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| ABNB Ltd | |
| North Kilworth Marina, Station Road, North Kilworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6HY, UK | |
| Contact: | ABNB Ltd |
| Telephone: | Reveal Telephone Number |
Successfully selling boats since 1995, ABNB's constant aim is to provide the standard of service of yesteryear which is so often missing in today's self-centered hectic lifestyle and our commitment to providing a friendly, professional service is second to none.
Our collective boating experience encompasses all aspects of the cut and it is difficult to envisage an area of the canal world in which we wouldn't be able to offer you constructive advice and support, be it realising your dream or hanging up your windlasses.
ABNB started life as the brainchild of Andy Burnett whilst he was the Technical Editor of Waterways World, the popular magazine still at the forefront today. In the early 90's brokers would only sell boats that were taken to their sales base but many vendors were reluctant to abandon their pride and joy, even though they were selling. ABNB pioneered and perfected selling boats from their home moorings which enabled the vendors to participate in the sales process, an opportunity welcomed by many. As the business grew, Crick Wharf became the home of ABNB, enabling boats to also be sold from Crick.
ABNB moved to purpose built offices within North Kilworth Marina in 2021 providing a one-stop shop for buyers and sellers.
Each boat offered on brokerage includes:
* A very detailed and unrivalled 4-page colour brochure, with a scaled line drawing of the boat
* Dedicated page on our website, www.abnb.co.uk
* An individual detailed display in our North Kilworth offices
* Coverage in National publications
* Individual feature display at Crick Shows
Potential buyers can:
* View the sales brochure on-line or receive a copy in the post
* View boats at North Kilworth seven days a week, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
* View any outlying boat (by appointment only)
* Contact ABNB for impartial advice
* Secure a boat with a refundable deposit (an admin fee will be retained)
* Be confident by using an ABYA Accredited Broker (see www.abya.co.uk)
* Be secure in the knowledge that ABNB operates a separate Client Account
Please visit our website www.abnb.co.uk for more information, including useful boating related topics such as the 57' myth, the Recreational Craft Directive and the Boat Safety Scheme.
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Just when you thought you had seen it all, along comes Moment In Time which certainly has the WOW factor. Designed from the onset by experienced boaters, she features many clever ideas and is a rare opportunity to purchase a solid boat where every nook and cranny has been utilised for something. We don't think we have ever seen a boat with so many cupboards and drawers, some with internal lighting, and the wardrobes are even heated! Perfectly designed and equipped for residential living,... read more 
If you have always dreamt of owning your own narrowboat, but spiralling prices have always got in the way, then Lily The Third might just be the boat you thought you would never obtain. Admittedly at this price you are not going to get all the bells, whistles and modern appliances that most boats these days come equipped with, but as they say, sometimes, less is more! Lily the Third can accommodate four people, with a make-up double in the saloon. When plugged in to a landline, hot water can b... read more 
Cruiser style narrowboat built and fitted out by Liverpool Boat Co, one of the canals most prolific and experienced builders. Liberty Belle has the trademark Liverpool headroom, which at 6ft 6in provides a light and airy feel to the interior cabins.
The comfortable accommodation is ideal for two, having a spacious open plan saloon and Pullman dinette. There is of course space for two occasional guests and at a push, with an addition of an airbed, this could be increased by another two ber... read more 
Stoke-on-Trent Boatbuilders have been a respected constructor of narrowboats for the private market since the early 90’s and are renowned for their craftmanship. All is custom crafted, durable and stands the test of time, as proven on this delightful craft.
Laid out in the floating country cottage style, that is an aft master bedroom with a forward saloon separated by the galley and shower room. This design has always been popular and is ideal for a couple, a small family or for boatin... read more 
Alvechurch Boat Centre is one of the UK’s best known and respected hire companies, tracing their lineage back to the dawn of the holiday boat era in the early 1970’s. For many years their shell building and fitting out have been carried out in-house producing solid, instantly recognizable craft.
If you are looking for an uncomplicated boat on which to escape the trials and tribulations of modern life, you may have to look no further.
Whilst the specification may appear basic... read more 
The well proportioned shell was provided in 1995 by Gary Gorton, renowned for his quality of steelwork and high standard of finish. She was later registered in 1997 and fitted out by the 2nd owner, Dave Stack.
Propulsion is by a fabulous sounding Kelvin J3 vintage diesel engine, originally fitted in a Scottish salmon tug and rebuilt 10yrs ago. Heating is currently by solid fuel stove (to be repaired prior to sale), although radiators and plumbing is in place for a boiler to be installed. ... read more 
For many years Hancock and Lane were a leading name in the shell
building industry with a prolific output, and their rugged shells were
favoured by many hire companies of the day. Pendragon is a simple,
honest boat which would be perfect for a family due to the arrangement
of the overnight sleeping accommodation. She has been in the current
ownership for 28 years and has been well maintained as evidenced by
the history and invoices available onboard. No expense was spared
when she needed ... read more 
With one owner from new, Lady Violet has been in the family for over
thirty years. She is a traditional narrowboat based on a shell from the
canals’ most respected production builder. Berths are in three separate
cabins, sleeping up to six people, making her ideal for boating with
family and friends. Central heating is by gas boiler with additional
warmth from the solid fuel stove in the saloon, along with the range in
the Boatman's cabin. A magnificent Russell Newbery DM2 engin... read more 
"Louis and Joshua Boat Builders were a well established company based in Doncaster and built many award winning craft utilising distinctive, shapely, well proportioned Jonathan Wilson shells. Used for leisure, this attractive portholed traditional narrowboat is equally suitable for full time residency as it is equipped for an independent life afloat.
