Pips Orchard

A 45ft 1975 Coles Moreton cruiser stern narrowboat.

  • £38,000

A fantastic opportunity to purchase an historic Coles Moreton narrowboat which has already been internally refurbished to a high standard and is just waiting for some finishing touches to make her ready for holidays afloat or as a live-aboard. Pips Orchard was blacked in 2024, serviced in 2025 and issued with a new Boat Safety Certificate at the same time, valid until 2029.

Boasting a popular reverse layout, a side door from the stern leads straight into the smart galley, which features solid wood worktops, integral hob and separate oven, under-counter fridge, shelving/storage space and a circular corner sink.

Moving forward, you'll find the bathroom, which is fitted with a composting toilet, hand basin and shower cubicle, with sparkling wall panelling having been added throughout.

Beyond the bathroom is a useful wardrobe, and then a large open plan living room. This is currently unfurnished but could easily be divided to provide a separate bedroom space. Along with the central heating radiators, a solid fuel stove is situated next to the bow doors to provide extra heat in colder weather.

At the front of the boat, double doors lead out onto the bow deck which is fitted with a wooden 'A' frame and cratch cover.

For more information or to arrange a viewing please call Hilperton Marina on 01225 765143.

General

General

Name
Pips Orchard
BW index number
63192
Safety certificate
Yes
BSS certificate expiry
31 August 2029
Location
Hilperton Marina
Price
£38,000

Berths

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

Size

Overall length
45 feet 0 inches
Overall beam
6 feet 9 inches
Overall draft
--
Overall headroom
6 feet 2 inches
Style of stern
Cruiser

Structure

Manufacturer

Manufacturer
Coles Moreton
Hull ID No.
--
Build date
1975

Material

Base
Steel
Hull
Steel
Cabin side
Steel
Roof
Steel

Original steel thickness

Base
--
Hull
--
Cabin
--

Hull blacking

Last hull blacking
2024-08
Where
The Boatyard Hilperton

Anodes

Fitted
Yes
Date fitted
--
Size
--
No. of anodes
--

Running gear

Engine

Make
Bukh
Model
--
Year
--
Fuel
Diesel
Cooling
Skin tank
Hours
--
Last serviced date
2025-09
Last serviced by
Dave Prior / Paul Parr

Gearbox

Make
--
Model
--
Reduction
--
Coupling
--
Shaft diameter
--
Propellor size
--

Capacities

Capacities

Fuel
30 gallons
Water
--
Gas type
Propane
No. of gas cylinders
1
Gas cylinder size
13kg

Interior

Capacities

Fitted by
Owner
Date fitted
--

Materials used

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

Equipment

In the galley

Cooker
Hob and separate oven
Cooker model
Thetford
Fridge
Under counter
Fridge model
Shoreline
Other
--

In the bathroom

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

Heating

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

Electrical systems

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

Hot water

Type
Calorifier
Make
--
Model
--
Fuel
--
Other remarks
--
Additional heating
Multifuel stove in saloon.

240 volt electrical systems

Inverter make
--
Inverter rating
--
Generator make
--
Generator rating
--
Shoreline
No
Other
Victron 240v Inverter - not fitted

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