This boat is an excellent example of how all boats should be maintained and presented and is a real credit to the current owners who are reluctantly selling due to a change in circumstances. The boat sits well in the water and handles responsively as you would expect from a builder with such pedigree. The stern is semi trad which gives a sociable space along with easy access to the engine compartment and weedhatch area. This is dry and clean and there is rear tonneau cover to keep the weather out during longer periods of being laid up. Although a semi trad the boat has very traditional ... read more

Why not treat your narrowboat to a repaint? Here at Narrowcraft we can transform your boat in our large covered drydock. Any style from traditional with roses and castles to ultra modern. With over 25 years experience contact us for a quote. We're very reasonable! We strip every boat back to bare metal and remove all windows and cabin fixings as standard. Due to popularity our paint dock is normally booked up to 12 months in advance, so book in now with just £500 non refundable deposit - you'll be surprised how quickly your painting slot comes around. Call us now on 01827... read more

IF YOUR LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL A NARROWBOAT THEN TRY NARROWCRAFT BROKERAGE. Call 01827 898585 for the very best up to date brokers rates. Narrowcraft Brokerage at Alvecote Marina have been selling boats for 30 years. Don't pay expensive brokerage rates that dedicated boat brokers charge - Narrowcraft are boat builders and narrowboat engineers who have an extensive knowledge of the narrowboat world. Between us we have over 120 years of boating experience. So when it comes to talking to a customer about your boat... We are the ones to trust! At Narrowcraft you don't need ... read more

DRY DOCK Dry Dock available in the Heart of England on the Coventry Canal. NarrowCraft's covered Dry Dock is a purpose built structure that houses two narrowboats at a time. The Dock is situated just 10mins below Atherstone locks in Grendon, Warwickshire and is an addition to NarrowCraft's extensive boatyard services. All dock services undertaken including hull repairs, surveying and blacking. Our blacking service consists of the hull being scraped frist in preparation for being pressure washed, then at least 2 coats of Bitumen is applied. Whilst your boat is in the dock, we visua... read more

DRY DOCK Dry Dock available in the Heart of England on the Coventry Canal. NarrowCraft's covered Dry Dock is a purpose built structure that houses two narrowboats at a time. The Dock is situated just 10mins below Atherstone locks in Grendon, Warwickshire and is an addition to NarrowCraft's extensive boatyard services. All dock services undertaken including hull repairs, surveying and blacking. Our blacking service consists of the hull being scraped first in preparation for being pressure washed, then at least 2 coats of Bitumen is applied. Whilst your boat is in the dock, we visua... read more

We currently have moorings available for narrowboats 40ft+ at Alvecote Marina between Tamworth and Atherstone on the Coventry Canal. Situated in peaceful countryside,the marina neighbours conservation areas and a SSSI. A wide variety of routes are possible with 5 junctions within a days cruising. Access from all parts of the country are easy with J10 M42 within 5 minutes drive. Alvecote Marina has metered electricity,water,ample car parking,diesel,pump out,Calor gas,servicing,repairs,drydock and brokerage sales. The Samual Barlow public house is on site to provide a wide variety of food and... read more

IVY 57ft Traditional Wooden Originally built in 1932 for Fellows Morton & Clayton, Ivy was a wooden carrying vessel of 70ft. She underwent an complete rebuild by Ian Riley and created as the boat you see today. Those who know of Ian's Work will appreciate the quality and level of detail that go into his builds. Ivy is powered by a Ruston VSH direct drive engine, electric start. She is raw water cooled and has a whole host of electrics including fresh running water (hot and cold!) As well as the standard traditional back cabin arrangement with coal fired range, follow... read more

A very well cared for boat 57ft trad built in 1991 with recent survey from March 2022 showing the Hull in sound and Insurable  condition. BSC May 2026 Steel spec 10-6/5-4 Hull previously2 pack coated and last blacked 2021 Lister CRK3 49 HP n rear engine room. 240v shoreline and 800w inverter solar panel 100W fitted Stainless Steel water Tank Only 2 owners from New Barnacle Bill is a well engineered practical boat that offers both practical boat-ability and sensible living space and storage. The Exterior is well presented and tidy, inside the original fit out has stood the tes... read more

Iron rivetted butty with rare pedigree that has hull conversion under cloths NO ENGINE - ORIGINAL BUTTY BOAT BSC until June 2026. New 8mm steel bottom and footings 2018. Hull 2 pack coated June 2018 71.5 ft by 7ft 1926 Horse Boat/butty built by W. J. Yarwoods and Sons of Northwich for Midlands and Coast Canal Carriers. Built using the same patterns of the FMC boats Yarwoods were also building at the time, she swims beautifully. Forecabin and Backcabin in steel, the rest of the accommodation is wood under-cloth conversion with steel A-frames providing a minimum height of 5 ft 8 in... read more

We currently have moorings available for narrowboats 40ft+ at Alvecote Marina between Tamworth and Atherstone on the Coventry Canal. Situated in peaceful countryside,the marina neighbours conservation areas and a SSSI. A wide variety of routes are possible with 5 junctions within a days cruising. Access from all parts of the country are easy with J10 M42 within 5 minutes drive. Alvecote Marina has metered electricity,water,ample car parking,diesel,pump out,Calor gas,servicing,repairs,drydock and brokerage sales. The Samual Barlow public house is on site to provide a wide variety of food and... read more