Gort is a historic 71’ 6” wooden working boat built in 1939 by Nursers, Braunston, converted in 1960. She was built as a working boat for coal carriers Samuel Barlow. She has a wooden hull and superstructure, and a Gardner 2L2 diesel engine. She was originally paired with butty Hazel. The boat is beautifully presented and won the HNBC Keay award in 2024. She was painted in her original colours by Ron Hough. She features a traditional back cabin, an engine room, a double bedroom with a fixed berth, a shower room, an entrance area with large hatches on both sides, a well equipped gal... read more

VIEW FULL BROCHURE AND PREVIOUS SURVEY AT WWW.MIDDLEWICHWHARF.CO.UK/LEON/ OFFERS OVER £20,000 Step aboard “Leon,” a cozy and characterful 45-foot traditional stern narrowboat that’s perfect for life on the water. Formerly a comfortable liveaboard, Leon comes equipped with a robust three-cylinder Volvo Penta engine, water-cooled for smooth cruising, along with a start battery and a large forklift-style leisure battery to keep you powered up. Inside, the walk-through bathroom is thoughtfully fitted with a quadrant corner shower, a wash hand basin on a vanity uni... read more

36ft traditional narrowboat built in 2001 by Bridgewater Boat Builders, steel construction, and used as a full-time liveaboard for the past 2.5 years. Comfortably lived aboard by a couple with a large dog, demonstrating the practicality of the space for everyday life rather than occasional leisure use. Powered by a Barrus Shire diesel engine with skin tank cooling, running well and reliable. The boat completed the Millennium Ribble Link in 2023 with no issues, giving confidence in both engine and overall systems. We are selling only because we have upgraded to a larger boat. Layout &a... read more

Do you wish to sell your boat? Sell your boat with ease at Longport Brokerage. Services provided by Longport Brokerage. Free valuation advice. Free sales detail pamphlets. Free mooring / storage. Free advertising on our Website and Apollo Duck. Personal friendly service committed to customer satisfaction. All of our brokerage boats are removed from the water free of charge and sold on hard standing so that the hulls can also be viewed, which is a great selling point! Please contact us for further details on 01782 813831 or e-mail sales@longportbrokerage.co.uk... read more

Geisha’s Tale is a beautifully presented 60ft trad stern narrowboat, combining renowned craftsmanship with modern comfort. Built by Jonathan Wilson and expertly fitted out by Lockmaster Boats, she offers a high-quality ash interior with stylish Karndean flooring throughout. Designed for both leisure and liveaboard use, the flexible 2+2 berth layout features a sociable saloon with L-shaped dinette, a well-equipped galley with granite worktops, and a spacious bathroom with full shower. Powered by a reliable Beta 43 engine and equipped with a Vetus bow thruster, handling is effortless. Rec... read more

The Bespoke Boat Company has done it again! Just look at this... our customer wanted to get 2 cabins on a 45ft narrowboat and WE DID IT . How did we manage it ? We enter through the stern into the main cabin with a double bed, full wardrobe and lots of overhead storage, we then move to the walkthrough bathroom with a quadrant shower, cassette WC and vanity unit with washbasin. We then have our galley with Thetford midi oven & grill, Thetford 2 ring LPG hob, undermounted sink and integrated microwave wit the classic addition of solid oak worksurfaces. That is not all we have in this area ho... read more

Engine : Single Petrol Yamaha 25hp High Thrust Amenities : * 4 Berth, Fixed double and small sofa bed * Bedroom - double bed. * Bathroom - Wash Basin, thetford cassette toilet and a shower * Kitchen/living area - Morco instant hot water heater, large sink and draining board, oven/grill, hobs, 240v fridge/freezer and small double sofa bed. Additional Info : * Out of the water May 2025 and re-blacked and new anodes fitted. * Diesel warm air heating * Solar Pannels... read more

Aadya is a well-maintained 57ft traditional narrowboat built by Northwich Boats in 2007, offering a practical and comfortable layout perfectly suited for full-time living or extended cruising. Powered by a reliable Beta Marine 38hp engine, she combines classic styling with all the essentials for life on the water. Entering from the stern, you’ll find a useful wardrobe with a washing machine neatly housed below, leading into a cosy cabin with a fixed double bed. The boat benefits from central heating via a Mikuni diesel heater, supplying radiators throughout for year-round comfort. The ... read more

For sale: PORTIA Shell by Canalcraft Boatbuilders Fit out by J D Boats Gailey Length: 57ft 7in Style: Semi-trad Year: 2004 Engine: Gardner 2LW Diesel working on single lever control . Portia has a semi trad deck with a large sliding hatch which can make her into a traditional style, especially handy in inclement weather. A dedicated engine room at the aft of the cabin, houses what many would consider to be the Rolls Royce of canal boat engines, a Gardner 2LW. Bathroom with shower over bath and pump out toilet. Two heat sources: solid fuel stove and programmable compact dies... read more

