Black Swan

A 55ft 2000 SW Durham Steelcraft 6 berth cruiser stern narrowboat. Available October 2025.

  • £45,950.00
  • 6 Berth

Black Swan is a modern 55ft cruiser stern narrowboat, built in 2000 and formerly part of the Club La Costa hire fleet. She offers a spacious and practical layout that's ideal for leisure cruising or extended stays aboard. As you step on from the stern, you're welcomed into the dinette cabin, complete with an L-shaped sofa, removable table, television, and CD player/radio. This space also transforms into a double berth, perfect for accommodating guests.

Continuing forward, the well-appointed galley features a gas hob, oven with grill, under-counter fridge, microwave, sink with drainer, and worktop space with ample storage. A convenient WC compartment follows, fitted with a pump-out toilet and hand basin.

Moving on, the central cabin houses twin single beds, offering a comfortable space for family or visitors. This is followed by the main bathroom, which includes a hip bath with shower over, another wash basin, and a second toilet—adding convenience and flexibility to the layout. At the bow, the master bedroom provides a crosswise double bed, wardrobe storage, and a side hatch with ladder that invites in fresh air and waterside views.

Black Swan combines thoughtful design with practicality. Her flexible 6-berth layout, twin toilets, and storage make her an excellent choice for anyone seeking a well-loved narrowboat with both charm and functionality.

Viewings are scheduled around hire periods and turnaround days. For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Hilperton Marina on 01225 765243

General

General

Name
Black Swan
BW index number
507587
Safety certificate
Yes
BSS certificate expiry
19 December 2026
Location
Hilperton Marina
Price
£45,950.00

Berths

No. of Berths
6
Double beds
1
Double beds (temp)
1
Single beds
2
Single beds (temp)
--

Size

Overall length
55 feet 0 inches
Overall beam
6 feet 10 inches
Overall draft
--
Overall headroom
--
Style of stern
Cruiser

Structure

Manufacturer

Manufacturer
SW Durham Steelcraft
Hull ID No.
GBSDSCA296E200
Build date
2000

Material

Base
Steel
Hull
Steel
Cabin side
Steel
Roof
Steel

Original steel thickness

Base
10mm
Hull
6mm
Cabin
4mm

Hull blacking

Last hull blacking
2025-02
Where
Hilperton Marina

Anodes

Fitted
Yes
Date fitted
2024
Size
2.5kg
No. of anodes
4

Running gear

Engine

Make
Beta
Model
38
Year
--
Fuel
Diesel
Cooling
Skin Tank
Hours
--
Last serviced date
--
Last serviced by
--

Gearbox

Make
PRM
Model
150
Reduction
2:1
Coupling
--
Shaft diameter
1.5"
Propellor size
--

Capacities

Capacities

Fuel
200 litres (approx)
Water
650 litres (approx)
Gas type
Propane
No. of gas cylinders
4
Gas cylinder size
13kg

Interior

Capacities

Fitted by
SW Durham Steelcraft
Date fitted
2000

Materials used

Floor
Carpet and Lino
Hull sides
Ply
Cabin sides
Ply
Deckhead
--
Bulkheads
--
Fittings
--

Equipment

In the galley

Cooker
Integral hob, oven and grill
Cooker model
--
Fridge
Under counter
Fridge model
--
Other
--

In the bathroom

Bath
--
Shower
--
Hip bath
Yes
Basin
Yes
Toilet type
Pump out x 2
Toilet make
--
Toilet model
--
Toilet tank capacity
--
Toilet remarks
--

Heating

Type
Central heating radiators
Make
--
Model
--
Fuel
Diesel
Other remarks
--

Electrical systems

DC voltage
12v
No. of batteries (start)
1
No. of batteries (domestic)
4
Split charging
No
Other
--

Hot water

Type
Calorifier
Make
--
Model
--
Fuel
--
Other remarks
--
Additional heating
--

240 volt electrical systems

Inverter make
--
Inverter rating
--
Generator make
--
Generator rating
--
Shoreline
Yes
Other
--

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