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1 boat hire | bespoke boat builds | FurNishiNGs store
2020 Brochure
SpecialiStS in narrowboat holidays, bespoke boat builds & FurnishinGs
Come visit us at: CriCk Boat Show
23rd-25th May 2020Aqua Narrowboats,
Stand F38 + small marquee near F38Aqua Furnishings,
Waterways World Marquee
FaCtory open Day 11th August 2019,
11am-4pm
introducing
Aqua Vida New hire boat
for 2020
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Welcome to our new factory!Welcome to our 2020 brochure. Inside you’ll find a wealth of information about the services offered by Aqua Narrowboats and Aqua Furnishings.
Well, we managed to build a whole factory in 2018 and have been working on expanding the number of boat builds in 2019 along with recruiting more skilled staff to fulfill these orders. Whilst we miss being near the canals, the team now stay dry and warm during the winter months and have much better facilities. This includes a 40 tonne crane, a timber shop and separate engineering room.
We’re still working on completing all the facilities for Aqua Furnishings but the showroom is in place and you’re welcome to book an appointment and visit. In fact we are having an open day on Sunday 11th August 2019, 11am to 4pm, so please do come and see our new factory.
The hire fleet has settled in nicely at Barton Turns Marina, many customers have commented about it’s great location and in both 2019 and 2020 we will have 6 luxury narrowboats for hire. We continue to offer excellent discounts for early bird bookings with upto 25% off, keep an eye on our special offers page.
Many thanks go to our team, customers and boating community. We would love to see you at one of the boat shows we visit, or at our factory open day and always welcome your stories and feedback on Facebook.Yours sincerelyJane and Justin Hudson-OldroydManaging Directors
3 Narrowboat hire
4 Aqua Te Ora prices
5 Aqua Life prices
6 Aqua Maisha prices
7 Aqua Koiora prices
8 Aqua Vie prices
9 Aqua Vida prices
10 Planning your trip
12 Sponsored Boat Ownership
14 New Bespoke Boats
18 Furniture store
20 Customer Testimonial
please contact aqua narrowboats if you would like any further information about boat holidays or bespoke boat builds or to request a quote:
web: www.aquanarrowboats.co.uk (narrowboat holidays can be booked online)
tel: 01283 585718
eMail: [email protected]
please contact aqua Furnishings if you would like any further information about the products and services on page 18:
web: www.aquafurnishings.co.uk
tel: 01283 585718
ackNowledGeMeNtsDesign: claire Davis. cover photos (plus others): Jennifer clare photography. Models: alex Hudson-Oldroyd, liz and Simon price, staff members including Vaughn Wheatley. customer testimonial and photo contribution: David & Sheila
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We have a fleet of 6 luxury narrowboats for hire, all less than 4 years old and all awarded the highest ranking of 5 stars from VisitBritain. Your canal boat holiday will start from our base at Barton Turns Marina, on the Trent and Mersey Canal offering many canal routes such as the Four Counties Ring, Leicester Ring and Black Country Ring
Weekly holidays start on a Saturday at 3pm and end the following Saturday at 9am. We also provide 10 day, fortnightly and three week holidays.
Short breaks can be taken Saturday to Tuesday or Tuesday to Saturday
The prices are weekly for 2020 and include VAT at 20%.
Your holiday price includes: gas, boating tuition, free parking, bed linen, towels, a welcome pack of tea, coffee and milk and all licences to cruise the canals.
