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Overview

Puffin is a 40ft narrowboat built by Springer in 1981. She is fitted with a...

Puffin is a 40ft narrowboat built by Springer in 1981. She is fitted with a BMC 1500 diesel engine and has 2/3 berths. Actually, a good size boat for the single liveaboard or couples/family for leisure. Mooring available at Billing Aquadrome.

Puffin is fitted out in oak plywood and benefits form a well equipped galley with freestanding full size cooker, 240V fridge/freezer, washing machine, sink (hot/cold water) and plenty of space for storage for a boat of this size.

Forward end currently used a bedroom with single bed with storage under. Opposite bed is additional drawer storage.

Going aft is the bathroom with bathroom with porta potti toilet, sink with vanity and hip bath with shower above.

Alde central heating with stove, bow and pram cover, repainted. Blacked 2022 and previously to that 2019 by current owner. Only selling due to change of circumstances.

If you’d like any further information or to arrange a viewing then please call, text, message or send carrier pigeon.

Key Details

Length/beam 60ft x 12ft No. of berths 2+2
Stern type Euro Cruiser Engine Beta 75
Hull builder Collingwood Boat Builders Last service Not known
Fit out Owner Blacking May 2022
Year 2016 Boat safety October 2025
Steel spec 10/6/4 Recent survey N/A
CIN number: GB-CBB07758C717
CRT number 525387
License number 815620
Previous owners Two
Engine service history Not known
Boiler service history N/A
Survey May 2022
Blacking May 2022
Anodes 4 x 2.4kg – OK at last blacking
Documentation available Owners manual / Annexe IV D of C / Various installation/user manuals
Draft 2ft 4in
Internal headroom 6ft 10in centre
Saloon 11ft 9in
Galley 10ft 10in
Bathroom 8ft
Bedroom 10ft
Extra/notes N/A
Engine Beta 75
Hours 1910
Gearbox PRM 280
Bowthruster Vetus 95Kgf
Weedhatch Quick release under rear deck
Diesel tank capacity 270 litres
Extra/notes Water lubricated stern gland
Central heating 2 radiatiors heated from stove back boiler.
Solid fuel stove Engine/immersion heater
Source of hot water Engine/immersion heater
Water tank Stainless steel
Water tank capacity 475 litres
Extra/notes N/A
Alternator Twin. 70amp & 165amp
Batteries 1 x starter (110Ah) & 3 x leisure (110 Ah) + bow thruster 2 x 110Ah 110Ah
Lighting 12V LED throughout
Inverter/charger Victron Multiplus 3KW
Landline socket Yes, stern
Generator No
Extra/notes Solar panels 3 x 165W / New starter battery October 2023
Gas bottles 2 x 13kg in stern deck locker
Appliances Oven/grill & 5 ring gas hob
Extras/notes N/A
InsulationSprayfoam
BallastAssumed concrete slabs
CeilingWhite painted T&G effect panels
Cabin sidesWhite painted ply
Hull sidesOak ply
FlooringEngineered oak flooring & carpet
Side doorsYes x adjacent to breakfast bar
WindowsCombination of single glazed windows & port holes
Extras/notes 
Documentation availableYes
SALOON
Seating/furnitureSofabed for occasional guests
DinetteN/A
Extras/notesN/A
GALLEY
CookerBelling 5 burner hob with Belling eye level oven/grill
Fridge/freezerIntergrated fridge & freezer 230V freezer
MicrowaveIntegrated microwave
Washing machineYes – Hoover
Extras/notesGranite worktops
BATHROOM
ToiletThetford C403 cassette toilet with 2 spare cassettes
Waste tank capacityN/A
Bath/showerLarge shower with glass screen
Vanity basinYes – Modern round table top basin
Extras/notesVanity mirror & under basin storage/ Floor 2 ceiling storage cupboards
BEDROOM
BedBed 1: 4ft 6in double / Bedroom 2: 4ft double
DinetteN/A
Extras/notesUnder bed storage with easy access lift top & double wardrobes
TV Saloon 42in / Bed 1 38in
Covers Pram cover
Lighting 12V LED throughout
Navigation equipment Windlasses, mooring pins, ropes, fenders, pole, boat hook,
Extra/notes Aqua filter water filtration system – never used by current owner.

“PLEASE NOTE: The Boat Brokers are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars, is not guaranteed. They are not intended to, and do not form any part of any current or future contract. Prospective purchasers are advised to have an independent survey carried out by a qualified marine surveyor prior to completion of purchase.”