Cosy Rozy is a 30ft Hancock & Lane Narrowboat – Cosy, Characterful & Ready to Cruise this summer!
Looking for a much-loved narrowboat that’s easy to handle, economical to run, and packed with charm? This Hancock & Lane build offers proven craftsmanship, a welcoming cruiser stern, and a beautifully reliable Lister SR2 engine – making it an ideal choice for holiday cruising or comfortable living aboard for a single person or couple. If you want a compact, character-filled boat with solid fundamentals, this narrowboat is ready for its next chapter. Message to arrange a viewing!
Built: 1984 by Hancock & Lane (excellent reputation for quality boatbuilding)
Length: 30ft – easy to moor, easy to manoeuvre
Stern: Cruiser stern for relaxed outdoor cruising space
Engine: Lister SR2, 18hp – starts first time, every time; substantial work completed in 2023
Recent maintenance: Recently blacked with a full survey in 2025
Boat Safety Certificate: Valid until 2027
Featuring: Roof hatch above the bed – watch the stars as you drift off to sleep
Power: Solar panels fitted to help keep batteries topped up off grid
Hot water: Gas boiler with recent replacement in 2025
Galley: Gas hob & oven; portable fridge also included
Toilet: Cassette toilet, shower removed, but pipework is accessible and can be reinstated if desired
Heating: Log burner (seal recently replaced and polished)
Capacities: 20-gallon fuel tank; 40-gallon water capacity
Extras: New fenders included (not yet fitted)