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2020 Brochure

SpecialiStS in narrowboat holidays, bespoke boat builds & FurnishinGs

Come visit us at: CriCk Boat Show

23rd-25th May 2020Aqua Narrowboats,

Stand F38 + small marquee near F38Aqua Furnishings,

Waterways World Marquee

FaCtory open Day 11th August 2019,

11am-4pm

introducing

Aqua Vida New hire boat

for 2020

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Welcome to our new factory!Welcome to our 2020 brochure. Inside you’ll find a wealth of information about the services offered by Aqua Narrowboats and Aqua Furnishings.

Well, we managed to build a whole factory in 2018 and have been working on expanding the number of boat builds in 2019 along with recruiting more skilled staff to fulfill these orders. Whilst we miss being near the canals, the team now stay dry and warm during the winter months and have much better facilities. This includes a 40 tonne crane, a timber shop and separate engineering room.

We’re still working on completing all the facilities for Aqua Furnishings but the showroom is in place and you’re welcome to book an appointment and visit. In fact we are having an open day on Sunday 11th August 2019, 11am to 4pm, so please do come and see our new factory.

The hire fleet has settled in nicely at Barton Turns Marina, many customers have commented about it’s great location and in both 2019 and 2020 we will have 6 luxury narrowboats for hire. We continue to offer excellent discounts for early bird bookings with upto 25% off, keep an eye on our special offers page.

Many thanks go to our team, customers and boating community. We would love to see you at one of the boat shows we visit, or at our factory open day and always welcome your stories and feedback on Facebook.Yours sincerelyJane and Justin Hudson-OldroydManaging Directors

3 Narrowboat hire

4 Aqua Te Ora prices

5 Aqua Life prices

6 Aqua Maisha prices

7 Aqua Koiora prices

8 Aqua Vie prices

9 Aqua Vida prices

10 Planning your trip

12 Sponsored Boat Ownership

14 New Bespoke Boats

18 Furniture store

20 Customer Testimonial

please contact aqua narrowboats if you would like any further information about boat holidays or bespoke boat builds or to request a quote:

web: www.aquanarrowboats.co.uk (narrowboat holidays can be booked online)

tel: 01283 585718

eMail: info@aquanarrowboats.co.uk

please contact aqua Furnishings if you would like any further information about the products and services on page 18:

web: www.aquafurnishings.co.uk

tel: 01283 585718

ackNowledGeMeNtsDesign: claire Davis. cover photos (plus others): Jennifer clare photography. Models: alex Hudson-Oldroyd, liz and Simon price, staff members including Vaughn Wheatley. customer testimonial and photo contribution: David & Sheila

Contents

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We have a fleet of 6 luxury narrowboats for hire, all less than 4 years old and all awarded the highest ranking of 5 stars from VisitBritain. Your canal boat holiday will start from our base at Barton Turns Marina, on the Trent and Mersey Canal offering many canal routes such as the Four Counties Ring, Leicester Ring and Black Country Ring

Weekly holidays start on a Saturday at 3pm and end the following Saturday at 9am. We also provide 10 day, fortnightly and three week holidays.

Short breaks can be taken Saturday to Tuesday or Tuesday to Saturday

The prices are weekly for 2020 and include VAT at 20%.

Your holiday price includes: gas, boating tuition, free parking, bed linen, towels, a welcome pack of tea, coffee and milk and all licences to cruise the canals.

additional holiday costs:Damage Waiver Fee £55 (compulsory)Fuel contribution per night £10 (compulsory)

optional extras: Early cruising – start for 1pm £251 Pet Fee £402 Pet Fee £60Extra towel pack (1 bath & 1 hand) £4 per personExtra bed linen set: double £9Extra bed linen set: single £6.50We can also organise surprise gifts if you require

Facilities on board each hire boat

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Galley• Graniteworktops• Oven,microwave,kettle,all

crockery & utensilssaloon• Flexibleseatingfor6+• Seatingconvertstosleep2• Removablediningtablefor6• TV/DVD/StereoSystembathroom• Hi-techtoilet• Powerfulshower• Graniteworksurfacesbedrooms• ExtraTVinoneofcabinsinterior• 230vmainspower• Hospitalsilencerforquiet

cruising• Sweepingstairsforeasier

access• Goodstoragethroughout

exterior• Beautifulglossbluepaint• Aprononthesternforwind

protection• Seatingatthebowandsterncomplimentary• Cakeonarrival• Welcomepackoftea/coffee

and milk• Bathtowelprovidedforeach

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skipper• Freecar

parking for 2 cars

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Please note photos are of Aqua Maisha, at the time of going to print Aqua Te Ora was still in buildSee our website for latest photos

