Exhibitors 2025
In addition to boats on the water in the Marina and on the land in the Show Village, there are chandleries, boatbuilders, marinas and brokerage firms, and food & craft stalls at the 2025 Crick Boat Show.
Companies marked * take part in Trade & Preview Day on Friday 23 May
Company information will be listed here...
The Boats
The colourful boats set the scene at Crick Boat Show. Presented by national and local boat builders and fitters and also by brokers, there are narrowboats and wide beams on display on water in the Marina and also on land at the heart of the Show Village.
Boats on Show 2025
Below are links to companies that will have boats at the 2025 Show. All boats were open for Trade & Preview Day.
Many companies have an "open boat" that can be viewed at any time durning the Show, but for others you may need to pre-book a viewing. If you wish to view a the boat from a specific company, do contact them before the Show find out if pre-booking is necessary.
Adrift Boats Ltd *
Our boat showcases the latest electric propulsion system from Vetus. HDPE plastic shell is 100% recyclable, eliminating rust and minimising maintenance. Engineered to the highest standards, meaning strength, durability and reliability guaranteed. Enjoy effortless, silent cruising without the smell of diesel fumes.
(Stand LB1)
Aquavista Boat Sales *
Finding the perfect boat has never been easier. Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or a first-time buyer, visit Aquavista Boat Sales at their ‘Tillers & Tankards’ festival village to view lots of boats and chat with their brokers. Brand-new boats are great, but if you’re in the market for a pre-owned boats, Aquavista will have over 10 narrowboats for you to explore and purchase at the show. And if you want to chat about selling your boat with us, they can help with that too.
(Stand F28 to 33)
Aqueduct Brokerage *
NEW 60’ diesel propulsion semi-cruiser reverse-layout ready to go narrowboat from Ovation Boats and brokered via Aqueduct Marina. Canaline 42. 75kgf Vetus bow thruster. 540watt solar. 3kw Victron inverter/charger. Diesel boiler to rads. Solid fuel stove. Smart glass skylight. Windows, double glazed with thermal break. Gas cooking. AC integrated fridge, freezer and washing machine. Outside painted pale green. Inside oak and cream.
aqueductmarina.co.uk/brokerage
(Stand F11)
Bluewater Boats Ltd *
Exhibiting a 64ft bespoke square stern electric propulsion narrowboat. We also build bespoke narrowboats, wide beams & Dutch Barges.
(Stand F41 and 42)
Boating Leisure Services *
Builders of bespoke narrowboats and widebeams.
www.boatingleisureservices.com
(Stand F43)
Braidbar Boats Ltd *
Braidbar have been building bespoke narrowboats for over 40 years at the historic Lord Vernon’s Wharf on the Macclesfield Canal. This year we are showcasing ’Daisy’ No. 213 which is packed full of traditional detailing on the outside and all the ultra-modern features on the inside. All hand built from our skilled and talented team, based here in Cheshire.
(Stand F36)
Darren Aldridge Boat Fitting *
We combine over 30 years of expertise with a commitment to creating one-of-a-kind, high-quality bespoke narrowboats tailored to individual tastes. Come and see Willow, our latest 60ft semi-trad. Expertly finished with a unique blend of traditional character and contemporary design. New, for sale and ready to cruise, Willow is built to high standards and is an opportunity to own a distinctive, handcrafted narrowboat. For a new bespoke boat, come and see us.
(Stand F45)
Elton Moss Boatbuilders *
We are an award-winning builder of bespoke luxury wide beam barges and narrowboats including full electric propulsion systems, disabled access and category C wide beams. Come and see our boast in the marina.
(Stand F8 and 9)
Finesse Boats Ltd *
This year Finesse Boats will be exhibiting a 70ft traditional Cowpar narrow boat with a bespoke contemporary interior fit out and industry leading electric propulsion system
(Stand F47)
Historic Narrow Boat Club (HNBC) *
The display of Historic Boats at Crick Boat Show 2025 is sponsored by Norton Canes. Formed in 1966, the Historic Narrow Boat Club is a not-for-profit club dedicated to preserving the working heritage of UK canals, from the boats themselves to details of the waterways on which they travel. We are passionate about working boats, traditional skills, the built heritage, and the practices and courtesies of the working boat people.
(Stand F18 to 25)
Kings Bromley Wharf Narrowboats *
We will be exhibiting a 66ft fully bespoke narrowboat built to the customers high spec and a fantastic layout. We build and maintain narrowboats at our canalside boat yard in Staffordshire.
(Stand F44)
Kingsground *
With 30 years of boatbuilding experience, Kingsground is a family-owned business that takes pride in attention to detail and quality craftsmanship, using only the finest materials. Some notable recent projects are ‘Beatrice’ runner up at Crick Boat Show 2023 and ‘Highgrove’ winner of Favourite Boat at Show 2024, both built in partnership with Lakeland Leisure Estates.
