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1 BOAT HIRE | BESPOKE BOAT BUILDS | FURNITURE STORE

2017 BROCHURE

SPECIALISTS IN NARROWBOAT HOLIDAYS AND BESPOKE BOAT BUILDS

Spring Open Day Sunday 19th March 12noon - 4pm

Visit us at Crick 27th-29th May Stand F38 & Stand 43within the Waterways World Marquee

Autumn Open Day Sunday 8th October 12noon - 4pm

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Contents3 Canal boat hire and holidays

4 Aqua Life prices

5 Aqua Vivo prices

6 Aqua Beatha prices

7 Aqua Vie prices

8 Planning your trip

10 Sponsored Boat Ownership

12 New Bespoke Boats

14 Customer Testimonial: Narrowboat Dolly Blue

15 Furniture Store

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Welcome to the 2017 Brochure. Inside you’ll find a wealth of information about the services o�ered by Aqua Narrowboats including prices for narrowboat hire and bespoke boat builds. We’ve aimed to provide as much detail as possible, however we welcome questions or queries by e-mail, telephone or in person. So if you can’t fi nd what you’re looking for in the guide, just ask - we are more than happy to help!

�e Brochure has truly been a team e�ort to produce and we are, as ever, indebted to the support of our customers and loyal sta�. Many of whom have helped us compile the guide and o�ered thought, advice and support. So thank you for all contributions and here’s to another successful year!

Yours sincerely

Jane and Justin Hudson-Oldroyd

Managing Directors

Please contact Aqua Narrowboats if you would like any further information or to request a quote:WEB: www.aquanarrowboats.co.uk (Narrowboat holidays can be booked online)TEL: 01283 701041EMAIL: [email protected]

Scan in our QR code to visit our website or see latest updates on our Facebook site.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSPhotos: Aqua Narrowboats, Jennifer Clare Photography. Models: Alex Hudson-Oldroyd, Liz and Simon Price, hire customers, staff members including Vaughn Wheatley. Customer testimonial and photo contribution: Glynis and Michael Smith.

Welcome

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We have a fl eet of 4 luxury narrowboats for hire, all less than 4 years old and all awarded the highest ranking of 5 stars from VisitEngland. Your canal boat holiday will start from our base at Mercia Marina, on the Trent and Mersey Canal o�ering 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�e prices are weekly for 2017 and include VAT at 20%. Your holiday price includes: boating tuition, gas, free parking, bed linen, towels, a welcome pack of tea, co�ee and milk and all licences to cruise the canals.

Additional holiday costs and optional extras:Damage Waiver Fee (non-returnable) £55 (compulsory)Fuel contribution per night £10 (compulsory)Early cruising – start for 1pm £25

04£ eeF teP 106£ eeF teP 2

Facilities on board each hire boat�e luxury galley areas, all with granite worksurface, are well-equipped with an oven, microwave, kettle, and all kitchen utensils, serving plates and dishes. A welcome pack of tea/ co�ee and milk is provided as well as a home made cake.All bedrooms have good storage with bed linen, duvets, sheets, pillows and pillow cases provided. �ere is an additional TV in either the double or single cabins.�e quality continues into the bathrooms, each having a hi-tech toilet, a powerful shower and granite worksurfaces. �e deluxe range provides extra luxury with a walk through bathroom, creating additional space.�e saloon areas are designed for maximum comfort and fl exibility. �ese rooms are equipped with fl exible seating, TV and DVD, stereo system and further storage facilities. Each boat having high quality, modern so� furnishings, handcra�ed woodwork and contemporary interiors. All Aqua boats are painted in blue and always look stunning. Accessibility has been made a prioirty with sweeping staircases at both bow and stern, and an apron added to the stern to improve safety for children and pets and keep the wind o� the skipper!!

ALL AQUA BOATS ARE

5 STARCanal boat hire and holidays

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Aqua Life 4 +2 Berth “�e whole experience

was hassle freeand great fun”

JAMES TWIZELL

A contemporary and superior 57ft narrowboat of reverse layout design. Key features of this Deluxe range boat include a twin berth (converting to double) and a separate cabin with cross over bed which offers a full double bed width; additional handcrafted wardrobes; a luxury walk through 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.

