Aqua Narrowboats (UK) Ltd

Aqua Narrowboats (UK) Ltd Bespoke narrowboat builders, Luxury canal boat hire and holidays, and furnishings and fabric store.
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Established in 2004 Aqua Narrowboats (UK) Ltd is based at our 8000sqft, purpose made factory (The Boat House) in Foston, Derbyshire. Here we build both our Bespoke built narrowboats, as well as narrowboats for our highly successful hire fleet, based at Barton Marina on the Trent & Mersey Canal in Staffordshire. Although landlocked The Boat House was designed and built with two overhead cranes with

a total lifting capacity of 40 tonnes. This allows both narrowboats and widebeams to be lifted onto trailers for transportation across the country. We produce the highest quality bespoke built narrowboats individually tailored to the owners needs and requirements. We're a company pushing the industry forward working on both state of the art Lithium Hybrid propelled boats, as well as traditional diesel powered craft.

Cheerio Aqua Leven πŸ‘‹πŸ»πŸ‘‹πŸ»Although Leven came out of the fleet, and sold to new owners last year, they decided to over wint...
05/07/2026

Cheerio Aqua Leven πŸ‘‹πŸ»πŸ‘‹πŸ»

Although Leven came out of the fleet, and sold to new owners last year, they decided to over winter in Barton Marina.

Yesterday we said goodbye to her and her new owners for the final time, as they are relocating further south.

Thank you for your service Leven, you were one of the most popular boats that we even had in the fleet.

Best wishes to her new owners, take good care of her πŸ₯°


Countdown has commenced......Electrika Boat Show starts a week today! Friday 10th & Saturday 11th July at Brinklow Marin...
03/07/2026

Countdown has commenced......Electrika Boat Show starts a week today!

Friday 10th & Saturday 11th July at Brinklow Marina. Link below in comments πŸ‘‡πŸΌ

You'll need tickets prior to arrival but they are 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀, so if you're looking at having an electric boat built and want lots of help and advice, then it's the place to be!

If you want to take a look on board this boat (Narrowboat Infinity), just drop us a message with your email address and we'll book you a viewing appointment - limited time slots available.

We hope to see you there!

Aqua Narrowboats (UK) Ltd

No.61 - Narrowboat Brizzle is back with us from the painters, having been grit blasted and painted in 2 pack epoxy paint...
02/07/2026

No.61 - Narrowboat Brizzle is back with us from the painters, having been grit blasted and painted in 2 pack epoxy paintwork.

She arrived bright and early here at Stenson Marina, ready to be craned into the water for the very first time.

Just a few weeks worth of work to complete, and she'll be ready to handover to her owners. πŸ”‘ β›΅βš“

02/07/2026

It's all go this morning......πŸ—β›΄οΈ

No.61 Brizzle is back from the painters 🎨 πŸ‘πŸ»

At the end of the season, when we wrap up the hire fleet after 22 years, we'll not only be saying goodbye to our fantast...
28/06/2026

At the end of the season, when we wrap up the hire fleet after 22 years, we'll not only be saying goodbye to our fantastic guests, but all the wonderful dogs we've welcomed on board too. πŸΎπŸ•.

Our lovely Orla, still enjoys the odd narrowboat holiday, although at 14Β½ she's not as agile as she once was - just like her owners....πŸ˜‚

It would be great to see photos of the pets we've had on board over the years. Just post them in the comments. 😊

Only two weeks to go to the 2026 Electrika Boat Show on Friday 10th & Saturday 11th July. This is a show for anyone inte...
27/06/2026

Only two weeks to go to the 2026 Electrika Boat Show on Friday 10th & Saturday 11th July.

This is a show for anyone interested in Hybrid Electric boating. As well as boats on display, you'll find a wealth of help and guidance on electric boating with free seminars and talks plus you'll able to chat to boat owners, boat builders and suppliers.

With the very kind permission of her owners, we'll be displaying the gorgeous narrowboat Infinity ♾️ (seen here), that we built and launched last year.

The boat was our 2nd collaboration with Ortomarine, who provided the serial hybrid system and large lithium battery bank. We have two more boats that we'll be working with them on too, later this year.

