More Braidbar Bespoke Narrowboats
Details of more superb individual and custom Braidbar narrowboats are found here...
Adam Porter's Verdict in his boat test published in Canal Boat Magazine Oct 2020 said, "This boat is something special. The quality of workmanship on show in this boat, both in terms of giving the owners what they want and then actually building it, shows the firm is at the top of its game."
Flutterby No. 185
Flutterby is a stunning example of mixing traditional with new. This 62 foot semi trad liveaboard is of unique design and layout, featuring a potters cabin and tarped fore cabin.
Full of exceptional design features and the latest technology including full hybrid package, full electric cooking, remote monitoring from anywhere in the world, Nest central heating control controlled via an app or on the boat, full WiFi onboard and satellite TV.
Inukshuk No. 184
Inukshuk is a 57 Foot semi trad boat on a Tyler Wilson hull. Built for live-aboards, this boat has all the features needed to live comfortably out on the water.
The interior features diesel central heating from Webasto and a decorative corner stove by Bubble. The galley contains all mod cons to live comfortably including a washer / dryer. White quartz worktops in both the galley and the bathroom add a touch of sparkle.
Mark Langley in his boat review in Waterways World May 2020 said, "Braidbar is well known for the quality of boats it produces but I would go as far to say that is one of, if not, the best craft the company has made to date."
EH UP! No. 183
EH UP! is a 61 foot reverse layout semi trad boat with hybrid engine. The huge 800ah battery bank and 5000w Victron Quattro invertor /charger allows for all electric cooking on this ultra modern, characterful liveaboard boat.
The décor in this boat is very tastefully thought out. The warm tones of the African walnut worktops throughout the boat create a calming and relaxed atmosphere. All decoration and fixtures to this boat adds to the depth of character.
Megan's Jack No. 182
This 62ft reverse layout is particularly interesting in that it was built to sleep 8. There are two bedrooms, one master room at the front and a bunk bed room. The dinette and built in settee in the saloon can both can be assembled into a double beds.
Even with the large amount of bed spaces this boat still boasts all the normal mod cons seen in many of our boats including a washer / dryer and microwave. Heating comes in form of the Webasto diesel central heating and the Reflex diesel stove.
Timeless No. 181
This 60 foot semi trad boat features a hybrid beta engine, remote control for boat handling, a Vetus bowthruster and solar panels. Due to the huge 800Ah battery pack and Victron 5000/48/50 invertor/charger, Timeless boasts all electric cooking.
The interior of this reverse layout boat is stunning. The central feature being the stain glass window in the door to the galley. It portrays an intricate picture of a tree with the sunset behind, the reflection of this picture is mirrored in the bottom panel.
Fantastica No. 180
Custom built narrowboat Fantastica is a 60 foot, trad style boat and is beautifully presented with ultra modern features. She features a Beta 43 engine, 12/3000/150 Mastervolt ultra combi inverter/charger, solar panels, Webasto diesel heating, Portway stove and all integrated galley appliances.
The interior décor of white panels and oak frames make this all portholes boat feel light and airy.
Quantum Leap III No. 179
Quantum Leap III is a 58ft semi-trad narrowboat on a Tyler Wilson hull. Built for liveaboards this boat has all features needed to live comfortably out on the waters, and its brightly coloured décor would brighten any grey day.
The interior features diesel heating by Webasto and a solid fuel Arada Ecoburn stove. In the galley is a freestanding fridge, oven, hob and washer / dryer, all set under granite worktops.
Crossmead No. 178
Crossmead is a 60 foot semi trad boat with fantastic exterior paint colours and artwork, that has a small nod to a very famous author. This boat is unique in its layout with the galley at the back leading onto a raised dinette. The bathroom has a separate toilet room which then leads to the bedroom and the saloon at the front.
Crossmead
A huge amount of mod cons are cleverly packed into the galley including a dishwasher, washer dryer, fridge, separate oven and hob.
Mister Blue Sky No. 177
Mister Blue Sky is a 58 feet 6 inches semi-trad narrowboat with a unique canopy area at the front. Propulsion for this boat is all electric and the engine bed houses a Kohler 7kw generator and Swordfish 16kw aquadrive. Eight 230Ah AGM batteries and a Victron Quattro 48/8000/110-100/100 power the inside.
Mister Blue Sky
Fitted with all mod cons for easy living, Mister Blue Sky has a highly functional galley with washer dryer, full height fridge, microwave and a dual fuel cooker.
Serenity No. 176
Serenity is a beautifully finished 57' semi-trad narrowboat. The exterior is painted a stylish green and red with cream coach lines and brass fittings.
Serenity
Internally the boat is configured in the reverse layout format.
The Beta Hybrid propulsion system comprises a keel cooled Beta 43 hp engine with a 10kW electric motor / generator - which can be controlled with a simple joystick.
Aqua Duck No. 175
Aqua Duck custom built by Braidbar Boats number 175. This is a 57' semi-trad reverse layout narrowboat, beautifully externally painted in dark blue with grey with red detailing.
Aqua Duck
The interior features kitchen with black granite worktops, raised dinette, cosy salon area with double settee and television, walk through bathroom and at the now end master bedroom with plenty of storage space.
Bethany May No.174
Bethany May number 174 custom built by Braidbar Boats is a 57 feet 6 inches diesel electric hybrid semi-traditional narrow boat.
