Description

Length/ Boat Style: 49’ Trad

Year: 1996

Number of bathrooms 1

Berths 5

About this Boat: Built by master carpenter Charlie Fox for his own retirement, Badger is a traditional-style narrowboat that blends craftsmanship with comfort. Powered by a classic 1956 3YC Ruston engine, she resonates with heritage and heart.
Her interior is a celebration of Brazilian Red Hardwood, from the bespoke cabinetry to the handcrafted dining table. The saloon offers two built-in sofas—one converting to a double bed, the other a single—alongside a charming original Fox wood-burning stove with back boiler.
The galley is fully equipped with a Vanettee 4-burner hob, Ord Midi Prima oven, Shoreline fridge and freezer box, twin stainless-steel sinks, and all cookware included. A fixed double bed with ample built-in storage sits near the stern, with a hatch to the steering deck and access to the weed hatch below.
Completing the layout is a bathroom with a Tecma pump-out toilet, shower, hot water cylinder, and an airing cupboard.
Thoughtfully designed and lovingly built, Badger is more than a narrowboat—she’s a floating legacy, ready for her next chapter.

Galley Description Vanettee 4-burner hot plate. The Ord Midi prima MK111 Cooker oven and grill, 12V shoreline marine fridge and freezer box. Double stainless-steel sink, ample storage space, crockery, saucepans, cutlery included. Original Fox – wood burning stove, with back boiler.

Lounge Description Comprising two built-in sofas, with Brazilian hardwood storage under. One converts into a double bed, the other converts into a single bed. 12V Television, radio, corner television unit. One radiator

Dinette Original Brazilian Red Hardwood dining table made by Charlie Fox

Master Bedroom Description Double bed with built-in wardrobe and built-in draws – made of Brazilian red Hardwood. Hatch to the steering Area One radiator access to the weed hatch under the end of the double bed.

Bathroom Description Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder, shower, the ord Tecma pump out toilet sink with mirror above, built under storage
Corridor

Specifications:

Hull By/ Fit out by: Charlie Fox
Layout stern to bow: Bedroom, engine room, bathroom, kitchen, lounge
Engine and gearbox: Classic Ruston 3YC engine built in 1956
Engine Hours/ Last Service: 3083 hours -2024 last service
Boat Safety Certificate: Completed 19/06/25 expires 19/06/29 ( 2 new carbon monoxide detectors fitted as per request)
Last Blacking + type: 27th January 2025

Inspection hatch and location: The foot of the bed
P/out or Cassette: Pump out
Insulation: unknown
Internal cabin height 6ft 1”
Last Survey: 27th January 2025 – 6 new anodes fitted as requested
External Covers External cover for bow and front entrance doors, stored in front locker.
Bow thruster No
Side Hatches and location: Two engine room side hatches. One side hatch and window in kitchen / Lounge area
Batteries: 2 Banner Leisure batteries, one engine starter battery, plus a new spare battery
Electric Supply: 240-volt shore power, 12-volt solar panel, Engine also
Galvanic Isolator: No
Water capacity
Fuel capacity 40 Gallons
Waste water capacity
Hot Water Supply: Back Boiler and engine
Cabin Heating: Radiators from the engine and the back boiler of the stove.
Central heating type: Log burner and engine heating
Gas Cylinders No+ type: 2

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