additional holiday costs:Damage Waiver Fee £55 (compulsory)Fuel contribution per night £10 (compulsory)
optional extras: Early cruising – start for 1pm £251 Pet Fee £402 Pet Fee £60Extra towel pack (1 bath & 1 hand) £4 per personExtra bed linen set: double £9Extra bed linen set: single £6.50We can also organise surprise gifts if you require
Facilities on board each hire boat
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Galley• Graniteworktops• Oven,microwave,kettle,all
crockery & utensilssaloon• Flexibleseatingfor6+• Seatingconvertstosleep2• Removablediningtablefor6• TV/DVD/StereoSystembathroom• Hi-techtoilet• Powerfulshower• Graniteworksurfacesbedrooms• ExtraTVinoneofcabinsinterior• 230vmainspower• Hospitalsilencerforquiet
cruising• Sweepingstairsforeasier
access• Goodstoragethroughout
exterior• Beautifulglossbluepaint• Aprononthesternforwind
protection• Seatingatthebowandsterncomplimentary• Cakeonarrival• Welcomepackoftea/coffee
and milk• Bathtowelprovidedforeach
crew member• Bedlinenprovidedas
requested• Boathandlingtuitionfor
skipper• Freecar
parking for 2 cars
Book eArly
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Please note photos are of Aqua Maisha, at the time of going to print Aqua Te Ora was still in buildSee our website for latest photos
Aqua Te Ora 4+2 Berth This luxury 58ft narrowboat, is of a reverse layout design. The interior has a bright, contemporary and luxurious look and feel. At the bow there is a cabin with a kingsize crossbed and wardrobes. The walkthrough bathroom has a full size quadrant cubicle, macerator toilet and basin with granite worktops. The centre cabin has twin beds that can be converted to one double, this cabin has an additional TV/DVD player and a full size wardrobe. The beautiful galley area with granite worktops is equipped with full size fridge as well as an oven, hob, microwave. The saloon area has a large sofa with TV/DVD/CD/Radio, tables can be added to adapt into a dining area, plus the seating can be transformed to make a double bed. Sweeping stairs take you up onto the semi cruiser stern, this has two large lockers creating a lovely area to relax. All our boats are centrally heated have 230v mains power and the engines are fitted with hospital silencers, to ensure a quieter and more refined cruise.
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58ft, Sleeps 4 - 6March7th £1020
14th £1020
21st £1020
28th £1020
april4th £1455
11th £1455
18th £1380
25th £1380
May2nd £1380
9th £1380
16th £1380
23rd £1885
30th £1530
June6th £1530
13th £1530
20th £1530
27th £1620
July4th £1705
11th £1705
18th £1895
25th £1895
august1st £1895
8th £1895
15th £1895
22nd £1720
29th £1525
September5th £1395
12th £1395
19th £1260
26th £1205
october3rd £1205
10th £1185
17th £1185
24th £1310
‘Greatholiday,wellequippedboat and staff very friendly and helpful.Highlyrecommend.’
Rosie eacott aqua NaRRowboats website Reviews
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Please note photos are of Aqua Vie, at the time of going to print Aqua Life was still in build
See our website for latest photos
‘This was our first time hiring from Aqua the
standard of the boat is one of the highest on the system the layout works really well
especially with dogs.’wayNe sykes
aqua NaRRowboats website Reviews
Aqua Life 2+2 Berth
A contemporary and luxurious 50ft narrowboat. This cosy narrowboat offers a permanent double bed (extending to 4’ 9”), walkthrough bathroom with toilet, shower and basin set in granite worktops. The beautiful galley also has granite work surfaces and is fully equipped with fridge, hob, oven and microwave. The saloon has a large sofa where tables can be added to adapt into a dining area. The seating can also be adapted to create an additional area for sleeping 2 people.
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50ft, Sleeps 2 - 4March7th £970
14th £970
21st £970
28th £970
april4th £1200
11th £1200
18th £1145
25th £1145
May2nd £1145
9th £1145
16th £1145
23rd £1525
30th £1190
June6th £1190
13th £1190
20th £1190
27th £1295
July4th £1390
11th £1390
18th £1525
25th £1525
august1st £1525
8th £1525
15th £1525
22nd £1395
29th £1195
September5th £1145
12th £1145
19th £1020
26th £990
october3rd £990
10th £960
17th £960
24th £1080
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Aqua Maisha 4+2 Berth
‘The boat Aqua Maisha was lovely, clean & well laid out. All the
equipment required was there and gaveus(3Adults+2Children)
a stress free holiday. Aqua Narrowboats were very efficient, big thank you for their efforts in ensuring our holiday went well.’
A contemporary and superior 60ft narrowboat of reverse layout design. The interior has a bright and luxurious look and feel. At the bow there is a cabin with an extending kingsize bed (5ft wide x 6’1” long) and wardrobes either side. A partition doorway leads straight into the walkthrough bathroom with a full size quadrant shower cubicle, macerator toilet and basin with granite worktops. The centre cabin has twin beds that can be converted to one double, this cabin has an additional TV/DVD player and a full size wardrobe. The beautiful galley area, with granite worktops, is equipped with a full size fridge as well as an oven, hob, microwave. The saloon has a large sofa with TV/DVD/CD/Radio, tables can be added to adapt into a dining area, plus the seating can be transformed to make a double or twin beds to sleep 2 extra people. Outdoors, this semi cruiser stern has two large seat lockers creating a lovely area to relax and chat whilst cruising.