Viewings are by appointment only. Please call Dan, Steve or Ben on 01455 24900 to arrange an appointment to view or click the ‘Enquire Now’ button above. Windbells is a 6 berth, 60ft traditional narrowboat, built in 2006 by Steve Hudson. She features a traditional layout with boatman’s cabin at the stern, next two an engine room with over 6tf head height. She has what appears to be a large saloon with L shape built in sofa bed and muti fuel stove. A bathroom with shower over hip bath, cassette toilet, and vanity basin with cupboard under. A walk-through kitchen, 4 duck/side ha... read more

"Navy Cut" 2003 a much admired craft by Witham Narrowboats in Lincoln, fabricated to last with a 10/6/4 steel specification. Built to the highest standard, the cabin is fitted out in solid oak and T&G boarding, oak faced ply and oak faced block board with bespoke furniture. Storage is generous. The cabin is presented in excellent condition showing little signs of use. all features enable for easy living and are as follows: Bow thruster. Led lighting throughout most of the boat. 635L Stainless steel water tank. Novacomet autochange gas regulator. 2x 13kg Propane Calor gas bot... read more

Marianne is a comfortable, well maintained 41' trad stern narrowboat. The present owner was a marine engineer and as such has maintained the boat in a belt and braces style. Entering the boat from the cratch covered well deck you step down into the Saloon area which has a TV cupboard to one side of the bow doors with a multi fuel stove on the opposite side. Included in the sale are the 2 captains chairs and footstool. Into the Galley there is a useful hinged table/desk with 2 stools. The galley opposite has an eye level oven and grill with pan cupboard above. There is also a 1... read more

Puffin is a 40ft long standard layout, trad stern, narrowboat built by M&N Boat Builders in 1993. She is fitted with a inboard diesel engine and has 2 berths. Puffin's exterior was full repainted in 2023 making her look very smart and will definitely turn heads out on the towpath! At 40 feet long Puffin 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 full cross cabin configuration. Call Kate, Paul, Craig or Mark on 01159 ... read more

Charlie a 58ft Trad stern built by Collingwood and completed by New Concept Boats in 2018. Entry from the stern into Galley with painted units topped with Oak worktops that extend into a breakfast bar, Thetford Oven/Grill, Belling 4 burner hob, 12v Inlander fridge. Saloon has a sofa bed, Morso Squirrel multifuel stove, 2 sets of glazed side doors and unit with tv point. Walkthrough Bathroom has quadrant shower, vanity sink unit topped with granite, Thetford ceramic bowl cassette toilet and heated towel rail. Bedroom at the bow has fixed double ottoman style bed which lifts on s... read more

Nuthatch is a beautifully reimagined 40ft traditional stern narrowboat, originally commissioned in 1990 by Brummagen Boats as one of their distinctive and rarely seen “Brumtug” class boats. Full of character and canal heritage, she has now undergone an extensive refurbishment that has transformed her into a striking and highly individual craft, blending traditional charm with a fresh, modern interior finish.... 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

Length/ Boat Style: 40’ Trad Stern narrowboat Year: 1991 Number of bathrooms 1 Berths 2 About this Boat: Moored at the beautiful Barton Marina is this bijou perfect narrowboat. A lovely traditional boat kitted out with everything anyone could need for a fabulous home, holiday home or weekend retreat. Early viewings are recommended. Galley Description Gas oven, fridge and sink Saloon Description Built in bunk/seating, squirrel Morso wood burner stove, storage Master Bedroom Description Fixed double bed and wardrobe with... read more

A well proportioned traditional narrowboat, featuring shapely steelwork from the renowned Mike Heywood, a craftsman instrumental in training other prolific boat builders such as Jonathan Wilson. The fit-out is by Malcolm Till of Associated Cruisers, finished in a mix of oak and ash ply with dark hardwood framing and decorative carpentry detail throughout. Owned by the same family from new, Tambourine has provided years of comfortable leisure cruising. Built in the traditional layout, the permanent double berth is located at the aft, with the bedroom also benefitting from a generous double w... read more

Ash is a unique 60ft traditional stern narrowboat built with an 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 ENGI... read more

“Augusta” is a 62ft traditional stern narrowboat with a classic traditional layout, offering a timeless boating experience ideal for extended cruising or comfortable liveaboard use. Built and fitted out in 1990 by Stoke-on-Trent Boatbuilders, this well-proportioned vessel combines traditional craftsmanship with a sought-after engine setup. Powered by a Russell Newbery DM1 engine, Augusta benefits from the reliability, character, and distinctive sound that these engines are renowned for. Augusta is moored at Crick Waterside and Marina where moorings are available. HULL ... read more