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 from £98,000 (inc VAT) for a 58ft narrowboat
Making the most of the space
This was the headline on the July 2019 Towpath Talk review of Happy Wander. 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.
Our latest 57 footer needs a name
Our latest 57 footer is nearing completion and looking for an owner to name her. The full specifcation is available for download. View more photos of her in-build. Please call Caroline on 01299 489424, if you would like to come and see her.
“Pamela May 2” hull arrives
We are excited to announce the arrival of the latest hull which will become the new trip boat “Pamela May 2” for the Droitwich Waterways (Pamela May) Trust Ltd. “Pamela May 2” is a the 50′ narrowboat and will feature an all-electric drive, multiple solar panels, a hydraulic wheelchair lift,…
Canal Boat review of Watt Knot
Our latest diesel-electric hybrid is featured on the front cover of the February 2019 edition of Canal Boat. The review gives an insight into the dream that our customers Jon & Karen were hoping to fulfill and some of their exacting requirements which we were happy to accommodate. You can…
Watt Knot featured in latest edition of Canal Boat
Look out for the February 2019 edition of “Canal Boat” magazine which features Watt Knot, our latest diesel-electric hybrid, on the front cover and in an extended review. This truly unique boat has an ultra-modern interior, to see Watt Knot inside and out take a look at Watt Knot’s photo…
Stop Press … Boat For Sale!
Sorry, but our latest private boat has been sold. If you would like to find out about available build slots please call Caroline on 01299 489424 or email info@ortomarine.co.uk We will be receiving another shell from Tyler Wilson towards the back end of October 2018, which is now up for sale. Unfortunately the…