Widebeam narrowboat 57ft x 10ft 2 bedroom Dave Clarke

Description

**The Daylight Gate — 57ft 2 bedroom Dave Clarke Widebeam**

Potential central london mooring - enquire for more details

**£135,000**

TOP FIVE FEATURES MAKING THE DAYLIGHT GATE A UNIQUE BOAT:

1) 2500 litre water tank (have never heard of a tank this big on a boat) which lasted me for about 2-3 months between fill ups.

2) 750 litre pumpout tank lasts 3-4 months

3) extremely efficient bubble jet diesel boiler, similar to household central heating, heats water in 20 minutes. controlled from your phone by at Nest smart controller.

4) New 450Ah lithium battery meaning you never need to worry about draining the batteries as with lead acid.

5) The perfect size and layout for cruising. Beautiful open plan kitchne/living area, two bedrooms, but small enough to turn around in the river.

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The Daylight Gate is a beautifully finished, high spec 57ft x 10ft 2 bedroom widebeam. Professionally fitted out by the previous owner to a high specification throughout, and set up for easy continuous cruising. She has been my much-loved home since 2023, and it’s hard to let her go, but our family has grown and it's time for us to move on to a bigger boat.

The hull was in excellent condition when I bought her in 2023. I’d be happy to share the survey from then with any serious buyers. There has only been one previous owner, and the boat has only been in the water for under 6 years in total as the previous owner only lived aboard for 3 years before storing the boat ashore.

She's a very easy and low-maintenance boat to live on, perfect for continuous cruising: boasting a 2,500-litre water tank, and a large 750-litre pump-out tank. And at 57ft x 10ft she’s spacious inside but also compact enough to find a mooring and turn around in most spots.

I have lived on her solo, with a partner, pregnant, and with a baby. I can honestly say that she has been the perfect boat in all scenarios!

-- DIMENSIONS --

17.37m (57ft) x beam 3.05m (10ft)
Draft 0.40m
Headroom 2.00m
4 tonnes of ballast

-- SPECIFICATION --

-- HULL --
2012 Dave Clarke widebeam
Excellent condition when purchased in 2023
Re-blacked with 2 pack epoxy in 2023
New anodes in 2023
Surveyed in 2023, with very few recommendations noted and no pitting to the hull. Happy to share the survey with any serious buyers.
Counterbattened floor, insulated with 2–4" spray foam and additional 50mm quilting throughout, plus Celotex insulation under the floors

-- EXTERIOR --
Large cruiser stern deck, with plenty of room to sit out while cruising
Cratch cover at the stern, creating a lovely additional sheltered storage/seating space over winter
Opening hatch in kitchen
Large Caldwell windows throughout that are fully removable in summer

-- ENGINE --
Barrus Shire diesel engine — reliable, and has always started first time
Under 1,500 hours
Last serviced in 2025
Tiller steering, shaft drive, 3-bladed fixed propeller
Weed hatch fitted
Automatic bilge pump fitted

-- ELECTRICS --
460Ah lithium (LiFePO4) battery bank - installed in 2025
750W solar array — 3 x 250W panels, with capacity for further expansion
Victron 150/100 MPPT charge controller, installed in 2024, sized to support a larger solar array
Victron SmartShunt battery monitor, installed in 2025
Victron Orion-Tr DC-DC charger, installed in 2025
Sterling 3kW inverter/charger, with automatic crossover switch
Second victron Phoenix 500W inverter, left running permanently to power the fridge and boiler
On-board WiFi router and aerial already installed — just add a SIM card for full wifi set up
2-way switched LED lighting throughout
Mains shore power hook-up
Tank level indicators (diesel, water, pump out. NB the water indicator needs replacing)

-- HEATING --
Morso Squirrel multi-fuel stove, with Morso flue kit and double-skin flue. Very well insulated, keeping the boat warm easily through winter
Radiators in every room
Haworth Bubble Jet diesel-fired boiler for heating and hot water — runs off the engine's diesel tank and operates just like a domestic combi boiler, with hot water ready within 20 minutes
Immersion heating element also fitted
Gas locker in the bow, fitted with an automatic changeover regulator across two bottles

-- WATER AND SANITATION --
2,500-litre integrated water tank (lasts at least 2 months with two of us showering every day and using washing machine)
Jabsco water pump with in-line filter
Jabsco electric pump out toilet
Large pump-out holding tank (750 litres)
Top loader washing machine

-- KITCHEN/DINING AREA --
Bespoke solid oak kitchen units and worktops, with a breakfast bar
Plinth drawers built in under the kitchen cupboards for extra storage
Butler-style sink
Full-size 4-burner LPG oven and hob
Integrated fridge/freezer
Solid oak flooring throughout
Handmade blinds and handcrafted doors throughout
Reclaimed fireplace with an oak surround

-- CORRIDOR --
Bespoke hand-built shelving

-- MASTER BEDROOM --
Master cabin with a king-size bed and generous under-bed drawer storage

-- SECOND BEDROOM --
I have used as a study and a baby nursery. Large enough to fit children's beds and bunk beds.

-- OTHER --
Safety kit: fire extinguishers, fire blanket, carbon monoxide alarm, smoke alarm, horn
Valid BSS until 12/2029

There is the possibility of taking over a central London mooring, negotiations underway — please get in touch if you'd like to discuss this further.

Serious buyers only please — happy to arrange a viewing.