(Stand F12)
Knights Narrowboats *
At Knights, we believe our boats are a true representation of quality, craftsmanship, and creativity. By using only the highest-quality materials and providing a personalised service tailored to meet your needs, we are confident that we can create a narrowboat that will exceed your expectations.
(Stand F10)
LNBP Community Boating
Operating the Trip Boats at Crick Boat Show, LNBP Community Boating is a voluntary run charity providing canal boat holidays, short breaks and daytrip experiences for a wide range of community groups and organisations.
(Stand F0)
Lakeland Leisure Boat Sales *
Discover a wide selection of new and pre-owned canal boats, narrowboats, wide beams, and floating lodges with our trusted brokerage service available across our UK marina network. Experienced and dedicated sales managers are here to guide you from your first enquiry right through to handing over the keys to your new boat or floating lodge.
www.lakelandleisureboatsales.co.uk
(Stand F13 to15)
Lakeland Leisure Estates Ltd *
Lakeland Leisure Estates Ltd offer premier leisure and residential moorings throughout the UK alongside an established new and used boat sales operation. Whether you are looking to buy, sell or find a home for your boat, we can help you make your boating dreams a reality.
(Stand F13 to15)
Lynch Motors *
Oliver - 18m narrowboat installed with Lynch Red Snapper drop-in hybrid motor.
(Stand F35)
Norton Canes *
Norton Canes will be demonstrating that the era of the highly bespoke, personalised boat is not dead! They will be showing a truly unique 60ft semi trad based on a pirate and vampire theme, complete with the Milky Way on the bedroom ceiling! Look out for the ebonised oak, solid cherry accents, Brazilian granite and the stunning metallic paint job. Also available not just to view but buy is one of NC’s high-end brokerage boats, Musetta. Just two years old, this 60ft reverse layout semi-cruiser comes with a top fit out in solid oak with granite worktops, plus bow and stern thrusters.
www.nortoncanesboatbuilders.co.uk
(Stand F26 and 27)
Ovation Boats *
61ft narrowboat with Hybrid Marine diesel electric. Lithium electric propulsion. 2kW Solar. Bow and stern thruster. Reverse layout finished in Walnut and Oak with Cream upper panels and painted cupboard doors. Double glazed bonded windows. Smart glass skylight. Cruiser stern.
(Stand F34)
Russell Narrowboats Limited *
We are a family run business building quality bespoke narrow boats since 2015. See our latest 60ft narrowboat Sienna at the show.
(Stand F46)
Smithwood Narrowboats Ltd *
Bespoke narrowboats expertly crafted in the Midlands. We pride ourselves on creating narrowboats to our customers own requirements. We help plan every little detail of the build from start to finish, making the whole process a fun and exciting experience! We have an exciting new division – Smithwood Transformed - for complete paint resprays and exterior refurbishments of your existing narrowboat.
(Stand F37 and 38)
Stone Bespoke Narrowboats *
Based at Aston Marina in the heart of Staffordshire, just south of Stone on the Trent Mersey Canal, we work and trade closely with local business’ to not support the local economy and to ensure quality and sustainability. We are a small team of highly skilled craftsmen and engineers with one vision of providing excellent customer care and outstanding finished products. This is our second year at Crick after coming runners up for the best narrowboat of the show last year. This year we showcase a spacious, elegant 45ft bespoke build to the clients specification, come and check us out.
(Stand F4)
Swan Boat Builders *
Bespoke narrowboat and widebeam builder. Innovation, technology, quality, affordability. The leaders in bringing floating dreams to life. We will have two narrowboats at the show.
(Stand F39 and 40)
Tingdene Boat Sales *
We specialise in wide beam and narrowboat marketing from 4 of our marinas and guarantee berths with all boats sold at Upton Marina on the River Severn, Pyrford Marina on the River Wey, Hartford Marina on the Cambridgeshire Great Ouse, and Thames & Kennet Marina on the River Thames at Reading. We offer a professional pre-owned service including free sales berths to vendors. Narrowboats, wide beams and Dutch barges are always available.
(Stand LB2 & 3)
Tingdene Marinas Ltd *
Our 10 inland marinas give you access to the best of the UK’s cruising rivers. First-rate facilities, superb water front bars and restaurants, excellent boatyard facilities, plus friendly marina teams, will turn your boating dreams into a reality. Tingdene Marinas offer a unique boating experience throughout the UK’s inland waterways.
(Stand LB2 & 3)
Favourite Boat in Show
The Favourite Boat in Show award is a tradition of Crick. The 2024 competion is sponsored by Haven Knox-Johnston and there with be two trophies - one the most admired narrowboat and one for the most admired widebeamt, as voted for by Show visitors.
