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Live Aboard Boats for Sale by their Owners

In collating this listing of live aboard boats for sale, we've taken the view that living aboard a sailboat smaller than 32 feet is unlikely to provide her occupant(s) with a high degree of comfort - nor would a stripped-out, light-displacement racer of any length. 

Live Aboard Boats for Sale by Length Overall

  • Under 40 feet
  • 40 to 50 feet
  • Over 50 feet

And what qualifies a boat as suitable for living aboard is very much a personal view.

For example, some liveaboard sailors - happy to rely on a diesel generator - will tell you that they couldn't possibly manage without a flat screen TV and a plumbed-in washing machine, whilst others - more reasonably in my view - consider self-sufficiency in terms of drinking water (through rain water collection and/or a reverse osmosis water maker) and green electrical power (from a wind turbine and/or solar panels) to be primary requirements. 

All the boats below are offered for sale by their owners, many of which live aboard their boats for considerable periods at a time.

Live-Aboard Sailboats under 40 feet

Single-handers, provided they're content with a fairly spartan standard of living, will tell you that a thirty-two-footer is ideal for living aboard. A cruising couple though are likely to aspire to something with additional creature-comforts and a little more space below.

Having said that I know of two young cruising couples who crossed the Atlantic in their Sadler 25's and cruised the Caribbean in them, so you really don't need a big cruising boat - it's better to cruise in a small boat than not to cruise at all!

Sailboats approaching 40 feet, like the larger ones shown below, are more likely to appeal to them.

Relatively easy to maintain and considerably less expensive to own and operate than those above 40 (particularly so if you're inclined to spend much time in marinas) they represent the minimum size range for comfortable living aboard.

'Stratocruiser', a Person 33MkII, THUMB

'Stratocruiser' , a Pearson 33 MkII

Location:  Plymouth, England

Asking Price: £25,000

Bonobo, Moody 346, THUMB

'Bonobo' , a Moody 346

Location:  Weymouth, England

Asking Price: £41,000

'Blue Juice' THUMB

'Blue Juice' , a Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 361

Location:  Edgewater, MD, USA

Asking Price: $349,000

'Galileo', Jaguar 36 catamaran, THUMB

'Galileo' , a Jaguar 36 catamaran

Location:  Grenada West Indies

Asking Price: $150,000

Westerly Oceanranger 38 'Petrel Blue' THUMB

'Petrel Blue' , a Westerly Oceanranger 38

Location:  Grenada, West Indies

Asking Price: $38,588

'Hitchcock', an RM1260 THUMB

'Hitchcock' , an RM1260

Location: Grenada, West Indies.

Asking Price: €209,000

'Live the Dash' THUMB'

'Live the Dash' , a  Morgan Out Island 37

Location: St Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Asking Price:  $36,900   $33,900

Wauquiez Gladiateur 33 'Kesh' THUMB

'Kesh' , a  Wauquiez Gladiateur 33

Location: Indiantown, Florida USA.

Asking Price:  $42,000 $36,000

Pompeon THUMB

'Pompoen' , a Hans Christian 34

Location: Trinidad, West Indies

Asking Price:  $42,000

Shindig underway

'Shindig' , a Custom Design Performance Cruiser

Asking Price:  $49,900

Hunter 376 sailboat, 'Just Friends', THUMB

'Just Friends' , a Hunter 376

Location:  Puerto Rico, West Indies

Asking Price:  $70,000

Allied Seawind MkII sailboat - anchored

'Seawind' , an Allied Seawind MkII

Location:  Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

Asking Price:  $59,700

more ' Seawind ' pics, info and owner's contact details...

Rival 38, 'Manhe', alongside

'Manhé-1' , a Rival 38

Location:  The Canary Islands, returning to Mediterranean in May 2023

Asking Price:  €78,000

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'Anna', a Bavaria 390 sailboat at anchor

'Anna' , a Bavaria 390

Location:  Trinidad, West Indies

Asking Price:  $35,000 now $28,000

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'Freja', a Voyager 35 Sailboat

'Freja' , a Voyager 35

Location:  Martinique, French West Indies

Asking Price:  €35,000

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'Hero', a Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37 sailboat

'Hero' , a Pacific Seacraft 37

Location:  The Caribbean

Asking Price:  $139,000   now $125,000!

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'Iko Iko' , a Wharram Tiki 38 Catamaran

Location:  Key West, Florida USA

Asking Price:  $75,000

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IP 350, GoLightly, THUMB

'Golightly' , an Island Packet 350

Asking Price:  $88,000

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'Charisma', a Downeaster 38 Sailboat at anchor

'Charisma' , a Downeaster 38

Location:  Cabrillo Marina, San Pedro, California USA

Asking Price: $70,000

'Maia', a Moody 376 Sailboat under sail

'Maia' , a Moody 376

Location:  Martinique, French West Indies

Asking Price: €70,000

'Svea av Valleviken', an Overseas 35 Sailboat for Sale

'Svea av Valleviken' , an Overseas 35

Location:  Grenada, West Indies

Asking Price: €89,000

'Kesh', a Wauquiez Gladiateur 33 sailboat for Sale

'Kesh' , a Wauquiez Gladiateur 33

Location:  Indiantown, Florida USA

Asking Price:  $37,500

'Aphroditi', a Bavaria 37 Cruiser, 2007 for sale

'Aphroditi' , a Bavaria 37

Location:  Athens, Greece

Asking Price:  €62,000

A Cal 27 for sale

A Cal 27

Location:  Waukegan, IL

Asking Price:  $7,000

'Wild Goose', a 1982 Tartan 3000 for sale

'Wild Goose' , a Tartan 3000

Asking Price:   $22,500 

A GibSea 37 Ketch for sale

A GibSea 37 Ketch

Location:  Martinique, West Indies

Asking Price:   €35,000

Live-Aboard Sailboats from 40 feet to 50 feet

Most live-aboard boats fall within this range. All have plenty of space for a cruising couple and all their gear, along with sizeable berths for visiting friends and family members. But watch those marina bills...

