It's with a heavy heart (and a growing family!) that we're saying goodbye to our beloved narrowboat, Tardigrade. Named after the tiny, indestructible water creature, this boat has proven to be just as resilient — and just as endearing Built in 1986, Tardigrade has had only six owners since then — each taking good care of her. We bought her four years ago, and lovingly carried out a full renovation from scratch. We stripped everything back to the bare hull, cleaned, sanded, and rebuilt it all. From structure to finish, every bit of her has been reimagined with care and ... read more

Affordable Luxury on the Water – Hand-Built Narrowboats 36ft Trad Shell Price: £19,500 Style: Traditional narrowboat 36ft Trad Steel Shell. 10mm base 6mm hull sides 5mm cabin sides 4mm roof Shot blasted and 2 pack epoxy coated hull, primed cabin. Optional extras available to suit your build.... read more

Ash is a unique 60ft traditional stern narrowboat built with a steel hull in 1945, reportedly by Les Allen & Co. Ash offers a large wood-lined hold alongside a galley and saloon area, bathroom, and bedroom – with a rear engine room housing an Armstrong Siddeley engine. Ash is ideal for living aboard, with plenty of space to make use of in the hold at the bow portion of the boat. To book an appointment call Dan, Ben, or Steve on 01455 249000 or enquire online. HULL - Steel hull - Traditional stern - Last blacked - 5 years ago Approx. - Has been over plated ENGIN... read more

Anodyne is a 70FT Trad, hull by Midland canal centre. Mid 90's. Award winning fit out by original owner. We have owned this boat for 4 years but due to work commitments we have not used her as intended. Beautifully fitted out by expert joiner and still looks amazing some 30 years after being finished. Boatmans cabin with solid fuel stove, storage and small pull down bed, Ruston Hornsby twin cylinder in engine room, which sounds amazing. Half bath/ Shower, Thetford cassette toilet and hand basin, Extendable double bed with wardrobes and dressing table, hand made kitchen, breakfast bar ... read more

Fridiswid comes to market having been the happy owners home (and his loving dog Jude) for the past 4 years and a new adventure ashore means that she is now looking for her new owner. Fridiswid has been generally well maintained and presents very well. her current owner has paid particular attention to the superstructure paintwork (which has paid off!)  Fridiswid is a fantastic option for those looking for a life on the water of a narrowboat enthusiast who will enjoy tinkering with the classic engine.    Specification   MechanicalGardner 2LW engine (31hp @1500rpm) H... read more

New Horizon is a 45' x 6'10" Springer, built sometime in the 1980s with a traditional stern and layout, she was lovingly fit out by her owner. She features a PRM150 gearbox, BMC Navigator engine with recently replaced cylinder head, and has a valid Boat Safety Certificate until 2028. Full spec and pictures can be found on our website at - www.narrowboatsltd.co.uk/boats/newhorizon... read more

Piston Broke – 40ft Traditional Narrowboat Piston Broke is a charming 40ft traditional narrowboat built by Severn Valley Cruisers, a name well-respected for quality craftsmanship and enduring design. Measuring 40 feet in length with a beam of 6 feet 10 inches, this steel-hulled vessel features a flat-bottom hull shape, making it stable and well-suited for both leisurely cruising along the canal network and comfortable year-round living aboard. It is currently moored in Staffordshire and represents a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking to enjoy life on the water. Power comes f... read more

A lovely narrow boat with a lot of personnality. This is a continuous cruiser of 44ft with a wooden front and back and a fitted wooden interior. The entrance door brings you to the living room with furniture that can be removed if it does not fit your taste: a drop leaf table, a bookshelf and a sofa that can extend in a single bed. The wood burner is in the centre of the room, which provides you with some cosy winter nights. The kitchen is open with a 12v fridge , an oven , a ceramic sink and a lot of space to cook and cupboards to fit all your utensils. Going down the hall, you have ... read more

A fine 70ft traditional narrowboat, the hull being originally comissioned by the owners of Merlin Narrowboats (Braunston) in 2005 and fitted by themselves to an exacting standard for their own use as a comfortable liveaboard. The Gardner 2LW engine is one of approximately 30 built by Gardner throughout the 1990s and was removed from their previous boat and installed in the dedicated engine room. "Caliburnum" features many extras rarely found on boats built today - the hull, for example, has a chined 15mm baseplate making for better handling and easier mooring on the shallower canals.... read more

