A 70ft portholed traditional narrowboat built in 1992 by Roger Fuller of Five Towns Boatbuilding. Roger Fuller is regarded by many as one of the finest builders of his era. "Arabia" was originally powered by a Kelvin J3; having purchased the boat in 2010, the current owner installed a factory fully restored Russell Newbery DM2 in 2016 and continued an exhaustive programme of refurbishment including some minor refitting, maintenance and a complete re-paint of the hull (Epoxy) and superstructure. Excellent full "out of water" insurance survey Nov 2021 (Available) Boat Safety ... read more

Patty is a 60ft Trad narrowboat by M & N Narrowboats. The current owner has modernised the interior with painted panels, giving a light spacious feel. With most of the work done, sadly the refit has had to stop due to ill health. Patty is ready to move and live comfortably with the addition of a bathroom. Roof requires repaint. Entering by the cratch covered bow through half glazed double doors you step down into a large saloon area with a multi-fuel burner that will keep the place toasty! It’s open-plan so furniture layout can be as you choose. The walkthrough galley has a ... read more

SOPHIE is a much-loved and well-maintained traditional narrowboat. In 2017, I moved on as a first-time boater and, after seven years of a beautifully simple life on the water, I’m now moving back onto land to live with my partner. SOPHIE is a full steel 33ft traditional narrowboat (1980) with a new engine, stunning Roses & Castles paintwork and a unique lay-out. Engine As is common in traditional narrowboats, the engine is in the middle of the boat. This means that the engine room stays dry and the engine can be easily accessed for maintenance. In 2018, I had a new Beta Marin... read more

Custom Built 28ft 6" x 6ft 10" Traditional Narrowboat. Draft 1ft 6". Built in 2009/10. BSS expiry date 19/4/25. Shell and insulation by Dave Clarke. Lining, engine and fit out by Laurie Lavender. Base plate 8mm, sides 5mm and roof 4mm. 100 gallon stainless steel water tank, 2x13kg gas bottles, 3 cylinder Beta Kubota engine, PRM125 gearbox, 3 heavy duty batteries, 40 gallon fuel tank, webasto radiator heating in each cabin, hot water via calorifier. Forward cabin with fixed seating, storage underneath, making into good sized bed, more storage under step at front. Ample kitchen ... read more

This lovely 60ft Narrowboat is for sale with a fantastic mooring at Lisson Grove, a very popular location with a vibrant community of boaters. Lisson Grove is a vibrant community of boaters in a prime location close to Marylebone and Baker St stations and Regent's Park. This particular boat comes with the added advantage of a mooring with a small seating area in front. The mooring/garden gets loads of sun throughout the day and it's very rare to go down there and not find the residents hanging out together and enjoying the community spirit of the moorings. The boat itself was ... read more

FOR TWENTY YEARS BADSEY HAS BEEN OUR COSY HOME AND CANAL CRUISER BUT REGRETTABLY, ITS NOW TIME IN LIFE TO MOVE ASHORE. Badsey is a full-length 72ft Town Class motorboat, built in 1936 by Harland and Wolff in Woolwich for the Grand Union Canal Carrying Company. Won the contract to carry Guinness from London to Birmingham in WWII because it was the fastest working boat. Listed on the National Historic Ships Register. Current home mooring at Hillmorton, CV21 4PP on the North Oxford Canal Back Cabin Badsey has a traditionally decorated back cabin, adorned with brassware and hanging plates ... read more

'Oscar' is a 70ft traditional Narrowboat built by the highly regarded Malcom Braine in 1979/80, fitted with a Russell Newbery DM2 engine commissioned at the same time. Oscar has a current boat safety certificate valid until April 2027 and had full structural survey and blackened in 2023 Oscar is a truly wonderful unique boat and has been a happy cosy home for the last five years... read more

Primrose is a 57ft x 6ft 10in narrowboat built by John White in 2000. She is fitted with a Yanmar 3 cylinder diesel inboard engine and has 4 berths. Primrose is a lovely traditional narrowboat benefitting from spray foam insulation, two skylights, one side door, a fixed double berth, dinette double berth, shower cubicle and viewing is highly recommended! BSC expires: - Februry 2027 Last blacking: - 2021 Hull & superstructure: - Steel 10 / 6 / 6 Stern type: - Traditional Engine: - Yanmar 3 cylinder Electrics: - Shore power - Victron Pheonix 2000 Inverter - I... read more

Strumble is a delightful cherished 32ft Traditional Narrowboat built by Doug Moore which has been tastefully refurbished. Built:1986 For Sale: £38500 Lying Yorkshire Strumble offers very generous accommodation and storage for her size. There is also a new Beta engine with just 109 hours of use:Serviced 50 hours. 2 berths converting to emporer size double Cooker Haden 12v fridge Voyager 4500 cooker 12v & 240v Starter battery, 2 domestic batteries Victron Multiplus Compact 1600w inverter Victron galvanic isolator Reflex diesel stove Thetford cassette toilet BSS ... read more

