No engine rumble
Enjoy conversation, wildlife and the natural sound of the waterways without a diesel engine dominating the experience.
About our bespoke electric boats
Electric Propulsion
Electric Propulsion
Bespoke Narrowboats
Quiet, clean and built entirely around you — combining near-silent cruising, intelligent power management and the same bespoke Bluewater craftsmanship from hull to final fit-out.
A quieter, greener way to cruise
Innovation, tranquillity and sustainability in one refined package.
At Bluewater Boats, we are proud to lead the way in designing and building bespoke electric propulsion narrowboats.
Every narrowboat we create is a true one-off - hand-built at our Warwickshire workshop and tailored to your lifestyle, cruising plans, and desire for a quieter, greener way to travel the waterways.
Electric boating offers more than just innovation — it brings peace, performance, and sustainability, all in one refined package. By choosing electric propulsion, you’re not only investing in a smarter, cleaner boat with no engine noise disrupting the tranquillity of your surroundings - you’re helping protect the waterways for generations to come.
Powerful and quiet propulsion
Premium systems, engineered around the way you cruise.
We offer a range of premium electric propulsion systems, all fitted in-house by our experienced marine engineers and tailored to your specific needs.
Our electric propulsion options include:
Vetus 11kW or 22kW motorsQuiet, efficient and robust — ideal for both leisure cruising and full-time liveaboard use
Torkmar 15kW motorA trusted name in electric propulsion, offering excellent control and energy efficiency
Vetus diesel generator (backup system)Integrated for extended off-grid cruising, providing reassurance when solar or shore power isn’t enough
Solar panel integrationHarness clean energy to charge your batteries and run onboard systems, reducing reliance on fossil fuels
Every installation is designed as a complete system rather than a collection of components, providing confidence, reliability and effortless control.
Quiet. Comfortable. Built for you.
A different experience of life on the water.
Near-silent propulsion transforms the atmosphere aboard, whether you are passing through wildlife-rich stretches, setting off early or simply enjoying an unhurried day on the cut.
No exhaust fumes
A cleaner, more comfortable environment around the stern and throughout the boat.
Smooth control
Responsive propulsion and precise low-speed handling make relaxed cruising and manoeuvring straightforward.
Future-ready
Solar, lithium storage and intelligent charging create a flexible platform ready for changing technology and cruising needs.
Your electric narrowboat, your way
Smart, sustainable energy systems designed around your life aboard.
In addition to propulsion, we build and fit fully bespoke electrical systems to match your narrowboat’s energy needs. Whether it’s a weekend cruiser or a full-time liveaboard, we design your setup to suit your lifestyle.
Systems can include:
12V, 24V & 48V DC systemsLithium & AGM battery banksBattery monitoringInverter/charger systemsShoreline connectionSolar inputGenerator integrationSmart, user-friendly controls
All systems are neatly presented, clearly labelled, and installed with the same level of care and detail Bluewater Boats is known for.
The same Bluewater quality — with an electric heart
Every part of the boat remains entirely bespoke.
As with all our boats, your electric propulsion narrowboat is hand-built from the base plate up by our in-house team. We fabricate the bespoke hull, fit the bespoke interiors, and apply our professional shot blasting and two-pack paint system, ensuring your boat is built to last in every respect. Customers can also choose from a variety of design options to suit their lifestyle and cruising style: a round stern or square stern, with the square stern proving increasingly popular for its additional outdoor social and storage space, and a short raised bow — maximising interior cabin space — or a traditional well deck with seat lockers, perfect for enjoying the view and relaxing at the water’s edge.
Short raised bow
Maximises interior cabin space without compromising balance or handling — ideal for longer stays aboard.
Traditional well deck
Classic character with seat lockers on either side, combining useful storage and outdoor seating.
Enclosed bow area
A sheltered U-shaped seating space with windows and double doors for comfortable year-round use.
Signature square stern
Creates a generous social deck with seating, storage and room for dining or entertaining.
Traditional stern options
Round, semi-traditional and traditional arrangements for customers who prefer classic styling.
Why choose Bluewater electric?
Future-ready propulsion with personal support from concept to completion.
Every system and every room is designed as part of one complete boat, created by experienced specialists who understand both marine engineering and life aboard.
Designed for your lifestyle.
Near-silent propulsion with no exhaust fumes.
Premium motors and systems from trusted manufacturers.
Solar and generator integration for full off-grid capability.
All work carried out by our experienced marine engineers, carpenters, electricians, painters and steel fabricators.
From concept to completion.
Bespoke inside and out
Your home, your escape, your lifestyle.
You are involved throughout the build, with every workshop visit providing an opportunity to discuss, confirm, refine or explore new ideas. We do not offer standard option packs — every room and feature is considered with you.
- Cabinetry styles, finishes and layouts
- Fixed, extendable or multifunctional beds and wardrobes
- Bathrooms, showers, sinks and bespoke storage
- Galley units, worktops and full-size appliances
- Flooring, windows, interior colour schemes and lighting
- Exterior paintwork, signwriting and personal detailing
Your boat is not simply custom made. It is made for you.
Comfort without compromise
Beautiful living spaces supported by intelligent engineering.
Electric propulsion sits quietly beneath a fully bespoke interior. The result is a boat that delivers the calm and refinement of silent cruising without compromising the comfort, craftsmanship or functionality expected from a Bluewater build.
From restful bedrooms and carefully planned bathrooms to sociable saloons and tailored storage, every space is created around the people who will use it.
Built by experts, entirely in-house
From base plate to certification.
Unlike many boat builders, we fabricate our hulls on site. Our marine engineers, cabinet makers and painters work as one team, ensuring the steelwork, propulsion, electrical systems, interior fit-out and professional two-pack paint finish are fully integrated.
Steelwork & paint process
The hulls and superstructures are constructed entirely in-house, beginning with:
- Shot blasting to remove mill scale and contaminants
- Two-pack epoxy primer to protect the superstructure
- Two-pack epoxy blacking below the waterline for maximum corrosion resistance, guaranteed for four years
The narrowboat is then transferred into our insulated paint workshop, where we apply high-build primers, non-slip coatings to the gunnels and Alexseal top coats, followed by an acrylic urethane clear coat — offering a high-gloss finish, excellent UV and colour stability, abrasion and fuel resistance, and a buffable surface, perfect for restoring scratches or tree damage.
Fully certified
To ensure complete compliance and professionalism, every electric propulsion narrowboat undergoes:
- A full inspection by an independent marine surveyor
- RCD certification, verifying that all construction and safety standards are met throughout the build
Selected projects
Bluewater electric boat builds
Explore up to three published projects featuring electric or hybrid propulsion engineered and installed by Bluewater Boats.
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CompletedNarrowboat · Built 2026
Paws and Relax
Paws & Relax, our 63ft electric propulsion narrowboat, better known at the show as “the orange boat!”
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CompletedNarrowboat · Built 2025
Astrid
Astrid is a bespoke 64ft narrowboat combining Bluewater Boats’ craftsmanship with advanced electric propulsion.
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CompletedNarrowboat · Built 2025
Gongoozler
The Gongoozler is a bespoke 60ft narrowboat combining carefully considered craftsmanship with quiet, efficient electric propulsion
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Visit our Warwickshire workshop, see electric propulsion boats in progress and discuss the layout, systems and cruising capability that would suit you.