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60ft, Sleeps 4 - 6March7th £1000
14th £1000
21st £1000
28th £1000
april4th £1395
11th £1395
18th £1355
25th £1355
May2nd £1355
9th £1355
16th £1355
23rd £1855
30th £1500
June6th £1500
13th £1500
20th £1500
27th £1590
July4th £1670
11th £1670
18th £1860
25th £1860
august1st £1860
8th £1860
15th £1860
22nd £1690
29th £1495
September5th £1370
12th £1370
19th £1230
26th £1185
october3rd £1185
10th £1165
17th £1165
24th £1290
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Aqua Koiora 4+2 Berth
This 58ft boat is of a modern design that has a bright, contemporary and luxurious look and feel. At the bow there is a cabin with a double cross bed (5ft wide x 6’1” long) with wardrobes either side. The bathroom has a full size shower cubicle, macerator toilet and granite worktops. The centre cabin has twin beds that can be converted to one double, an additional TV/DVD player and a full size wardrobe. The saloon has a large L-shaped sofa with TV/DVD/CD/Radio, tables can be added to adapt into a dining area, plus the seating can be transformed to make a double or twin beds. At the stern is the beautiful galley area with granite worktops. The area is equipped with a full size fridge as well as an oven, hob, microwave. A straight set of stairs lead out onto the stern deck, providing additional worktop space and a full height, heated locker for coats etc. The semi-cruiser stern deck has two large seat lockers.
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‘The boat really is a luxury away from home, the staff
are all absolutely great and do anything to help and our overall
holiday was totally superb!’gill laNty
aqua NaRRowboats website Review
58ft, Sleeps 4 - 6March7th £980
14th £980
21st £980
28th £980
april4th £1340
11th £1340
18th £1330
25th £1330
May2nd £1330
9th £1330
16th £1330
23rd £1815
30th £1475
June6th £1475
13th £1475
20th £1475
27th £1555
July4th £1640
11th £1640
18th £1825
25th £1825
august1st £1825
8th £1825
15th £1825
22nd £1655
29th £1470
September5th £1340
12th £1340
19th £1205
26th £1160
october3rd £1160
10th £1140
17th £1140
24th £1260
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Aqua Vie 2+2 Berth
A contemporary and luxurious 50ft narrowboat. This cosy narrowboat offers permanent double bed (extending to 4’6”), walkthrough bathroom with toilet, shower and basin set in granite worktops. The beautiful galley also has granite work surfaces and is fully equipped with fridge, hob, oven and microwave. The saloon has a large sofa where tables can be added to adapt into a dining area. The seating can also be adapted to create an additional area for sleeping 2 people.
“‘Excellent service from start to finish. Credit given to James for his professional
tuition and help at the start of our journey. Excellent on board facilities and
cleanliness was outstanding. Looking forward to our next “barging” holiday!” kay pRouD – aqua NaRRowboats website Review
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50ft, Sleeps 2 - 2March7th £932
14th £932
21st £932
28th £932
april4th £1110
11th £1110
18th £1100
25th £1100
May2nd £1100
9th £1100
16th £1100
23rd £1470
30th £1145
June6th £1145
13th £1145
20th £1145
27th £1250
July4th £1335
11th £1335
18th £1470
25th £1470
august1st £1470
8th £1470
15th £1470
22nd £1340
29th £1150
September5th £1100
12th £1100
19th £985
26th £955
october3rd £955
10th £925
17th £925
24th £1035
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Aqua Vida 4+2 berth
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New
for 2020
58ft, Sleeps 4 - 6March7th £1050
14th £1050
21st £1050
28th £1050
april4th £1500
11th £1500
18th £1420
25th £1420
May2nd £1420
9th £1420
16th £1420
23rd £1940
30th £1575
June6th £1575
13th £1575
20th £1575
27th £1670
July4th £1760
11th £1760
18th £1950
25th £1950
august1st £1950
8th £1950
15th £1950
22nd £1770
29th £1570
September5th £1440
12th £1440
19th £1300
26th £1240
october3rd £1240
10th £1220
17th £1220
24th £1350
book early
pay less 25% discount when booking 50 weeks in advance. 15% discount
when booking 36 weeks in advance. (excludes dWF, Fuel
and optional extras)
A contemporary and luxurious 58ft narrowboat of reverse layout design. It has a kingsize double cross bed, and in a separate cabin two singles (that convert to a double); a bathroom with a toilet and shower; and a beautiful galley area enjoying granite worksurfaces and superior soft furnishings throughout. The saloon area has a large sofa where tables can be added to adapt into a dining area. The seating can also be adapted to create an additional sleeping area for 2 people. The stern offers further outdoor seating.
