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1997 Mel Davis Boat Builders 40′ Narrowboat

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narrowboat used Listed 20 days ago
£34,950
via Tingdene Boat Sales
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Specifications

Make Mel Davis Boat Builders
Model 40′ Narrowboat
Year 1997
Length 40.0ft (12.2m)
Beam 2.08m
Engine Beta Marine, Marine, 2758 hours, 37 horsepower, 4 cylinders, Keel cooling
Fuel Type diesel
Location Pyrford Marina
Engine Hours 2,758
Engine Make Beta Marine
Engine Power 37 hp
Bow Thruster Yes

Equipment & Extras

fuel tanks
200.0 litres
number of double berths
2
  • heads
  • cabins

Description

New Ethos is a charming 40ft cruiser stern narrowboat built in 1997 by Mel Davis Boat Builders. Featuring a practical and comfortable forward layout, she is ideally suited to leisure cruising, weekend escapes, or extended holidays afloat. The accommodation is thoughtfully arranged with a convertible master cabin aft, offering port and starboard bench seating that easily transforms into a comfortable across-width double berth, complemented by useful wardrobe storage.

Change History

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Spec updated: engine_details (Beta Marine, Marine, 2758 hours, 37 horsepower -> Beta Marine, Marine, 2758 hours, 37.5 horsepower, 4 cylinders, Keel cooling)

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Monthly Finance Payment
£343
£29,708 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £417
Insurance £44
Maintenance £70
Fuel £292
Running costs subtotal £822/mo
True Monthly Cost
£1,165
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 29% Running costs 71%
Total Interest
£11,501
Total Cost (finance)
£46,451

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£34,950
Listed by Tingdene Boat Sales Direct
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1997 Mel Davis Boat Builders 40′ Narrowboat
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