Description
Paws a While is a beautifully crafted 57ft semi-traditional narrowboat built by the highly regarded Colecraft in 2006, with a quality fit-out by Darren Aldridge Boat Fitting. Designed to offer both comfort and practicality, this charming vessel provides a welcoming interior and a thoughtful layout, making it an ideal boat for extended cruising or as a relaxing home from home on the waterways. It’s warm finishes and clever use of space create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere throughout. 🚤
Powered by a reliable Beta Marine 43hp diesel engine, Paws a While offers smooth and dependable cruising along the canals. The engine is cocooned for quieter operation, helping to create a more peaceful experience while underway. The boat also benefits from a Vetus bow thruster to assist with manoeuvring, making mooring and navigating tighter spaces easier and more convenient. ⚓
Inside, the boat offers generous accommodation for up to six people. The flexible sleeping arrangements include a double bed that extends, along with additional berths from the dinette and sofa bed, providing comfortable options for both owners and guests. The galley is well equipped with a Thetford cooker, fridge/freezer, and a Beko washing machine, complemented by stylish black marble-effect worktops that give the space a modern and practical finish. 🏡
The bathroom includes a shower, vanity basin, and a compost toilet. A pump-out tank is already in place and the system could easily be converted back to a pump-out setup if preferred with the addition of pipework. Heating and hot water are well catered for with an Eberspacher central heating system, calorifier and immersion, alongside the ever-popular Morso Squirrel solid fuel stove to keep the cabin warm and cosy during cooler months. 🔥
Paws a While is also well equipped electrically, featuring both 12v and 240v systems, a Victron Energy 3kW inverter, Master Volt Alpha Pro Charge Regulator, and an impressive 870w of solar panels managed by a Victron MPPT controller. With four leisure batteries and one starter battery onboard, the boat offers a capable electrical setup for comfortable off-grid living. 🔋☀️
Externally, the boat benefits from both a side hatch, cratch cover and pram cover, providing additional sheltered outdoor space. The vessel was taken back to bare metal and repainted in October 2022 and blacked with 2-pack epoxy at the same time, demonstrating recent care and maintenance. Currently moored in Staffordshire, Paws a While presents a fantastic opportunity for those looking to enjoy life on the waterways with a well-built and well-equipped narrowboat.