Originally a "Town Class" working boat in the Grand Union Canal Carrying Co fleet. Greenlaw No145 is a large Woolwich motor boat, built in 1937 and powered by a Lister JP2M. Fully restored and converted for leisure use in the mid 90's by the renowned Warwickshire Fly Boat Company, the hull refurbished, full length spray foamed steel cabin, re-fitted accomadation and the Lister JP2M rebuilt by Peter Thompson. Now a fully insulated, characterful and spacious live-aboard with all modern equipment and plenty of storage. Full Hull Survey 2022 : Full bare metal repaint 2023 : Last ... read more

Firefly is a striking tug-style narrowboat built by Barry Hawkins, powered by a beautifully maintained Gardner 3LW. She boasts an exceptional interior fit-out, featuring a tongue-and-groove oak ceiling, a charming forward bedroom, and a finely detailed boatman’s cabin showcasing exquisite roses and castles artwork. Beneath the classic looks lies a solidly built hull with well-specified cruising gear, complemented by modern comforts including a washing machine and a welcoming wood-burning stove, making her as practical as she is characterful. A boat that truly turns heads, Firefly ... read more

This replica has been built by Tyler/Wilson to demonstrate their prowess as one of the country's premier boatbuilders. It has to e viewed to be appreciated. Can be finished to any stage of completion. Recessed panels with plank detail Full replica rivet detail Pigeon box and dog box x 2 Northwich style traditional handrail with rivet detail. Bow thruster tube sited in access locker Gardner 4LW reconditioned by recognised expert Danny Williamson Hull blacked with 2 pac epoxy hull blacking Superstructure painted in 2 pack primer Spray foam & battened out Window layout of yo... read more

For Sale – Narrowboat ‘Andante’ – 43 ft Phil Jones Marine traditional tug style narrowboat built in 1995. An extremely well-equipped boat which has had a lot of improvements and modernisation carried out to it this year. The boat was purchased by myself last October and had a full out-of-water survey, along with a gas appliance inspection. Both reports are available. The hull and base plate are in extremely good condition with minimal pitting. New chines (wear strips) were welded on last October, and a new propellor was fitted. The propellor is of the ‘weed s... read more

Viewings are by appointment only. Please call Kate, Paul or Mark on 01159 077406 to arrange an appointment to view or click the ‘Enquire Now’ button above. Amanda II is a 2 berth, 42ft Trad Stern Tug Front narrowboat, built in 1995 by her owner Michael Frith. She features a standard layout with saloon in the bow, a galley with compact gas cooker, hob and fridge, a bathroom with shower cubicle, toilet and wash basin, and a Boat Mans cabin in the stern. Amanda II is a homely boat that is full of character. Her beating heart is the Gardner 4LK diesel engine in it's own engine room.... read more

Uranus, built for the GU Company in 1935, started life as a butty being converted in 1977/78 to a motor, retaining the bow section and having a full length cabin added by Malcolm Braine, renowned restorer/ builder. Recently a full professional paint job was undertaken in the colours of John Knill. The accommodation is as follows. A comfortable Saloon area with under gunwale cupboard, Multi fuel stove, wardrobe, TV cupboard & pullmans dinette. Galley with Vanette cooker, 12v fridge & Paloma gas water heater. Bedroom with cross bed & deep bedside cupboar... read more

A 57ft classic portholed tug style narrowboat built and fitted by the inimitable Dave Harris in 1995. Harris has an ongoing reputation for building narrowboats of the finest quality with strikingly good looking hulls above the waterline and graceful lines below with Josher bows and "barrel" swims. Powered by a magnificent Gardner 3LW original full marine diesel engine with paired fly wheel through Gardner gearbox to 24" x 28" propeller on a 2"shaft, “Viscount”, at 57ft, will handle all the canals and big rivers with effortless ease. Last blacked 2 pack epox... read more

SAMSON – RARE 23FT CANAL/RIVER TUG WITH PURPOSE-BUILT BUTTY/PAN – A rare opportunity to acquire Samson, a wonderfully characterful 23ft tug which combines genuine working-boat character with surprisingly practical accommodation. Believed to date from approximately the 1960s, Samson's previous owner advised that she had originally been used as a shunting tug working alongside a larger vessel moving coal lighters on the River Medway. This history has not been independently verified, but it certainly fits the purposeful character of this unusual little vessel. Samson underwen... read more

Very pretty 36ft Tim Tyler tug with Josher bow and 20mm base plate. Boatman's cabin with Epping range, table cuboard and drop down bed. Engine room with Lister JP2 and PRM gearbox. Galley with Taylors paraffin stove, Belfast sink and Shoreline fridge. Under the tug deck is a stainless steel water tank, calorifier and storage. Ezra is in excellent condition and benefits from: -Recent engine rebuild (2023), engine removed and rebuilt with quality NOS or remanufactured parts. Less than 300 hours use since. -New leisure batteries (Sept 2026) -Recent (last 3 years) water pump, gulper p... read more

