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Glascote Basin Boatyard, Basin Lane, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2AH, UK | |
Contact: | Sarah Edgson |
Telephone: | Reveal Telephone Number |
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Hydrus is a 70ft Converted Historic Narrowboat, built for the Grand Union Canal Carrying company in 1935 by Harland and Wolff. Hydrus was originally built as an unpowered butty. In 2020 it was converted to a Motorboat by David Kemp, with the addition of a replica fully rivetted motors stern, engine room and cabin. The back cabin has been added in wood, along with wooden cants and stern deck, this work was completed by Paul Graves. – see restoration photos.
All work has been completed to a high standard and at present is awaiting a fit out. Included in the sale is the wood for the back cabin fit out and wood for the front hold gunwales.
There is a slot available for the back cabin fit out to be undertaken by Rex Wain of Brinklow Boat Services.
Vessel type: | Motor |
Builder: | Harland & Wolff |
Constructed: | 1935 |
Length over all: | 70' |
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