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MANDOLIN

Overview

A beautifully presented liveaboard or long-distance cruising narrowboat. Mandolin could be just what you’re looking...

A beautifully presented liveaboard or long-distance cruising narrowboat. Mandolin could be just what you’re looking for.

Built by the highly regarded Colecraft, this 70ft trad stern narrowboat features a bright open-plan saloon with a Refleks diesel stove and Webasto central heating, a well-equipped walkthrough galley, a dedicated home office, a full-width bathroom with large quadrant shower, and a spacious bedroom with fixed double bed and excellent storage.

With solar panels, Travelpower generator, professional fit-out and the renowned quality of a Colecraft hull, Mandolin is ready to step aboard and enjoy.

Viewings are now available.

Key Details

Length/beam 70ft No. of berths 2 + 2
Stern type Trad Engine Beta BV2203
Hull builder Colecraft Last service Not reported
Fit out Baxter Boatfitting Services Blacking June 2026
Year 2003 Boat safety June 2029
Steel spec 10/6/4 Recent survey June 2021 (available on request)
CIN number:GB-BFSNB007A004
CRT number506634
License numberNot reported
Previous owners2+
Engine service historyNot reported
Boiler service historyNot reported 
SurveyYes June 2021 (available on request)
BlackingJune 2026
AnodesOk at last blacking – 8 fitted
Documentation availableBSS/Various user/installation manuals
Draft26in
Internal headroom6ft 4in (centre)
Saloon16ft 10in
Galley9ft
Bathroom6ft 6in
Bedroom10ft 1in
Office/2nd bedroom8ft
EngineBeta Bv2203 – 50hp
Hours5857
GearboxPRM 260D3
BowthrusterNo
WeedhatchQuick release under rear deck
Diesel tank capacity225 litres
Extra/notes 
Central heatingWebasto – heating 2 radiators plus towel radiator
Solid fuel stoveYes – Refleks diesel stove
Source of hot waterEngine, Webasto & immersion heater
Water tankIntegral
Water tank capacity675 litres approx.
Extra/notesN/A
AlternatorTwin 45Amp & 90Amp
Batteries1 x starter 110Ah & 5 x leisure 110Ah AGM’s
Lighting12V LED lights throughout including under gunwale led’s
Inverter/charger Victron Pheonix Inverter Smart + Sterling 30Amp charger
Landline socketStern
Galvanic isolatorYes 
Extra/notes3 x 175W Victron solar panels / Travel power 3.5KW / Victron BMV 712 battery monitor
Gas bottles3 x 13kg forward locker
AppliancesCooker only
Extras/notesN/A
InsulationSprayfoam
BallastEngineering bricks
CeilingWhite painted ply
Cabin sidesWhite painted ply
Hull sidesGreen painted T&G boarding
FlooringOak colour laminate flooring
Side doorsYes – opposite galley
WindowsCombination of single glazed windows/port holes with glazd roof hatch above galley
Extras/notes 
Documentation available:BSS cert/various user & installation manuals
SALOON
Seating/furnitureSofabed
DinetteNo
Extras/notes42in TV
GALLEY
CookerPrima 5 burner hob & oven/grill
Fridge/freezerFridgemaster 12V
MicrowaveYes
Washing machineYes – Hoover 8kg
Extras/notesSmall 240V Zanussi freezer in office cupboard
BATHROOM
ToiletThetford C260 cassette toilet + 2 spare cassettes
Waste tank capacityN/A
Bath/ShowerQuadrant shower with glass screen
Vanity basinYes – with vanity cupboard & mirror
Extras/notes 
BEDROOM
Bed4ft 6in fixed double 
DinetteNo
Extras/notesWardrobe & underbed drawers
TVSaloon 42in Sony Bravia in the saloon / Bose surround sound
CoversGlazed cratchboard & cover over over bow plus Pram cover to stern
  
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.”