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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.  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
Year 1986 Boat safety May 2028
Steel spec 10/6/4 Recent survey August 2024 – available on request
CIN number:GB-KNT57001F515
CRT number523159
License numberTBC
Previous owners1
Engine service historyApril 2024
Boiler service historyNot stated 
SurveyJuly 2022 – available on request
BlackingApril 2024
Anodes4 new anodes fitted at last blacking
Documentation availableRCD/BSS/Various user/installation manuals
Draft2ft
Internal headroom6ft 5in (centre)
Saloon17ft 6in including pullman dinette 
Galley8ft 
Bathroom6ft 
Bedroom 
Extra/notes 
EngineBeta 43HP
Hours1620
GearboxPRM 150
BowthrusterNo  – tube only
WeedhatchQuick release under rear deck
Diesel tank capacity2o0 litres
Extra/notes 
Central heatingWebasto – 2 rads plus towel rail
Solid fuel stoveMorso ulti fuel stove
Source of hot waterEngine, Webasto & immersion heater
Water tankPlastic
Water tank capacity320 litres approx.
Extra/notesN/A
AlternatorTwin 50Amp & 90Amp
Batteries1 x starter & 4 x leisure
Lighting12V LED lights throughout
  
Landline socketStern
Galvanic isolatorYes
Extra/notesSolar panels 2 x 420W
Gas bottles2 x 13kg forward locker
AppliancesCooker 
Extras/notesN/A
InsulationSprayfoam
BallastNot stated
CeilingWhite painted ply with oakhardwood trim
Cabin sidesWhite painted ply with oakhardwood trim
Hull sidesOak ply
FlooringEngineered oak flooring
Side doorsOpposite dinette 
WindowsSingle glazed windows
Extras/notes 
Documentation available:RCD/BSS cert/various user & installation manuals
SALOON
Seating/furnitureFitted bespoke L-shaped seating a
DinettePullman dinette
Extras/notes 
GALLEY
CookerStoves 500DIT 4 burner cooker
Fridge/freezerShoreline 12V
MicrowaveComfee 800W
Washing machineNo
Extras/notes 
BATHROOM
ToiletThetford C200 cassette with 3 spares cassettespump out
Waste tank capacityN/A
Bath/ShowerQuadrant shower with glass screen
Vanity basinTable top washbasin with vanity cupboard & mirror
Extras/notes 
BEDROOM
Bed4ft fixed double
DinettePullman in the saloon
Extras/notesFull height wardrobes plus underbed storage
TVSaloon 32in 
CoversCratchboard & cover with stern pram cover
  
Navigation equipmentVarious 

“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.”