About our bespoke narrowboats

Bespoke
Narrowboats

Truly individual boats, designed and built in-house in Warwickshire — from the steel hull and engineering to cabinetry, paintwork and final signwriting.

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Built exclusively for you

Over 23 years of expertise behind every detail.

At Bluewater Boats, we specialise in building truly bespoke narrowboats — from the steel hull up to the signwriting.

Every boat is crafted in-house at our Warwickshire facility by our skilled and experienced team of boatbuilders, cabinet makers, marine engineers and painters.

Whether you are looking for a traditional layout or something modern and unique, your boat will be built exclusively for you, with care, precision and more than 23 years of expertise behind it.

Bespoke Bluewater narrowboat dining and galley area
Your narrowboat, your way

Designed around your lifestyle and your plans for the waterways.

We design and build every element ourselves, giving you full control over the shape, layout, systems and finishing details of your boat.

  • Hull shape and design
  • Interior layout and cabinetry
  • Diesel, hybrid and electric engine options
  • Windows, paintwork and finishing touches

From initial sketches to final signwriting, our team works closely with you to ensure your narrowboat is not just beautiful, but practical and personal.

Built by experts, in-house

Greater flexibility. Higher quality. One joined-up team.

Unlike many boat builders, we fabricate all our hulls on site, allowing complete integration between steelwork, engineering, interior fit-out and finishing.

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Steel fabrication

Bespoke hulls fabricated, welded and inspected by our experienced steelwork team.

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Marine engineering

Propulsion, plumbing and electrical systems designed around how you plan to cruise and live aboard.

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Cabinetry & interiors

Hand-built furniture and interiors, refined and finished to the highest standard.

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Paint & signwriting

Professional two-pack coatings, colour schemes and final exterior detailing completed in-house.

Unique Bluewater features

Thoughtful design touches that make a real difference.

Choose traditional character, contemporary social spaces or a combination created specifically for your way of boating.

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Short raised bow

Increases interior cabin space at the front without affecting balance or performance — ideal for liveaboards and extended cruising.

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Traditional well deck

A classic bow with seat lockers on either side, combining useful storage with comfortable outdoor seating.

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Enclosed bow area

A private, weatherproof relaxation space with U-shaped seating, windows and double doors for year-round use.

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Signature square stern

Generous seating on both sides and across the rear, creating room for alfresco dining, entertaining and easy boarding.

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Traditional & semi-trad sterns

Round stern arrangements for those who prefer a timeless, classic narrowboat experience.

Bespoke to you — inside and out

Room by room, feature by feature.

A narrowboat is more than a boat — it is your home, your escape and your lifestyle. You are involved throughout the fit-out, with every workshop visit providing an opportunity to discuss, confirm, refine or explore new ideas.

CabinetryStyles, finishes and layout
Beds & wardrobesFixed, extendable or multifunctional
Bathroom designCabinets, sinks, showers and storage
Saloon furnitureBuilt to fit your layout and lifestyle
Galley & worktopsDesigned around cooking and storage
FlooringWood, vinyl and alternative finishes
WindowsPositioned for light, views and ventilation
Paint & signwritingThe final personal expression of your boat

We do not offer “standard options.” Every element is bespoke, discussed in depth and made for you.

Professionally presented bespoke narrowboat electrical system
Bespoke electrical systems

Designed for your lifestyle. Fitted to perfection.

Your electrical system is designed in consultation with you to suit how you plan to live and cruise. Whether you are a weekend cruiser, continuous liveaboard or planning off-grid adventures, our marine engineers balance performance, reliability and ease of use.

12V, 24V & 48V systemsDC & AC systemsLithium & AGM batteriesInverter/chargersShoreline systemsSolar integrationGenerator compatibilityNavigation & lighting

Every installation is completed in-house, safely fitted, logically laid out, clearly labelled and built to last. It is part of the Bluewater standard.

Protection beneath the finish

Shot blasted and professionally spray painted.

Every Bluewater narrowboat is shot blasted and painted using a high-performance two-pack system designed to significantly prolong the life of the steel and finish.

Painting is carried out in our dedicated insulated paint workshop with professional extraction. Spray application builds a higher, more even micron thickness than brushing or rolling, giving the hull and superstructure a stronger protective layer.

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Selected projects

Bluewater narrowboat builds

Explore up to three published narrowboats designed, engineered and finished by our Warwickshire team.

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Why choose Bluewater

Built around you, supported beyond launch.

Whether it is your first boat or your next big adventure, our family-run team is here to create something genuinely special.

100% bespoke

No two Bluewater boats are the same.

Everything in-house

From steelwork to final fit-out.

Experienced team

Specialist builders, engineers, cabinet makers and painters.

Family-run values

Friendly, personal service from start to finish.

See it in progress

You are welcome to visit throughout the build.

Let’s build your dream narrowboat

Your next adventure can begin here.

Tell us how you want to live, cruise and explore. We will help shape a narrowboat built entirely around you.

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