Reflected Sun is a lovely boat. She is a 65’ Trad built in 1991 by Colecraft. She was last blacked in 2022 (with six new anodes) and had a survey in the same year. The interior is really well presented with loads of storage and beds for four people. The two gas bottles are in the forward locker. The well deck is a good size and has a tumble dryer and a freezer. It is covered by a cratch cover (new in 2022). The stainless steel water tank is under and there are storage lockers / seats either side. Steps lead into the saloon. This is a good size at over 13’ and has a solid fuel sto... read more

An opportunity to purchase one of six boats built by Spur Marine. Franchise is a 54ft traditional stern narrowboat with boatmans cabin, built in 1977. Only 5 owners in nearly 50 years. She has a mass of history and ouzes character. Walking in from the traditional stern into a traditional boatmans cabin with cross bed. Through to the engine room with a Rushton & Hornsby engine, which sounds amazing for the traditionalists. Side doors with top hatches either side of the engine. Continue through to the bathroom with just the shower cubicle in place and calorifier, so requires completio... read more

Flotilly 48ft trad built 2006 by Hine powered by BMC1.8 inboard diesel engine. From the bow is an L shaped dinette acts as corner sofa seating with storage under also is a guest double bed. In this area is on the port side is a solid fuel stove with back boiler mounted on a tiled plinth & surround. The starboard side has a corner storage unit with power points for TV etc, there is separate table when dining & a central heating radiator. Moving down the boat is the galley comprising of a circular stainless steel sink & drainer, full gas cooker, fridge, microwave oven... read more

DRY DOCK AND Covered dry dock available for all kinds of hull repairs and blacking. Our blacking service includes steam cleaning the hull sides with our 3000 psi steam cleaner, visual hull inspection for wear, checking of anodes, stern gear, propeller and rudder gear followed by three coats of the blacking of your choice from just £18.00 per foot incl. VAT. Well even give you a lift back for your car (20 mile radius). We welcome live-aboards, with the option of using our hook-up whilst your boat is on the dock. We are afraid that we can no longer offer our dock for DIY blacking due to He... read more

NORFOLK LASS is a 46ft Traditional Stern Narrowboat built in 1986 by the renowned boat builder Peter Nicholls benefitting from its original fit out, recent Survey, heating throughout and professionally painted in 2pack paint. Last Blacked July 2022. Current BSS to 1/4/27. Headroom in middle 6ft5 and sides 6ft3. Norfolk Lass has only been owned by 2 families who have looked after this boat extremely well and regularly maintained her. There is lots of history with this boat including original Peter Nicholls paperwork, spec sheets, build photos etc. Norfolk Lass is ready to go, a gr... read more

2001 65ft Traditional Stern Colecraft Narrowbot, Ra. Hull built in 2001, fitted out by Owner in Ash and Oak, launched in 2003. Forward Saloon with Twin Bench Seats providing Twin Single Berths or converting to Guest Double Bed. Diesel Fired Stove provides Heating and Hot Water. Dinette for comfortable dining and Second Guest Accommodation. Galley with Twin Oven/Grill, Fridge and Washing Machine. Bathroom with Full size Bath, Wash Basin and Pumpout Toilet. Aft Master Bedroom with fixed Double Bed and Full Height Wardobe for storage. Hull blacked annually by current Owner and topsides Profession... read more

Sensible offers near the asking price considered. A traditional boat 'Nene Trader' built in '2000' by Nene Narrowboats, a very well designed replica of a trading boat with plenty of room and width in the forward cabines. A sizable kitchen and bathrooom with double bedroom in the aft with inboard engine. Added luxury of a boatmans shed at the bow with ample storage, workbench and vice. Steal top, canvas can be added, 6ft headroom. Originally built to take 10 people camping, it has a sizable water storage 600ltrs, equally a large clorifier which heats from the back boile... read more

Margaret Rose is a 55ft long x 6ft 10in wide, narrowboat built by Colecraft in 1989. She is fitted with a BMC 1.8 diesel inboard engine and has 4 berths. Margaret Rose is a lovely, homely traditional narrowboat benefitting from 4 berths, a shower cubicle, Morso Squirrel solid fuel stove fitted in Dec 2021, Webasto heating which was installed in Oct 2021 and could be liveaboard or leisure and viewing is recommended! BSC expires: - March 2026 Last blacking: - 2022 Hull & superstructure: - Steel Stern type: - Traditional Engine: - BMC 1.8 4 cylinder Bow thruster: ... read more