DILL

Overview

Dill is a traditional styled, 48ft narrowboat, built by GT Boatbuilders and fitted out by Nimbus Narrowboats in 1997. She is of conventional layout with the living accommodation at the bow, then galley, walkthrough bathroom and bedroom to stern. There is a small engine room/steering position at the very stern where the Beta 1505 engine is boxed away beneath the steerers feet. This area is useful; for hanging coats, storing boots and various navigation equipment securely. 

Dill has just benefitted from a new set of engine mounts and drive plate as well as a full engine service prior to going up for sale.

Dill is economical with running costs and easy to handle due to her length, yet still boasts a fixed double bed and separate living space.

Construction

Length: 48ft

Width: 6ft 10"

Draft: 2ft 

Construction: Steel 10/6/4

Builder: GT Narrowboats / Nimbus 

Built Year:  1997

Recent Survey: July 2006

Cratch: Yes with cover

Rear Cover: No

Sidedoors: Yes Port side

Engine

Engine Make/Model: Beta Marine 1505

Horse Power: 38

Engine Hours: 13225

Engine last serviced: Jan 2025

Service History: Owner

Gearbox: PRM 150 D2

Bow thruster: No

240v Mains:  Yes 

Inverter: Mastervolt 1200 combi

Battery Charger: Mastervolt

Domestic Batteries: 3 x 110 amp plus 1 x starter

Battery Management:  1x Alternator and solar

Generator or Travel Power:  No

Solar Panels: yes 240w (approx) and MPPT Controller

Heating

Type of Heating: Solid fuel stove - New stainless steel flue pipe

No. of Radiators: N/A 

Calorifer: yes 

Fresh water tank type: 

Water tank capacity: 150 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity:  200 litres

Hot Water:  Calorifier

Waste Tank Capacity: Cassette

Insulation: 

Internal

CABIN

Cabin Lining: Light oak faced ply trimmed with Cherry

Flooring: 18mm Ply finished with carpet

No. of Berths: 2 

BEDROOM (Main)

Bed: Double

Storage Under: Yes

Wardrobes: Yes

BATHROOM

Bath or Shower:  Shower

Toilet Type: Thetford cassette

Vanity Basin:  Yes with unit

KITCHEN/GALLEY

Floor Units:  Yes

Wall Units: yes

Cooker Make: Vanette GG7000

Hob: 4 burner Vanette 4000/02

Fridge: 

Microwave: no

Washing Machine:  no

SALOON

Dinette: no but large fold down table

L Shape seating/bed: sofa 

Bookshelves: Yes and TV cabinet and large cupboards

Solid Fuel Stove:  Yes Morso Squirrell

History and Certification

Time with current owner: 19 years

No. of Previous owners: 2

Last Blacked: 2018

Boiler Last serviced: N/A

BSC Expiry Date: 17/05/2026

Documentation Available: BSC/Appliance handbooks/old survey