The Boat

M V GRINGLEY was built as a working barge in 1904 by J S Watson of Gainsborough and is one of only 3 remaining Lincoln Keels in the country. She was initially owned by Furely & Co. Limited of Kingston upon Hull and used as a cargo carrier, primarily carrying grain between the river Trent and Hull. She is a Registered National Historic Ship (see http://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/register/2267/gringley), and was converted to become a house boat in 1970 in Beverly. She moved to York in the 1980's where she is still moored.

Gringley was made of hand riveted 9 mm plate steel as a sail barge and converted to a motor vessel in 1955. We have her original paper work from the 1955 register of shipping. The BMC engine is being reconditioned and the boat will be sold with a working engine. The gear box, propshaft and prop are all still in, as is the original gypsy chain steerage.

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The Hull
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Out of water hull survey in 2008. Small amounts of steel patching work and rivet filling. Survey concluded hull was in excellent condition for her age (average thickness on the waterline still 8mm). We have lots of photos and can provide a copy of the survey on request.

Internal Accommodation

Kitchen

Large gas range cooker, belfast sink, natural wooden surfaces, shaker style kitchen cupboards, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, pine wood floor.

Lounge

11kw multi fuel stove with back-boiler, heats the room and 6 radiators throughout the rest of the boat. Pine wood floors, large skylight and portholes with river views, dining area and large storage shelves.

Cabin 1

2 berth with platform bed, desk and chest of draws with second bed.

Cabin 2

2 berth bunk-bed and under bed storage, large brass porthole for extra light and doubles as emergency exit.

Cabin 3

2 berth double bed with under-bed storage, porthole and large skylight.

Bathroom

Bath, shower, toilet, sink and LPG fuelled Combi Boiler (heats hot water and radiators)

Wheelhouse

Extended wheelhouse and living area, with panoramic toughened glass. The windows look out over the river, moorings, the water meadows, the old Terry's chocolate factory and the Knavesmire racestand. Original steering gypsy and wheel in the coat and shoes entrance area, dining table, seating and second wood burning stove and additional storage.

Engine room

Working BMC engine, gear box and water pump

Exterior

All external surfaces cleaned with angle grinder and wire and painted. Anti-slip coating on main roof. Added post and chain handrail around boat - vital to stop kids/animals/guests falling into the river. Many original features still in place, anchor, winch. rudder and tiller, small loading crane at front.