new for March 2020Guess the layout, follow the boat build on Facebook from December 2019
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Main attractions:FradleyJunction,ShugboroughHall,AtStoke-on-TrentWedgewoodChinaandSpodefactories,WaterworldindoorcomplexandTrenthamGardens,plusHarecastleTunnelwithit’sfamouscoppercolouredwatersdenoting the presence of leaded minerals.
Main attraction: Fradley Junction, Drayton Manor ThemePark,BirminghamCity,ShugboroughHall
Main attractions: The vibrant city of Leicester with the National Space Centre, the famous Foxton Locks Staircase..
Main attractions: Fradley Junction, Drayton Manor Theme Park, Atherstone Locks, Bosworth Battlefields and Battlefield Line Steam Railway.
Main attractions:ShugboroughHall,theHollybushInn(Staffordshire’soldestlicensedpub),Stoke-on-TrentPotteries,HazlehurstAquaduct,DeepHayesCountryPark,Cheddleton Flint Mill Museum, Churnet Valley and the steam railway.
this map can be used to help you plan your trip. From our base at barton turns Marina on the trent and Mersey canal there is a wealth of canal networks to choose from.
the cruise may take longer or shorter than the recommended time, depending on how many hours you cruise each day. each canal ‘ring’ is represented by a colour on the map as follows:
Yellow: Four counties ringpurple: staffordshire ringbrown: leicestershire ringblue: caldon canal, there and return tripGreen: ashby canal, there and return trip
planning your holiday Four couNties riNG
total distance is 145 miles and 118 locksthis will take approx 10 days to 2 weeks cruising
stoke-oN-treNt aNd returN – 1 week
total distance is 70 miles and 50 locksthis will take 1 weeks cruising
caldoN caNal to FroGhall wiNdiNG hole aNd returN
total distance is 106 miles and 94 locks. this will take 1 week to 10 days cruising.
leicestershire riNG
leicestershire aNd returN – 1 week
total distance is 154 miles and 101 locks. this route includes broad canals and river sections.
this will take approx 2 weeks cruising
total distance is 96 miles and 60 locks. this will take approx 1 week cruising
staFFordshire riNG
staFFord aNd returN – short break
(also known as Black country Ring) total distance is 86 miles and 93 locks.
this will take 1 week cruising
total distance is 44 miles and 26 locks. this will take 3 to 4 days cruising
ashbY caNal bridGe No 7 aNd returN
total distance is 135 miles and 74 locks. this will take 1 week to 10 days cruising
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Chesterfield
Derby
Crewe
Market Drayton
Froghall Tunnel
Burton on Trent
Norbury junction
Stafford
TamworthSnarestone
AtherstoneWolverhampton
Northampton
Stratford upon Avon
STOKE-ON-TRENT NOTTINGHAM
LEICESTER
COVENTRY
BIRMINGHAM
Caldon Canal
Shropshire Union Canal
Trent & Mersey Canal
Ashby Canal
Grand Union Canal River Soar
Birmingham & Fazely
Canal Coventry Canal
Grand Union Canal Leicestershire Section
Trent & Mersey Canal
OUR HIRE BASEBarton Marina
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You can own one of our brand new, 5 star luxury narrowboats choosing from one of two designs. (See pages 4 to 9 for the boat plans and internal photos). We place the vessel in our hire fleet and you get a 38% return of the income from the boat.
You will be offered the boat at a trade price and be able to contribute your ideas to colour schemes and interior design, just like a bespoke boat build.
