Description

Glesni is a 70ft, traditional style narrowboat, built & fitted out in 2004 by the renowned craftsman Steve Hudson. Glesni is an exceptional traditional narrowboat, a fantastic living space, with all the features one can expect from a Steve Hudson - Josher bow, 15mm base plate, recessed panels, traditional boatman's cabin, traditional roses & castle artwork, beautifully crafted solid oak fit out, full size galley appliances. JD3 beta tug engine with hydraulic PRM gearbox solar system, high spec electrics, including Mastervolt inverter/charger. Bowthrusters. BSS to Sept 2026. Heating is supplied via 2 multifuel stoves, one in saloon (squirrel), and second in back cabin (premier) with additional Webasto diesel heating system. Pump out toilet, with spare portapotti. 6 seater dinette converts to double. Bedroom with fixed double, with additional double in boatman's cabin. Currently moored on Llangollen canal, above the Whitchurch breach, so please take this into account if/when relocating the boat.
Width: 6ft 10in
Steelwork: 15mm baseplate, hull 6mm, cabin 5mm, roof 4mm
No. of berths: 6
Traditional boatman's cabin with traditional painting
Josher style bow, with gas locker for 2 x 13kg gas bottles
Pumpout: Tecma macerator (and/or portapotti)
Recessed panels
BSS expires Sept 2026
Blacked June 2023
Cratch cover: new 2024
Bowthruster: Nobels 309 (2 battieries bow)
Inverter: mastervolt Dakar sine 12/2500
Battery charger: Mastervolt IVO Smart
Solar panels: 3no. wattage 330w
Batteries: 4 domestic, 1 starter
Battery management: Sterling
Engine hours: 11310
Calorifier/Immersion: 64 ltr (14 gal) horizon twin coil (mains only)
Hot water from engine, webasto or immersion heater
Washing machine & dishwasher
Water capacity 564 ltrs (124 gals) stainless steel tank
Waste tank capacity: 232 ltrs (51 gals)
Fuel tank capacity: 318 ltrs (70 gals)
Heating 1: Webasto 5Kw diesel heater (with 3 radiators)
Heating 2: Morso Squirrel solid fuel stove (4Kw) in lounge
Heating 3: Premier Boatman's solid fuel stove in back cabin
BOW:
Folding table with traditional decorative artwork. Nobel bow thruster housing. Storage lockers on either side. Cratch - glass in frame with canvas cover new 2024
INTERNAL: Cabin lining - oak
Lounge: Windows (not portholes). Side hatch with removable perspex panel. Morso squirrel stove. L shaped dinette with storage under, 1 small and 1 large interchangeable tables on desmo legs, which converts into double bed
3 glass fronted cupboards, 3 bookcases, 4 large storage cupboards either side of steps down.
Radiator. Wall mounted Bose speakers for TV/radio connections.
KITCHEN:
Oak cupboards throughout.
Hob: 5 ring New World gas, light & extractor fan above.
Oven & grill: New World, with cupboards under & shelving over
Fridge Beko Freezer: Whirlpool ADP 7966/3
Houdini hatch, side hatch with removeable perspex panel
Full height larder & standard kitchen cupboards below and above worktops.
BATHROOM:
Pumpout: ceramic toilet, Tecma electric macerator
Space for portaloo.
Shower over 1/2 size bath
Sink with cupboards above and below
Heated towel rail
WALKTHROUGH STORAGE AREA:
Full height wardrobe c/w shelving
Half size wardrobe, space for tumble dryer under
Washing machine: Zanussi FJDR1666W (landline or generator)
BEDROOM:
Double bed (6ft x 4ft) storage above and below, houdini hatch, porthole window, radiator, sockets & tv socket
ENGINE ROOM;
Beta Marine JD3 tug engine
Transmission: Newage PRM260 hydraulic gearbox
Side hatches either side, one with roof opening. Pigeon box
Fuse box, fuel guage, rev counter, ignition
Solar monitor
4 x 110ah batteries )under floor)
Battery isolators
Generator start switch
Central heating unit - Webasto diesel
3 way switch: shoreline/invertor/generator
Anchor, life ring
TRADITIONAL BOATMAN'S BACK CABIN:
Traditional roses & castles decorative artwork
Premier solid fuel stove, with 2 pan rings & small oven
Traditional style cupboards & bed box
Immersion heater under floor
Rod controls for engine & gear box
Switches for bow thruster, horn & headlight, engine stop
2 ceiling speakers

NOTE: Boat is located on Llangollen Canal, above the breach at Whitchurch, so please take this into account when and if moving the boat to a different location. Mooring IS NOT available, sorry. Viewing by appointment only.
Glesni is an exceptional boat, used as liveaboard for many years, well loved and looked after, but old age and arthritis has unfortunately caught up with us.

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