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2 bedroom houseboat
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Built on the River Clyde circa 2011 and in full working order,“Laika” is a wide-beam Dutch barge. A comfortable and spacious live aboard vessel, she is suitably designed to be sailed throughout the UK waterways and even beyond! Currently moored in the upper basin at Bowling Harbour (known as Helenslea) at the far end of the pontoon, this beautiful spot provides privacy and lovely views over the canal and down the water towards the Erskine Bridge. This is where the Forth and Clyde canal meets the River Clyde, giving access to the Clyde estuary and the Crinan and Caledonian Canals. Being 65 feet in length and with a beam of over 15 feet, “Laika” offers exceptionally spacious accommodation that extends to around 570 square feet inside, along with a well proportioned outside cockpit (sitting area) to the rear of the boat and with side decks leading to the bow. There is fantastic outside space to enjoy the views. This all makes for a very comfortable, “live aboard” boat that enjoys many of the creature comforts of your more run-of-the-mill traditional home built on terra firma! There is a large wheelhouse/living room, dining room/kitchen (galley) with wood burning stove, a master double cabin with storage, forepeak single cabin and well-equipped heads (bathroom). Equipped with central heating throughout, a wood burning stove, generator, inverter, bow thruster, dishwasher, washing machine and fully fitted kitchen.
General Information and Features
DAF Engine 1
Type: Inboard
Fuel Type: Diesel
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Dimensions LOA: 65 feet
Beam: 15 feet 6 inches
Max Draft: 3 ft
Hull: 6mm Steel
Tanks
Fuel: 1,800 litres
Fresh Water: 2,000 litres
Accommodations
Single Berths: 1
Double Berths: 1
Heads (Bathroom): 1
Equipment
Shore Power Inlet, Generator, Inverter
Inside Equipment : Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bow Thruster, Battery Charger, Washing Machine, Oven Electric Sea toilet, Central heating and hot water.
Kerosene fired Grants Vortex Blue Boiler Installed 2021 with 10 year guarantee.
Brand new kitchen installed 2021
Brand new doors throughout installed 2021
Dimensions
Length Overall: 19.95m (65’)
Beam: 4.75m (15' 7")
Draft: 1m (3' 3")
Airdraft: 3m 9.8’
Construction
Built at the River Clyde Boat Yard (Rothesay Dock East), Clydebank. Completed in 2011
Laika’s History
She was originally built by her previous owners in Clydebank, before changing hands in 2012. 'Laika' has been loved and lived in by the current owners, who have called her their home for 9 years. During this time she has served as a wonderful home and a magical place to bring up a family. She was last lifted out and had her underside painted 2014 when she was transferred from the brackish water of the Clyde to freshwater on the canal, where she has been since then.
Up to Date Maintenance
Her upper was painted last summer and the walkways/deck this year. The current owners will have her lifted, checked and painted before the new owner takes her, plus the engine will receive a full service before changing hands.
Current Mooring Position
Mooring is currently leased from Scottish Canals at Helenslea, Bowling Harbour, located ten miles from Glasgow city centre or of course she could be moved to a preferred location.
The harbour itself hosts a café, bike repair/sales, a flower shop, and a gift shop, as well as an activities hub run by Scottish Canals.
Mooring is currently £213 per month.
More about Bowling Harbour here:
About Bowling
Bowling is a small village in West Dunbartonshire, at the foot of the Kilpatrick hills. There is easy access to Glasgow by rail from Bowling Station (25 mins), regular bus services or by car via M8/A82 (20 mins) or bike with direct access to route seven which runs along the tow path.
In the other direction is Loch Lomond and the Trossachs accessible by train, bus or car (15 minutes), or again, by bike.
The neighbouring towns of Clydebank and Dumbarton offer several large supermarkets and the usual amenities, and further along the Clyde, the seaside town of Helensburgh has a host of shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants, cafes, gift shops and ice cream parlours on the waterfront.
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