The icing on the cake is that you are able to book 2 weeks holiday in advance during the hire season for
your own use (including Easter holidays and October half term) and 4 weeks holidays during the off peak season (including Xmas and February half term), giving a total of 6 weeks use a year.
You will own the narrowboat and the inventory so at the end of the four year contract there is no disruption to you as the owner. The price includes a range of optional extras (valued at over £13,000 on a bespoke build) as well as all inventory items, electrical goods and all soft furnishings.
sponsored boat ownership
As Standard:3 Walkthrough bathroom with shower, WC & basin3 Saloon area with TV cabinet and storage 3 Galleywithgraniteworktops,hob/oven3 Blinds & soft furnishings3 Central heating
Optional Extras Included for FREE:3 Largesettee/flexibledinetteconvertstodoublebed3 Extra TV in one of the bedrooms (58ft option only)3 Inventoryincludingkettle/microwave/kitchen
equipment/crockery&cutlery/hairdryer/bathroom accessories etc.
3 TV/DVD/CDRadioinsaloon3 Hospitalsilencerforquietercruising3 Upgraded semi cruiser stern with lockers & apron3 Upgraded macerator toilet3 Upgraded Victron battery monitor3 Bow Lockers with seating
Optional extras you can purchase. Prices include product & fitting: DoubleGlazingupgrade £4,500Dressingtableinbedroom -Bathroom with corridor £1,000Deluxe engine panel £350
About the Boat Sponsorship Scheme
Narrowboat Sponsorship Prices
58ft4 + 2 berth
reverse layoutkingsize crossover
twin BerthBeta 43hp£124,995
58ft4 + 2 berth
Mid-reverse layoutkingsize crossover
twin BerthBeta 43hp£124,995
Next sponsorshipbuild slot is
winter 2021/22
ready for 2022 season*Information correct at the
time of going to print
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* Occupancy rates cannot be guaranteed How any research activity is structured is a private decision and any information presented here is purely for illustration. this relates to a trading and lifestyle opportunity, not an investment, therefore is not regulated by the FSa. nothing contained in this leaflet should be taken as financial advice and we recommend that you take your own financial, legal and tax advice, as we are not authorised to provde this.information correct at the time of going to press.
An example of how it all worksAll costs are based on Aqua Koiora performance 2018
Benefits and returns to the owner (based on 2018 occupancy rates* for a 4-6 berth narrowboat):38%Hirepayments(approx) £10,580less mooring fees (20% contribution) £513less license fees (20% contribution) £381Total Return £9,686 (excludes VAT and DWF and optional extras)
PLUS2 weeks holiday in peak season and 4 weeks off peak season – free to you as boat owner but worth at least £4000 if you had to hire. If you don’t wish to use the boat during the hire season then we’ll rent the 2 weeks as normal creating more income.
Contributions paid by Aqua Narrowboats80% mooring fees £205280% licence fees £1524Insurance £465 (approx)Replacement items allowance £400Repairs and maintenance (labour costs) £2000 (approx)
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Narrowboat running costs, maintenance and contributionsthe running costsAs part of the sponsorship agreement we ask for your boat to be part of the fleet for 4 years. Aqua Narrowboats will market and administer the bookings, and turn your boat around for each holiday. We will pay for 80% of your Canal and River Trust licence and mooring fees. We also pay for your boat to be insured for hire purposes.
the maintenanceAqua Narrowboats will keep your boat maintained to a high standard, as we like to ensure our customers receive the best boats and the best service. This will include labour towards: servicing and engine repairs, call outs to customers, blacking and paint maintenance.
Your contributionSponsored owners contribute 20% towards the cost of the CRT licence and mooring fees which will be deducted as part of your returns. You will be given an annual allowance of £400 towards replacement items for your boat. If this allowance is exceeded the owner will contribute the outstanding amount, however the labour costs will be provided by us free of charge.
Benefits and Returnsholidays• 2 weeks from April to October (worth up to £3000)• 4 weeks holiday November to March (worth up to £3200)
Maintenance• Free Monthly engine services• £400 replacement allowance• Free repairs labour• Free winterisation• Weekly checks and cleaning in season
Your financial returnAs an owner of a sponsored boat, you will receive 38% of the hire revenue for years 1 and 2 and 32% for years 3 and 4 (due to higher maintenance costs). Payments are made direct to you monthly in arrears. The return will have the VAT, damage waiver fee and optional extras deducted and, therefore, not included as part of the 38% or 32%.
communication• Returns emailed and paid monthly within season.• Updatesviawebsite,FacebookandE-Newsletters.• End of 4 year contract boat prepared for handover
or sales.
