New Build by Aqua Narrowboats

Centenary Boat Build

A Derbyshire based boat builder is currently undertaking the fitout of a celebratory

narrowboat shell.

Aqua Narrowboats based at Mercia Marina in Willington, Derbyshire has been

commissioned to undertake the fitout of the 100th shell built by Graham Edgson of Norton

Canes Boatbuilders. The owners of the new shell, Jan & John Callender who already own a

narrowboat moored at Mercia, approached Aqua Narrowboats over a year ago to discuss

the fitout project.

Justin Hudson-Oldroyd owner of Aqua Narrowboats said, “Jan & John have seen our

business progress since expanding into the workshop at Mercia in 2008. Impressed with the

quality of our fitouts, they approached us to become involved in the project. We were thrilled

to have been asked to be part of this special boat built by such a prestigious builder as

Norton Canes and we’re confident that our team will produce a top quality fitout to match

such a top quality hull”.

The boat, named Honesty, designed by the owners, will feature many traditional elements

such as a full Boatman’s cabin, but will also incorporate more modern technology with the

hydraulically driven propeller and LED lighting throughout.

Graham Edgson owner of Norton Canes Boatbuilders said, “I’m very proud to have built my

100th boat for Norton Canes and it was a pleasure to have built it for such knowledgeable

customers as Jan & John. It is important to have a good relationship with your customers as

you are building their dream. I look forward to watching Aqua Narrowboats completing the

build of Honesty”.

Owners Jan & John said, “Nb Honesty was built by honest and dedicated craftsman, is being

fitted out by similarly honest and committed craftsmen and we are honestly utterly delighted

to own this truly honest boat”.

The fitout of narrowboat Honesty can be followed on Aqua Narrowboats popular blogsite

which will document the step by step progress of all the interior fitout work carried out by the

company. The blog can be found at www.aquanarrowboathire.blogspot.com.

For those wanting to take a closer look at Honesty the completed boat will be on display at

the 2011 Crick Boat Show together with another boat being fitted out by Aqua Narrowboats.