Norton Canes Boat Services

02/09/2026

And the colour of the day is … turquoise 🩵

31/08/2026

MEGA BOATYARD UPDATE!

We’ve been very busy in the boatyard over the last couple of weeks, which has made it rather difficult to find time for socials… so here’s a mega update of what we’ve been up to!

🎨 Thisuldo is in the paint shop for a full repaint. There were multiple holes in the steelwork from previous window fittings, so these have all been welded up, with new holes drilled and tapped and the windows dry fitted. She’s now ready for 2-pack epoxy anti-corrosive primer followed by 2-pack high-build primers.

⚓ Genevieve is back in the water after being grit blasted. A corroded section of the stern swim join was ground out and re-welded, the top rudder bearing freed off and re-bushed, followed by 2-pack epoxy blacking. The photos show her out of the water and then being washed down ready to go back in. Her owner was so delighted that we’d cleaned the boat inside and out, he now wants to employ our cleaners! 😂

🔧 Pride of Holderness is out of the water for an engine swap, conversion from raw-water cooling to keel cooling, a full rewire and blacking.

🤝 The sale of Guv’nor has now been concluded following survey, with the survey findings addressed and a fresh application of 2-pack epoxy blacking ready for her new owners.

⚙️ We’re undertaking the installation of a Gardner 3LW into Rocket, a new build being completed here on site by Darren Aldridge.

🔥 Moose has had a new back-cabin flue pipe installed and the stove repaired, just in time for her owner to take her to the Alvecote Boat Rally this Bank Holiday weekend — where we understand he’s making very good use of it! 😂

Moose has also had a new inverter, galvanic isolator and SmartShunt fitted, along with a number of other works highlighted in her pre-purchase survey.

🛠️ Our latest new build is getting towards the final stages too. The heating, engine and electrical systems are now fully commissioned, with the final woodwork and varnishing almost complete.

And finally…

💧 WE HAVE LOTS MORE WATER IN THE CANAL! 🥳

Phew! 😅

It turns out individual posts are much less work than trying to remember everything we’ve done over two weeks!

24/08/2026

A lovely evening out with Lamprey and Grimsby. Water levels are making it a little challenging…

12/08/2026

This week we’ve got Genevieve in the blasting tunnel.

Once the blasting is complete, she’ll be having a little welding work before we get busy preparing the hull for a full two-pack epoxy treatment.

31/07/2026

NB Peace has been out of the water for some major hull work, including over-plating the uxter plate in 6mm steel. It was a challenging job that required the steering system to be completely rebuilt.

With the steelwork complete, the new uxter plate has been protected with a two-pack coating, and the remainder of the hull has been freshly blacked.

She's now nearly ready for relaunch and back on the cut.

24/07/2026

24/07/2026

💥 PRICE REDUCED 💥

Kiehtan | NOW £39,950

Now available at a reduced price, Kiehtan represents excellent value for anyone looking for a well-presented narrowboat.

Offering a practical layout and comfortable accommodation, Kiehtan is equally suited to leisure cruising or extended time aboard, making her an attractive option for a wide range of buyers.

If you've been watching this boat, now is the perfect time to take another look.

💷 NOW £39,950

For full details and photographs, visit:
https://www.norton-canes.co.uk/boat-sales-brokerage/kiehtan/

24/07/2026

✅ NEW LISTING ✅
Ottilie | £62,450

Ottilie is a 70ft traditional narrowboat built in 1974 by Water Travel and powered by a much-admired Russell Newbery engine.

A real head-turner, Ottilie has benefited from a programme of recent maintenance, including electrical upgrades, with the hull being professionally overplated in 2025 by Brinklow Boat Services.

The boat features a large covered hold area, providing versatile additional space that would be ideal for a comfortable liveaboard or for those looking to trade from the boat.

A striking combination of classic narrowboat character, practical space and recent investment, Ottilie is a boat that will appeal to those looking for a comfortable liveaboard or a vessel with the potential to trade from.

💷 £62,450

For full details and photographs, visit:
https://www.norton-canes.co.uk/boat-sales-brokerage/ottilie/

12/07/2026

🤝 UNDER OFFER 🤝

If you're looking for a well-built traditional narrowboat with a sought-after Gardner engine, Guv’nor deserves a closer look.

Guv’nor is a 55ft traditionally styled narrowboat, built in 2003 with a hull by renowned narrowboat builder Graham Edgson of Norton Canes Boatbuilders and a quality fit-out by Valley Cruises.

At her heart is a Gardner 2L2 engine, originally used to power a WWII searchlight – a rare and characterful engine that delivers the unmistakable sound and reliability Gardner enthusiasts value so highly.

Built to a high standard throughout, Guv’nor offers quality craftsmanship, a robust hull, and practical accommodation in a size that is easy to handle whether you're exploring the network, enjoying extended holidays, or considering life afloat.

Now offered at the reduced price of £76,450, representing excellent value for a traditionally styled, Gardner-powered boat of this quality.

📍 Available for viewing at Glascote Basin, Tamworth.

Contact us for further details or to arrange a viewing.

https://www.norton-canes.co.uk/boat-sales-brokerage/guv-nor/

11/07/2026

Looking forward to the season ahead! Come on you Lambs! 🐑🔴

Following a football card being completed that was filled by local businesses we can officially announce that the winner and our 26/27 away kit sponsor is Glascote Basin Boatyard 🤩

Thank you to everyone who took part your support is huge to us!

We are excited for our new partnership with The Boatyard! 🤝⚓️