Boatfinder Brokerage Services
Boatfinder Brokerage is a leading broker specialising in selling canal and river boats from home moorings as well as marinas, anywhere in the UK. Our service will help you to buy and sell narrow boats as well as wide beam boats, Dutch barges, river barges and houseboats. If you don't see what you're looking for then please register with us so we can send you details of boats that meet your requirements as soon as they become available.
Morning Star - Electric Narrowboat £190,000

Morning Star is a stunning 2023 extended square cruiser stern built on a Colecraft shell, which provides comfortable sleeping arrangements for up to four individuals. A standout feature of this boat is the the galley and dinette, creating an open, airy atmosphere perfect for entertaining. Currently owned by Paul & Anthony, the faces behind the popular Facebook and YouTube channel "Narrowboat Life Unlocked", she is the backdrop to their incredible adventures. [ More info about this boat ]
Tickety Boo - Electric Narrowboat £180,000

Tickety Boo is a 58ft Elton Moss boat, with a square cruiser stern. Offering spacious accommodation, this modern 2+2 berth narrowboat boasts sleek and stylish interiors. The bright and contemporary galley, is equipped with ample counter space. The open-plan design into the saloon, creates a bright, welcoming atmosphere. [ More info about this boat ]
60ft Electric Cruiser Stern Narrowboat £175,000

Miss Vida is a stunning one owner 2023 electric powered, extended square cruiser stern built on a Colecraft shell. She offers 2+2 berth accommodation which provides comfortable sleeping arrangements for up to four individuals. A standout feature of this boat is the galley and dinette, creating an open, airy atmosphere perfect for entertaining. She is equipped with every conceivable modern convenience for a luxurious life afloat. Viewing is highly recommended. [ More info about this boat ]
New 58ft Square Cruiser stern Narrowboat £171,000

Currently in build. This brand new, fabulous 58ft square stern narrowboat has been built by Bickerstaffe Boat Company. She has been built to a full live-aboard specification in a light and airy contemporary style. She offers flexible 2+2 accommodation with the raised Pullman dinette and there is a spacious saloon with space to make your mark upon the boat with your own furniture. Available to view by appointment at Bickerstaffe's boat yard. [ More info about this boat ]
58ft Square Cruiser stern Narrowboat £171,000

Available now- Brand new, fabulous 57ft 6in enhanced cruiser stern narrowboat in build with Bickerstaffe Boat Company in BMW Merlot red. She is being built to a full live-aboard specification in a light and airy contemporary style. She offers flexible 2+2 accommodation with the raised Pullman dinette and there is a spacious saloon with space to make your mark upon the boat with your own furniture. Available to view by appointment. [ More info about this boat ]
57ft Bickerstaffe Enhanced Cruiser Stern £166,000

Brand-new 57ft 6in Bickerstaffe with an enhanced square cruiser stern, currently in build. This beautifully crafted boat is priced at £166,000. Designed with full-time living in mind, it boasts a light, airy, and contemporary feel. The flexible accommodation comfortably sleeps up to four people, featuring a raised Pullman dinette and a spacious saloon, energy-efficient heating and lighting systems, and large windows that flood the interior with light.Please phone 01270 760799 [ More info about this boat ]
58ft Kensington Square Cruiser Stern £165,000

Kensington is a luxurious canal boat by Elton Moss, available for sale at £165,000. This boat features a spacious living area, a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable sleeping quarters, and a stylish bathroom, all designed a combination of painted panel and solid oak trim, with chrome fixtures and fittings, produces a truly contemporary modern look. Suited for live-aboard or holiday use [ More info about this boat ]
60ft Cruiser stern Narrowboat £154,995

Gulf 44 is a fabulous one owner 2024 narrowboat by Swan Boatbuilders, fitted out to a very high standard. She is virtually brand new with less than 10 hours on the engine and has been built to a full live-aboard specification in a light and airy contemporary style. She offers flexible 2+2 accommodation with sofa bed in the spacious saloon. Viewings, to see and feel the quality are highly recommended. [ More info about this boat ]
60ft x 12ft 6in Dutch Barge Reduced £140,000

New Dawn presents a fantastic opportunity to acquire one owner modern Dutch barge. She has been beautifully constructed by Culture boats and Streethay Wharf and fitted out as a well-designed high specification floating apartment. She was painted externally by the owners in 2024 when she was also blacked and had new anodes. With a beautifully light and airy interior, this boat must be seen to be fully appreciated. She is fully equipped with every convenience. [ More info about this boat ]
57ft Cruiser stern Narrowboat £130,000