If you're coming to Electrika and want to take a closer look on board Infinity, then just drop us a line, and we'll book you a viewing slot as viewings are 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐒𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 only. πŸ˜‰ πŸ‘πŸ»

Tickets are 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬 but very limited. Link below in the comments πŸ‘‡πŸ» or visit https://electrika.uk/

The lovely No.61 Narrowboat Brizzle comes back to us next week, after her 'glow up' πŸ–Œ at the painters. What a great job ...
26/06/2026

The lovely No.61 Narrowboat Brizzle comes back to us next week, after her 'glow up' πŸ–Œ at the painters. What a great job they've done too. βœ¨πŸŽ–

Thanks to Tom of Gibson & Kentwright for the photos. πŸ‘πŸΌ

25/06/2026

Andy Russell managed to keep the brushes flowing despite the sweltering heat πŸ₯΅.

14/06/2026

Nothing like a sunny day on the cut πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ›₯🌞

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β—πŸ“£ Preloved Bespoke Boat For Sale πŸ“£β—π‘΅π‘Άπ‘Ύ 𝑼𝑡𝑫𝑬𝑹 𝑢𝑭𝑭𝑬𝑹Narrowboat No.46 Astraea built by us in 2021. 60ft Semi Cruiser on a ...
12/06/2026

β—πŸ“£ Preloved Bespoke Boat For Sale πŸ“£β—
𝑡𝑢𝑾 𝑼𝑡𝑫𝑬𝑹 𝑢𝑭𝑭𝑬𝑹

Narrowboat No.46 Astraea built by us in 2021. 60ft Semi Cruiser on a Colecraft Shell.

We've just sailed her back to our base at Stenson and can therefore vouch that she is in fantastic condition and handles beautifully! The oven looks unused ✨ and after our journey back to Stenson she still has just 509 hours on the Beta 43 engine, it's hardly run in yet!

Fitted with a state of the art Mastervolt system with a 12v Lithium 5.5Kwh Battery and Mastervolt Alpha Pro alternator and regulator for super quick recharging. Plus Mastervolt 3000 Combi Master Inverter Charger, Isolation Transformer and touch screen.

She also has x4 150w solar panels to the Mastervolt Mppt and a Vetus Brushless 65kgf Bow Thruster. Lots of locker space for storage - gas locker at the stern for easy access.

The Specification includes:
βš“ Reverse Layout - Galley, L shaped Dinette, Saloon, Bathroom and Bedroom.
βš“ Ash & Oak Fitout
βš“ Double Glazing with two sets of glazed opening side doors.
βš“ Stunning Oak storage steps into the boat with integrated cruising kit holder.
βš“ Heated full height coat locker.
βš“ Galley with granite worksurfaces, integrated Bosch fridge (with small freezer), Hoover Washer/Dryer, domestic sized over with Thetford hob. Plus two wine cellars lined in stainless steel.
βš“ Upgraded lighting pack with LED step and plinth lights, remote control under gunnel lighting and ceiling strip lighting - all in addition to the LED downlighters.
βš“ L shaped dinette with feature resin table that turns into a guest bed.
βš“Stainless steel feature radiators heated by a diesel Webasto system.
βš“ Saloon area with under gunnel TV cabinet inc smart TV & wifi router.
βš“ Refleks diesel stove.
βš“ Large walkthrough bathroom with granite worksurfaces and 800mm quadrant shower. Composting toilet, skin fittings and electric/plumbing tails fitted for easier conversion to macerator if needed.
βš“ Feature glass panels in oak partition doors by artist Kate Webley.
βš“ Front cabin with king size cross bed plus two large wardrobes, corner vanity unit and storage steps. Cubby holes either side of bed head with night light and usb points.
βš“ Engineered Oak flooring throughout from Peak Oak in Derbyshire.
βš“ Flexiteek decking to both bow and stern decks.

Sale will include bespoke made outdoor quick dry seating cushions, blinds, bungs, gas bottles, external storage covers, plus rear dodger, cruising kit, safe, Jo Downs Fish Shoal wall art in bathroom, glass ammonite wall art in saloon, smart tv, modem and external aerial. Stressless Sofa by negotiation as the owners are having a new boat built by us.

Engine serviced annually, BSS completed 2025.

The boat will be 2 pack hull blacked prior to sale. The shell was grit blasted prior to build and painted in 2 pack epoxy.

If you're looking for a high quality, preloved narrowboat that is in superb condition then contact us for more information. Our current lead time for a new boat is 2028, so get on the water this year!

Asking price Β£158,000.00 ono
(This boat built by us today would be over Β£245,000.00 plus launch costs)

Viewing by appointment only at our base in Stenson Marina. DE73 7HL

Address

Stenson Marina, Derby Road, Stenson
Derby
DE737HL

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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