The Boats
The colourful boats set the scene at Crick Boat Show. Presented by national and local boat builders and fitters and also by brokers, there are narrowboats and wide beams on display on water in the Marina and also on land at the heart of the Show Village.
Boats on Show 2025
Below are links to companies that will have boats at the 2025 Show. All boats were open for Trade & Preview Day.
Many companies have an "open boat" that can be viewed at any time durning the Show, but for others you may need to pre-book a viewing. If you wish to view a the boat from a specific company, do contact them before the Show find out if pre-booking is necessary.
Adrift Boats Ltd *
Our boat showcases the latest electric propulsion system from Vetus. HDPE plastic shell is 100% recyclable, eliminating rust and minimising maintenance. Engineered to the highest standards, meaning strength, durability and reliability guaranteed. Enjoy effortless, silent cruising without the smell of diesel fumes.
(Stand LB1)
Aquavista Boat Sales *
Finding the perfect boat has never been easier. Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or a first-time buyer, visit Aquavista Boat Sales at their ‘Tillers & Tankards’ festival village to view lots of boats and chat with their brokers. Brand-new boats are great, but if you’re in the market for a pre-owned boats, Aquavista will have over 10 narrowboats for you to explore and purchase at the show. And if you want to chat about selling your boat with us, they can help with that too.
(Stand F28 to 33)
Aqueduct Brokerage *
NEW 60’ diesel propulsion semi-cruiser reverse-layout ready to go narrowboat from Ovation Boats and brokered via Aqueduct Marina. Canaline 42. 75kgf Vetus bow thruster. 540watt solar. 3kw Victron inverter/charger. Diesel boiler to rads. Solid fuel stove. Smart glass skylight. Windows, double glazed with thermal break. Gas cooking. AC integrated fridge, freezer and washing machine. Outside painted pale green. Inside oak and cream.
aqueductmarina.co.uk/brokerage
(Stand F11)
Bluewater Boats Ltd *
Exhibiting a 64ft bespoke square stern electric propulsion narrowboat. We also build bespoke narrowboats, wide beams & Dutch Barges.
(Stand F41 and 42)
Boating Leisure Services *
Builders of bespoke narrowboats and widebeams.
www.boatingleisureservices.com
(Stand F43)
Braidbar Boats Ltd *
Braidbar have been building bespoke narrowboats for over 40 years at the historic Lord Vernon’s Wharf on the Macclesfield Canal. This year we are showcasing ’Daisy’ No. 213 which is packed full of traditional detailing on the outside and all the ultra-modern features on the inside. All hand built from our skilled and talented team, based here in Cheshire.
(Stand F36)
Darren Aldridge Boat Fitting *
We combine over 30 years of expertise with a commitment to creating one-of-a-kind, high-quality bespoke narrowboats tailored to individual tastes. Come and see Willow, our latest 60ft semi-trad. Expertly finished with a unique blend of traditional character and contemporary design. New, for sale and ready to cruise, Willow is built to high standards and is an opportunity to own a distinctive, handcrafted narrowboat. For a new bespoke boat, come and see us.
(Stand F45)
Elton Moss Boatbuilders *
We are an award-winning builder of bespoke luxury wide beam barges and narrowboats including full electric propulsion systems, disabled access and category C wide beams. Come and see our boast in the marina.
(Stand F8 and 9)
Finesse Boats Ltd *
This year Finesse Boats will be exhibiting a 70ft traditional Cowpar narrow boat with a bespoke contemporary interior fit out and industry leading electric propulsion system
(Stand F47)
Historic Narrow Boat Club (HNBC) *
The display of Historic Boats at Crick Boat Show 2025 is sponsored by Norton Canes. Formed in 1966, the Historic Narrow Boat Club is a not-for-profit club dedicated to preserving the working heritage of UK canals, from the boats themselves to details of the waterways on which they travel. We are passionate about working boats, traditional skills, the built heritage, and the practices and courtesies of the working boat people.
(Stand F18 to 25)
Kings Bromley Wharf Narrowboats *
We will be exhibiting a 66ft fully bespoke narrowboat built to the customers high spec and a fantastic layout. We build and maintain narrowboats at our canalside boat yard in Staffordshire.
(Stand F44)
Kingsground *
With 30 years of boatbuilding experience, Kingsground is a family-owned business that takes pride in attention to detail and quality craftsmanship, using only the finest materials. Some notable recent projects are ‘Beatrice’ runner up at Crick Boat Show 2023 and ‘Highgrove’ winner of Favourite Boat at Show 2024, both built in partnership with Lakeland Leisure Estates.
(Stand F12)
Knights Narrowboats *
At Knights, we believe our boats are a true representation of quality, craftsmanship, and creativity. By using only the highest-quality materials and providing a personalised service tailored to meet your needs, we are confident that we can create a narrowboat that will exceed your expectations.