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57ft, Sleeps 4 - 6March4th £845

11th £845

18th £845

25th £845

April1st £845

8th £1105

15th £1105

22nd £995

29th £1165

May6th £1165

13th £1165

20th £1165

27th £1585

June3rd £1290

10th £1290

17th £1290

24th £1365

July1st £1435

8th £1435

15th £1435

22nd £1585

29th £1585

August5th £1585

12th £1585

19th £1585

26th £1445

September2nd £1285

9th £1165

16th £1165

23rd £1055

October30th £1015

7th £1015

14th £995

21st £1105

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Aqua Vivo 2+2 Berth A contemporary and superior 52ft narrowboat of reverse layout design. Key features of this Deluxe range boat include a permanent extending double bed berth offering a more spacious double, and a pull out dressing table in the bedroom; double glazing; a luxury walk through 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.

“Extremely well equipped boat. Very clean. Superb facilities.”

TONY AND VERONICA WINTIN

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52ft, Sleeps 2 - 4March4th £810

11th £810

18th £810

25th £810

April1st £810

8th £990

15th £990

22rd £905

29th £1055

May6th £1055

13th £1055

20th £1055

27th £1410

June3rd £1100

10th £1100

17th £1100

24th £1195

July1st £1285

8th £1285

15th £1285

22nd £1410

29th £1410

August5th £1410

12th £1410

19th £1410

26th £1290

September2nd £1105

9th £1055

16th £1055

23th £945

October30th £915

7th £915

14th £885

21st £945

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Aqua Beatha 4 +2 Berth

A contemporary and luxurious 58ft narrowboat of reverse layout design. The largest narrowboat in the fleet, it has a kingsize double cross bed, and in a separate cabin two singles (that convert to a double); double glazing; 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.

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58ft, Sleeps 4 - 6March4th £885

11th £885

18th £885

25th £885

April1st £885

8th £1155

15th £1155

22nd £1045

29th £1215

May6th £1215

13th £1215

20th £1215

27th £1665

June3rd £1350

10th £1350

17th £1350

24th £1425

July1st £1500

8th £1500

15th £1500

22nd £1665

29th £1665

August5th £1665

12th £1665

19th £1665

26th £1515

September2nd £1345

9th £1225

16th £1225

23rd £1105

October30th £1060

7th £1060

14th £1040

21st £1150

“A brilliant first canal boat holiday, spotless & equipped

with everything we could need for our trip.”

JENNIFER PETTIT

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NEWFOR 2017

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Aqua Vie 2 +2 Berth

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50ft, Sleeps 2 - 4March4th £810

11th £810

18th £810

25th £810

April1st £810

8th £990

15th £990

22nd £905

29th £1055

May6th £1055

13th £1055

20th £1055

27th £1410

June3rd £1100

10th £1100

17th £1100

24th £1195

July1st £1285

8th £1285

15th £1285

22nd £1410

29th £1410

August5th £1410

12th £1410

19th £1410

26th £1290

September2nd £1105

9th £1055

16th £1055

23rd £945

October30th £915

7th £915

14th £885

21st £995

Please note photos are ofAqua Jeta, at the time ofgoing to print Aqua Vie was still in build

A contemporary and luxurious50ft narrowboat. This cosy narrowboat offers a 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 tablescan be added to adapt into adining area. The seating canalso be adapted to create anadditional area for sleeping2 people.

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Main attractions: Fradley Junction, Shugborough Hall, At Stoke-on-Trent Wedgewood China and Spode factories, Waterworld indoor complex and Trentham Gardens, plus Harecastle Tunnel with it’s famous copper coloured waters denoting the presence of leaded minerals.

Main attraction: Fradley Junction, Drayton Manor �eme Park, Birmingham City, Shugborough Hall

Main attractions: Shardlow Heritage Centre, the vibrant city of Leicester with the National Space Centre, the famous Foxton Locks Staircase, Covenrty Cathedral and ruins of Cathedral Church of St Michael.

Main attractions: Fradley Junction, Drayton Manor �eme Park, Atherstone Locks, Bosworth Battlefields and Battlefi eld Line Steam Railway.

Main attractions: Shugborough Hall, the Hollybush Inn (Sta�ordshire’s oldest licensed pub), Stoke-on-Trent Potteries, Hazlehurst Aquaduct, Deep Hayes Country Park, 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 Mercia 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: Sta�ordshire ringBrown: Leicestershire RingBlue: Caldon canal, there and return tripGreen: Ashby canal, there and return trip

Planning your holiday

FOUR COUNTIES RINGTotal distance is 163 miles and 126 locks

This will take approx 10 days to 2 weeks cruising

STOKE-ON-TRENT AND RETURN – 1 WEEK CRUISETotal distance is 87 miles and 58 locks

This will take 1 weeks cruising

CALDON CANAL TO FROGHALL WINDING HOLE AND RETURN

Total distance is 124 miles and 102 locks.This will take approx 10 days cruising.

