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Marcellus

Price: £59,000

A 69ft 1935 Harland and Wolff/Ian Clifton 4 berth traditional stern historic narrowboat.

This beautiful narrowboat was originally built by Harland & Wolff as a 'Small Woolwich butty' for the Grand Union Canal Carrying Company in 1935. In later years the boat was cut in half and converted and Marcellus retains the original name together with the GUCCC12447 and 308 numbering. These boats were lived and worked on during the second World War, and the clever design makes living afloat a real pleasure for the modern boater.

The stern steps lead into a classic 'Boatman's cabin' with its own solid fuel stove and seating/cupboards which can be extended to provide a double berth. This room, and indeed the entire boat, are furnished with gleaming wooden floors and cabin sides.

A central doorway leads into the dedicated engine room where the Petter engine is displayed in all its glory. Side hatches to each side of the boat provide plenty of ventilation here.

Next to the engine room is a fixed double berth, conveniently situated next door to the bathroom which is equipped with vanity unit, cassette toilet and shower cubicle together with storage space and shelving.

The galley is particularly handsome and features a built in oven and hob, sleek wood effect work surfaces and a stainless steel sink and splashback. There is both cupboard and shelf space here, together with another side hatch for ventilation in the cooking area.

A second solid fuel stove sits in the cosy saloon which is currently furnished with a sofa, coffee table and shelves.

The bow of Marcellus harks back to its working life, with steps leading down to a large 'hold' area underneath the deck. When not being accessed, the whole bow deck is protected by a cratch cover.

Marcellus presents a rare opportunity to own an impressive example of a historic canal boat. To arrange to view, please contact Gayton Marina on 01604 858685.

General

General
NameMarcellus
BW index number66031
Safety certificateYES
BSS certificate expiry10th February 2027
LocationGayton Marina
Price£59,000
Berths
No. of Berths4
Double beds1
Double beds (temp)1
Single beds--
Single beds (temp)0
Size
Overall length69 feet
Overall beam6 feet 10 inches
Overall draft--
Overall headroom6 feet
Style of sternTraditional

Structure

Manufacturer
ManufacturerHarland and Wolfe and Ian Clifton
Hull ID No.--
Build date1935
Material
BaseSteel
HullSteel and iron
Cabin sideSteel and iron
RoofSteel
Original steel thickness
Base--
Hull--
Cabin--
Hull blacking
Last hull blacking--
Where--
Anodes
FittedNO
Date fitted--
Size--
No. of anodes--

Running gear

Engine
MakePetter
ModelPJ3
Year1962-1985
FuelDiesel
CoolingAir
Hours--
Last serviced date--
Last serviced by--
Gearbox
MakePRM
Model101 SVR
Reduction2:1
Coupling--
Shaft diameter--
Propellor size--

Capacities

Fuel--
Water--
Gas typePropane
No. of gas cylinders2
Gas cylinder size13kg

Interior

Fitted
Fitted byIan Clifton and Shardlow
Date fitted--
Materials used
FloorWood
Hull sidesPlywood
Cabin sidesPlywood
DeckheadPlywood
BulkheadsPlywood
FittingsVarious and brass

Equipment

In the galley
CookerBuilt in oven & hob
Cooker modelStoves
Fridge--
Fridge model--
OtherHob
In the bathroom
Bath--
ShowerYes with curtain screen
Hip bath--
BasinYes
Toilet typeCassette
Toilet makeThetford
Toilet model165
Toilet tank capacity--
Toilet remarks--
Heating
TypeSolid fuel stoves x 2
MakeVillager and Hamlet
Model--
FuelSolid
Other remarks--
Electrical systems
DC voltage12v
No. of batteries (start)1
No. of batteries (domestic)2
Split charging--
OtherBattery management system
Hot water
TypeMorco
MakeMorco
ModelEUP 6
FuelGas
Other remarks--
Additional heating--
240 volt electrical systems
Inverter make--
Inverter rating--
Generator make--
Generator rating--
ShorelineNO
Other--

Other

Additional information
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Boat plan

Marcellus - boat plan