Turnie is a fabulous one owner 2020 narrowboat by Knights Narrowboats, fitted out to a very high standard, offering 6 berth accommodation. She looks almost brand new and has been built to a full live-aboard specification in a light and airy contemporary style. She was blacked in 2024, and she has a Boat Safety Certificate valid until November 2028. Viewing is highly recommended. Mooring available by separate negotiation. [ More info about this boat ]
60ft Trad by Steve Hudson £110,000

NEW LISTING: Achernar is a fabulous one owner 2014 Steve Hudson narrowboat, and was the last boat that Steve took to the Crick show. If you are looking for a Hudson, then this is one of the best! She was blacked in 2021 with 2-pack epoxy and has 4 anodes (the hull was also zinc coated when new). The BSSC expires in February 2026. She offers a beautifully constructed full live-aboard specification for the discerning owner that will leave you wanting for nothing whilst cruising in style. Please phone 01270 760799 for more info.
60ft Cruiser Stern Narrowboat £99,950

NEW LISTING: Jingle Bells is a lovely well-appointed 2018 one owner live-aboard spec narrowboat from Aqualine offering 4 berth accommodation. She would be equally suited for live-aboard or holiday use. She was blacked in July 2025, and she has a Boat Safety Certificate valid until February 2027. Viewing is highly recommended. Mooring available by separate negotiation. Please phone 01270 760799 for more info.
62ft Trad Stern Narrowboat Tug £87,500

Jericho is a fabulous 2010 Jonathan Wilson three-owner tug-style narrow boat with beautiful lines. She is a lovely example of a traditional style narrowboat with a modern twist and has been maintained with care. The BSSC expires in February 2027, and she was last blacked in June 2025 and has a galvanic isolator. Viewing is highly recommended. Moorings are available by separate negotiation. [ More info about this boat ]
60ft Semi-Trad Stern Narrowboat by Braid £74,995

Nocturne is a fabulous and well cared for one owner, semi-trad stern narrowboat. She was completed in 2005 by the highly regarded builder Braidbar Boats, and is based on a Tim Tyler hull. She was last out of the water in 2020 for blacking when the anodes were also replaced. The BSSC expires in November 2027. She offers a beautifully constructed and highly versatile live-aboard specification. Viewing is highly recommended. Moorings are available by separate negotiation. [ More info about this boat ]
58ft Semi-Trad Stern Narrowboat £69,995

Woodsey II is a well-appointed Heritage narrowboat that really is in lovely condition inside and has been well cared for by her current owners. She was last docked for blacking in 2023. The Boat Safety Certificate is valid until August 2028. She offers well planned and beautifully constructed 6 berth accommodation that would be equally suited for live-aboard or holiday use. Viewing highly recommended. Mooring available by separate negotiation. [ More info about this boat ]
58ft Semi-Trad Stern Narrowboat £64,995

NEW LISTING: Cherry is a lovely well-appointed 2006 semi-trad built by the highly regarded G&J Reeves and fitted out by Milburn Boats. She is a two owner live-aboard spec, reverse layout narrowboat offering 4 berth accommodation. She would be equally suited for live-aboard or holiday use. She was blacked in January 2025, and she has a Boat Safety Certificate valid until April 2026. Viewing is highly recommended. Mooring available by separate negotiation. Please phone 01270 760799 for more info.
64ft Trad Stern Narrowboat Tug £64,995

Blanche 2 is a beautiful 1992 three-owner tug style narrow boat with beautiful lines, a boatman's cabin and a Russel Newbery in a separate engine room. She has been maintained with care and looks like a much younger boat. There is a cratch and cover to the front, with a solid brass headlamp. The BSSC expires in November 2025, and she was last blacked in May 2024. Viewing is highly recommended. Moorings are available by separate negotiation. [ More info about this boat ]
58ft Semi-Trad Stern Narrowboat Reduced £64,995

Bittern is a lovely 58ft semi-trad built by the highly regarded Elton Moss Boat Builders in 2007. She has been well looked after with regular engine services and has had new leisure batteries fitted. She was blacked in May 2025 and the gunwales repainted in May 2025. She has a Boat Safety Certificate valid until March 2028. Bittern has been fitted to a high specification and offers flexible 6 berth accommodation. A survey from April 2025 is available on request. [ More info about this boat ]
58ft Semi-Trad Stern Narrowboat £62,500