LEICESTERSHIRE RING

LEICESTERSHIRE AND RETURN – SHORT BREAK

Total distance is 150 miles and 101 locks. This route includes broad canals and river sections.

This will take approx 10 days to 2 weeks cruising

Total distance is 79 miles and 52 locks. This will take approx 4 to 5 days cruising

STAFFORDSHIRE RING

STAFFORD AND RETURN – SHORT BREAK

(also known as Black Country Ring) Total distance is 104 miles and 98 locks.

This will take 1 week cruising

Total distance is 61 miles and 34 locks.This will take 4 to 5 days cruising

ASHBY CANAL BRIDGE NO 7 AND RETURN

Total distance is 144 miles and 82 locks. This will take approx 10 days cruising

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Chesterfield

Derby

Crewe

Market Drayton

Froghall Tunnel

Burton on TrentNorbury 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 BASEMercia Marina

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You can own one of our brand new, 5 star luxury narrowboats choosing from one of four designs. We place the vessel in our hire fl eet and you get a 38% return of the income from the boat. You will be o�ered 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.�e 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 o� peak season (including Xmas and February half term), giving a total of 6 weeks use a year.You will own the boat and the inventory so at the end of the four year contract there is no disruption to you as the owner.

About the Boat Sponsorship SchemeWe can o�er you 3 boat sizes which come as a reverse layout or mid-reverse layout with central galley. Prices are as follows:

50� – Reverse Layout £98,950 (Inc. VAT at 20%)52� – Reverse Layout £102,640 (Inc. VAT at 20%)58� – Mid-Reveres layout with central galley £110,795 (Inc. VAT at 20%)58� – Reverse Layout £110,795 (Inc. VAT at 20%)�e price includes granite worktops, cross bed, all inventory items, electrical goods and all so� furnishings.(FREE upgrades worth over £13,000 on a bespoke boat).

The running costsAs part of the sponsorship agreement we ask for your boat to be part of the fl eet 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. �is will include labour towards: servicing and engine repairs, attending 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.

Your fi nancial 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. �e return will have the VAT, damage waiver fee and optional extras deducted and, therefore, not included as part of the 38% or 32%.

Sponsored Boat ownership

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 provide this.

Own the boat of your

dreams and make money from it

too!

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An example of how it all worksAll costs are based on Aqua Beatha performance 2016Benefits and returns to the owner (based on 2016 occupancy rates for a 4 – 6 berth narrowboat):

38% Hire payments (approx.) £9210Less mooring fees (20% contribution) £535Less license fees (20% contribution) £361

Total £8,314 (excludes VAT, DWF and optional extras)

PLUS2 weeks holiday in peak season and 4 weeks o� 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 Narrowboats 80% mooring fees £2140

80 % licence fees £1445)xorppa( 054£ ecnarusnI

004£ ecnawolla smeti tnemecalpeRRepairs and maintenance (labour costs) £2000 (approx)

Next available sponsorship build slot is winter 2018/19 ready for 2019 season*Information correct at the time of going to print

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New Bespoke Boat SalesAqua Narrowboats o�ers you a bespoke boat building service with prices based upon the length of boat and include, as standard, all the items listed in the blue text below, to the layout of your choice. Optional extras are given in black text below, o�ering you the chance to add stunning features to make your boat luxurious and hi-tech. We can quote for any narrowboat or widebeam over 50�.

Our professional approach to boat building ensures you have access to a full design and advice service, a team of highly skilled carpenters and engineers; 4 to 5 design meetings throughout the build and instant access to your build progress via our blog site and Face book site.

For peace of mind and as a commitment to British manufacturing we use quality British hulls, and use a standard boat building contract.

HUDSON RANGE50� = £92,250 57� = £103,795 60� = £108,995 70� = £124,950ALL PRICES INCLUDE VAT AT 20%�e Hudson Range includes all items in blue as standard. Items in black are optional extras.

