose the package that suits you best and we’ll take care of the rest.
Yard Package — £499
2 slipways
Pressure wash
1 week on the yard
Complete Package — £649
Everything in the Yard Package, plus:
2 tins of professional blacking
Roller handle + 10 heads
Gloves & scraper
Not sure which package is right for you?
No problem. Our team is on site throughout your time on the yard, so we’re always on hand to help.
We can talk you through the process, check your hull or simply give you a second opinion. You’re never on your own.
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Lichen Lady is a striking 69½ ft traditional mid-engine narrowboat, combining timeless craftsmanship with exceptional character. Built in 1995 with a robust hull by Ian Kemp and beautifully fitted in solid oak by Dave Freeman, she offers both durability and classic charm. At her heart lies the legendary Gardner 2LW engine—smooth, reliable, and highly sought after—making her a dream for enthusiasts and long-distance cruisers alike.
Inside, Lichen Lady feels warm and inviting, with quality woodwork, generous living space, and flexible accommodation for up to eight. Thoughtful design features, multiple side doors, and abundant storage enhance practicality for life aboard.
With recent servicing, a long Boat Safety Certificate, and huge potential to personalise, Lichen Lady is a rare opportunity to own a truly distinctive and capable narrowboat.
Year: 1995
Style: Traditional – boatman’s cabin
Hull Builder: Ian Kemp
Fit Out: Dave Freeman
Length: 69 ½ ft
Draught: 28”
Berths: 8
Original Steel Thicknesses: 10:6:4
WIN / CIN: N/a
Boat Safety: Expires 28.10.2026
Engine: Gardner 2LW
Engine Hrs: 240 hours since 2015
Engine Servicing: 2025
Gearbox: PRM Hydraulic
Fuel Tank: Connected twin tanks can be filled from both sides
Last Blacked: 2023 Bitumen
Bowthruster: No
Insulation: Spray Foam
Fit Out: Solid Oak & Oak faced ply
Flooring: Carpet front top rear
Seating: Large built in sofa 2-4 people
Cooking: Gas Hob Oven & Grill
Fridge/Freezer: Shoreline 12v
Washing Machine: No
Galley Worktops: Hardwood
Toilet: Thetford Cassette
Shower: Hip bath with overhead shower cubicle
Paintwork: Green red and coloured diamonds on roof
Side Doors: x2 Pairs opposite in engine room – x2 pairs in galley/saloon area opposite each other and x1 in bow
Lockers: Lockable drawers and cupboards throughout the boat
Windows: Nautical portrait windows in front of boat portholes throughout
Water Tank: 900 Litres stainless Steel
Stove: Morso Squirrel
Central Heating: DOES NOT WORK – Aldi
Hot Water: 2015 Calorifier fitted
Alternators: x2 a 55Amp + another
Batteries: x2 Starter x3 Leisure
Galvanic Isolator: Yes fitted 2015
Inverter/Charger: Yes fitted 2015 – Sterling
Solar: No
230v: Yes & landline provided
Lighting: 12v + 24v
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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