Aqua Te Ora 4+2 Berth This luxury 58ft narrowboat, is of a reverse layout design. The interior has a bright, contemporary and luxurious look and feel. At the bow there is a cabin with a kingsize crossbed and wardrobes. The walkthrough bathroom has a full size quadrant cubicle, macerator toilet and basin with granite worktops. The centre cabin has twin beds that can be converted to one double, this cabin has an additional TV/DVD player and a full size wardrobe. The beautiful galley area with granite worktops is equipped with full size fridge as well as an oven, hob, microwave. The saloon area has a large sofa with TV/DVD/CD/Radio, tables can be added to adapt into a dining area, plus the seating can be transformed to make a double bed. Sweeping stairs take you up onto the semi cruiser stern, this has two large lockers creating a lovely area to relax. All our boats are centrally heated have 230v mains power and the engines are fitted with hospital silencers, to ensure a quieter and more refined cruise.

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58ft, Sleeps 4 - 6March7th £1020

14th £1020

21st £1020

28th £1020

april4th £1455

11th £1455

18th £1380

25th £1380

May2nd £1380

9th £1380

16th £1380

23rd £1885

30th £1530

June6th £1530

13th £1530

20th £1530

27th £1620

July4th £1705

11th £1705

18th £1895

25th £1895

august1st £1895

8th £1895

15th £1895

22nd £1720

29th £1525

September5th £1395

12th £1395

19th £1260

26th £1205

october3rd £1205

10th £1185

17th £1185

24th £1310

‘Greatholiday,wellequippedboat and staff very friendly and helpful.Highlyrecommend.’

Rosie eacott aqua NaRRowboats website Reviews

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Please note photos are of Aqua Vie, at the time of going to print Aqua Life was still in build

See our website for latest photos

‘This was our first time hiring from Aqua the

standard of the boat is one of the highest on the system the layout works really well

especially with dogs.’wayNe sykes

aqua NaRRowboats website Reviews

Aqua Life 2+2 Berth

A contemporary and luxurious 50ft narrowboat. This cosy narrowboat offers a permanent double bed (extending to 4’ 9”), walkthrough bathroom with toilet, shower and basin set in granite worktops. The beautiful galley also has granite work surfaces and is fully equipped with fridge, hob, oven and microwave. The saloon has a large sofa where tables can be added to adapt into a dining area. The seating can also be adapted to create an additional area for sleeping 2 people.

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50ft, Sleeps 2 - 4March7th £970

14th £970

21st £970

28th £970

april4th £1200

11th £1200

18th £1145

25th £1145

May2nd £1145

9th £1145

16th £1145

23rd £1525

30th £1190

June6th £1190

13th £1190

20th £1190

27th £1295

July4th £1390

11th £1390

18th £1525

25th £1525

august1st £1525

8th £1525

15th £1525

22nd £1395

29th £1195

September5th £1145

12th £1145

19th £1020

26th £990

october3rd £990

10th £960

17th £960

24th £1080

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Aqua Maisha 4+2 Berth

‘The boat Aqua Maisha was lovely, clean & well laid out. All the

equipment required was there and gaveus(3Adults+2Children)

a stress free holiday. Aqua Narrowboats were very efficient, big thank you for their efforts in ensuring our holiday went well.’

A contemporary and superior 60ft narrowboat of reverse layout design. The interior has a bright and luxurious look and feel. At the bow there is a cabin with an extending kingsize bed (5ft wide x 6’1” long) and wardrobes either side. A partition doorway leads straight into the walkthrough bathroom with a full size quadrant shower cubicle, macerator toilet and basin with granite worktops. The centre cabin has twin beds that can be converted to one double, this cabin has an additional TV/DVD player and a full size wardrobe. The beautiful galley area, with granite worktops, is equipped with a full size fridge as well as an oven, hob, microwave. The saloon has a large sofa with TV/DVD/CD/Radio, tables can be added to adapt into a dining area, plus the seating can be transformed to make a double or twin beds to sleep 2 extra people. Outdoors, this semi cruiser stern has two large seat lockers creating a lovely area to relax and chat whilst cruising.