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as a reputable narrowboat and canal boat builder, we support your boat build with:
• innovative design and planning service where your ideas count
• transparent boat build contract with staged payments of 10%, 35%, 35%, 15% and 5%
• clear timeframe: hull build 6 weeks, internal fitout 12 weeks and painting 4 weeks
• collaborative consultations, meetings and photo updates
• Feel part of our skilled boat building team
• Beautiful and high quality carpentry and engineering finish
• 25% discount with aqua Furnishing for 12 months from start of your boat build
• excellent after sales service – fully RcD compliant with landlord gas certificate and boat safety certificate, 12 month warranty on parts and one engine service
new bespoke boat sales
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Standard Specification:3 Cruiser stern built by Colecraft Engineering
renowned builder of British hulls3 10mm base plate, 6mm hull sides and 4mm cabin
roof3 50mm rubbing strakes continuously welded top
and bottom3 Centre rope ring3 Integral finger rail3 Integral fender eyes3 Self-drainingfrontandreardeck3 Steelstable-typefrontdoorsandcompletewith
windows and oak lining3 Steel rear doors and hatch on brass runners3 Pair of steel side doors location chosen by
customer3 Stainless steel water tank3 Vented gas locker complete with gas bottle3 Pole and plank rack3 Integral diesel tank with locking cap3 4 anodes3 Quick release Weedhatch3 Quality sprayfoam insulation by Websters
3 Choice of 4 chrome or brass mushroom vents3 Choice of window locations, finishes and type,
standard Drop Back Vent or Portholes3 Steelwork blasted and spray painted with 2 pack
epoxy paint3 Non-slipgunnels,cabinroofandfront/reardecks
ENgINE BAy – features included:3 Beta 38hp (43hp on 60ft) engine with PRM 120
gearbox and standard control panel3 Steel battery tray complete with 3 domestic
110amp batteries and 1 starter battery3 Automatic bilge pump in stern3 Traditional stern greaser3 Uniflexcouplingwith11/2propellershaft
ELECTRICS – features included:3 12vcircuitsanddistributionpanelc/wbreakers3 240vringmaincompletewith1600VA/70AVictron
MultiplusInverter/chargerandRCD3 Immersion heater connected to Calorifier3 Shore power socket3 Halogendownlightersthroughout
50ftBeSpoke£109,950
57ftBeSpoke£115,750
60ftBeSpoke£121,795
65ftBeSpoke£130,545
TheHudsonNarrowboatRange
Price List of a Bespoke NarrowboatOur bespoke narrowboat price list gives you an easy to calculate formula, listing all the specification included within the standard price and optional extras that you may want to include allowing you to develop your own design within your budget. The layout is your choice and our design and planning service will help you create the boat of your dreams. Standard narrowboats prices (inc VAT) are as follows:
The Foston Widebeam RangeThe Foston Widebeam Range can be quoted for on an individual basis
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new bespoke boat salesINTERIOR – features included:3 Two partition doors positioned as required by the
customer3 Fire safety kit including three fire extinguishers,
fire blanket and fire alarm3 Choice of chrome or brass door furniture finishes3 Oak lining with solid oak trims3 Carpets to saloon, bedroom and passage ways3 Vinyl flooring and laminate flooring to bathroom
and galley3 Webasto central heating system complete with four
radiators and towel radiator
gALLEy – features included:The location and layout options of the galley can be chosen by the customer3 240v fridge with ice box.3 2 double sockets above work surface and 1 under
the fridge3 Choice of cooker or separate hob and over.3 2.4m of base cabinets complete with laminate
worktop and upstand, stainless steel sink and taps with the addition of a separate filtered drinking water faucet.