Dragonfly is a lovely 58ft semi-trad built by the highly regarded Elton Moss Boat Builders in 2006. She has been well looked after with regular engine services and has just had a new inverter charger and leisure batteries fitted. She was blacked in Dec 2021 and the gunwales repainted in June 2022. She has a Boat Safety Certificate valid until April 2026. Dragonfly has been fitted to a high specification and offers flexible 6 berth accommodation. Feb 2022 survey available. [ More info about this boat ]
Brand New 57ft 6in Sailaway £62,500

A keenly priced brand-new square cruiser stern narrowboat sailaway, ideal for the more ambitious DIY fitter and available for immediate purchase. This particular example will come with a 38hp Canaline engine coupled to a PRM 150 gearbox, chrome finished portholes and windows, stainless steel water tank, starter battery and is currently having a full exterior paint job. [ More info about this boat ]
58ft Trad Stern Narrowboat Reduced £59,995

Toffi is a beautifully presented one-owner live-aboard spec 58ft trad stern narrowboat by Price Fallows, with professional interior fit out by Dursley and Hurst, with 2+2 berth accommodation. She has been well looked after with regular engine services and has just had a new cratch cover fitted. The Thetford toilet and Webasto boiler were replaced in 2022 when new leisure batteries were also fitted. She benefitted from a full exterior repaint in 2023. BSSC to Nov 2028. [ More info about this boat ]
57ft Trad Stern Narrowboat £57,000

Snakey Jake is a handsome one owner, 57ft narrowboat, built by highly regarded builders Mike Christian/Tim Tyler in 2008. She was last out of the water for blacking in September 2021. The BSSC expires in April 2028. The owner has lived aboard her since new. She would be equally suited for live-aboard or holiday use. Viewing recommended. [ More info about this boat ]
57ft Trad Stern Narrowboat Reduced £57,000

The Last Dream is a beautifully presented two-owner 57ft trad stern narrowboat by Respected builder Tim Tyler, with professional interior fit out to a high standard by Dream Narrowboats. The owners of Dream Narrowboats originally built her for their own personal use. She was last docked for blacking in September 2022. The BSSC expires in August 2027. Viewing is highly recommended. [ More info about this boat ]
59ft Semi-Trad Stern Narrowboat £49,995

NEW LISTING: COMING SOON - Hatherton is a versatile live-aboard spec narrowboat, by Milburn Boats Ltd that can sleep up to 6 people. She is currently a shared ownership boat and has been lovingly cared for and maintained by the syndicate members during this time. She was last out of the water for hull blacking in December 2024. She has a Boat Safety Certificate valid until March 2028. Viewing is recommended. Please phone 01270 760799 for more info.
55ft Trad Stern Narrowboat £49,995

Nothing Else Matters is a beautifully presented, 55ft narrow boat, built in 1994 by Jonathan Wilson that has benefitted from a comprehensive professional interior refit by the current owner in a modern style. The interior offers versatile 2 berth accommodation that can easily be made 4 berths with the addition of a sofa bed. She was last out of the water for blacking (shot blasted and 2 pack epoxy) in February 2021. The BSSC expires in April 2027. She would make a versatile [ More info about this boat ]
50ft Trad Stern Narrowboat £45,000

Emily is a well-loved 50ft narrow boat, built in 2004, with only 1-owner, rare for a boat of this age. She has a traditional layout two berth layout that can easily be converted to 4 berths with the addition of a sofa bed in the saloon. She was last out of the water for blacking in September 2024. The BSSC expires in August 2028. She would make a versatile starter boat for cruising holidays, or as a compact live-aboard. Viewing recommended. [ More info about this boat ]
57ft Semi-Trad Stern Narrowboat Reduced £44,995

Tumbling Weir is a handsome 2007 two owner live-aboard spec semi-trad narrowboat from Big Fish Narrowboats offering 4 berth accommodation. She would be equally suited for live-aboard or holiday use. The exterior would benefit from some TLC but she was last blacked in 2022, and she has a Boat Safety Certificate valid until February 2028. Viewing is recommended. [ More info about this boat ]
55ft Cruiser Stern Narrowboat Reduced £44,995

