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THE DORMOUSE

THE DORMOUSE boat drawing

Length:

49ft 3in



Builder:

G J Reeves



Fitter-out:

Reading Marine Co



Style:

Cruiser stern



Year:

2000



Certification:

BSS Certificate to 2029



Engine:

Beta Marine 1505 diesel



Bow thruster:

None



Plating:

10/6/4



Last out of water:

April 2026



Water tank:

Under deck integral water tank



Headroom:

6ft 4in



Fit-out materials:

Cabin sides & hull sides lined in oak plywood with laminate to bathroom, with headlining (ceiling) pine tongue & groove boarding and bulkheads (partitions) oak plywood



Insulation:

Polystyrene foam



Berths:

4 + 2



Berths sizes:

6ft 4in x 4ft 0in permanent double; 6ft 5in x 1ft 11in permanent single; 6ft 5in x 1ft 11in permanent single; 6ft 6in x 4ft 2in L-shape double on dinette


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Washing:

None



Toilet:

Tecma macerator pump out toilet



Shower:

Acrylic bath 41in x 23in with laminate linings including shower over



Cooker:

Gas cooking; Thetford 4 burner hob



Water heating:

Calorifier heated by engine; Immersion heater boss fitted



Cabin heating:

Chili Penguin solid fuel stove



Mains 230V:

230V circuit installed; Independent onboard 230V power from batteries via Mastervolt 2kW pure sine wave inverter; Charging by Victron 30A charger



Other:

This delightful family vessel is a perfect project, requiring some cosmetic upgrades to restore her original glory



Location:

ABNB at North Kilworth Marina




Price: £

35,000




Current status:

New this week




The Dormouse is a cruiser stern narrowboat measuring just under 50ft, a length well suited to navigating the majority of the canal and river system. Propulsion is provided by a Beta Marine 38hp diesel engine with PRM 150 hydraulic gearbox. The hull sides and base were blacked in April 2026. She is in a traditional layout, with bunks in the aft cabin, a permanent double berth, and the saloon at the fore, featuring L-shaped seating with dining table, which can also convert to an additional double berth. The galley includes gas cooking and an undercounter fridge, while the bathroom is fitted with a shower over bath, washbasin, and pump-out toilet. Onboard systems are simple, with 230V power supplied by a Mastervolt 2kW inverter and separate Victron 30A charger. Heating is provided by a solid fuel stove, with hot water supplied via the engine. The Dormouse has plenty of character and charm but would benefit from general updating and some cosmetic TLC. She is priced accordingly, offering scope for a purchaser to refurbish and personalise.

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PLEASE NOTE: This is sales information and not a survey report; providing content details only. In this case we are acting as Brokers only. The specification in these pages is based on ABNB’s visit to the vessel and on information given by the owner. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective Buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey. Life saving appliances do not form part of the inventory and it is for the buyer to ensure that they are in date and suitable for their purposes. The information here is given in good faith but no description, statement, promise of work to be done, or suggestion for future use, constitutes an offer. If the craft leaves the UK, any necessary VAT paid status may not be available.

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