Accommodation is for up to four in two separate cabins with an amidships, well appointed shower room incorporating a fresh water flushing ... read more 
Owned from new, and presented to the market in wonderful
condition, Maggie has been meticulously maintained and looks
stunning with her fresh re-paint by Kate Boats in 2023. Maggie
was professionally stretched in 2013 by Brinklow Boat Services
and fully re-fitted by Rose Narrowboats to a very high standard.
She is perfectly set-up for a family of three with two bedrooms and
two wc's onboard. Equipped with everything you could ask for in a
liveaboard boat with the all important washer... read more 
Two well known, respected names of the canal industry come together in Frances Alberta, with a shell by Pro Build who are a popular choice of many private owners and boat builders alike, with a fit-out by Black Prince Holidays. Black Prince have always retired their hire boats at an early age and kept them well maintained. Frances Alberta underwent a partial re-fit, carried out by the previous owner to provide a modern galley with plumbing for a washing machine. Accommodation is for four with... read more 
Ashby Boats were, in their boatfitting years, a small group of experienced and talented waterways craftsmen. The Tiddy Mun is well equipped for life afloat, be it liveaboard, extended cruising, or for holidays. She is set up as a very comfortable home for two, with the option of overnight guests staying on the make up double in the dinette. The very useful aft cabin houses a washing machine and a compact freezer and has adequate amounts of storage, leading into the bedroom with more storage i... read more 
Iolanthe was built and fitted out by the well respected Simon Piper, son of David Piper, who during the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s had a strong following with even the earliest examples still being enthusiastically sort after. Simon carried on the family tradition after his father’s retirement in 2001.
Accommodation is spacious, with the saloon having space for free-standing furniture to be added.
The galley has space and plumbing for a washing machine and is also equip... read more 
Understated quality oozes from Seachange with the skilfully crafted Alexander hull lines and neat fabrication complimented by the use of black double glazed window frames and portholes, standing out against the cream superstructure. Kingsground’s fitout is everything you would expect of them – neat, precise joinery with attention to detail. The specification has been purposefully planned for residential use with the all important full size washer, dishwasher, tall fridge freezer and... read more 
Evenstar is produced by Liverpool Boat company and is light and airy due in the main to their trademark headroom, in this case, a whopping 6ft 8in. There is good access from the sociable cruiser deck into the main sleeping cabin and the Pullman dinette provides a further double berth for overnight guests.
The U shaped galley is offset to one side to allow uninterrupted passage through the cabin when cooking and is equipped with a gas cooker and under counter fridge. The shower room houses a... read more 
Tanglefoot is a solid, spacious trad stern narrowboat, built by the first owner on a shell from Cauldon Boats.
She has an appealing homely feel to her and has proven liveaboard credentials, with plenty of scope for additions should you wish. In a go-anywhere length, Tanglefoot is propelled by a Beta Marine 35hp diesel engine. She has a useful glazed cratchboard with canvas cover over the well deck to further extend the usable space.
Heating is currently by solid fuel stove and electr... read more 
Presented to the market in great condition, is Green Boat, a substantially built cruiser, manufactured in China under factory conditions, using predominately European sourced equipment and marketed by a British company.
The specification features a 12mm thick baseplate, whilst worktops and wet room floor are of granite, and a large in-floor shower tray offers luxurious showering. Hard wearing bamboo timber (a responsibly sourced hardwood) is used throughout the fit-out, which provides an att... read more 
Here is a rare opportunity to purchase a nearly new boat with only 400 hours on the clock.
Muddy Waters is built by The Custom Boat Company in Devizes who have over 50 years of boat building experience between them. The shell was built in 2022 by Aintree
Boats, with the boat launched in April 2023.
Stepping down the aft steps into the galley, this REVERSE layout narrowboat has all the mod cons you may require onboard and a copious amount of storage throughout.
Luxury granite worktop... read more 
Built from aluminium, Adagio is another well designed and built boat from Sea Otter, who were the market leaders in aluminium craft in their time. The use of aluminium means that hull maintenance needs are low and the below water paint is for cosmetic purposes only.
The internal fitout is to the usual Sea Otter standard and delivers what you need with a well specified equipment list cleverly fitted in a small space. An inboard diesel engine, a combined gas fired blown air heating unit with s... read more 
Built in 1988 by R& D Fabrications, this sociable cruiser stern narrowboat has all the basics that you may need to start life afloat. Heating is via a solid fuel stove with a gravity fed back boiler which sends hot water through large diameter piping to radiators. A copious amount of hot water is provided by the instantaneous water heater and is always available for showering in the wet room.
