Home of the smaller Narrowboat, as featured in Towpath Talk.
A little boat with big idea's.
ABOUT US
I started my working life as a coach builder for a horsebox company, fitting out, repairing and adapting lorries. But sadly the company could not compete with the larger companies. Not dispirited I gathered some tools together and it was not long before I had built up a good reputation as a self employed builder, gathering qualifications from courses expanding my knowledge along the way. Even though I was busy, I was able to spend some spare time with my family enjoying the inland waterways.
WHY LITTLE BOATS
Like a lot of boat owners our first experience on the inland waterways was in a cabin cruiser ( all 18 ft of it ) and although we loved the freedom that this gave us, something different to see at every corner we turned, meeting different people, forgetting what day it was. It was not long before we were looking at the narrow boats and thinking how nice it would be, not to have to load and unload our personal belongings every time we went out on the boat, how we could light the stove during cold spells, we could just pop inside when it rained, instead of having to fight with the canopy, to have our own shower, to be able to stand up straight would be good. Holidays were great on our little boat, but with two children and a dog it was more like a camping trip, not good when it rained.
It was some years later and a lot of saving that we managed to acquire a secondhand 32 foot narrow boat shell, no engine, no windows, no guarantees, no chance. We would have loved the opportunity to buy a narrow boat that was about the same size as our cabin cruiser but we soon found that little boats were very hard to come by. So once I had finished fitting out the 32 foot boat I decided to build a smaller boat that suited my needs and hopefully other peoples.
THE LITTLE BOAT CO
Taking all of the experience and skills that I had gained through construction, boating and as a qualified welder/ fabrication engineer, I have put together a 24 ft all steel little Narrowboat that combines modern needs with tradition. The work that I still class as a wonderful hobby has become The Little Boat Co.
Take a while to browse the web site and feel free to contact us for further information, a viewing, an order for your little boat, or any feedback that you may have.
THANK YOU FOR LOOKING
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Choose From A Vast Range Of Colours
Supplied by some of the top paint manufacturers
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Light And Roomy Interiors
Where modern needs meet tradition
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With Space Outside
For entertaining guests