Step aboard Yew Tew, an exceptional 57ft traditional stern narrowboat that represents the very best in quality British craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and long-term ownership. As a broker, it is rare to come across a narrowboat that has been commissioned from new with such a strong focus on quality, longevity, and usability. Built in 2010 on a high-quality G J Reeves hull, Yew Tew is a true example of a boat where no expense has been spared, offering outstanding build quality both inside and out.
Professionally repainted in 2018 by renowned boat painter Andy Davey, Yew Tew not only looks exceptional but has been meticulously maintained throughout her ownership. The hull was grit blasted, including the base plate, in February 2025 before being treated with a two-pack epoxy coating, providing excellent long-term protection and reassurance for the next owner. Further investment includes the installation of a new 3kW Victron inverter/charger, while the Boat Safety Scheme Certificate remains valid until June 2030, making this a genuine turnkey narrowboat ready to enjoy immediately.
Powered by the highly regarded and reliable Beta Marine 43hp engine paired with a PRM 150 gearbox, Yew Tew offers excellent cruising performance and dependability. Her impressive specification includes fully double-glazed windows and portholes, 640W solar power, bow thruster, 3.5kW Travel Power system, washing machine, and a beautifully crafted interior fit-out by Sandhills Narrowboats of Redditch, Worcestershire. The American Light Oak carpentry throughout is a superb example of traditional British craftsmanship and creates a warm, elegant, and practical living environment.
The well-designed layout flows from the stern utility area through to the spacious bedroom, bathroom, galley, dinette, and saloon, finishing with a generous covered well deck. The galley is extremely well equipped with granite worktops, an integrated stainless steel sink with mixer tap, Spinflo 4000 four-burner gas hob, 12V extractor, eye-level Thetford Midi Prima oven and grill, combination microwave, Beko 230V fridge with freezer compartment, full-size Hoover OPH614 washing machine, and an excellent range of high and low-level cupboards and drawers providing extensive storage.
The comfortable saloon provides a relaxing space to unwind, featuring two fully upholstered armchairs, television/DVD, a Refleks diesel stove, and a selection of cupboards and shelving. Stable-style double-glazed doors open onto the spacious cratch-covered well deck, which benefits from seating, lockers, and supplied cushions, creating the perfect area to enjoy time afloat in all seasons.
The central dinette offers a practical and comfortable dining space with a four-seater upholstered L-shaped design, storage beneath, and the added benefit of converting into a guest double berth when required. The utility area at the stern provides easy access to the engine via removable deck boards, along with the Morse controller, 12V switch panel, 230V electrical controls, and further useful storage.
The bedroom is designed with comfort and practicality in mind, featuring a king-size cross bed with storage drawers beneath, mushroom vents, four single wardrobes, and a superb selection of high and low-level cupboards and shelving, making it ideal for extended cruising or full-time living. The bathroom is equally well appointed, offering a full-size quadrant shower with two sliding glazed doors, ceramic Thetford macerator pump-out toilet, a generous wash basin set into a granite countertop with vanity storage beneath, and additional storage cupboards.
With accommodation for up to four people, Yew Tew is perfectly suited to those seeking a high-quality liveaboard narrowboat or a capable long-distance cruising vessel. Combining exceptional craftsmanship, outstanding maintenance, premium equipment, and a proven specification, this is a rare opportunity to purchase a narrowboat of genuine quality that is ready to cruise away and enjoy.
Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these specifications, no guarantee is given or implied as to their accuracy. These particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. Lakeland Leisure Estates Ltd advises prospective purchasers to obtain an independent survey from a qualified Marine Surveyor to satisfy themselves as to the condition of the craft.