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60ft, Sleeps 4 - 6March7th £1000

14th £1000

21st £1000

28th £1000

april4th £1395

11th £1395

18th £1355

25th £1355

May2nd £1355

9th £1355

16th £1355

23rd £1855

30th £1500

June6th £1500

13th £1500

20th £1500

27th £1590

July4th £1670

11th £1670

18th £1860

25th £1860

august1st £1860

8th £1860

15th £1860

22nd £1690

29th £1495

September5th £1370

12th £1370

19th £1230

26th £1185

october3rd £1185

10th £1165

17th £1165

24th £1290

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Aqua Koiora 4+2 Berth

This 58ft boat is of a modern design that has a bright, contemporary and luxurious look and feel. At the bow there is a cabin with a double cross bed (5ft wide x 6’1” long) with wardrobes either side. The bathroom has a full size shower cubicle, macerator toilet and granite worktops. The centre cabin has twin beds that can be converted to one double, an additional TV/DVD player and a full size wardrobe. The saloon has a large L-shaped sofa with TV/DVD/CD/Radio, tables can be added to adapt into a dining area, plus the seating can be transformed to make a double or twin beds. At the stern is the beautiful galley area with granite worktops. The area is equipped with a full size fridge as well as an oven, hob, microwave. A straight set of stairs lead out onto the stern deck, providing additional worktop space and a full height, heated locker for coats etc. The semi-cruiser stern deck has two large seat lockers.

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‘The boat really is a luxury away from home, the staff

are all absolutely great and do anything to help and our overall

holiday was totally superb!’gill laNty

aqua NaRRowboats website Review

58ft, Sleeps 4 - 6March7th £980

14th £980

21st £980

28th £980

april4th £1340

11th £1340

18th £1330

25th £1330

May2nd £1330

9th £1330

16th £1330

23rd £1815

30th £1475

June6th £1475

13th £1475

20th £1475

27th £1555

July4th £1640

11th £1640

18th £1825

25th £1825

august1st £1825

8th £1825

15th £1825

22nd £1655

29th £1470

September5th £1340

12th £1340

19th £1205

26th £1160

october3rd £1160

10th £1140

17th £1140

24th £1260

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Aqua Vie 2+2 Berth

A contemporary and luxurious 50ft narrowboat. This cosy narrowboat offers permanent double bed (extending to 4’6”), walkthrough bathroom with toilet, shower and basin set in granite worktops. The beautiful galley also has granite work surfaces and is fully equipped with fridge, hob, oven and microwave. The saloon has a large sofa where tables can be added to adapt into a dining area. The seating can also be adapted to create an additional area for sleeping 2 people.

“‘Excellent service from start to finish. Credit given to James for his professional

tuition and help at the start of our journey. Excellent on board facilities and

cleanliness was outstanding. Looking forward to our next “barging” holiday!” kay pRouD – aqua NaRRowboats website Review

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50ft, Sleeps 2 - 2March7th £932

14th £932

21st £932

28th £932

april4th £1110

11th £1110

18th £1100

25th £1100

May2nd £1100

9th £1100

16th £1100

23rd £1470

30th £1145

June6th £1145

13th £1145

20th £1145

27th £1250

July4th £1335

11th £1335

18th £1470

25th £1470

august1st £1470

8th £1470

15th £1470

22nd £1340

29th £1150

September5th £1100

12th £1100

19th £985

26th £955

october3rd £955

10th £925

17th £925

24th £1035

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Aqua Vida 4+2 berth

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New

for 2020

58ft, Sleeps 4 - 6March7th £1050

14th £1050

21st £1050

28th £1050

april4th £1500

11th £1500

18th £1420

25th £1420

May2nd £1420

9th £1420

16th £1420

23rd £1940

30th £1575

June6th £1575

13th £1575

20th £1575

27th £1670

July4th £1760

11th £1760

18th £1950

25th £1950

august1st £1950

8th £1950

15th £1950

22nd £1770

29th £1570

September5th £1440

12th £1440

19th £1300

26th £1240

october3rd £1240

10th £1220

17th £1220

24th £1350

book early

pay less 25% discount when booking 50 weeks in advance. 15% discount

when booking 36 weeks in advance. (excludes dWF, Fuel

and optional extras)

