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2015 Braidbar Boats Traditional Tug-style narrowboat

Name: 2015 Braidbar Boats Traditional Tug-style narrowboat
Brand: Braidbar Boats
Availability: InStock

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narrowboat used Listed 57 days ago

£129,900

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Specifications

Make Braidbar Boats

Model Traditional Tug-style narrowboat

Year 2015

Length 59.0ft (18.0m)

Beam 2.08m

Draft 0.69m

Engine Vintage Gardner 2LW diesel engine, 28hp, 1,952 hours.

Fuel Type diesel

Location Swanley Bridge Marina, Springe Lane, Swanley, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 8NR

Engine Hours 1,952

Engine Make Gardner

Engine Power 28 hp

Bow Thruster Yes

Heating Yes

Equipment & Extras

berths: 2+2+1 (fixed double, make-up double, fixed single in Boatman's cabin)
engine: Vintage Gardner 2LW diesel engine
builder: Braidbar Boats on Tyler Wilson hull
gearbox: PRM 260D2
engine hp: 28hp
diesel tank: 174 litres
last service: Professionally serviced throughout ownership with last service in Jan 2026

Description

Gladderbrook is a beautifully presented 59ft Traditional Tug-style narrowboat, built in 2015 by the highly regarded Braidbar Boats. One of Gladderbrook’s standout features is her vintage Gardner 2LW diesel engine, dating from 1956. Originally dispatched to Natal, South Africa, the engine was subsequently installed in a locomotive. The original documentation and paperwork relating to the engine's history are available to view on request. Having been with the same owner from new, Gladderbrook has clearly benefited from consistent care and attention. She showcases the beautiful finish synonymous ...

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Boat Price

Deposit 15% (£19,485)

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Loan Term

Interest Rate (APR) 6.9%

4.9% 9.9%

Monthly Finance Payment

£1,276

£110,415 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £654

Insurance £162

Maintenance £238

Fuel £292

Running costs subtotal £1,346/mo

True Monthly Cost

£2,622

Finance + running costs combined

Finance 49% Running costs 51%

Total Interest

£42,745

Total Cost (finance)

£172,645

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