55′ Traditional Stern Narrow Boat ‘Thomas Ryan’
£45,000.00
‘Thomas Ryan’ – 55ft Traditional Stern Narrowboat by Ken Field, Aldridge Boat Builders
‘Thomas Ryan’ is a 55ft traditional stern narrowboat, believed to have been built by Aldridge boat builders in 1991.This boat has had 2 owners from new, with the current owners using the boat as an ‘off-grid’ continuous cruiser for the majority of their 19 years of ownership. This boat has seen most of the inland canals and rivers during its life and is ready for new adventures! We are open 7 days a week for viewings by appointment only please.
Please email us your enquiry: info@fishandduck.co.uk
Construction
Steel plate shell in 10/6/4mm steel, including hull, decks, and superstructure.
- Last blacked in 2024, including replacement anodes
- Exterior repainted in 2025
- Last insurance survey completed in September 2021
Accommodation
Access from the traditional stern is via a sliding hatch, double doors, and steps leading down into the aft cabin.
The main (aft) cabin features an ottoman double bed, overhead storage, and a small utility area with a washing machine and shelving.
The galley, accessed via a port-side doorway, is fitted along both sides of the cabin and includes built-in storage and shelving, a sink with drainer, worktops, a freestanding cooker, and a fridge/freezer.
The WC and shower compartment includes a wash basin mounted on a corner storage unit, a shower cubicle with glass screen door, a cassette toilet, and a heated towel radiator.
Moving forward, the saloon features a fitted dinette providing seating and an additional berth, together with a seating area furnished with freestanding furniture. A Morso Squirrel stove with back boiler supplies heat to the radiators throughout the boat. A side hatch with half doors and a large glazed window provides additional light and ventilation.
Stable-style bow doors provide access to the well deck.
Engine
Powered by a Lister HRZ air-cooled diesel engine, coupled to a shaft drive via a PRM 150 hydraulic gearbox with single-lever control.
Engine hours currently display 2,664 (unverified).
Instrumentation includes:
- Oil pressure gauge
- RPM gauge
- Temperature gauge
Equipment
- Morso Squirrel Stove with back boiler to heat the radiators
- Thetford Cassette Toilet (New 2025)
- 2 x gas bottles
- Fire extinguishers & fire blanket
- Carbon monoxide alarm
- Gas hob/ Oven/ Grill (New 2024)
- Fridge/ Freezer (New 2024)
- Cointra Instant Hot Water Heater (LPG)
- Anchor
- Whale Gulper Pump
Electrics
- 850Ah AGM Batteries
- 1,250 watt solar panels
- Epever 100amp MPPT Solar Charge Controller
- Victron 3KVA Pure Sine Inverter (with Bluetooth Connectivity)
- Smart Battery Monitor
Documentation
Boat Safety Certificate: 20/12/2027
VAT Status: Unknown
RCD/RCR Compliance: This boat was build before 16th of June 1998 and is therefore not subject to Recreational Craft Regulations (SI 1996/1353) requirements.
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 |
|---|---|
| Location | Fish and Duck Marina |
| Advertiser | Fish and Duck Leisure Ltd as broker for and on behalf of the seller |
| Boat Safety Certificate | 20/12/2027 |
| Vessel Name | Thomas Ryan |
| Vessel Condition | Used |
| Vessel Type | Trad Stern Narrowboat |
| Builder | Ken Field, Aldridge Boat Builders |
| Make | Ken Field, Aldridge Boat Builders |
| Model | 55 Trad Stern |
| Year Constructed | Believed 1991 |
| Berths | 4 |
| Cabins | 1 |
| Number of Engines | 1 |
| Engine Model | Lister HRZ (Air Cooled) |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Shaft drive |
| Cruising Speed | 4 mph |
| Maximum Speed | 7 mph |
| Length Overall | 55ft / 16.76 |
| Beam | 6'10" (2.07m) |
| Maximum Draft | Estimated 2ft |
| Cabin Headroom | tbc |
| Hull Material | Steel plate (believed 10/6/4mm) |
| Hull Type | Flat |
| Hull Colour | Black |
| Keel Type | Other |
| Fuel Capacity | Believed 200 Litres |
| WC Holding Tank | N/A |



























