The result will be announced early afternoon on Monday. Everyone who votes is entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Marks & Spencer voucher and voters can also enter a prize draw to win a year's free boat insurance from Haven Knox-Johnston (T&C apply). The winning exhibitor receives a trophy and a bottle of champagne.
Around the Marina
A host of boating expertise can be found on the Quayside. High quality exhibitors from every aspect of inland boating welcome you to their marquees to browse and chat.
Take the opportunity to talk to all the experts and find out more about what they have to offer.
All Quayside stands are open on Trade and Preview Day.
Exhibitors Around the Marina in 2024 are:
Boating Marquee
The backbone of Crick Boat Show, the Boating Marquee is a large floored marquee filled with waterway related products, services, associations and businesses. It is an essential part of the Crick Boat Show experience.
Boating Marquee exhibitors include:
• Boat builders • Marinas • Lighting • Rescue services • Paints • Holidays • Hire boats
• RYA acredited training • Brokerage • Security • Windows • Insurance • Solar panels • Batteries • Stoves
• Maps and books • Electrical items & all things boating
Companies marked * in the list are exhibiting on Trade & Preview Day
Our Boating Marquee Exhibitors in 2024 are:
Show Village
Our Show Village is a bustling outdoor area of the Show with a large number of exhibitors. Located adjacent to the main food court, and around the Land Boats, it’s the ideal area to enjoy a gentle post-lunch stroll.
Home to our land-based boat display, make sure you visit the Show Village to explore these boats as well as those afloat in the Marina.
The Show Village is a great place to pick up some exclusive Show-only offers and bargains. Companies thatin Trade & Preview Day are marked * in the list below.
Show Village 2024 Exhibitors are:
Food & Craft Marquee
The Food and Craft Marquee is the place to find artists and crafts people as well as a wide selection of fine gourmet food specialists offering tasty samples of their culinary delights and product demonstrations. It is an ideal place to browse.
The Food & Craft Marquee is open Saturday to Bank Holiday Monday.
Our Food & Craft Marquee 2024 Exhibitors are:
2025 Show
Thinking of exhibiting?
Exhibitor bookings for the 2025 Show are now open. Watch the video to find out more. Our Exhibitor Guide can be found below together with links to booking forms
Exhibiting at Crick Boat Show
Organised by leading media outlet for the inland waterways, Waterways World and backed by Canal & River Trust, Crick Boat Show is the biggest inland waterways event of the year, receiving over 26,000 visitors during the course of the Show.
In addition to opportunities to promote your business or organisation on the ground, the Show offers the widest and deepest reach to the inland waterways community of any media organisation. Build your presence in advance via our 50,000+ audience, during and after the show, combining digital, social media, print and PR.
The event brings together every facet of the inland waterways community - waterways users, prospective boat owner and industry. Whether your objective is to sell more, meet new and old customers, increase your leads, or to network – the show offers solutions to grow your business.
Trade & Preview Day offers a unique and focussed opportunity for you to meet with industry professionals, develop relationships and source products and services to enhance your business. Read more about Trade & Preview Day
How we reach our consumer and trade audience
- Extensive and targeted digital marketing campaigns including Google Search, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and LinkedIn.
- Dedicated email promotions to our database of 27,000 opted-in inland boaters, prospective boat buyers and Crick visitors.
- Canal & River Trust email promotions to boat owners and Friends of CRT plus social media support
- Print advertising in Waterways World – the world’s best selling inland waterways magazine
- Crick Boating Times – free newspaper devoted to the Show with a total distribution of over 30,000 copies across the inland waterways and supermarkets within a 60 mile radius of Crick
- Dedicated and extensive PR campaign to specialist boating, national and regional press.
Click on the image to see the 2025 Exhibitor Guide.
Go to bottom of this page to download your Booking Form.
Exhibition space is priced to suit all budgets and comes as part of an enhanced exhibitor package.
Your exhibitor benefits:
All exhibition bookings come complete with a number of benefits, included in the price:
• A number of free weekend show passes*
• Free listing on the Exhibitors page of this website with a link to your own website - year round listing
• Free listing in official printed Show Guide
• Special rates on entry tickets for your guests
• Advertising and sponsorship packages available
• Priority advance booking for our on-site camping and online moorings
• Access to the VIP Marquee
• Free exhibitor car parking
*Number depends on the type and size of exhibit
If you’d like to find out more about exhibiting at the Crick Boat Show 2025, simply contact Rachael Grignon crickexhibitors@wwonline.co.uk or phone 01283 742 964.
Booking Forms
Use the buttons below for more information about exhibiting at Crick Boat Show 2025 and to download your booking form