'Maravilla', Jeanneau Sun OdysseyDS THUMB

'Maravilla' , a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44 DS

Location:  Annapolis, USA

'Bijou', Hylas 46 main photo

'Bijou' , a Hylas 46 

Location:  Panama

Asking Price: $397,500

'Windward, Tayana 48DS, THUMB

'Windward' , a Tayana 48 DS 

Asking Price: $390,000

'Harvester 1', THUMB

'Harvester 1' , a Harmony 42 

Asking Price: $79,000

'Alkoomi', Hunter 466, THUMB

'Alkoomi' , a Hunter 466 

Asking Price: $149,000

'Venture', Hunter Passage 42, THUMB

'Soul Venture' , a Hunter Passage 42

Asking Price: $69,000

Beneteau Oceanis 473 'Penniless' THUMB

'Penniless' , a Beneteau Oceanis 473 Clipper

Location:  South Pacific

Asking Price: $145,000 / €135,000

'Coco Rose', Lipari 41, THUMB

'Coco Rose' , a Fountaine Pajot Lipari 41

Asking Price: €131,000

'One for the Road', a Hunter passage 450 for sale

'One for the Road' , a Hunter Passage 450

Location:  Ragusa, Sicily

Asking Price: €135,000

Seawolf 40, 'Wind's Way' - THUMB

'Wind's Way' , a Hardin Seawolf 40

Asking Price: $66,000

'Blue Jacket', Freedom 40, THUMB

'BlueJacket' , a Freedom 40/40

Location:  Belize, Central America

Asking Price: $150,000   $134,900

HC42, 'Heart', THUMB

'Heart' , a Hans Christian 43T

Location:  Port Saint Louis du Rhone, France

Asking Price: €119,000

Catalina Morgan 43, 'Cabo Frio', THUMB

'Cabo Frio' , a Catalina Morgan 43

Asking Price: $65,000

Bristol 40 anchor

'Venture' , a  Bristol 40

Asking Price: $46,000 $36,000

Revelia THUMB

'Revelia' , a  Cheoy Lee 47 Ketch

Location: Grenada, West Indies

Asking Price:  $154,900 $125,000

Wanu' Catalina 42MkII, THUMB

"Wanuskewin" , a Catalina 42 MkII

Location: Lucaya, Grand Bahama

Asking Price:  $105,000

Bavaria 44, Helios

'Helios' , the Bavaria 44

Location:  Rio Dulce, Guatemala

Asking Price:  $120,000

Cherubini 44 'Magic' THUMB

'Magic' , at Cherubini 44

Location:  Punta Gorda, Florida, USA

Asking Price:  $285,000

Gib'Sea 126 Pegasus, alongside

'Pegasus' , a Gib'Sea 126

Location:  Curaçao, Dutch Antilles

Asking Price:  $50,000 $45,000

'Untethered Soul', a Vagabond 47 sailboat,

'Untethered Soul' , a Vagabond 47

Location:  Fajardo, Puerto Rico

Asking Price:  $162,000 $96,000

Beneteau 473 sailboat

'Merlin' , a Beneteau 473

Location:  Rhode Island, USA

Asking Price:  $179,000

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Hout Bay 40 'Mirage' THUMB

'Mirage' , a Hout Bay 40

Location:  Turkey

Asking Price:  $99,500

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'Windseeker', a Morgan 41 Out Island Ketch sailboat

'Windseeker' , a Morgan 41 Out Island Ketch

Location:  Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Asking Price:  $60,000

'Sirius', a Beneteau Oceanis 46 for Sale

'Sirius' , a Beneteau Oceanis 46

Location:  Chiapas, Mexico

Asking Price:  $198,000 $159,000

'Music II', a Morgan 41 Classic Sailboat

'Music II' , a Morgan 41 Classic

Asking Price:  $97,500

a Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 Catamaran at anchor

' Havanesey Day ' , a Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40

Location:  Croatia/Montenegro

Asking Price:  €475,000

'Celebration', a Morgan 415 Out Island Ketch

'Celebration' , a Morgan 415 Out Island Ketch

Location:  St Petersburg, Florida, USA

Asking Price: $82,500

'Spellbound', a Hardin Seawolf 40 Sailboat for Sale

'Spellbound' , a Hardin Seawolf 40

Location:  Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

Asking Price: $66,500

'Blue Jay', a J40 Sailboat for Sale

'Blue Jay' , a J/40

Location:  Cadiz, Spain

Asking Price: €80,000

'Coconut', a Contest 41S For Sale

'Coconut' , a Contest 41S

Location:  Norway

Asking Price:  £74,999

'Lola', a Frans Maas 50 Schooner for sale

'Lola' , a Frans Maas 50 Schooner

Location:  Colon, Panama

Asking Price:   $65,900

A Hunter Passage 450 sailboat

'Southern Cross' , a Hunter Passage 450

Location:   Puerto Rico, Caribbean

Asking Price:  $139,750

Live-Aboard Sailboats over 50 feet

Although many liveaboard boats within this range are owned and operated by just two people, they can become something of a liability in terms of running costs and an embarrassment when close-quarters maneuvering. 

But if space and luxury are your primary requirements, this is where to look.

'Searching...', Bavaria 50 THUMB

'Searching for the Edge' , a  Bavaria 50 Vision

Location:  Key Biscayne, Florida

Asking Price:  $249,000

Sundeer 56 THUMB

'Scraatch' , a Sundeer 56  

Location: Puerto Penasco, Mexico

Asking Price:  $300,000

'Rocky', a Pearson 590, THUMB

'Rocky' , a Pearson 530 

Location:  Brunswick, Georgia USA

Asking Price:  $205,000

Columbia 56, 'Lusty', anchoring THUMB

'Lusty' , a Columbia 56

Location:  Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

more ' Lusty ' pics, info and owner's contact details...

