Description FOR SALE – 60ft Trad Stern Narrowboat | Built by Midland Canal Centre | Fitted by Stephen Goldsborough A beautifully crafted 2001 60ft traditional narrowboat, combining exceptional build quality with a warm, oak-lined interior. Powered by a reliable Beta Marine 43hp engine (2821hrs) with Sidepower bow thruster and PRM 260 gearbox. Comfortably equipped for cruising or living aboard with Morso Squirrel stove, Alde gas central heating, washing machine, full galley, and Thetford cassette toilet. High-spec electrics include Mastervolt 1500W inverter, twin alternators, LED lighti... read more

Mona May is a 55ft trad stern, standard layout, narrowboat built by Colecraft in 1996. She is fitted with a Lister inboard diesel engine, a bow thruster and has 4 berths. Mona May is a charming boat that is full of character and has a really nice feel onboard. At 55ft long she make a great live-aboard for enjoying our beautiful inland waterway system, or living boat life in a marina. Mona May enjoys a good size saloon with a dining table and seating that converts into a cross cabin double berth. The boats solid fuel stove is mounted amidships for better circulation of heat through the boat ... read more

Willow – Well-Maintained 45’ Traditional Narrowboat Ready for Viewing, by appointment only A carefully maintained 45ft traditional-stern narrowboat offering comfortable accommodation, excellent mechanical reliability, and a practical, modern layout. An ideal go-anywhere size for continuous cruising, first-time ownership, or relaxed full-time liveaboard life. Willow has been lived aboard for the last two years and continuously cruised on the Shropshire Union (Chester & Middlewich branches), Trent & Mersey, and Grand Union canals. She has proven herself a dependa... read more

Horus is a charming 46’2” traditional stern narrowboat built in 2006 by David Piper. She has been well prepared for sale, having been repainted and blacked in 2026, and a full survey from July 2025 is available for viewing in the office. She is fitted out in a mix of oak faced ply, painted ply, and painted T& G, with sapele trim and engineered oak flooring to the forward half, with wood effect laminate to aft. The large well deck (6’0”) features a freestanding vintage phone chair and cupboard combo unit, and is protected from the elements with a good condition c... read more

Specifications: Year: 2023 LOA: 50’ Beam: 6’ 10” Draft: 2’ Construction: Steel Hull/Keel: Flat bottomed HIN: N/A Description: One of a pair of unused narrowboats commissioned in 2023 to be used as Air B& B units. She was transported by road to Sandwich and towed to her current mooring where she has stayed since. She would make a perfect one or two person live-aboard or could be rented out to generate an income. Engine(s) & Electrical: None. Accommodation & Below Deck: Mas... read more

Lilly is a truly distinctive 33ft Inspection Launch-style narrowboat, built in 1997 by the highly respected Peter Nicholls, one of the most renowned boatbuilders of his era. Crafted to an exceptionally high standard, she showcases quality workmanship throughout, while her elegant design ensures she stands out on the network. Significant recent upgrades include a full professional repaint in 2024, where the hull was grit blasted back to bare metal and treated with three coats of two-pack epoxy for long-lasting protection. She also benefits from new cratch covers fitted in 2024. The Inspec... read more

This boat was built by Charlie Fox, who was the founder of Fox narrowboats, and still have a base in March Cambridgeshire. Traditional stern This boat has a double and a single berth, * BSS August 2027 * Renovated in 1992 * New Refurbished engine 2011 * New Carpets / Tiles/Vynl fitted 2018/2019 * Shower cubicle and shower pump * 3 Burner gas cooker * 3 way Fridge set up for gas * Microwave * Shore power * Galvanic isolator fitted * TV + Blu Ray player * Immerson heater and calorifier * Willow stove and H... read more

Meet Navy Cut, a beautifully presented 56ft traditional narrowboat built by the reputable Witham Boat Builders. With her classic 6ft 10in beam and traditional stern design, she perfectly blends timeless style with practical living space, making her an ideal choice for anyone looking to explore Britain’s waterways or enjoy life afloat as a permanent home. Currently moored in Warwickshire, she offers a fantastic opportunity to own a well-equipped and maintained vessel ready for new adventures. Built to solid standards, her construction features 10/6/4 steel plating and a flat-bottomed h... read more

Spruce is a traditional narrowboat with a standard layout and is powered BMC1.5 engine She benefits from a fixed cross-bed berth, dinette make-up double berth, one side door, shower cubicle, viewing is highly recommended! It is moored at Cropredy Waterside & Marina HULL - Steel Hull - Traditional stern - Hull thickness 6/6/4 - Last blacked in Oct 2024 MECHANICAL - BMC 1.5 engine ELECTRICAL - Batteries -1 x starter, 2 domestics - Battery Charger - Calorifier - Water heating, Engine Calorifier - Water pump - Main 230V landline ... read more

Inventory for Truddlemere Truddlemere is a 60ft Traditional narrowboat with a tug deck with a Russel Newbury engine HULL - Traditional - Hull thickness 10-06-04 (our understanding) - Last blacked Unknown - Stainless Water Tank MECHANICAL - Russel Newbury in engine room - Last engine service unknown - Alde gas boiler ELECTRICAL - Batteries - 2 x Starter - 4 x Leisure - Stirling 2500w charger / inverter - Stirling Galvanic isolator - 2 Solar panels - 240V circuit - 12V circuit ACCOMMODATION SA... read more

