Description

Aurora – 50ft Traditional Narrowboat

Introducing Aurora, a beautifully presented 50ft traditional narrowboat that perfectly blends timeless charm with practical comfort. Expertly constructed by Jonathan Wilson and fitted out to a professional standard, this vessel has been lovingly maintained throughout its life – most recently blacked in May 2024 and treated to a full engine service in February 2026, so it is ready to enjoy straight away. Moored in Staffordshire, Aurora offers an ideal opportunity for anyone seeking a well-cared-for narrowboat for cruising or living aboard.

Built with a steel flat-bottomed hull, Aurora features classic narrowboat styling with tongue-and-groove cabin sides, a mix of top-opening windows and portholes, and carpeted flooring throughout. Power comes from a reliable three-cylinder Lister engine with keel cooling, paired with a PRM gearbox, running on diesel with an approximate 40-gallon fuel tank capacity.

You will stay warm and comfortable year-round thanks to solid fuel central heating and hot water supplied by a calorifier and immersion heater, with around 100 gallons of water storage available. The electrical system is fully equipped for both shoreline and off-grid use, including 12-volt and 240-volt supplies, a Victron 900-watt inverter, Victron battery charger, 240 watts of solar panels, and a set of one starter plus four leisure batteries.

The galley comes complete with a Cooker, LEC 12-volt fridge-freezer, with stunning solid wood worktops completed with a ceramic basin. Sleeping arrangements offer plenty of flexibility, with four berths in total: a fixed double bed that extends for extra space, plus a convenient sofa bed for guests or additional family members. The walk-through bathroom is fitted with a ‘Compoost’ compost toilet, shower, and a vanity basin.

Additional practical features include a cratch cover and side hatch, plus a Boat Safety Certificate valid until 2029. Viewings are strictly by appointment only – contact the team at Nationwide Boat Sales today to arrange your visit and find out more.

Specifications

Accommodation

Sleeping arrangements offer plenty of flexibility, with four berths in total: a fixed double bed that extends for extra space, plus a convenient sofa bed for guests or additional family members.

Construction

Built with a steel flat-bottomed hull, Aurora features classic narrowboat styling with tongue-and-groove cabin sides, a mix of top-opening windows and portholes, and carpeted flooring throughout.

Engine(s)

Power comes from a reliable three-cylinder Lister engine with keel cooling, paired with a PRM gearbox, running on diesel with an approximate 40-gallon fuel tank capacity.

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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