Jay Katie is a delightful traditional narrowboat packed full of charm and character. She was surveyed in September 2022 with all requirements having been completed and a 2 pack paint applied to the hull in Sept 2023. She features a stunning Lister Dursley SR2 Engine, Solar Panels and Sterling Inverter. Jay Katie represents a fantastic opportunity for anyone wanting to cruise the UK canals in a more traditional way.... read more

Introducing Sandra's Sparky, a 45ft Cruiser built by South West Durham Steelcraft. Propulsion is provided by the Beta 35hp engine and PRM gearbox. Hot water is supplied by the calorifier & Alde which also provides the central heating. Electrical systems comprising of a 12v, 240v landline, Victron Phoenix Multiplus 1600w inverter, 1 starter & 3 Leisure batteries. Within the galley we have a Vanette cooker with hob, 12v fridge and a microwave. Accommodation of four berths is offered over a fixed double bed to the bow and a convertible L-shaped seating area to the stern. ... read more

Tranquilla is a beautiful 2007 built, well maintained traditional narrowboat. Currently moored at the owner’s private mooring in Nuneaton.... read more

Meet Lily, a stunning 70ft traditional narrowboat that blends classic charm with contemporary living. Crafted by a former employee of R.W Davis and Sons, Lily is a masterpiece on water, offering the allure of a boatman’s cabin and engine room, paired with modern comforts and conveniences. At the heart of Lily’s journey, an Ailsa Craig RM4 engine provides propulsion, ensuring smooth sailing. Comfort on board is paramount, with hot water supplied by a combination of a Calorifier and a Heritage Stove, which also powers the central heating along with a solid fuel stove, creating a c... read more

Thursdays Child is a unique Steel Cruiser Style Narrowboat with a functional and well throughout layout. She boats a light and open feel cabin for sociable trips on the inland waterways She features a DUAL STEERING POSITION allowing for indoor cruising when faced with bad weather and large rear deck ideally for those sunny days. REPAINTED LATE 2023 / HULL BLACKED EARLY 2024 Thursdays Child boasts a large storage area under the cabin floor. She has an excellent written maintenance history with a wide collection of spare parts.... read more

Meet Amy Lilian, a beloved 54ft Cruiser, built by Harborough Marine. Her BMC 1.8 engine and PRM gearbox provide the necessary propulsion while the Alde and Morso Squirrel stove offer central heating. Hot water is supplied via the calorifier/Alde. Her electrical systems are made up of a 12v connection with one starter and three leisure batteries. The galley is equipped with a Sprinflo cooker and Dometic fridge. With two berths over a fixed double bed in the stern, there is potential for additional berths in the saloon. The bathroom features a cassette toilet, vanity basin, and hip bath with sho... read more

Spooky is a 2003 Reeves shell with a bespoke fit out by Kate Boats, a one owner boat, lovingly maintained by the owner and Kate Boats, where it has been moored from new. This is a very reluctant sale of a much loved boat. She has a cherry and oak trim fitout, with a large lounge with corner diesel bubble stove, There is a raised dinette, with a 12 volt freezer below one seating area. Then a U shaped kitchen, with 240 volt fridge, and separate gas hob and gas cooker. Moving on through the boat is the bathroom, with macerator toilet and thermostatic shower. The rear bedroom has a cross ... read more

Martin is a 45 foot semi traditional stern narrowboat. This will sleep 4 but is really designed for luxury cruising for two. This boat is state of the art, with a fixed double at the stern, and a convertible double (or two singles) in the lounge area. The kitchen is fully equipped with a full sized cooker, underbench fridge with freezer compartment and there is even a microwave. The boat is fully centrally heated, and, in common with all of our boats has 240 volt electric (with sockets like home!), TV with DVD player and radio/cd player. The bathroom is fitted with the usual superb sh... read more

Stephen is an elegant semi-traditional design, fitted out by Kate Boats to the very highest standard, providing self drive narrowboat accommodation for up to six people. There is a fixed double bed and a convertible double. The forward lounge features a dining area with comfortable seating which converts into a double berth. For your entertainment there is a colour TV with DVD and a stereo system with CD player. The extensive well-equipped galley includes a full size oven and grill, refrigerator with freezer compartment and ample storage and shelf space for all of your provisions. Movi... read more

One of the Kate Boats hire fleet now retiring. 54 foot, Beta Marine 43 hp engine Currently configured to sleep 6, fixed double, twin fixed singles in the rear, twins in the lounge area. Mansfield toilet, thermostatic shower Prosine inverter Alde gas central heating Batteries: 1 starter, 4 leisure all AGM... read more