Description
Meet Yaffle, a charming 50ft cruiser stern narrowboat built by Harborough Marine and beautifully moored in scenic Staffordshire. A classic design with bags of authentic character, she presents a welcoming space ready for you to move aboard and make your own. Constructed with 10/6/4 steel plating and a flat bottom hull, she’s solid and reassuring, with painted ply cabin sides, slatted windows that let in plenty of natural light, and Rockwool insulation keeping her cosy year-round. The layout is practical and well thought through, offering that wonderful balance between traditional appeal and everyday livability that makes narrowboat life so special.
Powered by a dependable three-cylinder air-cooled Lister engine — a true workhorse beloved by many boaters — she’s straightforward to maintain and a joy to cruise. Her hull was last blacked using Bitchumen in October 2025, giving you peace of mind below the waterline, and her Boat Safety Certificate remains valid until 2029. Fuel capacity is approximately 40 gallons, though please note there are two fuel tanks onboard with one currently sealed off. Heating is nicely covered by a solid fuel stove at the heart of the cabin, creating that perfect cosy atmosphere on cooler evenings, while hot water comes courtesy of a Morco gas boiler. Water storage is a generous 100 gallons in a stainless steel tank, so you can stay self-sufficient for longer.
Inside, Yaffle offers comfortable accommodation with a fixed double bedroom and the potential for additional berths in the saloon — sleeping two comfortably right now, with genuine flexibility should you need extra space for guests. The walkthrough bathroom features a cassette toilet and shower, offering everyday convenience. Her galley is well-equipped with a New World cooker, IceKing fridge-freezer running on gas, 12v and 240v power, plus an Indesit washing machine — making life afloat that much easier and more practical. Electrical provision covers both 12v and 240v systems, a 1000w inverter, a standalone petrol generator, one starter battery and two leisure batteries, plus a galvanic isolator for extra protection. Outside, she’s well protected with both a cratch cover over the bow and a pram cover for the stern deck. All in all, Yaffle is a solid, honest boat waiting for your adventures — ready to take the helm and create wonderful memories.