A contemporary and luxurious 58ft narrowboat of reverse layout design. It has a kingsize double cross bed, and in a separate cabin two singles (that convert to a double); a bathroom with a toilet and shower; and a beautiful galley area enjoying granite worksurfaces and superior soft furnishings throughout. The saloon area has a large sofa where tables can be added to adapt into a dining area. The seating can also be adapted to create an additional sleeping area for 2 people. The stern offers further outdoor seating.

new for March 2020Guess the layout, follow the boat build on Facebook from December 2019

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Main attractions:FradleyJunction,ShugboroughHall,AtStoke-on-TrentWedgewoodChinaandSpodefactories,WaterworldindoorcomplexandTrenthamGardens,plusHarecastleTunnelwithit’sfamouscoppercolouredwatersdenoting the presence of leaded minerals.

Main attraction: Fradley Junction, Drayton Manor ThemePark,BirminghamCity,ShugboroughHall

Main attractions: The vibrant city of Leicester with the National Space Centre, the famous Foxton Locks Staircase..

Main attractions: Fradley Junction, Drayton Manor Theme Park, Atherstone Locks, Bosworth Battlefields and Battlefield Line Steam Railway.

Main attractions:ShugboroughHall,theHollybushInn(Staffordshire’soldestlicensedpub),Stoke-on-TrentPotteries,HazlehurstAquaduct,DeepHayesCountryPark,Cheddleton Flint Mill Museum, Churnet Valley and the steam railway.

this map can be used to help you plan your trip. From our base at barton turns Marina on the trent and Mersey canal there is a wealth of canal networks to choose from.

the cruise may take longer or shorter than the recommended time, depending on how many hours you cruise each day. each canal ‘ring’ is represented by a colour on the map as follows:

Yellow: Four counties ringpurple: staffordshire ringbrown: leicestershire ringblue: caldon canal, there and return tripGreen: ashby canal, there and return trip

planning your holiday Four couNties riNG

total distance is 145 miles and 118 locksthis will take approx 10 days to 2 weeks cruising

stoke-oN-treNt aNd returN – 1 week

total distance is 70 miles and 50 locksthis will take 1 weeks cruising

caldoN caNal to FroGhall wiNdiNG hole aNd returN

total distance is 106 miles and 94 locks. this will take 1 week to 10 days cruising.

leicestershire riNG

leicestershire aNd returN – 1 week

total distance is 154 miles and 101 locks. this route includes broad canals and river sections.

this will take approx 2 weeks cruising

total distance is 96 miles and 60 locks. this will take approx 1 week cruising

staFFordshire riNG

staFFord aNd returN – short break

(also known as Black country Ring) total distance is 86 miles and 93 locks.

this will take 1 week cruising

total distance is 44 miles and 26 locks. this will take 3 to 4 days cruising

ashbY caNal bridGe No 7 aNd returN

total distance is 135 miles and 74 locks. this will take 1 week to 10 days cruising

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Chesterfield

Derby

Crewe

Market Drayton

Froghall Tunnel

Burton on Trent

Norbury junction

Stafford

TamworthSnarestone

AtherstoneWolverhampton

Northampton

Stratford upon Avon

STOKE-ON-TRENT NOTTINGHAM

LEICESTER

COVENTRY

BIRMINGHAM

Caldon Canal

Shropshire Union Canal

Trent & Mersey Canal

Ashby Canal

Grand Union Canal River Soar

Birmingham & Fazely

Canal Coventry Canal

Grand Union Canal Leicestershire Section

Trent & Mersey Canal

OUR HIRE BASEBarton Marina

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You can own one of our brand new, 5 star luxury narrowboats choosing from one of two designs. (See pages 4 to 9 for the boat plans and internal photos). We place the vessel in our hire fleet and you get a 38% return of the income from the boat.

You will be offered the boat at a trade price and be able to contribute your ideas to colour schemes and interior design, just like a bespoke boat build.

The icing on the cake is that you are able to book 2 weeks holiday in advance during the hire season for

your own use (including Easter holidays and October half term) and 4 weeks holidays during the off peak season (including Xmas and February half term), giving a total of 6 weeks use a year.

