Quality, Innovation and Value
From a bare hull to a finished boat in as little as 6 weeks…
Small time frame, no compromise in quality. Our expert boat builders, combining over thirty years in the industry, can supply a finished narrowboat to you at a low cost and in less time than you may think.
We offer numerous layout options, using modern and durable fittings, and will go above and beyond to provide a high standard of amenities for contemporary living.
We build a narrowboat tailored to you, with customisation at every stage from the interior design to the external paintwork, at a price which won't break the bank.
Fully fitted narrowboats using a quality hull built by Tyler Wilson starting from £110,000 (inc VAT) for a 58ft narrowboat
Master Riley – Sold
I’m pleased to say that Master Riley has been sold to Russell and Ali Crimp. They already have experience of being aboard an Ortomarine boat – Ali is actually the twin sister of Elaine who, with her husband Paul, own the longest boat we have built to date “Th1rt3en”. It…
The Launch of “Adventure”
Just before Christmas we completed “Adventure”, a 54ft x 10ft widebeam, all-electric, day-trip boat for the Cotswold Canals Trust. The launch took place at Sharpness Docks – a really big thank you to Barry Tuckey for his expertise with the craning in to the water of our first widebeam. Thanks…
Happy New Year to you all
We would like to wish all visitors to our website a very Happy New Year. If 2020 is the year you decide to start thinking about buying your dream narrowboat, or if you are just looking for information about our boats, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Master Riley – Up For Sale
We have been notified that the owners of one of our beautiful non-hybrid boats are reluctantly going to have to sell their boat, due to ill-health. “Master Riley” is a 58’6” semi-trad narrowboat, reverse layout, Beta 43 engine, Vetus Bow Thruster, complete with pram and cratch Covers. It was originally…
Stannator – our latest Hybrid
Stannator is our latest diesel-electric hybrid built for Andy & Liz (our 4th hybrid build in less than 2 years). Launched a couple of days ago, she has striking celtic inspired paintwork; a slightly different layout with a mid-ships galley; and she has a few interesting features including a composting…
Making the most of the space
This was the headline on the July 2019 Towpath Talk review of Happy Wanderer. Described by reviewer Phil Pickin as a highly adaptable, stylish narrowboat, intelligently built to accommodate small or larger numbers. Read all about our uniquely reconfigurable and innovative dinette and our other clever space saving ideas in…
Watt Knot 3rd in show at Crick 2019
We are delighted to announce that our diesel-electric hybrid Watt Knot has won 3rd in show at the UK biggest narrowboat show. Watt Knot was built last summer for Jonathan and Karen Warren, an Australian couple who have been continuous cruisers on Watt Knot since last September. Thank you so…
Pamela May 2 takes to the water
We are delighted to have handed over Pamela May 2 to her new owners the Droitwich Waterways (Pamela May) Trust Ltd. She aroused lots of interest as she cruised silently on her electric drive from Droitwich Spa Marina to her moorings in the town. Lots more pictures to view on…
‘Cruising the Cut’ features ‘Pamela May 2’
The YouTube blogger David author of ‘Cruising the Cut’ visited our workshops recently to report on the build of ‘Pamela May 2’ our latest boat. This new trip boat for the Droitwich Waterways (Pamela May) Trust Ltd features an all-electric drive, multiple solar panels, a hydraulic wheelchair lift, seating for…
Happy Wanderer
We are delighted to announce that our latest 57 footer has a name and new owners. Happy Wanderer has been bought by Mike & Anthony and she is destined for Harleyford Marina on the River Thames, between Henley and Marlow.