UK: 42 039 Narrowboat Tug quot Mecca quot for sale in UK

UK: 42 039 Narrowboat Tug quot Mecca quot for sale on Boat361: GBP 45000, located in UK, 1990, 42.0 ft, power_narrow. Narrowboat Tug “Mecca” ‘Mecca’, a traditional narrowboat with forward hull of riveted iron and welded steel stern with rounded counter, built by Roger Farrington of Ivy B...

UK: 42 039 Narrowboat Tug quot Mecca quot

Description

Narrowboat Tug “Mecca” ‘Mecca’, a traditional narrowboat with forward hull of riveted iron and welded steel stern with rounded counter, built by Roger Farrington of Ivy Bridge Marine, Braunston, in 1990. Forward iron section is the stern of LMS ‘Mecca’ which was removed when it was motorised in 1990 (LMS Mecca was built by Yarwoods of Northwich in 1928). Extensive work was carried out by Warwickshire Fly Boat Co in 1992/93 with a steel front cabin and tug deck, large stainless steel water tank and a Lister Petter PH2W engine with mechanical gearbox installed. There are two 110 amp/hour domestic batteries and a dedicated starting battery, a battery management system and a three-stage battery charger for shore line use. The cabin sides have recessed panels and have plenty of tumblehome which makes it easy to walk along the gunwales, which are non-slip as is the front deck. Traditional Back Cabin fitted by Rex Wain with Epping range. The engine room and front cabin are spray foam insulated and lined out with tongue and groove above the gunwales and marine ply below. In the front cabin there is a shower with Thetford Porta Potti, small galley with Flavel Vanessa cooker, instant LPG water heater, a drop-down table, plate rack, multi-fuel stove and two single bunks under the tug deck. ‘Mecca’ is very easy to ‘single hand’, and steers beautifully due to her long swim (which starts halfway along the engine room). I have boated extensively with her around the waterways including the tidal Thames and River Medway, Manchester Ship Canal and River Weaver, and River Severn to Gloucester and Sharpness (due to weather conditions we couldn’t continue to Bristol as planned). She is always much admired for her lovely lines wherever she goes. Mecca was my home for 15 years and would make a great travelling live aboard for a single person or couple. Viewing by appointment only. Moored on the Kayes Arm (Grand Union), Stockton, Warwickshire. What3words location: ///mirroring.sensibly.defining

Boat details

Price
GBP 45000
Location
UK
Year
1990
Category
Narrowboats
Length
42.0 ft

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