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HILDA LILY

Overview

Meet Hilda Lily — Your Next Adventure Starts Here Step aboard Hilda Lily, a charming...

Meet Hilda Lily — Your Next Adventure Starts Here
Step aboard Hilda Lily, a charming and beautifully kept 45ft Semi-Trad narrowboat that punches well above her weight. Whether you’re dreaming of lazy weekends on the cut or looking for a compact and comfortable liveaboard, Hilda Lily is ready to go.

Lovingly maintained throughout her life, she had a full repaint in 2021, blacked January 2025 with two pack epoxy protection. NEW Canaline 38 engine with just 60 hours on the clock. This should give you total confidence and peace of mind from day one.

Inside, she feels bright and surprisingly spacious:

Step aboard today and start your narrowboat life the easy way.

Call now to book your viewing — boats this tidy don’t stick around!

Key Details

Length/beam 45ft No. of berths 2/4
Stern type Semi Trad Engine Canaline 38
Hull builder Colecraft Last service December2024
Fit out Colecraft Blacking January 2025 – two pack epoxy
Year 1986 Boat safety May 2028
Steel spec 10/6/4 Recent survey August 2024 – available on request
CIN number:N/A
CRT number72743
License number933597
Previous owners2+
Engine service historyDecember 2024 (New engine 2015)
Boiler service historyDecember 2024
SurveyAugust 2024 – available upon request
BlackingJanuary 2025 – two pack epoxy protection
AnodesNew x 4 fitted at time of blacking
Documentation availableNo
Draft2ft 3in
Internal headroom6ft 2in (centre)
Saloon9ft 1in
Galley6ft 2in
Bathroom5ft 4in
Bedroom9ft 6in
Extra/notes 
EngineCanaline 38 (New in 2015)
Hours60
GearboxPRM 150
BowthrusterNo
WeedhatchQuick release under rear deck
Diesel tank capacity200 litres approx.
Extra/notes 
Central heatingAlde Comfort 
Solid fuel stoveYes
Source of hot waterEngine & Alde boiler
Water tankStainless steel
Water tank capacity500 litres
Extra/notesN/A
AlternatorTwin 70Amp & 100Amp
Batteries1 x starter & 4 x leisure
Lighting12V Halogen
Inverter/chargerCharger only CTEK M300
Landline socketYes to stern
Galvanic isolatorYes
Extra/notes 
Gas bottles2 x 13kg forward locker
AppliancesCooker & central heating
Extras/notesN/A
InsulationStyrofoam
BallastNot specified
CeilingOak ply
Cabin sidesPine T&G
Hull sidesOak ply
FlooringWood effect vinyl
Side doorsOpposite bathroom
WindowsSingle glazed 
Extras/notes 
Documentation available:No
SALOON
Seating/furniture 
DinetteL-shaped dinette
Extras/notes17″ TV/DVD player / Radio/CD player
GALLEY
CookerValor Vanette 4B cooker
Fridge/freezerFresstanding fridge with icebox freezer
MicrowaveNo
Washing machineNo
Extras/notes 
BATHROOM
ToiletTraveler pump out toilets x 2
Waste tank capacityNot specified
Bath/showerHip bath with shower above
Vanity basinYes – Vanity cupboard & under basin storage
Extras/notes 
BEDROOM
Bed4ft double
DinetteSee saloon
Extras/notesUnder bed storage drawers
TV12V 17in TV/DVD player
CoversCratchboard & cover plus Tonnau cover to the stern
Lighting12V Halogen
Navigation equipmentTBC

“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.”