Description

70ft Semi-Trad | Built by Liverpool Boats | Vetus Bow Thruster

Pohutukawa is an impressive 70ft semi-trad narrowboat, built by Liverpool Boats in 2006 and named after the Pōhutukawa—the vibrant New Zealand Christmas tree. With generous interior space and a strong, capable specification, she offers a superb platform for comfortable liveaboard life or extended cruising.

Constructed to a 10/6/5/4 steel specification with a flat-bottom hull, she delivers strength and stability beneath the waterline. Her Isuzu 55hp four-cylinder engine, keel cooling, and sizeable 210-litre diesel tank make Pohutukawa ready for long-distance cruising with confidence. A Vetus bow thruster adds welcome manoeuvrability, particularly useful for a vessel of this length.

Stepping inside, the interior carries a warm, crafted feel with solid wood flooring and ply cabin sides, brightened by top-opening windows. The galley is exceptionally well-equipped, featuring a Country Leisure cooker, Shoreline 12v fridge/freezer and granite worktops—ideal for those settling into a full-time lifestyle afloat. With the benefit of a Beko washing machine  nestled below the single bunk. Accommodation is generous, with five berths made up of a fixed double, a single bunk, and a sofa bed.

Heating and hot water are supplied through a combination of calorifier, Eberspacher, and backboiler, paired with the ever-reliable Morso Squirrel stove. With a 540-litre water tank and a robust electrical setup—including 12v/240v, 3kw Victron Phoenix Inverter and 1.8kw Sterling inverter, one starter & four leisure batteries, and 400w of solar with MPPT controller—Pohutukawa is well-prepared for off-grid living. A cassette toilet, shower, and vanity basin form a practical, comfortable bathroom space.

The boat carries a current Boat Safety Certificate valid until 2026 and comes with a cratch cover, stern cover, and side hatch for added versatility. Maintenance history includes blacking in 2022 and a survey carried out in March of the same year.