You will own the narrowboat and the inventory so at the end of the four year contract there is no disruption to you as the owner. The price includes a range of optional extras (valued at over £13,000 on a bespoke build) as well as all inventory items, electrical goods and all soft furnishings.

sponsored boat ownership

As Standard:3 Walkthrough bathroom with shower, WC & basin3 Saloon area with TV cabinet and storage 3 Galleywithgraniteworktops,hob/oven3 Blinds & soft furnishings3 Central heating

Optional Extras Included for FREE:3 Largesettee/flexibledinetteconvertstodoublebed3 Extra TV in one of the bedrooms (58ft option only)3 Inventoryincludingkettle/microwave/kitchen

equipment/crockery&cutlery/hairdryer/bathroom accessories etc.

3 TV/DVD/CDRadioinsaloon3 Hospitalsilencerforquietercruising3 Upgraded semi cruiser stern with lockers & apron3 Upgraded macerator toilet3 Upgraded Victron battery monitor3 Bow Lockers with seating

Optional extras you can purchase. Prices include product & fitting: DoubleGlazingupgrade £4,500Dressingtableinbedroom -Bathroom with corridor £1,000Deluxe engine panel £350

About the Boat Sponsorship Scheme

Narrowboat Sponsorship Prices

58ft4 + 2 berth

reverse layoutkingsize crossover

twin BerthBeta 43hp£124,995

58ft4 + 2 berth

Mid-reverse layoutkingsize crossover

twin BerthBeta 43hp£124,995

Next sponsorshipbuild slot is

winter 2021/22

ready for 2022 season*Information correct at the

time of going to print

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* Occupancy rates cannot be guaranteed How any research activity is structured is a private decision and any information presented here is purely for illustration. this relates to a trading and lifestyle opportunity, not an investment, therefore is not regulated by the FSa. nothing contained in this leaflet should be taken as financial advice and we recommend that you take your own financial, legal and tax advice, as we are not authorised to provde this.information correct at the time of going to press.

An example of how it all worksAll costs are based on Aqua Koiora performance 2018

Benefits and returns to the owner (based on 2018 occupancy rates* for a 4-6 berth narrowboat):38%Hirepayments(approx) £10,580less mooring fees (20% contribution) £513less license fees (20% contribution) £381Total Return £9,686 (excludes VAT and DWF and optional extras)

PLUS2 weeks holiday in peak season and 4 weeks off peak season – free to you as boat owner but worth at least £4000 if you had to hire. If you don’t wish to use the boat during the hire season then we’ll rent the 2 weeks as normal creating more income.

Contributions paid by Aqua Narrowboats80% mooring fees £205280% licence fees £1524Insurance £465 (approx)Replacement items allowance £400Repairs and maintenance (labour costs) £2000 (approx)

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Narrowboat running costs, maintenance and contributionsthe running costsAs part of the sponsorship agreement we ask for your boat to be part of the fleet for 4 years. Aqua Narrowboats will market and administer the bookings, and turn your boat around for each holiday. We will pay for 80% of your Canal and River Trust licence and mooring fees. We also pay for your boat to be insured for hire purposes.

the maintenanceAqua Narrowboats will keep your boat maintained to a high standard, as we like to ensure our customers receive the best boats and the best service. This will include labour towards: servicing and engine repairs, call outs to customers, blacking and paint maintenance.

Your contributionSponsored owners contribute 20% towards the cost of the CRT licence and mooring fees which will be deducted as part of your returns. You will be given an annual allowance of £400 towards replacement items for your boat. If this allowance is exceeded the owner will contribute the outstanding amount, however the labour costs will be provided by us free of charge.

Benefits and Returnsholidays• 2 weeks from April to October (worth up to £3000)• 4 weeks holiday November to March (worth up to £3200)

Maintenance• Free Monthly engine services• £400 replacement allowance• Free repairs labour• Free winterisation• Weekly checks and cleaning in season

Your financial returnAs an owner of a sponsored boat, you will receive 38% of the hire revenue for years 1 and 2 and 32% for years 3 and 4 (due to higher maintenance costs). Payments are made direct to you monthly in arrears. The return will have the VAT, damage waiver fee and optional extras deducted and, therefore, not included as part of the 38% or 32%.

communication• Returns emailed and paid monthly within season.• Updatesviawebsite,FacebookandE-Newsletters.• End of 4 year contract boat prepared for handover

or sales.

