Elsie Joan is a 55ft Semi Traditional narrowboat built by Alexander Boatbuilders and fitted out by Droitwich Canal Centre in 1998. She offers a conventional layout with a generous saloon and galley. Elsie Joan would benefit from an external repaint.
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Moored at Bosworth Marina
Layout: Stern, Bedroom, Bathroom, Galley, Saloon, Doors to the bow.
Bedroom: Double bed with drawers below, cupboards, drawers, mirror, curtains, carpet tiles.
Bathroom: Tecma pump out toilet, Thetford porta Potti, wash basin & vanity unit, bath with shower over, cupboards.
Galley: Vanette GG7000 oven & grill, Vanette 4000/2 hob, Shorline 12v fridge, display cabinets, sink & drainer, work surfaces, side hatch, curtains.
Saloon: Hardy Hamlet 4 solid fuel stove, fixed seating, 2 chairs converting to single beds, display cabinet, cupboards, Kenwood radio, curtains, radiator, table, doors to the bow.
| Vessel Name | Elsie Joan |
| Boat Model | Semi Traditional |
| Boat Builder | Alexander Boatbuilders |
| Fit Out By | Droitwich Boat Centre |
| Boat Length | 55ft |
| Beam | 6ft 10 inches |
| Date of Construction | 1998 |
| Berths | 2 + 2 |
| Hull Type | Flat |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Steel Thicknesses at Build | 10mm/6mm/4mm/4mm |
| Date Blacking Was Last applied | October 2023 |
| Type of Blacking Applied | Bitumen |
| Date Anodes Fitted | Checked October 2023 |
| Engine Brand | Beta |
| Engine power | 38hp |
| Engine Service | February 2025 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 170 litres |
| Gear Box | PRM 150 |
| Engine/fuel type | Diesel |
| Bowthruster | No |
| Boat Safety Certificate Expiry Date | 8th August 2026 |
| Batteries | 1 Starter, 3 Leisure |
| Electrics | 12v/240v, Victron Multiplus Compact 1600w inverter/charger, 4 x 175w solar panels, MPPT 100 1 50 solar charge controller, Victron galvanic isolator. |
| Heating | Hardy Hamlet 4 solid fuel stove (Mikuni decommissioned) |
| Water Heating | Calorifier off the engine |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 567 Litres |
| Toilet | Techma Pump out & Thetford Porta Potti |
| Insulation | Polystyrene |
| Headroom | Bedroom: 6ft 1 inch - 6ft 4 inches, Corridor: 6ft 1 inch, (Width: 1ft 6 inches), Bathroom: 6ft 3 inches, Galley: 6ft 4 inches, Saloon: 6ft 3 inches |
| Additional Items | Cratch cover, boat pole, boat hook, boarding plank, bowthruster tube. |