BESPOKE NARROWBOAT - STANDARD SPECIFICATION

• Cruiser stern built by Colecra� Engineering renowned builder of British hulls.• 10mm base plate, 6mm hull sides and 4mm cabin roof.• 50mm rubbing strakes continuously welded top and bottom• Centre rope ring.• Integral fi nger rail.• Integral fender eyes.• Self-draining front and rear deck.• Steel stable-type front doors complete with windows and oak lining.• Steel rear doors and hatch on brass runners. • Pair of steel side doors location chosen by customer.• Stainless steel water tank.• Vented gas locker complete with gas bottle. • Pole and plank rack.• Integral diesel tank with locking cap. • 4 anodes.• Quick Release Weedhatch.• Quality sprayfoam insulation by Websters.• Choice of 4 chrome or brass mushroom vents. • Choice of window locations, fi nishes and type, standard Drop Back Vent or Portholes.• Single colour paint fi nish with coachlines. • Non-slip gunnels, cabin roof and front/reardecks.

SHELL - OPTIONAL EXTRAS

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.srekcoL woB •• Vetus 55 electric bow thruster c/w battery and control panel.

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• Pigeon Box lined in solid oak/ash c/w portholes. • Double Glazing upgrade to all windows. • Arti�cial teak type decking.

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ENGINE BAY - FEATURES INCLUDED• Beta 38hp (43hp on 60�) engine with PRM 120 gearbox

and standard control panel.• Steel battery tray complete with 3 domestic 110amp

batteries and 1 starter battery.• Automatic bilge pump in Stern.• Traditional stern greaser.• Unifl ex coupling with 11/2 propeller sha�.

ENGINE BAY - OPTIONAL EXTRAS• Upgrade to hydraulic PRM 150 Gearbox• Upgrade engine to Beta 43 with PRM 150

(Inc on 60�). • Upgrade to deluxe control panel c/w gauges for battery voltage, oil pressure and temperature. • Hospital Silencer for quieter cruising .

ELECTRICS - FEATURES INCLUDED• 12v circuits and distribution panel c/w breakers. • 240v ring main complete with 1600VA/70A Victron

Multiplus Inverter/Charger and RCD.• Immersion heater connected to Calorifi er. • Shore power socket.• LED downlighters throughout.

ELECTRICS - OPTIONAL EXTRAS• Upgrade Inverter to Victron 3000Va/120A

inverter/charger. • Galvanic isolator with gauge. • Victron Galvanic Isolation Transformer. • Auto seeking satellite system complete. (Includes Oyster Caro and a fl at mounting plate

built into cabin roof during fabrication of shell)• Victron 602 battery monitor. • Remote control RGB LED lighting under gunnels.• Solar Panel Systems.

INTERIOR - FEATURES INCLUDED• Oak or Ash lining with solid oak trims.• Two partition doors positioned as required by the customer.• Fire safety kit including three fi re extinguishers, fi re blanket

and fi re alarm.• Choice of chrome or brass door furniture fi nishes. • Carpets to saloon, bedroom and passage ways. Vinyl

fl ooring & laminate fl ooring to bathroom & galley.• Webasto central heating system complete with four radiators

and towel radiator.

INTERIOR - OPTIONAL EXTRAS• Additional partition door. • Hardwood fl ooring. • Painted internal cabin roof and side panels. • Solid oak tongue & groove under gunnel in saloon. • Upgrade to 5 designer radiators • �ick Oak Partition Doors with Frosted Glass tops.

GALLEY - FEATURES INCLUDED�e location and layout options of the galley can be chosen by the customer.• 2.4m of base cabinets complete with laminate worktop &

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

• 240v fridge with ice box.• Choice of cooker or seperate hob & oven• 2 double sockets above work surface and 1 under for fridge.

GALLEY - OPTIONAL EXTRAS• Bulkhead or wall cupboard. • Granite or wood worktop dependent on layout • Integrated 240v freezer A+ rated (if space allows). • Upgrade standard 240v fridge to integrated.

• Wine cellars

BATHROOM- FEATURES INCLUDED�e location and 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.• 800mm Quadrant cubicle complete with waterproof

surround, chrome pivot door and thermostatic shower.• Sink unit with storage under.• Storage cupboard adjacent to shower cubicle. • Large wall mirror.• �etford cassette toilet.• Extraction fan with light.• Vinyl tile fl ooring.

BATHROOM - OPTIONAL EXTRAS• Deluxe macerator toilet to remote stainless steel tank,

c/w toilet, tank, control panel, sensor, pipes & Brass/chrome pump out fi tting.

• Upgrade cassette toilet to cassette with ceramic bowl• Upgrade to large 900mm Quadrant Cubicle.

SALOON - FEATURES INCLUDED�e location of the saloon can be chosen by the customer. �e area is designed for free standing furniture but options are available for either a fi xed L shaped or Pullman style dinettes.• TV cabinet – choice of either a corner cabinet or slim-line

under gunnel cabinet both complete with aerial socket.• Two 240v double power sockets.• Choice of either sweeping access stairs with wardrobe or

standard access steps.• If steps chosen an additional wardrobe of the same size can

be provided elsewhere.

