Steve Hudson was the builder who, like no other, had taken traditional narrowboat design and made it more curvaceous, more elegant and more desirable. Susie has all the usual Hudson signature details and the cabins are as solidly crafted as the steelwork, with substantial quantities of custom made hardwood joinery, in this case American White Oak, which makes for an airier interior. Susie is, at 49ft 9in, a handier size than most Hudsons. The accommodation is suitable for two in real comfort, but can sleep two occasional guests. Equipment specification includes a 2.5kW pure sine wave inverter/... read more

Barry Hawkins built tug-style narrowboat 69' 8", fitted with Lister JP3 engine. A superb example from this well renowned traditional boatbuilder. Freshly painted and blacked, featuring a wealth of rivets, hull is in superb condition having spent a good proportion of its life out of the water. Interior is spray foamed and partly panelled out with a hardwood floor. Currently in sail-away condition ready for a new owner to complete to their own specification. Alternative option available for a professional fit-out where she lies, by a well respected boat building company.... read more

This is certainly not a run of the mill narrowboat, and is looking for an owner who can appreciate all its fine details. The present owner is the proprietor of a bespoke metalwork and engineering company, with the interior showcasing his artesian skills. The majority of the internal fittings are in hand made steel which disguise modern items such as the fridge, full size washing machine, the dishwasher and the TV. A 3.5kW generator is situated under the tug deck and provides power for all electrical items including an induction hob. The main cooking appliance is a Rayburn Multi... read more

NOW SOLD NOW SOLD tug style narrowboat 12/6/5mm build, all bronze/brass portholes / 1960s passenger liner windows, stainless steel fittings throughout, genuine riveted cabin. A one off boat built for myself a lovely live aboard Hull launched 2014 Engine jp3 with prm 500 gearbox Stainless steel welded door surrounds The cabin is higher grade cr4 steel Stainless steel water tanks King size permanent bed under the tug deck Fitted out in reclaimed hardwoods: oak, teak, mahogany and birch faced painted ply cabin sides Side power 24v 8hp bow thruster Outback 3kw pure sine wave inverter... read more

‘Roaming’ is a beautiful, eye catching tug style narrowboat. Portholes throughout provide privacy on the river or in a marina. Lots of natural light is provided by 2 glazed pigeon boxes giving a light and airy feel even on dull days. Surveyed and two pack epoxy blacked with new anodes in January 2021. Engine serviced March 2021. BSS to Nov 2023. 240 and 12v electrics Sterling pro combi inverter Barrus Shire Shanks engine Reverse layout. From the stern steps lead to open plan saloon and galley comprising - Saloon: side hatches on both port and starboard sides; Boatma... read more

Finished in British Waterways livery and featuring a 9ft front deck, and powered by a BMC 1500 diesel engine, with twin solar panels mounted on the roof, the Reverend John Manton is a 3 berth trad backed tug style boat that has been well maintained and is in good order. Her boat safety certificate is valid to September 2022, and was last blacked in September 2019. Inside the boat from the front deck the walls have been recently finished in a soft white giving a light and airy feel, a Morso Squirrel fitted with a back boiler, and new flue provides ample warmth in the saloon, moving into the ga... 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

Based on Yarwoods Large Northwich plans, Daedalus has been designed by Robert Kranenborg (working with the owners) and fitted out by her owners combining tradition with modern day living. With it's double curvature bow and tunnelled swim, Daedalus is quite simply a work of art. She has a long raised tug deck and low lines that turns heads wherever she goes. Towards the front of the cabin, situated on the port side are a set of bifold doors and a sliding roof that provides easy and convenient access to the front deck of the boat. The double bed is situated under the tug dec... read more

A 60ft Tony Francis tug built in 1998 and extended in early 2000 by Roger Fuller. Out of water Survey (Available) and Blacked July 2018. Boat Safety Certificate August 2022. Note - "Zulu" has undergone a professionally executed programme of modernisation over the last 2 years encompassing a full repaint and extensive, historically correct signwriting, a brand new Victron based 240v system and Solar installation including full LED lighting and a new Shoreline12v fridge.- A rare, well maintained replica of an historic BCN tug presented for sale in excellent order. More details to fol... read more