62′ Cruiser Stern Narrow Boat ‘Ladybird’
£60,000.00
‘Ladybird’ previously known as ‘Desert Fox’ was built by Fox Narrowboats in March, Cambridgeshire and was used on their hire fleet for the first 3 years of its life. The boat was later sold on as a private vessel to the current owner, who along with their family, have thoroughly enjoyed the vessel but have decided it’s now time to pass her on to a new owner. This boat maintains it’s original layout making it an ideal family leisure or liveaboard vessel, or would make a fantastic addition to any hire fleet.
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Please email us your enquiry: info@fishandduck.co.uk
Construction
Welded steel base plate, hull, decks and superstructure, navy blue paintwork with red decals and grey non - slip cabin roof, cruiser stern deck with steel guard rail, steel sliding hatch and aft doors, hopper style cabin windows, steel forward doors and windows. Hull last blacked and anodes replaced in 2022 - a blacking slot is reserved for this boat in September 2026 which can be transferred to the new owner if required.
Accommodation
Access from the aft deck via a sliding hatch, double doors and steps leads to-:
Aft cabin with full height storage lockers on the port side, radiator, starboard side single berth with storage drawers beneath. Second W/c Compartment with macerator toilet, storage and ceramic wash basin to port.
Central companion way with partition door and full height storage locker leads to-:
Main Cabin with storage shelving, a small dressing table, double bed with storage and pump out tank beneath. Moving forwards via a starboard side corridor, you can access a:-
Main W/C + shower compartment with a storage unit with wash basin, shower cubicle with curtain, macerator toilet, cupboard with access to calorifier, frosted glass window.
Next you will find a third sleeping area with a single berth on either side of the cabin with storage beneath, full height wardrobe lockers and windows on both sides.
The galley is comprised of built in storage, shelving, a stainless-steel sink and drainer, laminate work tops, cooker and fridge/freezer, microwave and half doors (side hatch).
A sociable saloon with L shaped seating, a free standing drop leaf table, corner storage unit, radiator and windows to both sides and front.
Engine
Beta Marine B-43 (43hp) 4-cylinder diesel engine with a PRM 150DZ gearbox coupled to a shaft drive. Separate 175amp leisure alternator fitted in January 2025. Recorded hours 3641 at time of listing.
Engine last serviced in August 2025.
Equipment
Calorifier (engine only), 2 x solar panels (leisure only), 2 x Tecma electric macerator toilets with holding tank, water pump, Banten TV aerial, Alde Comfort Gas boiler (Central Heating), 2 x 13kg Propane bottles with automatic change over, fire extinguishers, fire blanket, CO alarm, life ring, 2 x Tv, CD player, Mastervolt Inverter/Charger, MPPT Solar Charge Controller, Spinflo Caprice oven/hob, microwave.
Electrics
12v - 1 x engine starter battery (charged by 40amp alternator and 1.5 amp solar panel)
3x AGM 110ah leisure batteries (charged by 175amp alternator)
Solar panels.
240v - Shore Power connection, consumer unit, Mastervolt inverter/ charger, sockets and appliances.
Disclaimer
Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. They are intended only as a guide, and they do not constitute a term of any contract. The Vendor does not make or give, and neither the Broker nor any person in its employment has any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty in relation to this vessel, in respect of which any Purchaser must rely on his own inspection. A demonstration of the vessel will be conducted once a Sale and Purchase Agreement has been signed by both the seller and buyer and a refundable 10% deposit has been paid into the broker's client account.
Specifications
Status | For Sale |
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Location | Fish and Duck Marina |
Advertiser | Fish and Duck Leisure Ltd as broker for and on behalf of the seller |
Boat Safety Certificate | Expires 25/03/2028. |
Vessel Name | Ladybird (Previously ''Desert Fox'') |
Vessel Condition | Used |
Vessel Type | Cruiser Stern Narrowboat |
Builder | Fox Narrowboats Ltd |
Make | Fox Boats (build no. 111) |
Model | 62 cruiser stern |
Year Constructed | 2008 |
Berths | 7 |
Cabins | 3 |
Number of Engines | 1 |
Engine Model | Beta Marine litre diesel engine (43hp) |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Drive Type | Shaft drive |
Cruising Speed | 4 mph |
Maximum Speed | 7 mph |
Length Overall | 62' (18.44m) |
Beam | 6'10" (2.07m) |
Maximum Draft | 18" (465mm) |
Bridge Clearance | 1.825m |
Cabin Headroom | tbc |
Hull Material | Steel plate (belived 10/6/4mm) |
Hull Type | Flat |
Hull Colour | Black |
Keel Type | Other |
Dry Weight | 13.76 tons (as per builders specs) |
Fuel Capacity | 55 gallons |
Water Capacity | 120 gallons |
WC Holding Tank | 80 gallons |