Emancipation

A 45ft 2012 Paul Widdowson 4 berth cruiser stern narrowboat.

  • £57,000.00
  • 4 Berth

Meet Emancipation, a striking 2012 narrowboat built by Paul Widdowson, painted in a vivacious red that turns heads wherever she moors. With a black cratch cover over the bow deck and a pram hood sheltering the stern, she’s as practical as she is eye-catching.

From the stern, you’re welcomed into a beautifully light and airy open-plan galley and saloon. The galley is stylishly designed with sleek black worktops, cream cabinetry, and all the essentials—including a freestanding cooker, undercounter fridge, and stainless steel sink with drainer.

The galley flows seamlessly into the saloon, where an L-shaped dinette invites relaxed dining and conversation. The attractive table converts easily into a double berth, making this space both sociable and versatile. A solid fuel stove with a smart hexagon tiled surround adds warmth and character, perfect for cosy evenings aboard.

Continuing through the boat, the walk-through bathroom offers a touch of luxury with its roomy corner glass shower cubicle, cassette toilet, and vanity unit.

At the bow, the bedroom provides a peaceful retreat, complete with a double bed, drawer unit, and wardrobe. Double doors open out onto the bow deck, letting in natural light and offering a lovely view of the water.

Throughout the interior, light wood panelling creates a harmonious blend of cosiness and spaciousness, making Emancipation feel like home from the moment you step inside.

Viewing of this charming boat is highly recommended. To arrange, or for further information, please contact Springwood Haven Marina on 02476 393676.

General

General

Name
Emancipation
BW index number
521612
Safety certificate
Yes
BSS certificate expiry
17 July 2028
Location
Springwood Haven Marina
Price
£57,000.00

Berths

No. of Berths
4
Double beds
1
Double beds (temp)
1
Single beds
--
Single beds (temp)
--

Size

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

Structure

Manufacturer

Manufacturer
Paul Widdowson
Hull ID No.
--
Build date
--

Material

Base
Steel
Hull
Steel
Cabin side
Steel
Roof
Steel

Original steel thickness

Base
10mm
Hull
6mm
Cabin
4mm

Hull blacking

Last hull blacking
2022
Where
Norton Canes Boat Services

Anodes

Fitted
Yes
Date fitted
2022
Size
2.8
No. of anodes
4

Running gear

Engine

Make
Canal line 38
Model
Kioti
Year
--
Fuel
Diesel
Cooling
--
Hours
10
Last serviced date
May 2025
Last serviced by
Engineer

Gearbox

Make
Newage
Model
PRM 150D2
Reduction
--
Coupling
--
Shaft diameter
--
Propellor size
17 x 10

Capacities

Capacities

Fuel
300Ltrs
Water
909Ltrs
Gas type
Propane
No. of gas cylinders
2
Gas cylinder size
13kg

Interior

Capacities

Fitted by
Paul Widdowson
Date fitted
2012

Materials used

Floor
Engineered Board
Hull sides
Oak effect
Cabin sides
--
Deckhead
--
Bulkheads
Carpet
Fittings
--

Equipment

In the galley

Cooker
Bush
Cooker model
BCG50DWX
Fridge
--
Fridge model
--
Other
Fridge/freezer

In the bathroom

Bath
--
Shower
Yes
Hip bath
--
Basin
Yes
Toilet type
Cassette
Toilet make
Thetford
Toilet model
C200 CS
Toilet tank capacity
17Ltrs
Toilet remarks
Also 1 spare cassette

Heating

Type
Solid fuel
Make
Boatman
Model
--
Fuel
Solid
Other remarks
Back boiler with gravity fed radiator

Electrical systems

DC voltage
230
No. of batteries (start)
1
No. of batteries (domestic)
1
Split charging
Yes
Other
2 x solar panels 1 x Lithium Life Po battery new 2024 Hybrid set up

Hot water

Type
Calorifier
Make
--
Model
--
Fuel
--
Other remarks
water heated via engine/shoreline
Additional heating
230v Ada WT/DT/KWT/KOT positioned cabin front portside

240 volt electrical systems

Inverter make
Vetus
Inverter rating
1.5kw pure sine
Generator make
--
Generator rating
--
Shoreline
Yes
Other
--

Other

Additional information

Items included in sale or additional info
--
Items excluded from sale
Dyson hoover

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