58ft by 10ft 4' Dutch Barge

About this boat

Lily J is a wonderfully spacious 58ft by 10ft 4in Dutch Barge, expertly built by Methley Bridge and instantly appealing for her generous wide-beam proportions that deliver room and versatility far beyond standard narrowboats. Constructed with solid steel plating at 8/6/4 specification and a flat-bottomed hull, she has been well cared for with key recent maintenance: a full hull survey completed in June 2025, professional 2-pack hull blacking carried out the same month, plus her Pramac diesel generator serviced in 2026 – giving you great assurance of condition and longevity right from the start. Bright, comfortable living is enhanced throughout with double-glazed windows and a practical mix of laminate and wooden flooring, making her both a pleasure to live aboard and ready to enjoy straight away. Reliable cruising power and self-sufficient onboard living are well catered for. She is fitted with a Perkins diesel engine with water cooling, supported by a sizeable 307-litre fuel tank to comfortably extend your cruising range. Heating and hot water needs are met by two characterful solid fuel stoves and an Aniston electric water heater, keeping the cabin warm and cosy and supplying hot water for daily use. The electrical system is thoughtfully equipped for both onboard and independent use: 12v and 240v circuits, an Edecor Pure Sine Wave 2kw inverter, Pramac P6000 diesel generator, twin 800w solar panels paired with a Victron Blue Smart charger, plus one starter battery and three leisure batteries – giving you plenty of power options whether moored or cruising off-grid. Inside, Lily J offers exceptional usable space and flexible layout that really stands out. The well-equipped galley features a Candy cooker, separate Shoreline fridge and freezer, plus a Hoover washing machine for convenient, comfortable everyday living. Sleeping accommodation comfortably sleeps four with a fixed double bed plus practical bunks beds, ideal for couples and small families. The bathroom is neatly fitted with a pump-out toilet, vanity basin and shower, completing the core living amenities beautifully. A fantastic added benefit is the dedicated wheelhouse and separate aft cabin – this versatile extra space works perfectly as storage, hobby room, home office or fully functional workshop, giving you that rare extra room to tailor the boat exactly to your lifestyle and interests. Adding further peace of mind, her Boat Safety Certificate remains valid until July 2029. Lily J is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a solid, roomy Dutch barge that combines robust build quality, thoughtful equipment and flexible living space – ideal if you love spacious comfortable cruising, liveaboard life or want room to pursue hobbies and projects while enjoying life on the waterways. Accommodation: Sleeping accommodation comfortably sleeps four with a fixed double bed plus practical bunks beds, ideal for couples and small families. Construction: Constructed with solid steel plating at 8/6/4 specification and a flat-bottomed hull. Engine(s): She is fitted with a Perkins diesel engine with water cooling, supported by a sizeable 307-litre fuel tank to comfortably extend your cruising range. 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. © All site content is copyright protected. All rights reserved. Great Haywood Boat Sales Ltd 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. Marina: Nationwide Boat Sales, The Gallery, Fradley Junction, Burton Upon Trent, DE13 7DN, UK

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