Foxton Locks: Fully Navigable Canal Level: Stable • Water Temp: 9.4°C
Inland Marine Brokerage

A quiet approach to buying & selling fine canal craft.

Based at the historic Foxton Locks on the Grand Union Canal, Bluewater specializes in the curation, survey, and transition of distinguished narrowboats and widebeams. We balance technical ledger integrity with tailored marine design expertise.

£4.2M+

Vessels Brokered

Foxton

Leicestershire Hub

Quiet morning misty canal in England
Foxton Summit Pool, Sunrise Registry: Leicestershire

The Ledger

Our active registry of verified vessels currently moored at Foxton Basin or under brokerage contract.

Updated: Today, 08:30 GMT
Vessel Name & Style Length Builder & Year Engine Spec Status Asking Price
The Alder Traditional Stern Narrowboat 58ft / 17.6m Steve Hudson, 2004 Lister JP3 (Vintage) Available £84,950
Mistral Semi-Traditional Stern 62ft / 18.9m Tyler Wilson, 2015 Beta Marine 43 Under Offer £112,000
Campion Tug Deck Stern / Traditional 50ft / 15.2m Colecraft, 2011 Isuzu 35hp Just Listed £59,950
Sovereign Cruiser Stern Widebeam 65ft x 12ft Collingwood, 2019 Canaline 60 Diesel Available £149,000

Featured Folio

A closer study of outstanding craft currently under our direct stewardship at Foxton.

Curated Selections
Beautiful dark green narrowboat hull detailing Just Listed
Traditional Stern £84,950

The Alder

Steel Spec 10/6/4mm
Engine Lister JP3
Berths 2 + 2 Saloon
Heating Webasto & Stove

An exceptional Steve Hudson build featuring highly coveted rivets, traditional hand-scumbled cabin interior, and a vintage Lister engine masterfully rebuilt in 2018.

Narrowboat boat interior showing warm light Under Offer
Semi-Traditional £112,000

Mistral

Steel Spec 10/6/5/4mm
Engine Beta Marine 43
Berths 4 (Fixed Double)
Inverter Victron 3kW

A premium modern cruiser shell by Tyler Wilson. Ash timber paneling inside with bespoke oak cabinetry. Designed for long-term cruising and liveaboard autonomy.

Beautiful woodwork interior of a modern cabin cruiser Available
Cruiser Widebeam £149,000

Sovereign

Steel Spec 12/6/5/4mm
Engine Canaline 60hp
Berths 4 (2 Bedroom)
Solar 800W Array

Designed as a high-end floating apartment, this Collingwood Widebeam features a fully integrated galley, central heating, luxury wetroom, and complete off-grid power setup.

The Studio Concept

A meticulous standard for canal-side transactions.

Unlike high-volume marine brokers, Bluewater operates as a quiet studio. We represent only a limited portfolio of boats at any one time, allowing us to build complete physical portfolios and draft exhaustive technical ledgers for every vessel.

"Every lock, rivet, and engine stroke carries a history. Our role is simply to document it with absolute clarity."

Our Foxton Basin headquarters includes a dedicated consultation desk where buyers can review hull ultrasonic tests, historical builder certificates, and survey archives in a calm, focused environment.

MODULE 01 / TRANSPARENCY

Veritable Hull Reports

Every boat listed on our ledger undergoes an initial independent ultrasonic hull thickness test before marketing. We do not hide behind 'sold as seen' clauses.

MODULE 02 / MOORING

The Foxton Mooring Advantage

Sellers benefit from complimentary hardstanding or secure basin mooring during their listing period. Viewings are curated and strictly accompanied by a surveyor.

MODULE 03 / FINANCE

Escrow Handled Quietly

We work in collaboration with leading marine solicitors to ensure all client accounts are fully protected, secure, and cleared immediately upon completion.

MODULE 04 / SURVEY

On-Site Slipway

Our physical drydock at the bottom of Foxton Locks ensures rapid pre-purchase inspections without high transit fees.