Description

Piston Broke – 40ft Traditional Narrowboat

Piston Broke is a charming 40ft traditional narrowboat built by Severn Valley Cruisers, a name well-respected for quality craftsmanship and enduring design. Measuring 40 feet in length with a beam of 6 feet 10 inches, this steel-hulled vessel features a flat-bottom hull shape, making it stable and well-suited for both leisurely cruising along the canal network and comfortable year-round living aboard. It is currently moored in Staffordshire and represents a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking to enjoy life on the water.

Power comes from a reliable four-cylinder Vetus 42hp diesel engine with 430 hours, cooled via a keel system and paired with a PRM 150 gearbox. With an approximate fuel capacity of 30 gallons, it offers good range for extended trips. The boat also benefits from practical construction details including ply cabin sides, polystyrene insulation, and a combination of top-opening and sliding windows, while wooden flooring with a cushioned overlay adds warmth and comfort underfoot.

Onboard services are well specified to support life away from marinas. Hot water is provided by a Rinnai gas boiler and calorifier, while a Puffin stove offers a cosy heat source. The electrical system includes both 12-volt and 240-volt supplies, supported by an 8kW pure sine wave inverter, one starter battery and three leisure batteries, plus three solar panels totalling 475 watts with a Renogy MPPT controller and Numax battery charger — ideal for off-grid cruising. Water storage is approximately 80 gallons, ensuring ample supply between fill-ups.
The accommodation layout is designed for practicality and comfort.

The galley is fitted with a Voyager 4500 cooker and a 12-volt fridge/freezer, with a twintub washing machine located in the stern for convenience. Sleeping arrangements offer a fixed double bed that can be extended to a king-size, providing comfortable space for two. The bathroom features a pump-out toilet, vanity basin, and shower facilities, completing the living amenities. Additional extras include a cratch cover and side hatch with beautiful detail to the internal woodwork, adding to the boat’s usability and character.

Piston Broke has been well maintained, having been blacked in 2024, and holds a valid Boat Safety Certificate until 2028. Whether you are looking for a weekend escape, a holiday home, or a permanent residence, this narrowboat offers a solid, well-equipped home on the water. Viewings are available by appointment.

Specifications

Accommodation

Sleeping arrangements offer a fixed double bed that can be extended to a king-size, providing comfortable space for two.

Construction

Steel-hulled vessel features a flat-bottom hull shape, making it stable and well-suited for both leisurely cruising along the canal network and comfortable year-round living aboard.

A boat is not valued on its age. The age of a boat is irrelevant. A boat is valued based on who built the hull? Who fitted the boat out and what type of materials were used (Hard wood or MDF etc) What equipment does the boat have (Bow thruster, generator, inverters etc) These are just a few of the many factors that equate to the correct value of a boat.

Engine(s)

Power comes from a reliable four-cylinder Vetus 42hp diesel engine, cooled via a keel system and paired with a PRM 150 gearbox.

Certification

BUYERS & SELLERS

When you buy a boat from us you pay all monies in to our company clients trust account which means that the buyers and sellers money is protected. This is the same account that solicitors set up for house sales .This money does not belong to the company it belongs to the buyer until the sale is complete and then we pay the seller from the company clients trust account. We cannot release the money from the Clients Trust Account to the seller until the vessel has been accepted and handed over to the buyer because if there was a fault with the vessel and the buyer refused to accept it and wanted their money back we could not do this because the seller would of already had the money. This could become a very costly and messy problem for all parties.

This money never enters our company current account. This also means that we cannot use customers money for other purchases/reasons. If at any point the company went bust then the buyers/sellers money is safe and it would go back to the rightful owner of the money.

We have had this company clients trust account set up from day one to protect our customers money. This account is a secure holding account. We pay the seller monies due from this account when the buyer has signed to accept the vessel. Payment is made from this account to the seller by cheque from the clients Trust Account which is protected guaranteed funds.

Great Haywood Boat Sales Ltd trading as Nationwide Boat sales are a full member of:

The British Marine

As such we abide by a strict Code of Conduct to protect both the buyer and seller.

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Disclaimer

No guarantee is given or implied with regards to specification but descriptions are given in good faith. All vessels are sold without warranty or condition as to the fitness either expressed or implied by status or otherwise. No appliances or systems have been tested. All measurements stated are approximate.These details are not intended to, and do not, form any part of any current or future contract. In this transaction we are acting as Brokers only. All sales subject to contract.We are relying on information supplied by a third party. All information is given as a guide.Plating thickness cannot be measured during NBS visit while the boat is in the water and is based on information supplied by the owner.A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey of the vessel.NBS advises that a qualified independent surveyor carries out a full out of water survey for every vessel.

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