'Aleria', a Bowman 57 Staysail Ketch for Sale

'Aleria' , a Bowman 57

Location:  Ireland

Asking Price:  €275,000

A Tayana Flying Dutchman 50 Cutter for sale

'Small World II' a Tayana Flying Dutchman 50

Location:  Subic Bay Yacht Club, Philippines

Asking Price:  $165,000

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A Beneteau 500 sailboat

'Surgiamo' ,  a Beneteau 500

Location:  Turkey

Asking Price:  €125,000

Tayana 55 Cutter

‘La Scala a Mare’ , a Tayana 55 Cutter

Location:  Phuket, Thailand

Asking Price:  $230,000

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Our used boat expert Nick Burnham picks out four of the best liveaboard boats on the secondhand market right now.

One of the real joys of boating is the sheer diversity of it. Whatever you want to experience, whether it’s exhilaration, exploration, relaxation, escapism, social interaction or solitude, there’s a boating style and a boat type, specifically made for you.

And exactly the same is true for the ultimate boater’s fantasy – living aboard your floating home full time (it’s what we all dream of, right?).

So here to fulfil the fantasy are four great examples of vessels that could either take you and your family or friends around the world in a constant stream of adventures, or a more modest barge that would allow you to park up on a quiet stretch of the River Thames and enjoy a constant stream of G&Ts! Cheers!

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Nordhavn 46

Built: 1997 Price: £350,000

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The Nordhavn 46 is Genesis for Nordhavn and set the tone for pretty much every model that followed. Pacific Asian Enterprises was formed by Jim Leishman and Dan Streech in 1974, originally importing and selling a line of boats from Taiwan called Transpac.

In 1978 Jeff Leishman, Jim’s younger brother, joined PAE as a part-time employee whilst still at school. Jeff completed his studies in 1987, and received his naval architecture diploma from the Yacht Design Institute.

As part of his graduation requirement, he was asked to design a vessel of his choosing. That actual design became the Nordhavn 46 and an entire new genre was born.

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Saloon and galley are all on one level with stairs leading down to the owner’s cabin

Several layout options were tried in the early days, before settling down to the layout you see on this 1997 example, much of which echoes through to current models.

Designed for long-term living aboard, there’s a large saloon and galley on the main deck, with steps down to an owner’s cabin in the centre of the boat (reducing motion at sea to a minimum).

But another set of steps lead up to a proper separate wheelhouse , little-ship style. Steps forward from here drop you down to a separate guest cabin in the bow.

A wide side deck leads from the cockpit along the starboard side and up around the front of the wheelhouse in the form of a Portuguese bridge protected by a bulwark from the foredeck.

Follow it round and you’ll go back past the wheelhouse on the port side and up the stairs again to the boat deck above the saloon where the tender is stored.

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The bridge deck is a few steps higher and further forward than the saloon

Performance

Nordhavns are all about range, which is why speeds are strictly limited to hull displacement speed rather than forcing more knots via a semi-displacement or planing hull.

Figure on about 8.5 knots flat out with 7.4 knots as the cruise speed, at which the 3,785 litre fuel tank should give about 2,500 miles of range.

There is a lot of boat under the water, with its full hull shape and long keel designed to help the boat plug on and on.

Nordhavn 46 specification

LOA: 45ft 9in (13.9m) Beam: 15ft 5in (4.7m) Draught: 5ft 0in (1.5m) Displacement: 20 tonnes Fuel capacity: 3,785 litres Engine: Lugger L668D 134Kw 180hp diesel engines Location: Hamble Contact: Nordhavn Europe

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Aqualine Canterbury 62×10 Widebeam

Built: 2019 Price: £182,950

Widebeam narrowboat sounds like the ultimate oxymoron, but it’s a term used to denote canal barges that are, well, wider of beam. A typical narrowboat is 6ft 10in wide, and it’s constructed to this dimension in order to access virtually all of the British canal system.

In short, there are places a wide beam just can’t go. But there are plenty of places that it can. There are four main UK ‘cruising grounds’ for the widebeam owner: London and the South; East Anglia; the Severn waterways; and the Trent and North. Indeed, many owners simply use them as floating homes and never go anywhere at all.

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The saloon looks more like an apartment than a boat, with proper domestic furniture…

So what’s the point of a wide beam narrowboat that can’t go everywhere? In a word, space. At 10ft wide, it’s not far short of double the beam, meaning you get almost twice the internal volume for a given length.

But it also gives you rooms that feel far more like those in a house and less like railway carriages. Given that very little of the interior is structural, it’s easy for the manufacturer to customise the layout. This particular boat has a large bedroom at the bow, a generous bathroom and a huge lounge/diner large enough for domestic furniture plus a kitchen.

Narrowboats tend to major on internal space so there is little more than vestigial side decks. There is a decent cockpit at the aft end with a large crescent of seating around a table, and a helm station with wheel steering rather than the tiller of more traditional designs. There is also a ‘well deck’ forward, which is basically a small cockpit in the bow accessed from the forward cabin.

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…and the fully equipped galley could be the kitchen in a stylish new build house

Performance is probably not a word you associate with 62ft of 10mm steel plating powered by a Barrus Yanmar Shire 50hp, 4 cylinder 2,190cc diesel engine.

It will move you sedately around the inland waterways, but the fact the water tank is almost double the size of the fuel tank encapsulates the priorities of these vessels.

A misnomer – if you’re planning to put to sea, this is not the boat for you.