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as a reputable narrowboat and canal boat builder, we support your boat build with:

• innovative design and planning service where your ideas count

• transparent boat build contract with staged payments of 10%, 35%, 35%, 15% and 5%

• clear timeframe: hull build 6 weeks, internal fitout 12 weeks and painting 4 weeks

• collaborative consultations, meetings and photo updates

• Feel part of our skilled boat building team

• Beautiful and high quality carpentry and engineering finish

• 25% discount with aqua Furnishing for 12 months from start of your boat build

• excellent after sales service – fully RcD compliant with landlord gas certificate and boat safety certificate, 12 month warranty on parts and one engine service

new bespoke boat sales

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Standard Specification:3 Cruiser stern built by Colecraft Engineering

renowned builder of British hulls3 10mm base plate, 6mm hull sides and 4mm cabin

roof3 50mm rubbing strakes continuously welded top

and bottom3 Centre rope ring3 Integral finger rail3 Integral fender eyes3 Self-drainingfrontandreardeck3 Steelstable-typefrontdoorsandcompletewith

windows and oak lining3 Steel rear doors and hatch on brass runners3 Pair of steel side doors location chosen by

customer3 Stainless steel water tank3 Vented gas locker complete with gas bottle3 Pole and plank rack3 Integral diesel tank with locking cap3 4 anodes3 Quick release Weedhatch3 Quality sprayfoam insulation by Websters

3 Choice of 4 chrome or brass mushroom vents3 Choice of window locations, finishes and type,

standard Drop Back Vent or Portholes3 Steelwork blasted and spray painted with 2 pack

epoxy paint3 Non-slipgunnels,cabinroofandfront/reardecks

ENgINE BAy – features included:3 Beta 38hp (43hp on 60ft) engine with PRM 120

gearbox and standard control panel3 Steel battery tray complete with 3 domestic

110amp batteries and 1 starter battery3 Automatic bilge pump in stern3 Traditional stern greaser3 Uniflexcouplingwith11/2propellershaft

ELECTRICS – features included:3 12vcircuitsanddistributionpanelc/wbreakers3 240vringmaincompletewith1600VA/70AVictron

MultiplusInverter/chargerandRCD3 Immersion heater connected to Calorifier3 Shore power socket3 Halogendownlightersthroughout

50ftBeSpoke£109,950

57ftBeSpoke£115,750

60ftBeSpoke£121,795

65ftBeSpoke£130,545

TheHudsonNarrowboatRange

Price List of a Bespoke NarrowboatOur bespoke narrowboat price list gives you an easy to calculate formula, listing all the specification included within the standard price and optional extras that you may want to include allowing you to develop your own design within your budget. The layout is your choice and our design and planning service will help you create the boat of your dreams. Standard narrowboats prices (inc VAT) are as follows:

The Foston Widebeam RangeThe Foston Widebeam Range can be quoted for on an individual basis

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new bespoke boat salesINTERIOR – features included:3 Two partition doors positioned as required by the

customer3 Fire safety kit including three fire extinguishers,

fire blanket and fire alarm3 Choice of chrome or brass door furniture finishes3 Oak lining with solid oak trims3 Carpets to saloon, bedroom and passage ways3 Vinyl flooring and laminate flooring to bathroom

and galley3 Webasto central heating system complete with four

radiators and towel radiator

gALLEy – features included:The location and layout options of the galley can be chosen by the customer3 240v fridge with ice box.3 2 double sockets above work surface and 1 under

the fridge3 Choice of cooker or separate hob and over.3 2.4m of base cabinets complete with laminate

worktop and upstand, stainless steel sink and taps with the addition of a separate filtered drinking water faucet.

