Welcome to your complete source for information on building Canal barges and broadbeam Boats.

If your planning on building a Canal barge, or broadbeam boat, then there are almost certainly a lot of questions your asking yourself. This site takes you step by step through the decision making process, to give you some idea of what you can look forward to when you start the build (or contract someone to do it for you!)

Don't feel you can cope with building your own? have a look at the following pages for information and advice on buying or trying a narrow boat or barge for yourself. Boat Building Services Buy a pre-built Shell, Sailaway of Fully Fitted Barge to your specification. Brokerage Services Buy a second hand or new canal barge. Waterways Holidays Narrow boat holidays in the UK - Try out the cruising experience Before you start to build!