2010 Colecraft 70ft Cruiser Stern Narrowboat | Extensively Refitted | Liveaboard Ready

Asking Price: £89,950 | Located: Hill Farm Marina, Wootton Wawen

About This Vessel

A rare opportunity to purchase a genuinely turn-key narrowboat that has been comprehensively refitted to a high modern standard. Built in 2010 by Colecraft — one of the most respected names in narrowboat construction — this 70ft cruiser stern has undergone a £30,000 transformation covering virtually every aspect of the boat, from the engine to the interior fit-out.

If you've been searching for a liveaboard-ready narrowboat with no hidden surprises and nothing left on the to-do list, this is it.

ENGINE & MECHANICAL

✅ Brand new Canaline Marine engine (2023) — quiet, smoke-free, highly reliable
✅ Fully serviced March 2026 — running perfectly
✅ Newage PRM 150 Gearbox & Morse SL3 Engine Control
✅ Clean, freshly painted engine bay
✅ 4 new batteries — 1 x 95Ah starter + 3 x 110Ah domestic (November 2025)
✅ New 1700W inverter (November 2025)
✅ Shoreline connection
✅ Eberspächer D4W Hydronic diesel central heating — feeds 6 radiators
✅ C-Warm 54L calorifier for hot water
✅ Jabsco Parmax-4 water pump with pressurised system
✅ 495L fresh water tank | 300L diesel tank

EXTERIOR

✅ Professional full exterior repaint (October 2025)
✅ Professional blacked hull (October 2025)
✅ 2 x 13kg gas bottles with auto changeover regulator
✅ Full cruising kit included — mooring stakes, windlasses, hammer, boat hooks, pole, boarding plank, British Waterways key

TOILET & WASTE SYSTEMS — FULLY REPLACED

A major and valuable upgrade that many buyers would otherwise face:

✅ 2 x new 340L plastic waste tanks
✅ 2 x Ceramic Sanimarine 43 macerator toilets
✅ 2 x new toilet controllers
✅ 2 x waste tank full sensors and gauges
✅ New pump-out outlets and tank breathers
✅ Separate electrical wiring and water supply to each system

SALOON & GALLEY

✅ New 3-seater sofa
✅ 32" Smart TV
✅ 12V shoreline fridge freezer
✅ 12V Thetford Caprice cooker
✅ New worktop, breakfast bar, sink & tap
✅ 4 x 220V sockets with USB & USB-C charging
✅ 2 breakfast bar chairs

TWO BATHROOMS

Main Bathroom: White/blue ceramic tiled floor, 700mm shower tray, Bristan mixer, glass shower door, LED fan, wash basin with cabinet, mirror cabinet, radiator and shelving.

En-Suite (off Guest Cabin): Tiled floor and wall panels, Sanimarine macerator toilet, wash basin with storage.

THREE CABINS — SLEEPS 5+

All three cabins are fitted with bespoke Little Green Sheep organic mattresses.

Master Cabin: Small double bed, stylish headboard, reading light, USB socket, large wardrobe, under-bed storage.

Guest Cabin (with private en-suite): Small double bed, wardrobe, under-bed storage, private toilet and basin next door.

Single Cabin: Single bed, dedicated dog bed and feeding station — perfect for buyers with pets 🐾

INTERIOR FINISH

✅ New ceiling throughout
✅ 20 x 12V LED lights
✅ 7 new vent covers
✅ Modern décor throughout — clean, cohesive, and contemporary

WHY THIS BOAT?

A 2010 hull paired with a 2023 engine is a compelling combination — the structural work is done and the running gear is fresh. With £30,000 invested in documented refitting work covering the engine, waste systems, heating, electrics, exterior, and interior, this boat represents outstanding value for a serious buyer.

✅ Ideal for full-time liveaboard
✅ Perfect for families or couples wanting a guest cabin
✅ Extended cruising ready
✅ Nothing to do — just move in and cast off

VIEWING

Viewings are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged — this boat genuinely impresses in person. Please message to arrange a convenient time.

📍 Hill Farm Marina, Wootton Wawen