Aqualine Canterbury specification

LOA: 62ft 0in (18.9m) Beam: 10ft 0in (3.1m) Draught: 1ft 9in (0.6m) Displacement: 33 tonnes Fuel capacity : 430 litres Engine: Barrus Yanmar Shire 50hp diesel engine Location: Bray Contact: TBS Boats

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Built: 2002 Price: £399,950

Built in 2002 by Zijlmans Jachtbouw, a family owned yacht builder in Drimmelen on the Amer River, North Brabant in Holland, this Triqual 65 has had a rather colourful history. It ended up in the Caribbean before being shipped back to Amsterdam in June 2011.

Following a tip-off from the French authorities, the HMRC intercepted the boat in Southampton. After seven days of very thorough searching, they found no drugs inside the boat. There was, however, the small matter of 1.2 tonnes of cocaine worth £300,000,000 hidden in a secret compartment located underneath the bathing platform!

The result was rather a lot of work needed when the current owner bought the boat from an HM Revenue & Customs auction in 2013. A total interior strip and rebuild to a high standard followed.

The owner wanted a boat for exploring the coastlines of Ireland and Scotland before heading over to Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea, so comfortable liveaboard boat was the name of the game and a full interior refit followed, creating a very contemporary and, above all, spacious displacement cruiser with three cabins (two doubles and a twin), a lower dinette and a large saloon area.

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A total interior refit in 2013 means the saloon still feels fresh, bright and modern

A flybridge motor yacht, there is masses of space on the outside too. The large flybridge has been refitted with more seating, there’s an aft deck to enjoy and deeply bulwarked side decks encircle the boat.

A pair of Vetus Deutz DT67 231hp six cylinder diesel engines pushing over 40 tonnes of steel about (the hull is 6mm thick below the waterline, 5mm above) is never going to set any speed records, but a displacement maximum speed of 10 knots and an 8.5 knot cruise is not too shabby at all, nor is the fuel burn of 28 litres an hour, giving an impressive 1,000 nautical miles of range.

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The flybridge is unusually large for a Dutch built steel displacement craft

That weight of the Triqual 65 is also going to do a pretty good job of flattening any chop offshore. Registered as an RCD Category B ‘Offshore’, it’s a boat designed for far more ambitious routes than just coastal cruising.

Triqual 65 specification

LOA: 63ft 3in (19.3m) Beam: 17ft 0in (5.2m) Draught: 5ft 7in (1.7m) Displacement: 40.6 tonnes Fuel capacity: 3,768 litres Engines: Twin Vetus Deutz DT67 231hp diesel engines Location: Lymington Contact: Berthon International

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Built: 1991 Price: £385,000

Tony Fleming was the technical director of American Marine in Hong Kong, builder of the Grand Banks line of trawler yachts , before leaving to set up his own company under the Fleming brand name. He and business partner Anton Emmerton worked with an American naval architect, Larry Drake of San Diego, California, to develop an all-new range of pilothouse boats.

The Tung Hwa facility, located near Kaohsiung in Taiwan, was selected to build them. The very first model was a 50-footer, with this 53ft version following from hull number 9 onward.  Intriguingly, the boat was originally designed as a 55-footer but a dam was inserted in the aft end of the mould to shorten the hull to 50ft.

Soon after the dam was pushed back to create the Fleming 53, then in 1990 it was finally removed altogether and the Fleming 55 proper was launched as it had been envisaged all along.

Available in two or three-cabin layouts, this boat is the two-cabin version which creates a much larger owner’s stateroom with vanity desk, large guest port cabin and storage room all on the lower deck forward.

A raised wheelhouse gives great visibility but also direct access to the flybridge for easier movement between decks. Further aft, a large saloon with the galley forward on the same level makes this a great social area. It’s ideal for extended cruising as a couple with a pair of guests, which is exactly what this boat was designed for.

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Spacious saloon and galley are ideally set up for liveaboards and long distance cruising

One of the most noticeable things about the decks of the Fleming 53 is just how low the side decks are. Open a door in the high bulwarks and you can step straight aboard – try that with a contemporary Sunseeker or Princess !

Back aft, the cockpit is kept completely clear for freestanding furniture and there’s another stairway up to the flybridge where you’ll find fixed seating, the tender, complete with crane for launching, and the liferaft.

The original owner of this boat specified twin Caterpillar 3208 NA diesel engines that produce 210hp each, giving a cruising speed of 9 knots and maximum speed of approximately 12 knots.

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Separate wheelhouse is well suited to night passages and has access up to the flybridge

Those low side decks help keep the centre of gravity low, aiding its legendary seakeeping and minimising rock and roll (of the non-musical variety).

Fleming 53 specification

LOA: 52ft 6in (16.0m) Beam: 16ft 0in (4.9m) Draught: 5ft 0in (1.5m) Displacement: 31 tonnes Fuel capacity: 3,880 litres Engines: Twin twin Caterpillar 3208 NA 210hp diesels Location: Chichester Contact: Ancasta

First published in the September 2021 issue of MBY.

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As well as creating Personalised or Bespoke vessels to a clients’ specification, we always have a couple of narrowboats in build to our own specification. We offer these new luxury canal boats for sale ready for you to move onto and enjoy cruising without waiting for a build slot.

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65ft Cruiser

A beautiful 2/4-berth narrowboat for live-aboard or weekend cruising 

This amazingly versatile cruiser narrowboat has a spacious rear deck with rail seating, a traditional style josh bow with further seating. She boasts a really practical kitchen living area that also converts to extra sleeping space making her perfect for easy live-aboard or extended holiday enjoyment.

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57ft Traditional Standard

A 2-berth standard layout 57ft narrowboat 

A stylish 57ft, two berth cruiser with the option to add guest sleeping. Good internal head height and a comprehensive inventory of top end fixtures & fittings. Built on Tyler Wilson’s traditional style Mike Christian shell, her striking looks are enhanced with external and internal fitments in polished chrome, twelve 18-inch portholes, a side hatch and a fantastic Josh bow with imitation rivets.

