Bespoke Narrowboat Builder

Braidbar Luxury Narrowboat Builder

Based on the Macclesfield canal in the rolling Cheshire countryside at the edge of the Peak District, Braidbar Boats have been building some of the best narrowboats at the historic Lord Vernon's Wharf for 40 years.


Braidbar builds a number of luxury custom narrowboats each year and have now built more than 200 narrowboats. With the combined talents of our craftsmen we take great pride in producing bespoke boats that are unique in their own right. 


New technologies and innovations are regularly incorporated into the design and build process. Over the years we have gathered an invaluable library of knowledge to produce custom boats that are both practical and tailored to each individual customer's needs. 


We sincerely encourage you, as a prospective narrowboat owner to come and visit us, to see how we work and to discuss your ideas. A boat is often a once in a lifetime acquisition and determining which team you want to build your boat is an important choice. At Braidbar, we pride ourselves on having a trusting, open working relationship with our customers. We strive to make the build experience for each customer a special one... and one not to be forgotten!


Arguably Braidbar Boats are one of the best luxury narrowboat builders in the UK. Check us out... call us... arrange to visit us... see our custom narrowboats... and let us know what you think. Call us at Braidbar Boats on 01625 873471 - we very much look forward to hearing from you! 


Hybrid Narrowboats

Braidbar Boats have a unique partnership with Hybrid Marine with whom we have delivered and supported a number of hybrid propulsion narrowboats over the years... and with many more on the order book.


Hybrid Marine have been developing advanced hybrid systems since 2002 for craft ranging from inland canal boats, to commercial barges and to offshore sailing catamarans.


Find out more about our unique partnership Braidbar Hybrid Narrowboats.


We are proud to be Hybrid Marine's leading narrowboat builder.

Visit Hybrid Marine

Take a look at Braidbar Boats' latest hybrid narrowboats including Maria, Avatea& Est Tempus.

Braidbar Narrowboats

Braidbar Boats have earned their reputation by handcrafting quality boats for many years and there is a willingness to adapt to technological advances and listen to the needs of each customer. 


Braidbar narrowboats are built with distinction and longevity; and are easily recognisable out on the UK inland waterways.


Find out more and see The Latest Braidbar Narrroboats

Our Boats

Braidbar Owners Group

The Braidbar Owners Group, set up in 2005, is entirely independent of Braidbar Boats Ltd. 


The Braidbar Owners Group includes a forum where owners and prospective owners of Braidbar boats exchange ideas, share tips about using Braidbar boats and arrange informal social contacts. 


For more details please see  Braidbar Owners Group .

Braidbar Owners Group

Business Details

Braidbar Boats Ltd
Lord Vernon's Wharf, Lyme Road,
Higher Poynton, Cheshire,
SK12 1TH
T: 01625 873471

From the canal the boat yard is located next to Bridge 15 on the Macclesfield Canal.
Business Hours

Mon - Fri    7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sat-Sun      Closed
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