(Stand F10)
LNBP Community Boating
Operating the Trip Boats at Crick Boat Show, LNBP Community Boating is a voluntary run charity providing canal boat holidays, short breaks and daytrip experiences for a wide range of community groups and organisations.
(Stand F0)
Lakeland Leisure Boat Sales *
Discover a wide selection of new and pre-owned canal boats, narrowboats, wide beams, and floating lodges with our trusted brokerage service available across our UK marina network. Experienced and dedicated sales managers are here to guide you from your first enquiry right through to handing over the keys to your new boat or floating lodge.
www.lakelandleisureboatsales.co.uk
(Stand F13 to15)
Lakeland Leisure Estates Ltd *
Lakeland Leisure Estates Ltd offer premier leisure and residential moorings throughout the UK alongside an established new and used boat sales operation. Whether you are looking to buy, sell or find a home for your boat, we can help you make your boating dreams a reality.
(Stand F13 to15)
Lynch Motors *
Oliver - 18m narrowboat installed with Lynch Red Snapper drop-in hybrid motor.
(Stand F35)
Norton Canes *
Norton Canes will be demonstrating that the era of the highly bespoke, personalised boat is not dead! They will be showing a truly unique 60ft semi trad based on a pirate and vampire theme, complete with the Milky Way on the bedroom ceiling! Look out for the ebonised oak, solid cherry accents, Brazilian granite and the stunning metallic paint job. Also available not just to view but buy is one of NC’s high-end brokerage boats, Musetta. Just two years old, this 60ft reverse layout semi-cruiser comes with a top fit out in solid oak with granite worktops, plus bow and stern thrusters.
www.nortoncanesboatbuilders.co.uk
(Stand F26 and 27)
Ovation Boats *
61ft narrowboat with Hybrid Marine diesel electric. Lithium electric propulsion. 2kW Solar. Bow and stern thruster. Reverse layout finished in Walnut and Oak with Cream upper panels and painted cupboard doors. Double glazed bonded windows. Smart glass skylight. Cruiser stern.
(Stand F34)
Russell Narrowboats Limited *
We are a family run business building quality bespoke narrow boats since 2015.
(Stand F46)
Smithwood Narrowboats Ltd *
Bespoke narrowboats expertly crafted in the Midlands. We pride ourselves on creating narrowboats to our customers own requirements. We help plan every little detail of the build from start to finish, making the whole process a fun and exciting experience! We have an exciting new division – Smithwood Transformed - for complete paint resprays and exterior refurbishments of your existing narrowboat.
(Stand F37 and 38)
Stone Bespoke Narrowboats *
Based at Aston Marina in the heart of Staffordshire, just south of Stone on the Trent Mersey Canal, we work and trade closely with local business’ to not support the local economy and to ensure quality and sustainability. We are a small team of highly skilled craftsmen and engineers with one vision of providing excellent customer care and outstanding finished products. This is our second year at Crick after coming runners up for the best narrowboat of the show last year. This year we showcase a spacious, elegant 45ft bespoke build to the clients specification, come and check us out.
(Stand F4)
Swan Boat Builders *
Bespoke narrowboat and widebeam builder. Innovation, technology, quality, affordability. The leaders in bringing floating dreams to life. We will have two narrowboats at the show.
(Stand F39 and 40)
Tingdene Boat Sales *
We specialise in wide beam and narrowboat marketing from 4 of our marinas and guarantee berths with all boats sold at Upton Marina on the River Severn, Pyrford Marina on the River Wey, Hartford Marina on the Cambridgeshire Great Ouse, and Thames & Kennet Marina on the River Thames at Reading. We offer a professional pre-owned service including free sales berths to vendors. Narrowboats, wide beams and Dutch barges are always available.
(Stand LB2 & 3)
Tingdene Marinas Ltd *
Our 10 inland marinas give you access to the best of the UK’s cruising rivers. First-rate facilities, superb water front bars and restaurants, excellent boatyard facilities, plus friendly marina teams, will turn your boating dreams into a reality. Tingdene Marinas offer a unique boating experience throughout the UK’s inland waterways.
(Stand LB2 & 3)
Favourite Boat in Show
The Favourite Boat in Show award is a tradition of Crick. The 2024 competion is sponsored by Haven Knox-Johnston and there with be two trophies - one the most admired narrowboat and one for the most admired widebeamt, as voted for by Show visitors.
The result will be announced early afternoon on Monday. Everyone who votes is entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Marks & Spencer voucher and voters can also enter a prize draw to win a year's free boat insurance from Haven Knox-Johnston (T&C apply). The winning exhibitor receives a trophy and a bottle of champagne.