Build your own narrowboat

If you’ve been narrow boating for a while or know exactly what you want, then a vessel that’s built to your precise specification is what you need.  We have been turning our clients’ narrowboat dreams into reality for over 10 years leaving an impressive and impressed legacy of happy boaters in our wake.  If you can dream it we can build it, so why not speak to us for a build consultation.

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57ft Traditional Reverse

A 2-berth reverse layout 57ft narrowboat

A very modern and airy narrowboat with its kitchen area at the stern, sporting granite worktops, solid oak flooring and lining woods, polished chrome diesel stove, designer polished chrome radiators and a cast iron roll top bath.

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57ft Semi Traditional

A 4-berth reverse layout 57ft narrowboat

Nearing completion, this narrowboat will epitomise our “personalised’ narrowboat range. High build quality, well designed interior and spacious living.

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We offer assistance in financing the build of your narrowboat through one of the Industry’s premier providers and all our boats are independently surveyed and certified before being handed over to a client.

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A creatively gorgeous   58ft liveaboard narrowboat, ready to explore the canals and rivers   of the uk, a floating home, and snooze, v i e w f e a t u r e s, adventure time, every day is different: new views, new neighbours, new inspiration. living on a boat is the opposite of boring.

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Business & Pleasure

Where work meets play.

A natural juxtaposition: Marigold is more than a home - she's the perfect floating office to work from too. Say hi to the swans as you clear your inbox!

A visual feast!

V i e w g a l l e r y, marigold faqs.

Whether you're new to boating or a seasoned cruiser, you'll probably have a question or two (or 100). Here are a few common ones.

A N Y O T H E R Q U E S T I O N S ? J U S T A S K !

What's the sale price for marigold and what does this include.

Marigold’s sale price is £77,950 which includes:

  • Marigold narrowboat
  • This website
  • All interior accessories shown within the photographs
  • All furniture (sofabed/chairs/drawers/eve mattress)
  • Cruising kit
  • A full induction day with tea and brunch for newbie boaters!
  • Potential for you to set up a trading or hotel business
  • High-res photos of Marigold as shown on the website

Have you been happy living on Marigold for the past 2 years?

Oh my goodness! I’ve loved living on Marigold! What an adventure. I’ve fallen in love with river living, met amazing people, had romantic evenings in front of the fire, cooked roast dinners for friends, moored up in the wilderness and amongst bustling cities and spent long summer evenings outside by the boat with a campfire. It’s a wonderful social lifestyle, within a friendly boaty community. I also enjoyed getting creative making her over. I’m now continuing boat life living with my partner Yello and saying goodbuy to Marigold. We don’t need two boats and I’d love for Marigold to go to a new home where she will be used to her full potential.

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I haven't lived or cruised on a boat before. Can you show me the ropes?

Yes! Included within the Marigold sale is a first time boater induction day. If you haven’t lived on a boat before, I’m here to show you around Marigold and give you all the tips and tricks that I know.

I first moved onto Marigold not having any experiance of cruising or living on a Board. I’m very grateful to my friends Marina and Myles @CruisingAlba who showed me the ropes, and were on-hand to answer any questions I had. I’d love to pass on this information to Marigold’s next owner starting with an induction day, and going forward should you have questions I can help with in the future.

Included within the induction day is:

  • Showing you the maps, apps and technology I use for cruising.
  • Linking you up with the Boating social media network.
  • A thorough tour of Marigold including hidden inspection hatches
  • An explanation and tour of the plumbing system. 
  • An explanation and tour of the electrics system.
  • How to change a gas bottle. 
  • Handing over the brands and colours of all paintwork used
  • How to fill up the water tank. 
  • How to light a fire, and use the Webasto heater/hot water. 
  • How to bleed the radiators and how to maintain the header tank. 
  • How to fill up the water coolant.
  • How to check the oil, and check the engine before cruising. 
  • Mooring knots demo
  • Mooring pins/hammer demo
  • Cruising & mooring demo
  • Unlimited Rooibos Tea, vegan brunch and snacks!

Can I work from the boat and charge all of my gadgets?

Yes! There are plenty of 12v sockets to directly charge mobile phones and other USB gadgets.  For laptops and other 240v appliances, there are multiple plug sockets to use and a Victron inverter. Simply flick the inverter on when you want to charge your laptop/blender or other appliance, then turn it off when finished.  Marigold’s batteries are charged by the solar panels and can be topped up by running the engine when needed in the winter.

How long does the water tank last?

That’s dependent on personal preference of shower length, number of crew and how scrimpy you are with water for washing up!  Let’s say you’re a solo boater using an average of 10 litres a day – the water tank would last you for 55 days.  It’s a big tank!

What paperwork does Marigold come with?

The most recent October full survey is available electronically upon request. She also comes with a bundle of paperwork from the previous owner showing her original build specs, some receipts for blacking/work over the years, and some appliance manuals. 

Have you had any problems with Marigold's engine and has it been serviced regularly?

I’ve never had any problems with Marigold’s engine, she’s never broken down and the engine has been well maintained. I’ve had her engine serviced every six months and the previous owners looked after her too.  She starts first time and I’ve been told that the Isuzu 35 is a very reliable engine.

