The Boat

Scruffy Fox is a 50' narrowboat with semi-trad stern constructed by J L Pinder in 1990 of 10/6/3.5 steel plate. John Pinder boats are known for their easy handling and build quality.

She was purchased for shared ownership in early 2002.

Maintenance and improvements include

• 2026 refitted shelves in the bow cabin and replaced dining table
• 2025 refurbished shower cubicle
• 2024 safety certification
• 2023 hull inspected and blacked
• 2023 new fridge
• 2022 back to metal repaint in new livery
• 2022 new cooker
• 2021 solar power installed
• 2020 new Beta Marine 38 engine and PRM 150 gearbox installed
• 2020 hull inspected and blacked

Sleeping accommodation comprises a small single cabin with cross-bed, a main cabin with a fixed double bed and a bed settee in the saloon that serves as a generous single or pulls out to a narrow double berth.

There are two heating systems. The first is a Lockgate/MorsØ diesel fired Squirrel stove that heats the saloon directly and distributes some heat, by convection, to radiators along the starboard side. This system is excellent for background warmth and has the advantage of being both silent and requiring no electricity. Secondly, there is a pumped Eberspacher diesel fired boiler supplying radiators around the boat. This operates like a home central heating system; the temperature is controlled by wall thermostat and it heats the whole boat fairly quickly.

The galley is well equipped, with a free-standing gas cooker, sink, fridge and storage.

The bathroom has a corner shower, a hand basin and a portable toilet that can be emptied at CRT sanitary stations and most boatyards.

Up to 1.8 kw of 'mains' electricity (230v AC) is available for low level or occasional use.

The boat is fully equipped except for bed linen (duvets and pillows are provided), towels and tea towels.