Malham is a 35ft Trad style tug built c1949 by Hancock & Lane. She is a wonderful example of a real traditional live-aboard narrowboat, complete with classic wood interiors and ‘Roses and castles’ decoration to the rear cabin, with a brand new, more modern look to the galley in the bow. She has some real history to her and is believed to have originally been a tug or butty before being converted by Hancock & Lane in the 1970’s or 80’s. Stepping aboard from the stern, you descend a few steps into the rear cabin. This space features a recently refurbished, soug... read more

Here your chance to purchase a very special traditional style boat, built by one of the leading builders of traditional boats, Roger Fuller. Over the years Roger was responsible for building some of the most detailed re-makes in the style of boats of yesteryear. Bruizer balances traditional style with a modern, comfortable interior. The Saloon is a comfortable space, and has a multi fuel stove, storage chairs, hinged dining table, 2 cupboards and book case. The Galley has a good number of bespoke built floor units and wall cupboards. The Bathroom has a cassette toilet, sink in... read more

Please visit www.braunstonmarina.co.uk for full details and video. 56ft Steam Boat 1898... read more

A fine 2000 62ft Dave HarrisTug built for the original owner in the style of the traditional working boats and powered by a 42HP Gardner 3LW primarily for use on the big rivers and larger canals. Dave Harris originally undertook a part fit out which was then completed by Brinklow Boats. "Hanuman" has since been owned by several enthusiasts working at Debdale Wharf and is now being offered for sale by the current owner who, having lived aboard over the last few years, has maintained her in fine condition including a full repaint, regular full blacking in bitumen: the last hull blackin... read more

A rare 60ft 4 berth Northwich Trader built in 2011 by RW Davis powered by a pristine Gardner 2LW in dedicated engine room with a fine professional full fitout by RW Davis themselves, mainly Marine Ply with scumbled Boatman's Cabin, painted white cabin forward of the engine room and African Hardwood strip flooring,drawers and cappings. "Ace"(Aka Beast) was purchased by the current owner in 2018 who has continued a meticulous programme of maintenance including grit blasting and epoxy coating the hull and preferring to leave the paintwork in a flat finish. Being gas free, she boast... read more

Thorn is a wonderfully characterful 37ft classic-style tug narrowboat, designed and built by Dennis Cooper and fitted out by Warwickshire Flyboat Co. With her substantial tug deck and traditional layout, she is a boat that should particularly appeal to enthusiasts looking for something with genuine heritage and individuality. At the heart of Thorn is one of her most appealing features: an historic 35hp Lister HA3 engine with Blackstone marine gearbox, proudly positioned within a  midships engine room. Her accommodation continues the traditional theme, with a Boatman's Cabi... read more

A 70ft bespoke portholed, traditional tug style narrowboat built by the highly regarded Paul Barber for the current owner in 2005 who, over the following 2 years, embarked on completely fitting the boat from "stem to stern" as a gas free live-aboard. Although having previously fitted several narrowboats and a Dutch Barge, the engine, generator, all electrics and plumbing were installed by professionals to an exacting standard. Finally completing all in 2007 and featuring in Waterways World. The owner has lived aboard and cruised over the intervening years and is now offering "D... read more

Lucy Crown is a boat of great character, built by the well respected Warwickshire Fly Boat Co, renowned for restoring and building new traditional style boats. The interior wood work and finish is of a high quality and although port holed the interior has a light feel. This tug style boat has a long planked fore deck with excellent storage below. The forward Saloon has an L shape dinette, multi fuel stove, storage cupboard and under gunwale shelving. The Galley has painted floor units with solid oak work tops and handy under floor cool storage area. Walk through Bathroom wit... read more

Argo is a beautiful, traditional style narrowboat powered by lovely Gardner 2LW engine in its own engine room. Built by Orion Narrowboats in 2005 she has those typical tug style lines that Orion are so well known for. Definitley one for the enthusiast, she mixes traditional charm with modern convenience. For more spec and details please see listing on our website at - www.narrowboatsltd.co.uk/boats/argo... read more

WHEN CALLING BOATFINDER ABOUT THIS BOAT PLEASE QUOTE REFERENCE 120443 • Engine: lovely 1960 Gardner 42hp 3-cylinder marine diesel engine with a Gardner gearbox with 2:1 reduction. Push pull gear selector and speed-wheel throttle controls at the rear. • Quality steelwork built in 2006 by Canal Transport Service with a long fore deck, trad stern with three sets of side doors (one with a top hatch). There are two pigeon boxes and two bullseye skylights to the roof to let in extra light. • Original quality fit-out by MG Boat fitters to a traditional layout, completed in 2012. T... read more

Viewings are by appointment only. Please call Kate, Paul, Craig or Mark on 01159 077406 to arrange an appointment to view or click the ‘Enquire Now’ button above. Joanna is a 4 berth, 70ft Cruiser Stern Tug Style narrowboat, built in 2004 by Reeves. She features a bespoke layout and from Entering the stern puts you into a double berth with lots of storage space; Then onto the Heads with cassette Toilet and a spacious shower area. Moving forward to the large dinette that converts into a good size double bed, The Galley is a very good size with a caprice 4 hob, oven and gril... read more