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  • Historic butty conversion with mooring A rare opportunity to own a fantastic live aboard conversion in the picturesque borough of Kingston upon Thames. The boat is situated on a beautiful, safe mooring within a wonderful community. Perfect as a live aboard or as a weekend retreat, Kingston town centre is only a 10 minute walk away. Fowey was built by Harris Bros. in the Bumblehole Arm of the Dudley Canal No. 1 at Netherton. In the BCN Gauging Registers, it was first weighed and registered for commercial use in December 1942.  The conversion has been designed to use the maximum amount of living space and the boat is filled with natural light from port holes and roof lights plus skylights in the bathroom and bedroom. Descending from the large bow deck, you enter into the living and kitchen area. The well thought out design enables full sized furniture to fit. There is a removable dining table and a HWAM wood burning stove that has the capacity to warm the entire boat. Under the bow is a spacious storage area. The fitted galley kitchen includes a gas cooker, Belfast sink, fridge and cupboards.  Moving forwards, a door leads into the bathroom that incorporates a shower, bath, sink and pump-out toilet. There is a skylight above the bath, fitted cupboards and a radiator. Exiting a second door in the bathroom, you enter the bedroom that includes a fitted wardrobe, shelves and king sized bed. There is a radiator, storage under the bed and a skylight over the bed.  In the stern is the engine room with a Nanni 2.2 L  43hp diesel engine with less than 2000 hours of use. There is a inverter so you can use normal electrical goods and also a plug in shoreline if required. Hull: steel single riveted lap joints. Superstructure: steel Length: 71ft Beam: 7ft  Draught: 2ft The boat is significantly reduced in price to reflect that it hasn't had a safety certificate in recent years, requires 2 new leisure batteries and a starter battery for the engine.The engine will require a service. The last hull survey: 2006 Safety certificate: August 2011 Current monthly mooring fee: £302.50
  • Category: Narrowboats, Traditional City: Kingston upon Thames Built: 1942 Length: 71 ft Country: England
  • £ 49,500.00
  • Jonathan Wilson for sale

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  • NOW REDUCED IN PRICE TO £69,950.70ft trad style, Jonathan Wilson steelwork and a lovely interior in light oak and ash and a high level of equipment. A layout to suit a family, with main bedroom aft, walk through shower room, two single bedrooms each with large under bed storage (cupboards and drawers); spacious living area of galley with granite work tops, washing machine, dishwasher, etc; forward lounge with large L-shaped seating, display cupboards, solid fuel stove in hearth. Beta 43 engine, Victron inverter/charger, three sets of side doors. Masses of storage space, solid wood floor to living area and portholes throughout. Boat safety Cert to Oct 2027.
  • Category: Narrowboats City: Kingsley Length: 70' ft Country: England
  • £ 69,950.00
  • Liverpool Boats for sale

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  • NOW SOLD2 berth semi-traditional Narrowboat by Liverpool Boats with an Isuzu engine and two designated living areas.10 -6-5-4 steel spec from newHeating from 2 x solid fuel stoves at either end of boat.Calorifier hot water BSC until December 2025From the bow well deck you enter the boat under a canopy in good condition into the forward lounge. Here there is a free standing sofa, TV and solid fuel stove. This area could also be used for an additional bedroom if required.As you move along the boat, next you come to the offset bathroom to Port. In here there is a Cassette toilet, washbasin and shower.Next is the Bedroom, An offset room which could easily be opened up to a walk through if required, where a fixed double bed fits snugly. There is storage space as well.Moving down the boat the Galley is next. This is a long walk through galley and here there is a 4 burner hob, oven,grill. Sink with draining board, fridge and top loading washing machine. This leads into the second accommodation area with sofa, solid fuel stove and a set of side doors to starboard. Steps lead out onto the rear deck enclosed by the semi trad design with a large up and over canopy in good condition. This makes for a useful porch type space. All in all this boat has an adaptable layout that is ready to use but obviously could do with some TLC and finishing touches. It is an un usual layout but one that offers potential for living areas at opposite ends of the boat with the potential to turn the forward one into a second bedroom if required. DetailsBSC : December 2025Heating: 2 x Solid fuel SoveLast Blacked: 2020Engine: IsuzuGearbox: PRMWater Tank: Stainless Steel 120 GallonInsulation: Spray FoamBuilder: New Boat CompanyBowthruster: Tube OnlyHot Water: CalorifierCratch Cover: Yes front and backFridge: LecCooker: IndisitWashing Machine: WhirlpoolOwners from new: 1Survey: from 2004 showing Hull in good condition.
  • Category: Narrowboats City: Tamworth Length: 58' ft Country: England
  • £ 36,950.00

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  • NOW SOLDTeal is a nice little narrowboat built by Liverpool boats in 1992Engine: Beta MarineHeating: Solid fuel StoveHot Water: Paloma Water heaterBSC: 08/2025Berth: 3Style: Cruiser sternCratch: YesCovers: Yes bow and sternToilet: Porta PottiShower/Bath: Shower For a small boat teal offers comfortable accommodation, to be made up when required. The living space is surprisingly spacious and there is good wardrobe and cupboard storage. The boat comes fully equipped with all cruising hardware expected. To Book a viewing please call 01827 898585
  • Category: Narrowboats City: Tamworth Length: 30' ft Country: England
  • £ 23,950.00
  • Collingwood for sale

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  • Dream Catcher is a 50ft long x 6ft 10in wide, narrowboat built by Collingwood in 2015. She is fitted with a Canaline 38hp diesel inboard engine and has 4 berths.Dream Catcher is a super, traditional narrowboat benefitting from LED lighting throughout, two large solar panels and a Quadrant shower cubicle. There is a fixed double berth and the dinette converts to a double berth. Dream Catcher would be ideal as either leisure or liveaboard and viewing is highly recommended!BSC expires:- SeptemberLast blacking:- October 2021Hull & superstructure:-Steel 10 / 6 / 5 / 4Stern type:- TraditionalEngine:- Canaline 38Bow thruster:- None fittedElectrics:- Shore power- Stirling 1800w inverter/charger- 2 x large solar panelsBatteries:- 1 x engine start- 3 x domesticWater heating:- Calorifier by engine- Immersion- WebastoCabin heating:- Morco stove- RadiatorsWater capacity:- Approx 760 litresFuel capacity:- Approx 200 litresToilet:- CassetteFitting out:- Light OakFlooring:- New carpet to be fitted- Wood in galley and bathroomHeadroom:- 6ft 10in
  • Category: Narrowboats Length: 50' ft Country: England
  • £ 52,500.00
  • Atlantic for sale

