Boats in Build/Boat Shows/Open Weekends/Boat Tests

At our open days we do not rush anyone and have the facilities for you to spend as long as you wish at our workshops for you to gain the best knowledge and advice necessary.

As Bluewater Boats are one of the only few companies that build from steelwork to painting, our open weekends have proved exceedingly popular in recent years as it provides an insight to each significant construction process from steelwork to delivery. Our team of experienced staff are always on hand during our open days to discuss and respond to any enquiries you have regarding the build process. Many examples of the various processes required to build a boat to an exceptional high standard are on display throughout our open days.

We currently have the following boats under construction and these will be on display during our open day.  

60ft Bespoke Electric Propulsion Narrowboat with a square stern to enhance the alfresco dining area, a short bow incorporating the bedroom, followed by a walk-through bathroom, saloon, single dinettes and a galley at the stern.  Fitted with an oak and painted interior throughout, solid surface worktops and solid oak trimming.  Vetus E line 11 kw motor electric propulsion, 6.2 kva Vetus generator,  Vetus PRO bow thruster, Victron Energy lithium batteries, Webasto diesel heating and Reflexs diesel stove.  The exterior of the hull has been shot blasted and is being painted in a two pack metallic paint system. 

62ft Bespoke Narrowboat Style with a round shaped stern with seating, a short bow incorporating the bedroom, followed by a walk-through bathroom, saloon, galley and a cloak room at the stern housing the Pugs!  Fitted with a Vetus M445 42hp engine, 76kgf electric PRO bow thruster, AGM batteries, Webasto diesel heating and a multi fuel stove.  The exterior of the hull has been shot blasted and is being painted in a two pack paint system.  

57ft x 12ft 6″ Wide Beam Sailaway with a round stern and open seat rail with tiller steering.  The exterior of the hull has been shot blasted and is being painted in a two pack paint system.

Please call us to arrange an appointment to visit us and see these boats in progress or just pop along to our open day.

BOAT TESTS

SHENSI

Open PDF Boat Test Bluewater Boats – The Lap of Luxury

Open PDF CURVES IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES – See our artical in The Barge Guide:

Bluewater’s bespoke widebeam narrowboat aims to give the space for which these boats are renowned – but without the boxy edges. Does it succeed?

Article in Canal Boat 2015 – Review of Ruby Twosday – a bespoke 59ft narrowboat

The owners say that, on the way to Crick, the unusual front end of their boat prompted plenty of comments – and you can see why. Not only does the cabin extend over where the well deck would normally be, it’s also fitted with square timber window frames, made from iroko, which follow the curve of the steelwork. There’s also a set of little doors at the bow. Inside, this area offers a very light and bright seating and dining area, which the owners clearly love.

The remainder of the bespoke boat is more standard, with a cabin at the stern and an off-corridor shower room. The galley has granite worktops and units which curve around. There’s L-shaped seating in the saloon, along with a diesel Lockgate stove and there’s a large dog box in the roof.

The boat is powered by a 52hp Vetus engine and there are AGM batteries and a 2.5kW inverter.

Bluewater build their own steelwork, which is shotblasted before painting with a two pack system.

Verdict: A novel take on the extended cabin