BATHROOM – features included:The location and the layout of the bathroom can be chosen by the customer. Although consideration will need to be given to services such as plumbing and waste outlets.3 800mm Quadrant cubicle complete with

waterproof surround, chrome pivot door and thermostatic shower

3 Sink unit with storage under3 Vinyl tile flooring3 Storage cupboard adjacent to shower cubicle3 Large wall mirror3 Thetford cassette toilet3 Extraction fan with light

SALOON – features included:The location of the saloon can be chosen by the customer. The area is designed for free standing furniture but options are available for either a fixed L shape or Pullman style dinettes.3 TV Cabinet – choice of either corner cabinet or

slim-lineundergunnelcabinetbothcompletewith aerial socket

3 Two 240v double power sockets3 Choice of either sweeping access stairs with

wardrobe or standard access steps3 If steps chosen an additional wardrobe of the same

sizecanbeprovidedelsewhere

BEdROOM – features included:The location of the bedroom and style (walkthrough or separate) can be determined by the customer as can the location of the wardrobe. Additional drawers, cupboard space and extending bed at additional cost.3 Ft x 6ft 3inch bed with 8” deep luxury mattress

complete with drawers under (drawers not included if macerator toilet option chosen)

3 Large 2ft wide, floor to ceiling wardrobe with a choice of shelving or hanging space

3 Shelf over bed3 One double 240v socket

Optional Extras:SHELL – optional extras:• SemiTradsternc/wlockers• Semi-cruisersternc/wstabledoors• Bow lockers• Brass/Chromenavigationlights• Doubleglazingupgradetoallwindows• Vetus55electricbowthrusterc/wbatteryand

control panel• Extrapairofsidedoorsc/wwindows• Windows to existing side doors• Glazedcratchandcanvascover• 3 colour paint scheme• Artificial teak type decking• Pigeonboxlinedinsolidoak/ashc/wportholes

ENgINE BAy – optional extras:• Upgrade to hydraulic PRM 150 gearbox• Upgrade engine to Beta 43 with PRM 150 (INC

on 60ft)• Hospitalsilencerforquietercruising• Upgradetodeluxecontrolpanelc/wgaugesfor

battery voltage, oil pressure and temperature

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Top tips to remember:• Afullcentralheatingsystemisprovidedinourstandard price, therefore, whilst designing the layout think about the location of the radiators. On a 60ft boat we’ll normally install five radiators.

• Acratchboardandcoverprovidesacoveredoutdoor space over the front deck – ideal for relaxing with a glass of wine in Spring and Autumn evenings, or hanging wet coats and dirty boots!

• Most‘double’bedsrunthelengthwaysalongtheboat and tend to be 4 feet wide. If you’re looking for more elbow room think about a bed extension or for maximumuseofspaceconsiderakingsize‘cross’bed(a bed that is situated across the width of the boat and that when folded down covers the walkway).

ELECTRICS – optional extras:• Galvanicisolatorwithgauge• Victron 602 battery monitor• RemotecontrolRGBLEDlightingunder

gunnels• VictronGalvanicIsolationTransformer• Solar Panel Systems• UpgradeInvertertoVictron3000Va/120A

inverter/charger• Auto seeking satellite system complete (Includes

Oyster Caro and a flat mounting plate built into a cabin roof during fabrication of shell)

INTERIOR – optional extras:• Additional partition door• Upgrade to 5 designer radiators• Hardwoodflooring• Thick oak partition doors with frosted glass tops• Painted internal cabin roof and side panels• Solid oak tongue and groove under gunnel in

saloon

gALLEy – optional extras:• Bulkhead or wall cupboard• Compact 6kg washing machine• Graniteorwoodworktopdependentonlayout• Upgrade standard 240v fridge to integrated• Painted internal cabin roof and side panels• Integrated240vfreezerA+rated(ifspaceallows)

BATHROOM – Optional Extras:• Upgrade cassette toilet to cassette with ceramic

bowl• Upgrade to large 900mm Quadrant cubicle• Deluxe macerator toilet to remote stainless steel

tank,c/wtoilet,tank,controlpanel,sensor,pipesandBrass/chromepumpoutfitting

SALOON – optional extras:• Corner diesel stove• Solid fuel stove with tile surround installed to

new BS regs• Pullmandinettetoseat6c/wpulloutseatsand

upholstery• L shaped or Pullman style dinette. Includes

upholstery, table and Desmo legs

BEdROOM – optional extras:• Kingsizecrossbedc/wluxurymattress• Arched wall cabinets above bed• Additionalcupboards/cabinets/wardrobes

charged according to time and materials involved.• 4Ftx6ft3inchbedwith8”deepluxurymattress

complete with drawers under (drawers not included if macerator toilet option chosen)

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You will find smart furnishing solution for your narrowboat at Aqua Furnishings. This design-led online furnishing store, with a showroom at the new Foston Factory, specializes in made to measure & bespoke products such as:• Roman blinds, aluminium venetian

blinds, roller blinds & curtains all with features designed to stay flush with sloping walls

• Porthole bungs, that fit snug into your porthole window at night, and used as a cushion in the day.