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  • 60ft Atlantic was built in 2008, by craftsmen with a Black Country influence, very traditional in the modern sense - boatmans cabin and engine room - but with spacious living space and up to six berths. Powered by a gleaming Gardner 4LK - built in 1974 from new parts and believed to have originally been fitted in a mini-sub. Lovely light oak wood work throughout, with forward lounge with L-shaped dinette; galley fitted both sides; main bedroom with double, wardrobes and cupboards; shower room with cassette wc; engine room with Gardner, traditional controls, new batteries, 3.0kw Victron inverter/charger 3 x 100w solar panels. Aft boatmans cabin with Premier range. A real traditional head turner with a practical, well equipped fit-out and very well maintained.
  • Category: Narrowboats City: Kingsley Length: 60' ft Country: England
  • £ 89,500.00
  • 54ft x 9ft 2018 Widebeam Built by Pintail Boats for sale

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  • Elusion is a 54\' x 9\'3 cruiser stern wide beam built in 2018 by Pintail Boats Ltd, a professional bespoke fit-out for the existing and only-ever owner. Propulsion is by a Beta Marine 50HP diesel engine with tiller steering. There are Bow Thrusters fitted at the bow of the boat.Entering onto an L-shaped galley the steps into this spacious mid-reverse layout. Heating is provided by the Webasto diesel-fed unit and will give you peace of mind all winter. There is a thermostat automatic timer allowing you to heat the boat whilst away from it. The galley has an oven, hob, and grill, a fridge-freezer, and ample storage. The first of two shower rooms follows. It features a large stand-up shower, a Jabasco pump-out toilet, a heated towel rail, and a vanity basin. The master bedroom, featuring a large double-size bed with gas struts and storage below is next. Next is the second shower room recently converted to house a large wardrobe to enhance even more space onboard. This can be converted into a washing machine space for those wishing to add one. Finally, the saloon at the bow of the boat is a lovely quiet area to enjoy a morning coffee in the summer or an evening before bed. Please see a member of our team for a breakdown of what furniture is included in the purchase of Elusion.Feel free to download a specification or a walkthrough video to see the full breakdown of this popular boat.Based in Garstang, bookings are being taken for accompanied viewings. Please call for more information on this excellent boat or to arrange an appointment to view Elusion.
  • Category: Narrowboats Length: 54' ft Country: England
  • £ 92,500.00
  • John White for sale

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  • 50ft semi-trad narrowbeam, built in 1999 by John White fabrications in Liverpool and owned by the present vendor for many of the years since. Well equipped with some very good equipment - bow thruster, washing machine, pump-out wc, solar panel, diesel Reflex stove in the lounge, inverter and more - Smokey Joe is the ideal small liveaboard. The main bed is aft with plenty of storage, the shower room is off the passage, with shower, pump-out wc and vanity basin; the galley has cooker, fridge, sink, cupboards, washing machine etc; the dinette makes into a second double berth and the lounge is forward. Ready to go for the new season - well worth a viewing at Barbridge Marina in Cheshire.
  • Category: Narrowboats City: Kingsley Length: 50' ft Country: England
  • £ 39,950.00
  • Colecraft for sale

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  • DESCRIPTIONNb ‘All You Need Is Love’ is a stunning 60ft Cruiser Stern fitted out by Aqua Narrow Boats. The boat is fitted with all modern amenities ideal for constant cruising with a stylish finish. Please call brokerage to book an appointment or book online
  • Category: Narrowboats City: Nantwich Length: 60' ft Country: England
  • £ 124,995.00
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  • Lying at Roydon Marina Village is Greylag Goose a 69\' semi trad narrow boat which has been designed and crafted by Alvechurch, offering spacious accommodation in need of TLC, this boat can offer a variety of potential options of accommodation, perfect for a family or a office/hobby space, moored at a idyllic positioned marina which offers the beauty of the county side as well as a short train drive into the heart of London. Perfectly positioned offering the best of both worlds the nature lover or the city sleeker. This boat comes with a mooring option. Accommodation / Layout : sitting/bedroom room, bathroom, saloon, Master bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, DinetteBatteries: 2 x starter 4 x DomesticBerths: 5 -potential 8 Boat Safety Certificate: 2026Cabin Heating: Eberspacher diesel central heating / Multifuel stoveCentral Heating Type: Eberspacher diesel central heatingElectric Supply: 12v system through out boat Twin Alternator charging system, Master Volt 2000v inverter, 240v socketsPump Out/ Cassette: Pump outGalvanic isolator : NoGas cylinders: 2 x 13kg propaneHeads: 2Hot Water Supply: Calorifier from engine and EberspaecherHull thickness: 10:6:4Inspection Hatch & LocationInsulation Type: kingspanInternal Cabin Height: 6’2Last Blacking & Type: 2015 BitchumenLast Survey: 2016Galley Description: 4 burner gas cooker, 12v fridge, various kitchen units with worktops, wall mounted shelf with Microwave, stainless steel sink and drain. Houdini Hatch, under gunnel storage unitBedroom/office Description: space to put in a small double bed or make it in to an office/ hobby room, has a over head shelf with reading lightsBathroom Description1 : Hip bath, pump out toilet, Basin with vanity unit, wall mounted mirrorBathroom Description2 : Shower, pump out toilet, Basin with vanity unit, wall mounted mirrorDinette Description : u shaped dinette that converts into double bed, with under gunnel seatingMaster Bedroom : Fixed Double bed, overhead storage cabinets ,wardrobe with mounted mirrorSaloon description: Multi fuel stove with tile surround, fixed bench, hatch doors with painted roses
  • Category: Narrowboats City: Roydon Length: 69' ft Country: England
  • £ 49,000.00
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Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 473

Jennings (Antigua and Barbuda)

Océanis Clipper 473 This very well maintained blue water cruiser is ready to depart on her next adventure. After several seasons in the Med, she crossed the...