SALOON - OPTIONAL EXTRAS• L shaped or Pullman style dinette Includes upholstery, table and Desmo legs.• Pullman dinette to seat 6 c/w pullout seat & upholstery • Solid fuel stove with tile surround installed to new BS regs.• Corner diesel stove

BEDROOM - FEATURES INCLUDED�e location of bedroom and style (walkthrough or separate) can be determined by the customer as can the location of the wardrobe. Additional drawers or cupboard space and extending bed at additional cost.• 4� x 6� 3inch bed with 8” deep luxury mattress complete

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

• Large 2� wide, fl oor to ceiling wardrobe with a choice of shelving or hanging space.

• Shelf over bed.• One double 240v socket.

BEDROOM - OPTIONAL EXTRAS• King size cross bed c/w luxury mattress. • Arched wall cabinets above bed. • Additional cupboards/cabinets/wardrobes charged

according to time and materials involved

You’re welcome to contact us for further information on 01283 701041

• Integrated 6kg washing machine

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Customer TestimonialGlynis and Michael owners of Dolly Bluetalk about their story of building a bespokenarrowboat with Aqua Narrowboats:

As novice boaters we needed guidance we could trust. We didn’t realise how lucky we were to have chosen Aqua Narrowboats as our boat builders. From the beginning Justin and his team advised what was possible and what was unfeasible. We had ideas which sometimes seemed incongruous but he listened, we discussed them and the end result is a boat we are proud of and love.

We were involved in all stages of the construction from the heap of steel on the floor of a workshop to the design of the interior. His advice on what to choose was invaluable however at times we digressed significantly form his previous work and all was taken in his stride. We quickly understood from him what the limitations of designing a narrowboat were. We worked well together with no sticky moments, just laughter mainly, but obviously with serious undertones.

The quality of the workmanship is superb. The team are a credit to him and we were always welcomed on board at any time to see the progress of the build. This meant anything we weren’t happy with could be sorted quickly. What could have been a very worrying time for us turned out to be most exciting and pleasurable. We would highly recommend Aqua Narrowboats whether you are a novice like we were or are highly experienced as many of his customers are.

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Launching

March 2017

Start shopping at www.aquanarrowboats.co.uk

Furnishing StoreSmart solutions for compact spaces!Aqua Furnishing Store specialises in furniture and soft interiors for narrowboats, boats,caravans and cabins. All of these spaces have a number of things in common: space is compact and walls are never straight! We have years of experience in designing for these unique spaces and found smart solutions to compact spaces, that look great. We are happy to share these treasures in our new furniture store which will be launched in March 2017.

Here is a taster of our product range:

Roman & Venetian Blinds -Made to measure,flush fitting blinds

Design Tip: Bold colour splashes can bring even the smallest room to life and really open up the space

LightsDesign Tip: Using lighting to set the mood: A small space can be anything you want it to be; be that cosy, contemporary, bright, subtle, chic or bold

Porthole cushion liners & cushionsDesign tips: Introduce the ‘snuggle factor’ with soft furnishings: porthole liners instead of blinds, & cushions to compliment your colour scheme, all made to order.

Storage Furniture Design tip: Every space is valuable so well thought-out furniture & storage is essential.

Chairs & setteesDesign Tip: We have found the best range of seating that will fit in your small space, under your gunnels and through your small doorways

Knobs & hooksDesign tips: Beauty is in the detail, you can choose from our unique range of knobs & hooks to create a theme throughout your compact space

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Contact: Justin Hudson-Oldroyd

Email: [email protected]

Aqua Narrowboats (UK) Ltd. The Workshop, Mercia Marina, Findern Lane, Willington, Derbyshire. DE65 6DW

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WE’RE GIVING ONE LUCKY PERSON THE CHANCE TO WIN A SHORT BREAK ON ONE OF OUR 5 STAR NARROWBOATS FOR THEIR FAMILY OR GROUP OF FRIENDS.It couldn’t be easier to enter all you have to do is enter your details below and send it to the address below. All entries will be put into a draw and a winner will be selected at random by a third party. Only one entry per household, closing date 1st June 2017 - just after the Crick Boat Show. Alternatively you can enter via our website www.aquanarrowboats.co.uk/competition. Terms & Conditions apply. You must be 21 years or older to enter.

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