Lady Carpenter

A 37ft 1980 Smith & Son 2 berth cruiser stern narrowboat.

  • £24,950.00
  • 2 Berth

For sale is Lady Carpenter, a 1980 boat built by Smith & Son, offering plenty of charm and potential for the right buyer. This classic vessel is fitted with a Kubota engine.

Inside, Lady Carpenter offers a well-laid-out living space designed for comfort and practicality. She features a double bed with generous storage underneath, making her ideal for longer stays or relaxing weekend escapes. The galley kitchen is a decent size and comes equipped with a sink, fitted units, and a fridge freezer – perfect for everyday living and cooking onboard. A multi-use stove located in the saloon provides warmth throughout the boat, creating a cosy atmosphere during cooler months. The toilet is a simple and easy-to-maintain Porta Potti. Additionally, Lady Carpenter is fitted with two solar panels, helping to keep onboard power topped up for a more self-sufficient cruising experience.

The boat’s interior remains functional and usable and with a bit of exterior cosmetic care, this charming vessel has the potential to shine once again. She comes with a valid Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) certificate until March 2026.

Lady Carpenter offers plenty of potential for someone with a bit of vision and enthusiasm. Whether you're looking for a restoration project, a floating getaway, or a more permanent home on the water, she’s a solid base to start from.

Viewings are welcome, please contact Aldermaston Wharf on 01189 714123.

General

General

Name
Lady Carpenter
BW index number
521524
Safety certificate
Yes
BSS certificate expiry
9 March 2026
Location
Aldermaston Wharf
Price
£24,950.00

Berths

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

Size

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

Structure

Manufacturer

Manufacturer
Smith and Son
Hull ID No.
--
Build date
1980

Material

Base
Steel
Hull
Steel
Cabin side
Steel
Roof
Steel

Original steel thickness

Base
--
Hull
--
Cabin
--

Hull blacking

Last hull blacking
01/10/2021
Where
Aldermaston

Anodes

Fitted
Yes
Date fitted
2021
Size
1.5
No. of anodes
6

Running gear

Engine

Make
Kubota
Model
3 cylinder
Year
--
Fuel
Diesel
Cooling
--
Hours
--
Last serviced date
--
Last serviced by
--

Gearbox

Make
PRM
Model
80v2
Reduction
--
Coupling
--
Shaft diameter
--
Propellor size
--

Capacities

Capacities

Fuel
--
Water
--
Gas type
Propane
No. of gas cylinders
1
Gas cylinder size
13k

Interior

Capacities

Fitted by
--
Date fitted
--

Materials used

Floor
Wood
Hull sides
Wood
Cabin sides
Wood
Deckhead
Woodwood
Bulkheads
--
Fittings
--

Equipment

In the galley

Cooker
Cooker
Cooker model
--
Fridge
Fridge/Freezer
Fridge model
--
Other
--

In the bathroom

Bath
--
Shower
Yes
Hip bath
--
Basin
--
Toilet type
Porta Potti
Toilet make
--
Toilet model
--
Toilet tank capacity
--
Toilet remarks
--

Heating

Type
Wood Burner
Make
--
Model
--
Fuel
--
Other remarks
--

Electrical systems

DC voltage
--
No. of batteries (start)
1
No. of batteries (domestic)
3
Split charging
Yes
Other
--

Hot water

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

240 volt electrical systems

Inverter make
--
Inverter rating
--
Generator make
--
Generator rating
--
Shoreline
No
Other
--

Other

Additional information

Items included in sale or additional info
Has 2 solar panels.
Items excluded from sale
--

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