Sunflower
Overview
Just Arrived, Sunflower is a reluctant sale from long standing owners who are retiring from boating.
Sunflower has recently had an out of water hull survey prior to sale. All recommendations from the survey have been attended to and the hull including base plate has been 2 pack epoxy coated.
A new boat safety certificate will be issued with the sale.
Sunflower built by Black Country Narrowboats (the same builder as Rosie and Jim's boat The Ragdoll!) in 1996 has a decent sized tug deck a the bow and then the living area at the front. Comfortable seating (that extends to provide a berth for visiting guests) and good storage in a very homely saloon. There is a solid fuel stove fitted as well as radiators throughout the boat powered by an Eberspacher diesel heater.
The galley has side doors for light and ventilation as well as good storage cupboards, an oven, grill, hob, fridge, sink and drainer.
The bathroom follows and is offset to Port. There is a shower, wash basin and porta-potti toilet.
The bedroom is at the stern of the boat with a large comfortable fixed double bed with wardrobe and storage space.
There is an engine room at the very stern where there is exit to steering position.
The engine is a Kingfisher KD26 that sounds just the part and is easily accessed for maintenance in it's own engine room.
1200w mastervolt inverter
200w solar panels with a victron controller
3 x batteries 110volt
Sunflower has been extensively cruised around the system and very well looked after by her owners. She would also make a lovely liveaboard craft.
Construction
Construction
Length: 60ft
Width: 6ft 10"
Draft: 2ft
Construction: Steel 10/6/4
Builder: Black Country Narrowboats
Built Year: 1996
Recent Survey: November 2024
Cratch: No
Rear Cover: No
Sidedoors: yes
Engine
Engine Make/Model: Kingfisher KD26
Horse Power: 26
Engine Hours: N/A
Engine last serviced: January 2025
Service History: Owner
Gearbox: Kingfisher
Bow thruster: No
240v Mains: Yes - Shore Power and Inverter
Inverter: Yes Master Volt 1200
Battery Charger: Yes,
Domestic Batteries: 2 x domestic and one starter.
Battery Management: 1x Alternator
Generator or Travel Power: 4.5kw water cooled generator (not currently in used)
Solar Panels: yes, 200W and Victron Smart MPPT- fitted
Heating
Type of Heating: Eberpasher central heating and stove
No. of Radiators: 3
Calorifer: Yes twin coil from engine and Eberspacher
Fresh water tank type:
Water tank capacity:
Fuel Tank Capacity: 100l
Hot Water: Calorifier - Engine and Central heating
Waste Tank Capacity: Porta-potti
Insulation: Rockwool
Internal
CABIN
Cabin Lining: Painted T&G
Flooring: engineered and carpet
No. of Berths: 2 + 2
BEDROOM (Main at stern)
Bed: fixed double
Storage Under: Yes
Wardrobes: Yes
Overhead Lockers: No
Dressing Table: No
BATHROOM
Bath or Shower: shower
Toilet Type: Porta-potti
Vanity Basin: Yes and unit
KITCHEN/GALLEY
Floor Units: 4 cupboards and 6 drawers
Wall Units: 2 cupboard units
Cooker Make: Thetford Midi Primer MK3
Hob: yes - 4 burner
Fridge: Siemens
Microwave: no
Washing Machine: No
SALOON
Dinette: table and chairs (fold out)
TV Cupboard: Yes
L Shape seating/bed: Yes, seats convert to double bed
Bookshelves: Yes and drawer units
Solid Fuel Stove: yes (lounge)
History and Certification
Time with current owner: 11 years
No. of Previous owners: unknown
Last Blacked: January 2025 (2 pack) and 2 pack base plate
Boiler Last serviced: -
BSC Expiry Date: 2029
Documentation Available: BSC/Previous survey 2024
RCD Status: No RCD documentation available (outside scope of RCD scheme)