Whistling Jack

For sale, on its much sought after tranquil river mooring on the River Lea, adjacent to Lee Valley Marina, Springfield (E5 9BL), “Whistling Jack” is a beautiful meadow green 58 foot semi-trad narrowboat, comprising 4 berths, living area, galley, shower and bathroom. 

The mooring is in between Springfield Park and the Walthamstow marshes nature reserve so has an incredibly rural feel, teeming with wildlife, whilst also being in Zone 2 and within easy reach of transport connections to all London destinations. 

There is plenty of under bed storage, a wardrobe and ample cupboard space for kitchen utensils, books, music equipment etc. Headroom is 6’5” throughout the boat so ideal for the taller occupant.

The marina is secure, with key fob entry, and has a shower block, washing machines, members’ bar, Chandelry with pump-out, diesel services, and recycling facilities. There is a wonderful community feel in the marina and the Spring Lea Crusing Club regularly hosts gigs, yoga classes and crafts evenings as well as seasonal cruises along the waterways. 

Equipment: 

• Shoreline 12v fridge 

• Gas oven & stove with 4 hobs (13kg propane bottles)

•  Boatman stove (multi fuel) 

• Mikuni MX100 diesel heater system 

• Pumpout Tecma Thetford toilet 

• Calorifier powered by 240v mains connection (or engine whilst cruising) 

Technical: 

• Built by Lees Narrowboats in 2005 and fit-out completed at Springfield Marina in 2006 33hp 

• Vetus engine Steel construction 10mm/6mm/5mm Semi-trad stern 

• Boat blacking: 3 coats quality bitumen July 2025 

• New anodes July 2025 

• New water pump 2023 

• New starter & leisure batteries 2023 

• Hull survey undertaken July 2025: available to buyer - hull found to be in excellent condition with no major issues identified 

• Boat Safety Certificate expires Jan 2027 

Mooring fee £623 pcm 

Selling price is £90,000 (including the marina’s 10% fee to transfer the mooring)