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Silk: 57ft Trad stern narrowboat

Silk

Introducing Silk, our 57' trad stern narrowboat.

Launched in March 2005 and featuring TV/DVD, central heating, 240v mains sockets, fridge and full size shower.

Perfect as an introduction to the inland waterways or for the experienced boater.

This boat is ideal for boating with family and friends.

Saloon

Silk offers a large cabin space with open galley, dinette and saloon area.

The cabin is light and spacious with large windows making this a pleasant social area with plenty of seating.
TV/DVD and Radio/CD provide entertainment after a long days cruising.

Saloon

Dinette

GalleyGalley

The generous dinette is perfect for family meals with a second table option forward.
The galley is equipped with an eye-level grill and oven, a separate hob with lots of worktop space, a fridge with freezer compartment, a sink and drainer and even a microwave.

The bathroom features a full length shower, ceramic toilet and wash basin.
At night, the front seating converts to a double as does the drop down table of the dinette.

Toilet and Wash basin
Aft double berth

Double berth aftAt the stern the double berth bedroom has its own privacy door and a wardrobe with hanging storage.

There is ample storage under beds and in the kitchen to stow your gear.

Trad Stern

Silk has a traditional stern for efficient helmsmanship. There is a generous area (almost semi-trad in size) in front of the steerer for crew.
The single Morse controller and control panel are also here.
The shaft, boat hook and plank are located on the cabin roof.

Four Star Narrowboat

Silk is a Four Star Narrowboat.

The Name....

Silk is named after the most famous of Macclesfield's industries.

Silk weaving was introduced into the town in 1790 and the Napoleonic Wars boosted its market and mills sprung up all over the town. It was estimated that 10,000 people were employed with 70 factories and 5,000 looms.

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Please Note

This is a no smoking boat. We do not allow smoking inside the boat.

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