The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Hancock And Lane 50` Narrow Boat

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  267640
  • Length  ·  50'0"
  • Year  ·  1976
  • Construction  ·  Steel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Full-Displacement
  • Sleeping berths  ·  2
  • Lying  ·  Clyde/Forth canal
Boatshed Scotland
Boatshed Scotland
Ian Sawkins

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Hancock & Lane
Builder Hancock & Lane
Lying Clyde/Forth canal
Water capacity 440.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 02/10/2015

Mechanical

The engine is a BMC 1.5 which had the injectors and glow plugs replaced 3 years ago, a new starter motor and alternator 1 year ago and a complete rewire. There is also a bilge pump with automatic float switch.
A new gear box fitted October 2019 with 12 month warranty , engine also serviced , all new filters.

Dimensions

Length 50'0"
Beam 6'9"
Draft Min 2'3"
Draft Max 2'3"
Headroom 6'6"
Storage In water

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction Steel
Underwater profile Full-Displacement
Finish 2 pack finish

The 2015 survey reported the ultra soundings gave a thickness of 5-6mm over most of the bottom plating and 6mm over most of the side plating indicating the plating has lost only little of its original plate thickness. At the stern under the engine area the plate thickness was down to 4.9 mm in some places, this is still of an acceptable thickness.
The bow locker houses double 13kg gas bottles with a quick changeover switch.
The hull was overplated in 2008 when it was coated in 2 pack epoxy resin.
The outside metalwork has been completely stripped down to bare metal and repainted using 2 coat primer 2 coat undercoat and 2 coat V+E enamel paint.
A full prerefurbishment hull survey from 2015 can be provided

Accommodation

Total # of berths 2
No. of double berths 1
Cabin(s) 2
Sink 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Electric)

Bath included
Cabin heating, Multifuel burner & oil fired radiator
Large skylight lantern
- Under step storage
- French opening side hatch window
Kitchen area
- Solid European Oak worktops and draws
- Gas range cooker with double oven
- Belfast sink with ornate taps
- Water filtered cold water
- Under counter fridge.
- Morco F11e gas fired hot water heater
Bathroom
- Electric flush porcelain toilet
- Freestanding roll top bath with overhead shower.

Bedroom
- Ornately decorated king size bed compartment
- Roof ventilation hatch
- Back hatch doors
- Under bed pull out drawers for storage

Solid wood floors run throughout the boat.
Furniture and kitchen wear is included.

4 burner propane Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Broiler
Oven
Sink
Cooler
Refrigerator
Drapes
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Microwave

Bath included
Cabin heating, Multifuel burner & oil fired radiator
Large skylight lantern
- Under step storage
- French opening side hatch window
Kitchen area
- Solid European Oak worktops and draws
- Gas range cooker with double oven
- Belfast sink with ornate taps
- Water filtered cold water
- Under counter fridge.
- Morco F11e gas fired hot water heater
Bathroom
- Electric flush porcelain toilet
- Freestanding roll top bath with overhead shower.

Bedroom
- Ornately decorated king size bed compartment
- Roof ventilation hatch
- Back hatch doors
- Under bed pull out drawers for storage

Solid wood floors run throughout the boat.
Furniture and kitchen wear is included.

4 burner propane Stove

Deck Gear

Rode
Fenders

1 halyard winches

Nav Equipment

TV

2 x TV

Safety Equipment

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)

Broker's Comments

The 50` Hancock and Lane Narrowboat has been completely restored inside, all windows and frames have been replaced and the interior rebuilt to a high standard with detailed finishing.
There are full details of the work which has been carried out within the listing details.
As well as providing the owner with a very comfortable home, he also takes her out for trips on the canal.
Owing to his unforeseen change in circumstances the owner has brought this lovely barge home to market.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Hancock And Lane 50` Narrow Boat has been personally photographed and viewed by Ian Sawkins of Boatshed Scotland. Click here for contact details.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

14/08/19

Why are you selling her?

Moving back to South Africa

Where have you sailed her?

Canal forth/Clyde

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Comments 1

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Hi, beautiful boat, what is its name? So many questions... is there room for a washing machine under the boiler? Does the boat have a bow thruster? Is it easy to handle for one person, moring up especially? Has there been much interest?

Janey K2021-01-11 23:16:59
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