Beautiful sunlit river waterway in the UK
River Soar narrowboat & leisure specialists

Find your bearings, own your water.

We believe buying or selling a boat shouldn't feel like navigating without a chart. Based at our dedicated Sileby sales berths, we match you directly to the correct craft for your lifestyle.

The Boat Finder Triage

Unlike traditional brokers who just show you a list of specifications, we diagnose your goals first. Follow our brief interactive decision tree to pinpoint your ideal vessel category.

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What is your primary goal on the water?

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Full-time Living
Escape the land-based housing market and live afloat.
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Leisure & Cruising
Relaxing weekends, family summer holidays & exploring.
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Selling My Vessel
You own a boat and need a reliable, professional sale.

Which style of living space matches your preference?

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Widebeam Luxury
Maximises interior space, feels like a modern apartment.
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Go-Anywhere Trad
Allows access to the entire UK canal network unrestricted.

How far do you plan to cruise?

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River Cruiser
Lightweight GRP, simple maintenance, perfect for River Soar.
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Steel Narrowboat
Robust steel build, highly holding value, iconic heritage.

What is your primary priority for the sale?

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Immediate Speed
We buy your boat directly for cash in days. No waiting.
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Maximum Value
We market your boat from our premium Sileby berths.
Sileby Mill Sales Office Assistance Available

Handpicked Fleet

Vessels Currently at Sileby

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Premium Liveaboard Beautiful modern widebeam kitchen interior
Β£124,950

The Soar Serenade

65ft x 10ft | Widebeam | Collingwood (2019)
Engine Canaline 52hp Diesel
BSC Expiry April 2027
Berths 4 Berth (Fixed Double)
Heating Webasto & Stove

A magnificent specimen of a liveaboard widebeam. Finished to an exceptionally high standard with off-grid capability, including a 1kW solar array, full galley, and modern shower suite.

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Classic Trad Cosy rustic boat cabin interior
Β£54,500

Whispering Willow

50ft | Cruiser Stern Narrowboat | Springer (2004)
Engine Beta Marine 30
BSC Expiry October 2026
Berths 2+2 Berth
Steel Spec 10/6/4 mm

Perfect entry-level leisure boat. Features an open-plan saloon, solid fuel Morso stove, cassette toilet, and recent blacking completed in June 2023. Ready to sail away immediately.

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River Leisure People enjoying leisure boating on a river
Β£18,250

Sileby Swift

24ft | GRP Cabin Cruiser | Viking (2012)
Engine Honda 20hp Outboard
BSC Expiry June 2025
Berths 4 Berth
Draft Only 1ft 2in

Ideally proportioned for the River Soar and local canals. Extremely economical outboard engine, hot water system, and neat galley. Outstanding option for first-time boat owners.

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Our Waterway Haven

Based at Sileby Mill, on the River Soar

The River Soar offers some of the most serene cruising in the East Midlands. Located safely within the quiet, historic Sileby Mill basin, Marina Ledger Boats provides a dedicated sales base for buyers and sellers across Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, and beyond.

Our secure sales berths allow prospective buyers to board boats in a calm, non-pressured environment, with expert engineers and qualified marine surveyors close at hand.

Prime Connection

Directly connected to the Grand Union Canal system, allowing cruising access north and south.

Full Engineering

On-site blacking, slippage, engine servicing, and Boat Safety Scheme preparation.

Professional Staging

Every boat is professionally valeted, staged, and photographed for maximum sales impact.

Tuition Provided

Complete confidence handover courses for absolute beginners on the River Soar.

Beautiful historic brass compass on a wooden ship deck
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"The Triage system at Marina Ledger Boats took all the anxiety out of buying our first home. We initially thought we wanted a narrowboat, but the team guided us to a 10ft widebeam that perfectly fits our remote work lifestyle. Exceptional service on the River Soar."

David & Helen Higgins
Owners of 'The Soar Serenade' (Sileby)

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