BATHROOM – features included:The location and the layout of the bathroom can be chosen by the customer. Although consideration will need to be given to services such as plumbing and waste outlets.3 800mm Quadrant cubicle complete with
waterproof surround, chrome pivot door and thermostatic shower
3 Sink unit with storage under3 Vinyl tile flooring3 Storage cupboard adjacent to shower cubicle3 Large wall mirror3 Thetford cassette toilet3 Extraction fan with light
SALOON – features included:The location of the saloon can be chosen by the customer. The area is designed for free standing furniture but options are available for either a fixed L shape or Pullman style dinettes.3 TV Cabinet – choice of either corner cabinet or
slim-lineundergunnelcabinetbothcompletewith aerial socket
3 Two 240v double power sockets3 Choice of either sweeping access stairs with
wardrobe or standard access steps3 If steps chosen an additional wardrobe of the same
sizecanbeprovidedelsewhere
BEdROOM – features included:The location of the bedroom and style (walkthrough or separate) can be determined by the customer as can the location of the wardrobe. Additional drawers, cupboard space and extending bed at additional cost.3 Ft x 6ft 3inch bed with 8” deep luxury mattress
complete with drawers under (drawers not included if macerator toilet option chosen)
3 Large 2ft wide, floor to ceiling wardrobe with a choice of shelving or hanging space
3 Shelf over bed3 One double 240v socket
Optional Extras:SHELL – optional extras:• SemiTradsternc/wlockers• Semi-cruisersternc/wstabledoors• Bow lockers• Brass/Chromenavigationlights• Doubleglazingupgradetoallwindows• Vetus55electricbowthrusterc/wbatteryand
control panel• Extrapairofsidedoorsc/wwindows• Windows to existing side doors• Glazedcratchandcanvascover• 3 colour paint scheme• Artificial teak type decking• Pigeonboxlinedinsolidoak/ashc/wportholes
ENgINE BAy – optional extras:• Upgrade to hydraulic PRM 150 gearbox• Upgrade engine to Beta 43 with PRM 150 (INC
on 60ft)• Hospitalsilencerforquietercruising• Upgradetodeluxecontrolpanelc/wgaugesfor
battery voltage, oil pressure and temperature
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Top tips to remember:• Afullcentralheatingsystemisprovidedinourstandard price, therefore, whilst designing the layout think about the location of the radiators. On a 60ft boat we’ll normally install five radiators.
• Acratchboardandcoverprovidesacoveredoutdoor space over the front deck – ideal for relaxing with a glass of wine in Spring and Autumn evenings, or hanging wet coats and dirty boots!
• Most‘double’bedsrunthelengthwaysalongtheboat and tend to be 4 feet wide. If you’re looking for more elbow room think about a bed extension or for maximumuseofspaceconsiderakingsize‘cross’bed(a bed that is situated across the width of the boat and that when folded down covers the walkway).
ELECTRICS – optional extras:• Galvanicisolatorwithgauge• Victron 602 battery monitor• RemotecontrolRGBLEDlightingunder
gunnels• VictronGalvanicIsolationTransformer• Solar Panel Systems• UpgradeInvertertoVictron3000Va/120A
inverter/charger• Auto seeking satellite system complete (Includes
Oyster Caro and a flat mounting plate built into a cabin roof during fabrication of shell)
INTERIOR – optional extras:• Additional partition door• Upgrade to 5 designer radiators• Hardwoodflooring• Thick oak partition doors with frosted glass tops• Painted internal cabin roof and side panels• Solid oak tongue and groove under gunnel in
saloon
gALLEy – optional extras:• Bulkhead or wall cupboard• Compact 6kg washing machine• Graniteorwoodworktopdependentonlayout• Upgrade standard 240v fridge to integrated• Painted internal cabin roof and side panels• Integrated240vfreezerA+rated(ifspaceallows)
BATHROOM – Optional Extras:• Upgrade cassette toilet to cassette with ceramic
bowl• Upgrade to large 900mm Quadrant cubicle• Deluxe macerator toilet to remote stainless steel
tank,c/wtoilet,tank,controlpanel,sensor,pipesandBrass/chromepumpoutfitting
SALOON – optional extras:• Corner diesel stove• Solid fuel stove with tile surround installed to
new BS regs• Pullmandinettetoseat6c/wpulloutseatsand
upholstery• L shaped or Pullman style dinette. Includes
upholstery, table and Desmo legs
BEdROOM – optional extras:• Kingsizecrossbedc/wluxurymattress• Arched wall cabinets above bed• Additionalcupboards/cabinets/wardrobes
charged according to time and materials involved.• 4Ftx6ft3inchbedwith8”deepluxurymattress
complete with drawers under (drawers not included if macerator toilet option chosen)
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You will find smart furnishing solution for your narrowboat at Aqua Furnishings. This design-led online furnishing store, with a showroom at the new Foston Factory, specializes in made to measure & bespoke products such as:• Roman blinds, aluminium venetian
blinds, roller blinds & curtains all with features designed to stay flush with sloping walls
• Porthole bungs, that fit snug into your porthole window at night, and used as a cushion in the day.
