Description
Idle Child
Viewings are by appointment only. Please call Dan, Steve or Ben on 01455 249000 to arrange an appointment to view or click the ‘Enquire Now’ button above.
Idle Child is a 2 berth (2 x make up), 53ft, tradition narrow boat with a traditional layout.
Key Features.
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BSS valid 2029
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Engine serviced 2026
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Last blacked 2025, 2 pack epoxy
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Solar
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Washing machine
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2 x Lithium domestic batteries
Mechanical
Engine Manufacturer:BarrusEngine Model:N/AFuel Type:DieselPower (horsepower):45Last Service Date:August 2026, Dan Hollands Boat ServicesBow thruster:NoGenerator:NoGenerator Size:N/A
Electrical
Batteries Engine start batteryYesDomestic batteries2 x Lithium Bow thrusterNo12v circuitYes240v circuitYesSolar panelsYesNumber of panels2 x 450wInverter make & sizeVictron 3000wBattery charger make & sizeStirling
Hot Water & Heating
Water heated by:Eberspacher, engine, diesel boilerCabin heated by:Radiators and Ebersbacher diesel heaterCalorifierYesWater tank materialStainless steel
Kitchen
CookerYesFridgeYes - 230vMicrowaveYesDishwasherNoWashing MachineYes
Bathroom
ShowerYes - over bathBathYesWash BasinYesToiletCassette.Holding TankNo
Accommodation
No. of berths2 + 2 make upNo. of bedrooms1Side hatches1Headroom from floor to ceiling(6ft/2in)Sofa/Sofa bedYes - L shaped conversionTelevisionYesDining tableYesDinetteYes
General Equipment
Cratch coverYesPram coverNoGas bottle & regulatorYesBilge pumpYesWater pumpYesFire extinguishersYesFire blanketsYesCO2 detectorYesFendersYesMooring wrapsYesAnchorNoBoat hookYes
History
Last blackedAugust 2025Last survey2019Years in current ownershipMarch 2019 - 7 years
Documents available
Declaration of conformityYesProof of ownershipYesVAT paid evidenceVAT paidBoat safety certificate expiry2029
Marina Information:
Peaceful boating in the heart of Wiltshire
Caen Hill Waterside & Marina offers a quieter way of life on the water, set among the rolling countryside of Wiltshire. This Devizes marina is located on the Kennet and Avon Canal and sits close to the famous Caen Hill Locks, providing an ideal base for exploring this beautiful part of the country.
Surrounded by open landscapes and well-known walking and cycling routes, it’s a place where days move a little more slowly. The marina is just 10 minutes away from Devizes town centre, which offers everything you need day to day, including shops, cafés, pubs, and local services.