Iona – 63′ Trad Stern 1999 Orion Narrowboats/Oakcraft Narrowboats
- Weedon Bec, Northampton NN7, UK
- 4 months ago
Description
Iona is a lovely 63’ traditional stern narrowboat, built in 1999 by Orion Narrowboats. A complete refit by Jim Birch of Oakcraft Narrowboats was completed in 2024, including all new appliances throughout.
Before the refit, a full survey was carried out in September 2022 to assess the hull, which is available for viewing in the office. She was last blacked in Summer 2022, and the engine was serviced in January 2024.
The wooden decked well deck is large at 9’0”, reminiscent of traditional tug style decks in appearance. She is gas free, so the bow locker can be used for additional storage.
Steps lead down into the 12’7” saloon. The quality is instantly obvious, with light painted T&G panels and solid wood trim throughout creating a lovely homely feel. There is a Warrior solid fuel stove, 2 seater sofa, fold down boatmans style table, Samsung 240v TV, and a range of storage.
Next is the bedroom, which features a 6’1” x 3’10” fixed double berth, with storage under.
A corridor leads to the 7’8” wetroom style bathroom, with fully tiled surround and shower over, and a small wall mounted ceramic wash sink. The pumpout loo is aesthetically enclosed in more stained wood, with a cupboard and shelves over.
The galley is at the aft of the boat, packing lots into the 12’0” cabin. Under shaped wooden worktops sits a slimline dishwasher, 240v Swan fridge, 240v Smeg oven & grill, and lots of cupboards for storage. A ceramic Belfast sink and SKA 240v induction hob sit into the worktops, with more cupboards over. A secondary solid fuel stove keeps this cabin warm when you’re not cooking.
Steps lead into the 4’8” engine room, with the Perkins 3 cylinder diesel engine housed below.
She is centrally heated by an Eberspacher diesel fired system connected to 2 radiators and a towel rail. In summer, an air conditioning unit, along with 4 side hatches, will help keep the boat cool.
Side doors in the saloon, bathroom corridor, and galley also bring in additional light and fresh air, keeping the boat airy. Georgian style window inserts add to the cottagy feel.
Hot water is via the engine, Eberspacher or immersion.
12v power is via a bank of 4x 130ah domestics, with a separate new starter, topped up by 300w of solar with a Victron MPPT solar charge controller. 240v power is supplied by a Victron Phoenix Multiplus 3kw inverter/charger, or landline.
Lighting onboard is LED throughout.
A post construction assessment has been carried out on the refit, ensuring she meets regulations, and a new declaration of conformity has been issued.
Year of Manufacture :
1999Boat Length in Feet :
63Boat Width in Feet :
6.1Number of Berths :
2Does the boat come with a mooring?
- No mooring does not come with the boat.Yes
Boat Builder :
Orion Narrowboats / A complete refit by Jim Birch of Oakcraft Narrowboats was completed in 2024Map Location
Seller Details
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