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.
Aquavista Boat Sales *
Aquavista Boat Sales helps you buy a boat and sell your boat with confidence. Part of the largest marina network in England, we connect buyers and sellers while making the whole process straightforward, transparent and supported by experts who understand life on the water. Browse our stock of over 160 pre-owned boats for sale or contact us to chat about selling your boat.
(Stand F)
Braidbar Boats Ltd *
Braidbar have been building bespoke narrowboats for over 40 years at the historic Lord Vernon’s Wharf on the Macclesfield Canal.
(Stand F)
Collingwood Boat Builders *
Collingwood Boat Builders are by far the largest canal boat builder in the UK. From shells to full-fits, narrowboats and widebeams, you’re guaranteed to find something in our range for you. No stage payments and quick build times means you can be on the water sooner than you think. On display this year: a fully fitted 62ft Shearwater narrowboat and a bespoke 72ft x 12ft 3in fully fitted wide beam.
www.collingwoodboatbuilders.co.uk
(Stand F)
Elton Moss Boatbuilders Ltd *
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 boat in the marina.
(Stand F)
FP Technologies *
Builders of HDPE plastic canal boat shells which are 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 and sustainable performance.
formationplastics.co.uk/our-biggest-project-yet/
(Stand LB)
HNBC *
The display of Historic Boats at Crick Boat Show 2026 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. The display of Historic Boats at Crick Boat Show 2026 is sponsored by Norton Canes.
(Stand F)
Kingsground *
Kingsground is an award-winning Oxfordshire boatbuilder and marina, crafting bespoke narrowboats with integrity, precision and pride since 1995. Known for timeless design, considered layouts and exceptional aftercare, we build boats that are truly built to last, combining traditional craftsmanship with thoughtful, modern engineering for life on the inland waterways.
(Stand F)
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
www.lakelandleisureboatsales.co.uk
(Stand F)
Lakeland Leisure Estates *
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 F)
Ovation Boat Services Ltd *
This year at the Crick Boat Show Ovation Boats will be exhibiting a commissioned 60ft reverse layout semi cruiser narrowboat. Key features would include limewash to the oak panelling and trim giving a lighter feel and the new Hybrid engine from Canaline. Use the link for full details. Looking forward to seeing you.
www.ovationboats.co.uk/Crick2026
(Stand F)
Stone Bespoke Narrowboats *
Base at Aston Marina in Stone, Staffordshire we build high-quality, handcrafted widebeam and narrowboats. Our skilled craftsman and engineers combine traditional techniques with modern standards, delivering sustainable builds, exceptional service and beautifully finished boats tailored to each customer’s vision. We will be exhibiting Bendragon a bespoke 55ft narrowboat, thoughtfully designed for extended cruising or a relaxed liveaboard to the customer’s specific design. We look forward to showing you around.
(Stand F)
Tingdene Boat Sales *
We will have two new narrowboats on display in the centre of the Show Village. At four of our marinas we specialise in wide beam and narrowboat marketing 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 LB)
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 LB)
Favourite Boat in Show
The Favourite Boat in Show award is a tradition of Crick. The 2026 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.