It’s Magic is a 50ft Traditional sytle Narrowboat built by Barry Hawkins a renowned premier boat builder, Built and commissioned in 2001 this boat comes to the market by reason of bereavement of the previous elderly owner of 13 years. Standard steel 10-6-4 construction, Powered by a yanmar 2200cc Marine diesel engine Barus paired with a PRM 150 hydraulic gearbox. B/S/CERT Expiry 08/2029. Just returned into the water having been reblacked with balistic single pack bitumin 4 coats below the waterline 3 above, 4 new anodes fitted. This boat is ideal liveaboard / Long term cruiser or liesure... read more

60ft, Trad Stern Narrowboat built in 2018 by XR& D. FOR FULL DETAILS AND A 360 DEGREE VIDEO TOUR, PLEASE VISIT www.braunstonmarina.co.uk.... read more

Time Out, 58ft traditional-style narrowboat built in 2005 by Liverpool Boats, for sale at Venetian Marina for £44,950 For more information telephone 01270 528251... read more

Falcon, 57ft traditional-style narrowboat built in1992 by Marque Narrowboats, for sale at Venetian Marina for £44,950. For more information telephone 01270 528251... read more

Viewings are by appointment only. Please call Kate, Paul or Mark on 0115 9077406 to arrange an appointment to view or click the ‘Enquire Now’ button above. Just Pottering is a charming 47ft traditional stern narrowboat, built by John White in 2001. She is powered by a reliable Beta Marine 4-cylinder, 35hp inboard diesel engine and provides comfortable accommodation for up to four berths. Entering through the bow, which features a cratch and cover, you step directly into the warm and cosy saloon. This inviting space includes a bed settee and is home to the Diesel stove , creating... read more

Idling By No 2 has the feel of a much bigger boat with her 2 bedrooms, both doubles and a sofa bed, making this a 6 berth boat. The present owner has maintained the boat to the highest standard having a new bow thruster tube in 9mm fitted in 2024, at the same time having the hull sides and bottom grit blasted and 2 packed also in 2024, ensuring maintenance free boating for a good few years. Entering From the cratch covered well deck you step down in to the saloon area, followed by a good size galley, then follows the first of the 2 bedrooms, walk through bathroom and finally the 2nd b... read more

Amy Jack A Max is a lovely 63’ traditional stern narrowboat built in 2002 by Orion Narrowboats, and fitted out by the original owner. She was last blacked in April 2026, and the external paintwork is in good condition. The open well deck is large at 7’3”, with a storage locker (can be used as a bench) and access to storage in the bow locker too. There is plenty of room for freestanding chairs and a table if required. Two sets of bi-folding glazed doors open up the whole front of the boat, with a step leading into the enormous 20’5” saloon. Here are two low slipp... read more

Crystal is a lovely 70' traditional stern narrowboat, although she needs a repaint on the outside dont let that put you off She has recently had an interior refurbish worth looking at. You enter through the cratch area at the front of the boat this has a cover and hardwood tiled floor which lifts up. through the double doors you will be in the main living area. There is a pine clad ceiling in the living room & kitchen as well as lovely oak flooring. You have a seating area with a cosy multi fuel stove. You then enter the kitchen area which is L shaped with a breakfast bar opposite, r... read more

OVERVIEW Pleased to offer this well presented 2013 trad by Mike Christian fitted with a canaline 38 engine A reverse layout with the bedroom at the rear followed by bathroom, galley and then lounge at the fore end this craft would make a perfect liveaboard ideal for long off grid living and cruising boasting impressive solar system and wind turbine, dual heating systems and low engine hours. Construction Length: 57ft Width: 6ft 10 Draft: 2' 3'' Construction: Steel 10/6/4 steel spec Builder: Mike Christian Built Year: 2013 Last Hull Blacking:... read more

Elysium is a 45ft long standard layout, trad stern, narrowboat built by Gadwell Boatbuilders in 1989. She is fitted with a inboard perkins diesel engine and has 4 berths. Elysium's exterior paint work is in a tidy condition. At 45 feet long Elysium will make a great leisure boat for exploring our beautiful inland water way system, or could be used as a live-aboard for a single person or couple. Her double berth in the stern end of the boat is a comfortable and spacious configuration that converts to a dinette. Call Kate, Paul, Craig or Mark on 01159 077 406 to arrange an appointment... read more