Gillingham (United Kingdom)

Remarks : 1982 Moody 29 for sale in Kent The Moody 29 is a deservedly popular family cruising yacht, with more modern lines than the earlier Moody 30, or the Wester...

Morgan 45-4

Tracy's Landing, Maryland (United States of America)

A true sailor's sailboat for a great day into night or day into months of sailing and exploring. The Morgan 45-4 would make a great liveaboard for cruising long term. TRUE COMFORT THROUGHOUT.

Choate CF37

Ventura, California (United States of America)

With a height and width that surpasses most sailboats, the Choate CF37 offers an unparalleled live-aboard experience.

Islander 32

Rockport, Texas (United States of America)

- Stock #Cruise or live aboard this gem! Westerbeke Diesel engine. Get ready to set sail!

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35 Lift Keel

Windermere (United Kingdom)

2006 Model Jeanneau 35 lift keel yacht (built late 2005) presented in very tidycondition. Commissioned onto Windermere from new and based here since. The accomm...

Staten Island, New York (United States of America)

Dive into the world of sailing with the 2012 Hunter E36, a sailboat that has performance and comfort.

United Kingdom

Tidy example of the Hanse342 three cabin cruiser which is ideal for a family or couple who enjoy the company of visiting friends. The rich wooden interior feels homel...

Gulf Craft 32

Oxnard, California (United States of America)

Take the opportunity to own this 1987 Gulf 32 sailboat to enjoy time on the water with your family and friends or as a live-aboard.

Beaufort (United States of America)

Fennell HULL # 1 Rugged custom blue water cruiser – Only 6 were built between 1983 and 1986 High gunwales, canoe stern, cutter rig with full keel, double ender and ...

Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 393

Valletta (Malta)

Primary Specs: Design:Berret – Racoupeau. Length overall:11.98 m. Hull length:11.62 m. Waterline length:10.69 m. Hull beam:3.96 m. Light displacement:7780 Kg. ...

Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo (Mexico)

designed with the capabilities for long-distance cruising or to be used as a live-aboard vessel.

Bavaria 37 Cruiser

United Kingdom (United Kingdom)

This Bavaria 37 Cruiser has good sized double cabins fore and aft and with the additonal saloon single settee berth provides comfortable accommodation for 5. Sea base...

Hinckley Bermuda 40 Mark III Yawl

Brick Township, New Jersey (United States of America)

Located in Toms River, New Jersey, this 40-foot used Hinckley Bermuda 40 Mark III Yawl is a classic cruising sailboat with serious bluewater capability!

Sovereign 40 Deck saloon

Cumbria (United Kingdom)

The Sovereign range were built in Dartmouth by Western Approaches yachts, which later became Sovereign Yachts. The design brief for the Sovereign deck saloon was "......

Gib'Sea 402

Southampton (United Kingdom)

Gib'Sea 402 yacht that has been lovingly cared for by her current owners, they have done a huge amount of upgrades over there ownership which includes all new sails, ...

Pearson 36-2

Port Charlotte, Florida (United States of America)

- Stock #1987 Pearson 36-2 Sailboat ready to sail away into the sunset!1987 Pearson 36-2 Sloop/ CruiserThe Pearson 36-2 has a great comfortable layout while out cruising!

Mystic, Connecticut (United States of America)

Popular 31' sloop from the very popular Hunter Sailboat line. This boat has many desirable features of a newer design in the size and pricing of a vintage model.

North Bay Village, Florida (United States of America)

- Stock #Big Cruiser, Maintained, fully loaded, a classic sailboat!Classic World sailer, This Pearson 40 is all the boat you need for any voyage.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States of America)

Live aboard slip transferable $1,500/month. This 430 Hunter has been priced the lowest in the market. The seller is motivated!

Nauticat Boats 44 Siltala Yachts, Finland;

San Pedro, California (United States of America)

- Stock #VERY NICE SAILBOAT! TWO HELMS (AFT DECK & PILOTHOUSE) FOR ALL WEATHER SAILING! RIGGED FOR SINGLE-HANDED SAILING! MUCH MORE INCLUDED!

Beneteau Oceanis 45

This 2016 model Oceanis 45 was commissioned onto Windermere has been lightly used by both owners from new. Generous accommodation with a large saloon and galley, 3 ca...

Leopard Leopard 50

New Leopard 50 Sailing Catamaran Available in Malta We are thrilled to announce the availability of a 2024 Leopard 50 catamaran in Malta. Fully equipped and re...

$1,385,067 *

Dufour 44'

Hamble-le-Rice (United Kingdom)

Dufour Sail Away Offer for Southampton Boat Show 2024* 2024 Dufour 44 Save over £20,000 Compared to an Equivalent Specification Factory Order NEW M...

Hans Christian 41T Molakai

Beaufort, North Carolina (United States of America)

Classic blue water, traditional cutter design. Described as an easy boat to sail with her split keel the HC 41 T is a heavy displacement cruiser built for comf...

Hallberg-Rassy 352

Cork (Ireland)

This is a very well maintaned example of the 352 It is has been miticulously maintained as such a large amount of work has been carried out by its curren...

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS

British Virgin Islands

This sailboat redefines cruising with its fluid lines, luxurious interior, and impeccable performance.

Salterns Stag 28

Kos (Greece)

Talisman has serves as a fantastic ‘pocket cruiser’ liveaboard for her past two owners.

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