Accommodation is currently for two with a permanent double bed at the aft, although th... read more 
Annie Maud's onboard equipment and design make her ideal for
residential use or extended cruising. Built at an ideal length for cruising
the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and on through Yorkshire from where she
originated from at Legard Bridge Boat Co. Accommodation is for four, if
utilising the make-up double berth on the L-shape dinette. The saloon
has space for free-standing furniture of your choice, with a solid fuel
stove providing additional heat to the diesel central heating. T... read more 
Built by her first owner, a professional boat fitter, as shown by the level of quality and neat design ideas. She is set-up to cruise, with the beefy Lister JP3, boasting low engine hours since being rebuilt, matched to a hydraulic drive with Crowther Propeller to make the most of the power.
There is also plenty of power in the hydraulic bow thruster that can be continuously operated, making manoeuvring easier than some shorter boats. An added bonus of the hydraulic drive is the higher headr... read more 
Colecraft have been building steel narrowboats for nearly 50 years and have always been favoured by many professional boat fitters. Demesne was fitted out in oak by her first owner who was a professional joiner. She has been a proven liveaboard for the past fourteen years with the thoughtful design providing plenty of storage, particularly in the aft bedroom, where you will also find a washing machine.
The accommodation is currently for two, but with room in the saloon for free standing f... read more 
If you can’t quite make up your mind which style of narrowboat shell, trad or semi-trad, would suit you best, well this boat could provide the perfect answer.
Nina has a large sliding rear hatch which covers the semi-trad deck, allowing seating for the crew to accompany the steerer on sunny days, but when the weather is not at its best it can be closed leaving a small hatch for the helmsman.
A cratchboard and cover has been removed as they were showing signs of age, but are availabl... read more 
This 2005 traditional stern narrowboat features an uncomplicated layout and technical installation. The professional fit-out by Eastern Caravans is in light ash, and the combination of windows and portholes allows for a bright and open feel to the cabin interior.
Hola would be an ideal starter boat or is equally suitable for someone who would like to downsize from a larger craft. By modern standards it could be said that this craft is a little basic, but there is everything on board that ... read more 
Mr David has a quality fit-out from a multi-prize-winning builder that has, as with other Warble boats, clearly stood the test of time. Built in 1999 to the owners specification to suit their liveaboard needs, Mr David offers the perfect balance of attractive traditional features within a high quality and functional living space.
There is a large 420Ah bank of batteries at your disposal, charged by the trusty Beta engine and the onboard 2kW Mastervolt inverter and 40A charger, which should ... read more 
With one owner from new, Nampara, fitted out by Clearwater Boats to a professional standard, has been well maintained and cherished. Add this to the steelwork by Mike Christian who, along with other family members, such as Jonathan Wilson, produce some of the best shells afloat with an enviable reputation, and you find yourself with a fine vessel.
Accommodation is for six people with an aft master bedroom with permanent double, and two make-up double berths in the saloon and dinette. The ... read more 
This stylish shell with recessed aft panels and hull side rivets is from Stuart Hodges who was noted for both his neat detailing and strong construction methods used. Fitted out by Ron Hunt using oak plywood in a floating cottage style, complete with Welsh dresser in the saloon.
Central heating is by gas boiler to radiators with additional warmth from the solid fuel stove in the saloon, and a second stove in the Boatmans cabin – you will certainly not be cold on this boat! A full wi... read more 
Megan is a full length, traditional style narrowboat from the well respected Steve Hudson. The interior is in oak and dark hardwood, creating a timeless feel and is to the usual Hudson high standard, with these boats always being highly sought after on the second hand market.
Megan is ideal as a family boat with a permanent double bed, a make up double on the Pullman dinette and three single bunk beds. The lower bunks also convert into a further double, with the starboard one converting, if ... read more 
Built by two very well respected companies in a compact size, if you are looking for an uncomplicated boat with lower running costs this may be the one for you.
Accommodation is for two with a permanent double in the aft bedroom, with a make-up double in the saloon available for overnight guests. The shower room houses a pump-out wc, washbasin and shower, and the galley has the usual LPG cooking facilities and an under counter fridge with cupboards and shelving.
Cabin warmth is by die... read more 
The name of this narrowboat might well ring a bell with you, for it
belongs to the loveable Jack Russell, Chico Chugg (and his humans)
and has featured in many an episode on TV, and of course, in a series
of books. Wah Wah Chugg is built in the popular REVERSE layout
style with the galley conveniently at the aft. The onboard equipment
and design make her ideal for residential use or extended cruising, and
she is set up as a very comfortable home for two, with the option of an
overnight gu... read more 
Rose has been priced to reflect the fact that as an older vessel, she will require some maintenance works. She would be ideal for someone who would relish taking on a project and has plenty of positives.
She has a cosy forward saloon with sofa bed and solid fuel stove which has a back boiler to circulate hot water around to the radiators and calorifier. The calorifier can also be heated by the engine on a summer's day.
A raised Pullman dinette is the perfect place for meals or in... read more 1 Pages: 1
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