• Custom made dinette & saloon upholstered seating cushions using carefully selected fabrics that offer stain & soil resistance as well as style.
• Custom outdoor seating cushions, using water resistant fabrics such as Sunbrella or Aqua by Design waterproof fabrics.
• Luxury reclining chairs in leather or fabric• Luxury, made to measure mattresses,
with Freshtec, ideal to keep you cool on warmer days.
• Aqua by Design artisan fabrics, homeware and gifts.
smart solutions for small spaces
shop online www.aquafurnishings.co.uk
Narrowboat Furniture, Upholstery, Inventory & Roman Blinds
Artisan fabrics & accessories
Dinette & saloon upholstered seating cushions
free delivery when you order over £60
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Why Shop with Aqua Furnishings:
Order your items made to measure and bespoke for your boat. We check and test all our products to make sure they are right for our customers.
Get your delivery to your home address, your boat builder or any of the following marinas: Leicester Marina, Springwood Haven Leisure, Overwater Marina, Nottingham Castle Marina, Aston Marina, Crick Marina, Pillings Lock Marina, Beeston Marina, BWML Sawley Marina, Kings Orchard Marina, Great Haywood Marina, Barton Turns Marina, Shobnall Marina, Kings Bromley Marina, Mercia Marina.
FREE sales consultant visit in the Midlands at your boat/home so you can look at fabrics, product samples and get help with measuring. Your sales consultant will be your ongoing point of contact, ensuring you get the best possible customer service experience.
Over 120 fabric ranges to choose from including Sophie Allport, Sunbrella, Aqua by Design and many more quality brands. Many products can be matched such as blinds, cushions, throws, bags and galley accessories so you can create a truly stunning interior.
Venetian blinds
Made to measure & match soft furnishings
Roman blinds & Porthole cushions
Tel: 01283 585718 Email: [email protected]
View our Boat Blinds Buying Guide at www.aquafurnishings.co.uk for useful
tips on measuring and fitting your blinds
aqua bydesign
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Customer testimonialShuffle Hop Toe There are some big decisions that you make that needcarefulconsideration.Gettingmarried,buying a house, buying a car are but a few. Buying a new bespoke designed narrowboat does not rate with getting married (depends!!!), but it’s definitely up there with the house and far outweighs the car.
Once we had decided that we were going to make that investment the next big and most important decision is, who is going to build it for us? There are many unpleasant stories of how things can go wrong.
So, we needed a builder whose boats are admired on the cut, and most importantly, that we could work with, who has a team of people (both front office and crafts persons) that we knew have the skills and knowledge to be able to support us in building our dream. That’s where Justin and the team at Aqua Narrowboats fit the bill.
It’s surprising how many decisions have to be madeduringthebuildprocess,fromthesizeofshower which fixes the position of the porthole so that it sits in the middle of the panel (who would have thought!!!!!), to, do we have blinds or bungs and what colour material should they and the dinette be?
Justin and the team were there to help guide us along the journey because that’s what it is, a journey that we had been thinking about for years and then, it all comes together in about 6 months.
Ifthereweretobea“ShuffleHopToeTwo”then we would still choose Justin and the Aqua team to take us along that journey and we would not hesitate to recommend them to you.david and Sheila
www.aquafurnishings.co.uk tel: 01283 585718
contact: Jane hudson-oldroydemail: [email protected]
Aqua Narrowboats (uk) ltd. the Boat house, tomlinson Business park, Woodyard
lane, Foston, derbyshire, de65 5Bu
company Registration no: 07405625 Vat no: 995-4812-67
www.aquanarrowboats.co.uk tel: 01283 585718
contact: Justin hudson-oldroydemail: [email protected]
Aqua Narrowboats (uk) ltd. the Boat house, tomlinson Business park, Woodyard
lane, Foston, derbyshire, de65 5Bu