Aries's shell was constructed in 2010, by XR&D, and she has been engineered and fitted by myself, with some joinery by Greg Birkett. She is an 83% scale ‘representation’ of a 'River Class' Leeds Liverpool 'Short' boat (from the mid 1900s). These were the canvas covered, widebeam, working boats of the L&L between Wigan and Leeds. She has a steel superstructure of course and modern facilities with berths for up to five, one of which is the 'make up' occasional berth in the saloon. She is gas free, with a Dickinson diesel cookstove and elec... read more

Introducing Pegasus, a cat C inland water /canal Dutch barge. Ideal for cruising the coastline or the canal and river system. Featuring the very best in Construction and Engine type: Built in 2007 by the esteemed South Holland Marine, Pegasus exemplifies superior craftsmanship and nautical engineering. It's powered by a reliable and economical 90 HP Beta engine paired with a PRM gearbox—both renowned in the boating community for their reliability and ease of service. Practical and Functional Design: Pegasus is a perfect residential leisure vessel, offering ample, well-thoug... read more

Very usable flat bottomed ! Dutchy. Sloe Panda is a cruiser stern wide beam Dutch barge with a fixed wheelhouse built in 2012 as a Roy Abrams Replica. A professional bespoke fit out for the existing and only ever owner. Propulsion is by a Vetus 85hp diesel engine with hydraulic wheel steering. The boat also benefits from a bow thruster Entering the wheelhouse, you are greeted with what could be a social area to house guests or entertain onboard, it is currently used to house boating essentials. This links to a sizable and open plan galley down the steps into this spacious reverse layout... read more