Description

Darwell is a charming 52ft traditional narrowboat built by the reputable Peter Nicholls, with a fit-out by Ivy Bridge Marine. Designed for both functionality and comfort. Recently blacked in May 2025 and with a valid BSC through to September 2025, she’s well-prepared for her next chapter.

Her layout is thoughtfully arranged to make the most of the space onboard. A generous bow area offers flexible seating or room to relax, while the galley features a Spinflo cooker, 12v Shoreline fridge, and melamine worktops—practical touches that support life afloat without compromise.

Sleeping arrangements are smart and adaptable: a fixed cross bed provides a comfortable night’s rest, and the bow bench seating easily converts to a double berth, making her ideal for couples or small families.

The heart of Darwell’s heating system is a reliable Webasto unit supported by a Morso Squirrel stove—perfect for staying warm year-round. Hot water is supplied via calorifier, immersion, or Webasto, ensuring hot showers no matter your cruising schedule. A clean, well-thought-out wet room includes a cassette toilet, shower, and vanity basin, with a second basin conveniently located in the master bedroom.

She’s powered by a BMC 1.5 engine with a Hurth gearbox and features solid onboard electrics including 12v, 240v shoreline connection, and a starter battery with 3 leisure. Two solar panels totalling 350w with a Victron MPPT controller provide ample renewable energy, giving you the confidence to roam further off-grid.

Darwell’s charm lies in her honest build, warm interior, and practical features. Whether you're seeking a capable cruiser or a simple escape from the shore, she’s an affordable and dependable choice—ready to cast off and carry you into a quieter way of life.

Specifications

Accommodation

Sleeping arrangements are smart and adaptable: a fixed cross bed provides a comfortable night’s rest, and the bow bench seating easily converts to a double berth, making her ideal for couples or small families.

Construction

Constructed in steel.

A boat is not valued on its age. The age of a boat is irrelevant. A boat is valued based on who built the hull? Who fitted the boat out and what type of materials were used (Hard wood or MDF etc) What equipment does the boat have (Bow thruster, generator, inverters etc) These are just a few of the many factors that equate to the correct value of a boat.

Engine(s)

She’s powered by a BMC 1.5 engine with a Hurth gearbox

Certification

BUYERS & SELLERS

When you buy a boat from us you pay all monies in to our company clients trust account which means that the buyers and sellers money is protected. This is the same account that solicitors set up for house sales .This money does not belong to the company it belongs to the buyer until the sale is complete and then we pay the seller from the company clients trust account. We cannot release the money from the Clients Trust Account to the seller until the vessel has been accepted and handed over to the buyer because if there was a fault with the vessel and the buyer refused to accept it and wanted their money back we could not do this because the seller would of already had the money. This could become a very costly and messy problem for all parties.

This money never enters our company current account. This also means that we cannot use customers money for other purchases/reasons. If at any point the company went bust then the buyers/sellers money is safe and it would go back to the rightful owner of the money.

We have had this company clients trust account set up from day one to protect our customers money. This account is a secure holding account. We pay the seller monies due from this account when the buyer has signed to accept the vessel. Payment is made from this account to the seller by cheque from the clients Trust Account which is protected guaranteed funds.

Great Haywood Boat Sales Ltd trading as Nationwide Boat sales are a full member of:

The British Marine

As such we abide by a strict Code of Conduct to protect both the buyer and seller.

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Disclaimer

No guarantee is given or implied with regards to specification but descriptions are given in good faith. All vessels are sold without warranty or condition as to the fitness either expressed or implied by status or otherwise. No appliances or systems have been tested. All measurements stated are approximate.These details are not intended to, and do not, form any part of any current or future contract. In this transaction we are acting as Brokers only. All sales subject to contract.We are relying on information supplied by a third party. All information is given as a guide.Plating thickness cannot be measured during NBS visit while the boat is in the water and is based on information supplied by the owner.A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey of the vessel.NBS advises that a qualified independent surveyor carries out a full out of water survey for every vessel.

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