Sloley is a charming 45ft 6in traditional stern narrowboat built and fitted out by Bridgewater Boats. With her classic lines and practical layout, she offers an excellent opportunity for those looking to get started in canal boating. Currently out of the water and moored in Lancashire, she is readily available for inspection. Built with a steel hull and flat-bottom design, the boat features marine ply flooring, wood-clad cabin sides, and polystyrene insulation. A combination of top-opening windows and portholes provides natural light while maintaining the traditional narrowboat style. Pract... read more

Bedroom with double bed & sofa bed in lounge. Eberspacher diesel heater. Bathroom with Toilet , Sink & Shower with hot and cold water Generator with 240v fridge, solar panels, washing machine. Current BSS certificate, CRT licensed This is a rare opportunity to acquire a boat in a stunning location as with the sale of the boat comes a guaranteed mooring in the highly sought after Somerset Coal Canal. The canal mooring has car parking, a visitor centre which includes a restaurant, boat hire and drydock facilities. Bath Narrowboats, one of the largest narrowboat companies in the ar... read more

Nemesia II is a good opportunity for someone that is looking to live aboard or continuously cruise, she is in need of some work internally, mainly the carpeted areas and some woodwork to the ceiling in the main bedroom and the rear bedroom. Type: 60ft Traditional stern Year: 2000 Builder: Stephen Goldsbrough fit out, Midland Canal Centre hull. Engine: Beta JD3 3 cylinder, 30hp @1,200rpm, Hull backing: December 2020 Survey: N/A Batteries: 1x Starter, 3 x Leisure batteries, 1 x Bow thruster Berths: Fixed double midships, two singles at stern and sofa bed. Boat Safety... read more

Beautiful 70 foot gas free Barry, Hawkins Northwich trader 10,000 spent on engine rebuild Russell Newbury D M3 with very rare gearbox also new refit hull recently 2pkd and top side repainted just waiting signwriting. 24 V system including solar panels make a beautiful long-term cruising vessel or fully residential don’t hesitate to get in touch for more information.... read more

A beautifully presented 57ft trad stern narrowboat, built on a renowned Colecraft hull and stylishly refitted in 2023 by Keel Services, Tattenhall. This turnkey vessel combines classic craftsmanship with modern comfort, offering bright, contemporary interiors finished in light oak with engineered flooring throughout. Powered by a reliable Beta 43 engine with just 585 hours, she promises efficient and dependable cruising. The well-appointed galley, sleek bathroom with Tecma macerator toilet, and spacious living area make her ideal for extended cruising or full-time living. Modern upgrades inclu... read more

A 60 ft Stunning And Luxurious Narrowboat ideally suited for living aboard or Extended Cruising! Hattie is a perfect example of a Norton Canes quality boat built in 1999. She was fitted out with beautiful hardwoods and proper joinery by the highly regarded Blue Haven Marine, all still as solid as the day she was built unlike some more modern boats! The side hatches and back cabin were decorated by the late Ron Hough making it a piece of canal history too. Literally no expense was spared in creating the original boat and this has continued with meticulous on-going maintenance. She also benef... read more

“Rebel Rebel” is the charming narrowboat that’s been my home cruising around London for the past 9 years. With a fresh Survey, blacking, anodes, she is ready to ready for her next chapter, I know the future owner will love her just as much as I do. VIEWINGS Central London. Please message me to arrange! SURVEY Surveyed December 2025, structurally the hull was found to be in good condition. Copy of survey on request. Copy of previous surveys include 2016, 2015, 2010, 2008. Boat Safety Certificate until 2026. WORK COMPLETED 2016 New rudderstock bearings, gas locker... read more

45ft Mike Heywood Narrowboat "Lady Amelia" Overview - Vintage Lister FR3 - beautiful vintage engine, water cooled, runs beautifully, regularly serviced, starts first time and known to be bullet proof. New fuel pump May 2026. - Recent hull survey (2025) showing excellent hull, anodes checked and very minor pitting welded - survey and receipts available to view - Full survey (2020), showing the boat to be in excellent condition, all minor recommendations carried out - survey and receipts available to view - Blacked in 2025, 2023 and 2020 - Boat moored at Sowerby Bridge Marina... read more

Vicky is a traditional stern narrowboat offering a practical and comfortable internal layout, well suited to both cruising and life on the waterways. Stepping aboard, you enter the boatman’s cabin, where you’ll find the main control panels for the boat. Moving forward, the first cabin features a built-in double bedroom complete with chest of drawers, a built-in full-height wardrobe, and two portholes providing natural light. Next is the shower room, which includes a wash basin, cassette toilet, and a shower with a panelled door. Moving aft, you’ll find a private cabi... read more

Looking for your first narrowboat without spending a fortune? George is a characterful and dependable 40ft traditional stern narrowboat built by Whalley Boats of Burton-on-Trent in 1980 using quality British steel and has been a full-time liveaboard home for the past four years, providing a reliable, comfortable and affordable way to enjoy life on the water. Whether you're looking for your first liveaboard, a weekend retreat, or a simple cruising boat with plenty of character, George offers excellent value and a surprising amount of space. The Important Bits: • 40ft Tradition... read more