Jabulani – 50′ Semi-Trad 1993 M&N Narrowboats/Shipley Bridge Marina

Jabulani – 50′ Semi-Trad 1993 M&N Narrowboats/Shipley Bridge Marina

Jabulani, which is Zulu for Happiness, is a charming 50’ semi trad built in 1993 by M&N Narrowboats and fitted out by Shipley Bridge Marina. She has been in the same hands since 2004 and has been well loved and cared for.
The well deck is a good size and has a cratch cover over. The stainless steel 450 litre water tank is underneath and there are bench seats with storage underneath either side.
Steps lead down into the saloon. This is over 12’ long and has a Morso solid fuel stove, a two seater sofabed, an armchair and a small chest of drawers. There is a JVC TV / DVD combo, and also a freesat box with self seeking satellite dome. For further storage there is a cupboard and also a fold down table on the wall.
The galley is 6’9” long. There is a 12v fridge, a sink with draining board, and a 4 burner gas hob, oven & grill. There is plenty of storage in the various cupboards, and a side hatch adds light and air.
The bathroom is next. The shower is a tiled cubicle with a curtain, and the loo is a Porta Potti (with spare cassette). The basin is plastic counter sunk. There is a twin tub washing machine in the cupboard next to the shower.
The bedroom is in the rear cabin. A spacious room at 9’ long, the fixed double bed measures at 6’3”x4’ and has storage under and cupboards over. There is a wardrobe at the foot of the bed with a corner cupboard opposite. Steps lead up to the semi trad stern deck (the Alde boiler is next to the steps).
The engine is under the deckboards. This is a well maintained Beta 1505, and there are storage lockers either side which also provide seating. There is a tonneau cover for the rear deck.
The last survey on her was in April 2019 and she was last blacked in April 2021. Central heating is from an Alde gas boiler and and this, along with the engine, also heats the hot water.
12v comes from the bank of 3 domestic batteries, all the lights are LED and 230v is from the Sterling 1500w inverter. There is also a landline on board.
She also has a Galvanic Isolator.
She is a lovely, uncomplicated boat and will make a lovely floating home or holiday boat.

Jabulani – 50′ Semi-Trad 1993 M&N Narrowboats/Shipley Bridge Marina