A quote from a very well known broker. About Achilles .Every now and then we get to list something really special!! Achilles started off life as a 70 ft butty Built by Harland and Wolf in 1935. around 2015 Achilles was cut in half by Roger Farrington of Braunston he used the stern end to create the bow of this now beautiful small Woolwich tug. Achilles was only finished in 2021 when the fully reconditioned Lister engine was installed by PS Marine from Watford. Achilles has a hull report from 2021 the boat is in as new condition with no rust or pits recently two packed including base plate ... 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