Inland barge kits now available

Let me help you to choose the right boat for your needs and within your budget - you will reduce the cost of getting afloat in the canals of the UK and the Continent by building the barge yourself from one of our high quality kits or shells. There are several kits that you can purchase and with fully primed steelwork and build instructions.

Keep scrolling down for more information.

 

New boats for the inland waterways 

Something new for canal and river travel (70ft x 12'-6'') - production will start shortly

 

 Above are the computer images of our latest design - also available in KIT, SHELL and SAILAWAY versions

 

Now the Atlas is ready - please note the quality of the paintwork - this is what we expect for all our new boats. Please note: the ATLAS barge is also available in KIT, SHELL and SAILAWAY versions

 

 Boats available now:

The magnificent boat pictured below is ready to go cruising - it is just superb and there are special prices on this vessel

 STOP PRESS: The vessel shown above is the luxury 70 foot widebeam barge (boat show model) and is now for sale @ £ 198,000 (ex Tax if applicable) you will not get better for the price - come along and see the quality of the workmanship. Please note: this vessel is also available in KIT, SHELL and SAILAWAY versions

 

Welcome to the Canal Cruisers and Dutch Barges For Sale website - we are here to create your dream

You will find many Dutch barges (newbuild or converted), Commercial vessels, Saloon Boats and English Widebeams, all for living on board or cruising. There are many different types available - just scroll down and click on the pictures or links below for more information, many of these are interactive to help you to navigate around the site.

 Our team will  do their best to find you the perfect vessel for work, pleasure or to live aboard. There are many vessels for sale on this website but if you do not see the boat for you and need help finding it please contact:  

 Peter Coupland direct on:

Tel. 0044 (0) 7757 279 336 or,

E-mail:  [email protected]

This is a 7 day a week service and we always try to answer your messages as soon as possible - please remember to bookmark this site, you will always want to return.

 

 You will see a few examples here on the Home Page or go to our full listings by hitting the buttons on the left and right of the screen. Please note: If you are on a mobile phone just go to the menu bar in the top right hand corner of the screen and all the categories are listed there.

 

 CITY LIVING AFLOAT

A magnificent mooring requires a vessel of quality - this one could be it, she is ideal as a cruising or static home afloat. We have many more that may suit your requirements and your budget, go to the link below and you will see what we have available.

These may also be the perfect boats for you, are you looking for something special, a magnificent vessel to live aboard in London, Paris, Amsterdam or even the Mediterranean? we specialise in vessels that would be ideal for city living. To hear more please contact:www.dutchbargesforsale.co.uk/home/city_living_afloat.html

Dutch Barges

 Many of the finest quality Dutch barges afloat both in the UK and Europe are available on this web site (more than 100 for sale at any one time), therefore there is plenty of choice. In association with leading Designers and British and Dutch Barge Builders we are now producing new barges to a very high specification for our customers at a very good price.  There are also many reasonably priced project barges from shells to fully operational floating homes.   www.dutchbargesforsale.co.uk/barges_for_sale.html

Hotel Barges and Passenger ships

 

We have some very special vessels that have been fitted out as fully equipped luxury hotel barges and others as more basic student hostel barges however they are all good business oportunities for Companies or private individuals. If you click on the links on this page for the hotel barges most of our barges are listed: www.workboatseurope.com/workboats/hotel_ship.html

 

 

Sailing barges

 For sailing barges - www.dutchbargesforsale.co.uk/sailing_vessels.html

Project Barges

 There are several project barges from large (39m) to small (12.5m) in various stages of fit out, Tell us what you are looking for and if we do not have something to suit your requirements we may be able to find it for you. Also go to our Workboat site:  www.workboatseurope.com/workboats/projects_in_holland.html

Widebeam Barges

 

Enjoy the English countryside, in the broad beam canals before you head for the smallest canals of Europe. These barges are also suitable for the splendid canals of France, in Brittany or Southern France, the Canal du Midi, the choice is yours. www.dutchbargesforsale.co.uk/wide_beam_cruisers.html

 Narrow Boats

The Dynasty class - narrowboat 

For vessels able to navigate all of the English wateryways system we can provide you with new narrow boats built by one of the best steel boat building companies in the UK. The interior  and painting is all done in house at our modern facilities in Nottingham.

Floating Homes

 

A floating Home can be anything that you wish it to be and can afford, they can vary from static pontoon houseboats to vessels that cruise the UK and European waterways:  www.dutchbargesforsale.co.uk/barges_for_sale/houseboats.html

 Motor Boats

From economic, live aboard cruisers to some of the finest motor yachts on the market, we have many available for you to look at, mostly in and around Amsterdam. Ashore or afloat, new and used we may have the boat for you: www.dutchbargesforsale.co.uk/motor_cruisers.html

 Workboats

Aluminium - Fast Patrol Boats, Rescue Boats, Fire boats, Tugs and for Leisure - these boats are light weight and robust and are also ideal as tenders.

 

Pontoons

 

 The very best pntoons, tugs, workboats, patrol boats, even cargo ships, new build and used. All commercial vessels will be described in more detail if you click onto Commercial vessels on the left hand side of this page or go to www.workboatseurope.com

 Barge and Boatfinder service

To find the Barge,Motor Boat or Commercial Craft that you require - whatever size we will try to help you to locate it for you.

 

 E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone Numbers:

UK land line        +44 (0)1206 30 3289

UK mobile           +44 (0) 7757 279336