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Description

Skip the wait for a new build and step straight onto a beautifully finished, high-spec 55ft narrowboat — ready to live aboard or cruise immediately.
Professionally fitted out in 2025 and presented in exceptional near-new condition, this ex-demonstrator offers a rare opportunity to acquire a modern boat without the typical 12–18 month lead time.
Designed for comfortable, contemporary canal living, with high-quality systems, thoughtful layout, and scope to personalise the final details.

Specifications

Accommodation

Designed for Comfortable Modern Living

The interior has been carefully designed to create a calm, contemporary living space while remaining practical for life afloat.

Large hopper windows and side hatches bring in excellent natural light, giving the boat a bright and open feel throughout.

The layout includes:

Open-plan saloon with flexible seating space
Well-equipped galley with solid oak worktops, oven, grill and gas hob
Full-width bathroom with quadrant shower and cassette toilet
Forward bedroom with fixed double bed and generous storage

Finished in a clean, modern palette with oak detailing and durable flooring, the interior feels both high-quality and easy to live in.

High-Spec Systems Installation

This boat was built to demonstrate the standard of Stroud Innovations’ technical installations and includes a modern, well-integrated onboard system setup:

Victron inverter/charger system
Lithium domestic battery bank
Solar charging system
Shore power connection
Webasto diesel heating
Calorifier hot water system
Large fresh water capacity

All systems are professionally installed, clearly laid out, and designed for ease of use and reliability.

Opportunity to Personalise

As a demonstrator build, several elements have been left flexible for the new owner to tailor the boat to their own preferences.

Options may include:

Installation of a multi-fuel stove
Built-in saloon seating or sofa
Additional appliances (e.g. washing machine or freezer)

Stroud Innovations can complete these prior to handover if desired.

Ready to Cruise
Professionally fitted out in 2025
Lightly used and presented in exceptional condition
Built to Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) standards
Supplied with full boat manual
Delivered with valid Boat Safety Certificate

A true turnkey boat — ready to step on and go

A Rare Opportunity

This is a rare chance to acquire a near-new, high-spec narrowboat without the delays and uncertainty of commissioning a new build.

Ideal for:

Liveaboard use
Weekend escapes
Extended cruising

The boat also offers the unique opportunity to personalise final details and even name the vessel prior to handover.

Viewings are highly recommended.

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