Melody Too is a one-owner narrowboat from Dursley and Hurst boat builders based on a Narrowboats of Staffordshire shell and offers up to 4 berth accommodation. She would be equally suited for live-aboard or holiday use. It is believed she was last out of the water for blacking in 2019 and the BSSC expires in January 2028. Viewing recommended. Mooring available by separate negotiation. [ More info about this boat ]
52ft Trad Stern Narrowboat Reduced £42,500

Hummingbird is a handsome 52ft, narrowboat, built by David Clarke Boats in 2006 that has benefitted from a series of cosmetic improvements by the current and previous owners. The BSSC expires in December 2028. She would make a versatile starter boat for cruising holidays, or as a compact live-aboard. The current owner has lived aboard her for the last 10 years. This boat does not have RCD paperwork Viewing recommended. [ More info about this boat ]
58ft Trad Stern Narrowboat Reduced £42,000

Athena is a handsome well-presented live-aboard spec, three-owner 58ft trad stern narrowboat by Liverpool Boats, with an updated owner interior fit out to a good standard. She has benefitted from a series of cosmetic improvements by the current owners. She was last docked for blacking in July 2025. The BSSC expires in May 2029. Viewing is recommended. OFFERS CONSIDERED. [ More info about this boat ]
40ft Cruiser Stern Narrowboat Reduced £32,500

Wine Wolf is a handsome compact 40ft, narrowboat, built by Liverpool Boats in 1998. She has a versatile 2 plus 2 berth layout, fitted out in solid light oak tongue and groove. She was last out of the water for blacking in 2022. The BSSC expires in April 2029. She would make a versatile starter boat for cruising holidays or could serve as a compact live-aboard. Viewing recommended. [ More info about this boat ]
40ft Cruiser Stern Narrowboat Reduced £29,995

Blackbird is a lovely 40ft, narrowboat, built by Liverpool Boats in 1995 that has benefitted from a series of improvements by the current and previous owners. This includes an exterior re-paint in October 2020, updated cooker and fridge, re-conditioned gearbox, water heater service and an interior refresh. She was last out of the water for blacking in July 2024, when she also had new anodes. The BSSC expires in March 2028. Viewing recommended. [ More info about this boat ]
56ft Trad Stern Narrowboat Reduced £12,000

'Tomorrow' is a 1977 live-aboard spec semi-trad narrowboat from Fernie Fabrications offering 2 berth accommodation that could easily be extended to 4 berths. She would benefit from a program of updates and improvements to the interior and an external repaint. She would suit a buyer looking for a project to make their mark on and has been priced to reflect this. She was last blacked in September 2021 and has a Boat Safety Certificate valid until January 2027. [ More info about this boat ]
Top quality canal boats and narrowboats built to order
As part of our new service we have developed good relationships with a number of reputable boat builders who can hand craft your new dream boat with care. The following are examples of boats which have previously been built for customers. Please contact us for help in designing your new boat and choosing a compatible builder. Have a look at our dedicated website Elton Moss
Boatfinder buyer success stories
Our unique and exceptional service works better than any other brokerage service for many reasons. 80% of boats sold by us sell to the first viewer, although the boats will have been seen by prospective buyers on our DVD by as many as 60 people per week. No other broker could possibly show your boat to that many people. These are just a few examples of how well our service has worked for canal boat and narrowboat buyers and sellers.
ResolutionSOLD

Rob Beeken and Karen Johnstone said: We are most happy with our purchase of "Resolution" and we intend to use the boat at every given opportunity in the foreseeable future. We are most grateful to Boatfinder Brokerage for all the help and assistance involved during the purchase of Resolution. It's the best thing we ever did
Inheritance SpentSOLD

Mike Bush said: I have been extremely pleased with the friendly and professional service offered by Jacqui, Vanessa and Simon during the purchase of my new boat "Inheritance Spent". The initial viewing via the walk through video is superb, as is the brochure, and saves a lot of wasted time looking at other boats that may not be suitable. I phoned and emailed many times with queries, all of which were answered immediately or by the next morning. They acted in a friendly but genuine manner ironing out all my little problems with zero hassle. I will definitely recommend Boatfinder Brokerage Services to anyone looking to buy or sell.
Saffina 3SOLD

Glyn Francis said: Thank you for your excellent service which has made the purchase of our boat, "Saffina 3", run smoothly. I have been particularly pleased with the quick response to the queries that I have had. Your use of e-mailing has been excellent providing very quick response. When I e-mail late in the evening I have been surprised by the replies first thing in the morning, as if you don't go home at night. Thank you once again.
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