• Custom made dinette & saloon upholstered seating cushions using carefully selected fabrics that offer stain & soil resistance as well as style.

• Custom outdoor seating cushions, using water resistant fabrics such as Sunbrella or Aqua by Design waterproof fabrics.

• Luxury reclining chairs in leather or fabric• Luxury, made to measure mattresses,

with Freshtec, ideal to keep you cool on warmer days.

• Aqua by Design artisan fabrics, homeware and gifts.

smart solutions for small spaces

shop online www.aquafurnishings.co.uk

Narrowboat Furniture, Upholstery, Inventory & Roman Blinds

Artisan fabrics & accessories

Dinette & saloon upholstered seating cushions

free delivery when you order over £60

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Why Shop with Aqua Furnishings:

Order your items made to measure and bespoke for your boat. We check and test all our products to make sure they are right for our customers.

Get your delivery to your home address, your boat builder or any of the following marinas: Leicester Marina, Springwood Haven Leisure, Overwater Marina, Nottingham Castle Marina, Aston Marina, Crick Marina, Pillings Lock Marina, Beeston Marina, BWML Sawley Marina, Kings Orchard Marina, Great Haywood Marina, Barton Turns Marina, Shobnall Marina, Kings Bromley Marina, Mercia Marina.

FREE sales consultant visit in the Midlands at your boat/home so you can look at fabrics, product samples and get help with measuring. Your sales consultant will be your ongoing point of contact, ensuring you get the best possible customer service experience.

Over 120 fabric ranges to choose from including Sophie Allport, Sunbrella, Aqua by Design and many more quality brands. Many products can be matched such as blinds, cushions, throws, bags and galley accessories so you can create a truly stunning interior.

Venetian blinds

Made to measure & match soft furnishings

Roman blinds & Porthole cushions

Tel: 01283 585718 Email: hello@aquafurnishings.co.uk

View our Boat Blinds Buying Guide at www.aquafurnishings.co.uk for useful

tips on measuring and fitting your blinds

aqua bydesign

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Customer testimonialShuffle Hop Toe There are some big decisions that you make that needcarefulconsideration.Gettingmarried,buying a house, buying a car are but a few. Buying a new bespoke designed narrowboat does not rate with getting married (depends!!!), but it’s definitely up there with the house and far outweighs the car.

Once we had decided that we were going to make that investment the next big and most important decision is, who is going to build it for us? There are many unpleasant stories of how things can go wrong.

So, we needed a builder whose boats are admired on the cut, and most importantly, that we could work with, who has a team of people (both front office and crafts persons) that we knew have the skills and knowledge to be able to support us in building our dream. That’s where Justin and the team at Aqua Narrowboats fit the bill.

It’s surprising how many decisions have to be madeduringthebuildprocess,fromthesizeofshower which fixes the position of the porthole so that it sits in the middle of the panel (who would have thought!!!!!), to, do we have blinds or bungs and what colour material should they and the dinette be?

Justin and the team were there to help guide us along the journey because that’s what it is, a journey that we had been thinking about for years and then, it all comes together in about 6 months.

Ifthereweretobea“ShuffleHopToeTwo”then we would still choose Justin and the Aqua team to take us along that journey and we would not hesitate to recommend them to you.david and Sheila

www.aquafurnishings.co.uk tel: 01283 585718

contact: Jane hudson-oldroydemail: hello@aquafurnishings.co.uk

Aqua Narrowboats (uk) ltd. the Boat house, tomlinson Business park, Woodyard

lane, Foston, derbyshire, de65 5Bu

company Registration no: 07405625 Vat no: 995-4812-67

www.aquanarrowboats.co.uk tel: 01283 585718

contact: Justin hudson-oldroydemail: info@aquanarrowboats.co.uk

Aqua Narrowboats (uk) ltd. the Boat house, tomlinson Business park, Woodyard

lane, Foston, derbyshire, de65 5Bu