Bethany May
A lovely boat with all mod cons and stylish interior. A Charnwood solid fuel stove and Webasto central heating system heat this boat. The white columns radiators have been made a feature throughout. The matching settee and dinette colours blend themselves beautifully to the oak surrounds and white painted panels along with brass fittings.
Jolly Good No.173
Jolly Good, custom built by Braidbar Boats number 173, is a beautifully finished 60' semi-trad narrowboat. The boat is powered by a Beta Marine 43 hp engine. The internal layout is of the reverse type, with a cratch at the bow and a tonneau cover for the rear semi-trad section.
Jolly Good
Jolly Good was runner up for the Crick Boat Show 2019 favourite narrowboat award. Featured in Canal Boat Magazine this is what they said, "Beautifully finished in every detail.!
Piper Reese No.172
Narrowboat ‘Piper Reese’ is a 62 foot semi trad style narrowboat powered by a Beta Marine 43bhp diesel engine with the added benefit of a Vetus bowthruster. The exterior has flexi-solar panels fitted, a houdini hatch, a hardwood glazed cratch and matching tonneau cover.
Piper Reese
Custom narrowboat Piper Reese is double glazed throughout and includes a 24 volt Mastervolt Lithium battery monitoring and control system.
All Right Now No.171
Braidbar Boat number 171, All Right Now narrowboat is a stunning example of modernity. Built on a 60’ Tim Tyler Trad style hull, with reverse layout, she boasts double glazing, a bow thruster and lithium batteries with 24 volt power.
All Right Now
Entering the engine room from the rear, the spacious area stores the lithium batteries and a large alternator and Beta 43 engine, with extra storage for boating essentials and a wet locker.
Elizabeth Anne No.170
The Crick Boat Show 2018 award winning "Favourite Narrowboat" is Braidbar Boats number 170, Elizabeth Anne! Elizabeth Anne is a 66' traditional boat with a Beta Marine hybrid propulsion system and a superb Tim Tyler shell. Since the owner is a keen cyclist, the specification of the boat included a workshop and storage area for his bikes.
This boat is entirely gas free, as the hybrid power system and battery pack provides plenty of 230 volt AC electricity on board.
Blue Pearl No.169
Braidbar Boats No. 169, Blue Pearl, is a 57 foot reverse layout cruiser stern narrowboat, which is powered by a Beta Marine 43hp diesel engine with a Vetus bow thruster.
Blue Pearl
All the internal walls are painted throughout this boat in a goose down grey colour, the contrasting teal upholstery and patterned roman blinds explodes with colour from the neutral grey background. The grey theme continues outside on the exterior of the boat with various shades of grey being worked into the paint scheme and matching grey cratch.
Beltane Spirit No.168
Beltane Spirit is an all-porthole boat, with an Houdini in the galley, and glazed side hatches to the galley and saloon. This 65’ Semi-Trad style narrowboat on a Tim Tyler shell is powered by a Beta Marine 43bhp diesel engine, Vetus electric bowthruster, and a Mastervolt inverter / charger. The boat is heated by a diesel Webasto central heating system, and there is also a Portway marine stove in the saloon.
Beltane Spirit
The semi-trad stern end is fitted with a collapsible stern hood, providing a valuable and versatile extension and all-weather cruising.
Jenny Rose No. 167
Jenny Rose is a standard layout semi-trad 68-footer based on the sheerline Josher shell by Tyler Wilson. Sheerline meaning there is a long sweeping curve along the gunwale line and this combined with the Josher-style curves at the bow make a very attractive boat.
Jenny Rose
Jenny Rose is a gas free boat with a generous locker at the bow where more usually you would find the gas bottles. The boat has three lithium batteries, each providing 180Ah at 24 volts and since there is a lot of power this is used for cooking (hence no gas needed).
Misfits No.166
Misfits is a 60’ Semi-Trad-style narrow boat with a reverse interior layout. It has double-glazed Satin Silver anodised port holes, a Houdini in both the bedroom and galley, and glazed side hatches on both sides of the dinette.
Misfits
The boat is powered by a Beta 43 diesel engine, and there is a Mastervolt 2.2kw inverter/charger fitted. The boat has a Webasto heating system, and there is an Artel Pellet Stove in the saloon for added heating.
Sunflower No. 165
Sunflower is a Trad-style 58’6" narrowboat, powered by a Russell Newbery DM2 engine with beautifully crafted brass speed-wheel and gear control, an Ultra Mastervolt 3kw Combi inverter/charger, and a Fischer Panda generator.
Sunflower
The boat has been built in ‘reverse layout’, with a small Boatman’s Cabin to the rear but without the traditional stove.The front deck has been fitted with a cratch providing a useful storage area, which sets off this boat perfectly. The black paintwork looks stunning against cream coach-lines, and the colourful sign-writing with sunflowers is delightful.
Mei Long No. 164
Mei Long was awarded 2nd place favourite at The Crick Boat Show 2017. Mei Long is a 62’ semi-trad style boat powered by a 43hp Beta Marine engine, electric bowthruster and 5KW Victron Quattro inverter /charger.
Mei Long
The boat is very elegant painted in Graphite grey, Mercedes red and Ermine white, which all complement each other beautifully, giving a sense of individuality. Mei Long, no. 164, has a beautiful flow throughout the boat, and has an air of contemporary as well as tradition, which blends well together.