Description
Meet New Dawn, a stunning 70‑foot Semi‑Trad narrowboat built by the highly respected Alvechurch. Beautifully presented and thoughtfully laid out, she offers the perfect blend of classic narrowboat charm and generous living space — an ideal floating home, a welcoming retreat for cruising the canals, or a wonderful base to share with family and friends. Moored in Staffordshire and priced at £54,950, she is ready to be enjoyed, with her Boat Safety Certificate valid all the way through to 2030 and having been blacked in 2024, giving you peace of mind right from the start.
Her hull is built with steel to a 10/6/4 specification on a flat bottom, with painted ply cabin sides and practical, durable flooring combining carpet and vinyl tiles throughout. Light and ventilation come courtesy of top‑opening windows, while the semi‑trad stern offers a lovely outdoor space, sheltered and sociable, further enhanced by a tonneau cover and side hatch for added convenience.
Power comes from a reliable, smooth‑running 48hp Isuzu four‑cylinder diesel engine, paired with a PRM 260 gearbox and keel cooling — a proven, low‑maintenance set‑up that’s well‑regarded for canal cruising. Fuel capacity is 300 litres and water storage a generous 1,000 litres, giving you excellent range for longer trips away from the marinas. Onboard power is comprehensive too: 12‑volt and 240‑volt systems are fitted, with a Mastervolt Mass Sine 2kW inverter and a battery bank comprising one starter plus four leisure batteries — everything you need for comfortable, self‑sufficient living afloat.
Warmth and hot water are assured via an Eberspacher central heating system and calorifier, keeping the interior cosy whatever the season. The well‑equipped galley features a Stoves cooker, an LEC fridge‑freezer running on 12v, plus a microwave — making mealtimes easy whether you’re moored up or underway. Sleeping accommodation is exceptionally spacious, offering berths for up to eight people: a fixed double bed, four single bunks, and an L‑shaped dinette that provides flexible additional sleeping space. Two bathrooms are a real luxury — both with a shower, vanity basins and pump‑out toilet, making New Dawn perfectly suited to family life or hosting guests.
This is a boat designed to be lived in and loved — spacious, practical, beautifully proportioned, and ready to carry you to new adventures along the inland waterways. To arrange your viewing or find out more, get in touch today — New Dawn is waiting for her new owners.