Welcome to Swan | Boat Builders.

The UK’s premier boat builders, specialising in stunning narrow & wide beam craft, both stock & custom builds.

We have over 35 years combined knowledge and experience, Ian Kinvig leads the team of 25 and can look after your entire build. Whether that’s hull & layout design to colour and finish.

If you dream it, we can build it.

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Swan Boat Builders

Swan Boat Builders

Specialists in canal boats, passionate about quality and design.

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1 month ago
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One of the greats. Sure we’ve all binge watched friends at some point in our life.

RIP πŸ™

🦒 ❀️Rest in peace Matthew Perry.
We are devastated by the news of your passing.
Could we be any more heartbroken?
No.
You will be forever loved, always missed and never forgotten. Sending love to you, your family, your friends and your fans.

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One of the greats.  Sure we’ve all binge watched friends at some point in our life.  

RIP πŸ™ 

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1 month ago
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A clean and functional engine room.

Beta 43 propulsion, coupled with a hospital silencer to keep the decibels down whilst cruising the stunning British canal network.

Supports welded in for the customers spare Jerry cans and also his toolbox.

Forever improving with every build β˜‘οΈ

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A clean and functional engine room. 

Beta 43 propulsion, coupled with a hospital silencer to keep the decibels down whilst cruising the stunning British canal network. 

Supports welded in for the customers spare Jerry cans and also his toolbox. 

Forever improving with every build β˜‘οΈ 

🦒 β™₯️

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So, so clean 😍

Looks awesome, I’d love to do what you guys do for a living and learn how to build boats properly.

That is tidy. I had BETA in our narrow beam. Was superb. πŸ‘πŸ˜

Perfect, it’s the hidden details that say so much about the rest of the build. First Class πŸ‘

Very neat and tidy! πŸ‘

That is tidy! It's nice to see that there are still people around who take pride in their work. It's clear from the photo that that is so in this case. Nice job!

A company worth working FOR & WITH!! Love it !!

In my experience a visit down the engine 'ole is rarely done for pleasure, and the fact that it's clean, tidy and well organised may not solve the problem, but the fact you can get to everything and not get covrred in muck makes it so much easier ! I hate it when that awkward, fiddly nut slips from your fingers only to disappear into the gloom below! Love the easy access of the batteries.

Love that engine πŸ™‚

Hmm Batteries should always be kept cool. Then why put them in an engine room. Don't say there isn't room elsewhere. Design it right from the start. There are many tables on the Internet that show how the battery life is shortened with each degree of temperature increase

It looks good. Keep it tidy keep it clean!πŸ‘

Hi, can I ask about the clear hoses to the skin tanks? PVC hose is normally rated to 60 or 65 degrees centigrade, but engine coolant typically runs around 90 degrees. Am I missing something?

Wow! Just like every engine room I never had!

Beautiful! Tnx for posting.

Good use of space to store tools and spare fuel.

Could I ask, please, what exactly is a ‘hospital silencer’?

Nice and neat and a fantastic Kubota engine

Nice job πŸ‘ #sailingpopeye

This is my engine room and all I can say is wow thank you Swan Boat Builders

Last engine room I built.

How every engine room should look. Uncluttered and neat with attention to detail 😍 Regimented cable tie spacing is a must πŸ‘Œ

That wiring πŸ₯°πŸ˜πŸ˜

For how long?

Wow! Clean.

Clean

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1 month ago
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Narrowboat Ubique nearly ready to fly the nest, mid day Monday we wave goodbye to this stunning 60 foot enclosed bow narrowboat.

More pics to follow once she gets her bottom wet πŸ’¦

Have a great weekend everyone πŸ™

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Narrowboat Ubique nearly ready to fly the nest, mid day Monday we wave goodbye to this stunning 60 foot enclosed bow narrowboat.  

More pics to follow once she gets her bottom wet πŸ’¦ 

Have a great weekend everyone πŸ™ 

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It’s a stunner love the colour

Wow 🀩 gorgeous love the colours, looking forward to seeing the rest πŸ₯° small doors at front πŸ₯°πŸ₯°πŸ₯°πŸ₯°πŸ₯°πŸ₯°

Ubique….everywhere. Good name!

Lovely boat inside and out.. πŸ’ž

Looks fabulous! ♥️

Looking fabulous πŸ‘Œ πŸ‘ another stunning example of the fantastic workmanship you deliver absolutely πŸ’― fantastic well done Ian and the guys at swan boat builders β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπŸ‘Œ

A very smart looking boat .

Great work, well done

You'll be glad to see the back of us 🀣🀣

Another classy looking bit of kit….well done again guys.

Looks lovely What does enclosed bow mean?

you make rather beautiful boats.

After speaking to a boat safety inspector I would have a boat safety inspection before taking delivery as some boat builders are a little unreliable

Any more pics of this beautiful boat ?

Anne Hahlo…

Nagyon szép!

That'l be a pain in the butt tying up

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Stock & Custom Builds

Here at Swan, we are proud to offer high-end Spec boats as well as bespoke, luxury custom builds.

Our Spec boats are constantly evolving in terms of design & features, but always have good value for money.

Our custom builds are just that, whether its bespoke hulls, radical layout designs, top of the range electrics & gizmos

Get in touch to kick start your journey on Britain’s canals.

Engineering Expertise

The in-house marine Engineering team is led by Gary O’Keefe with 15 years experience, ensuring all the technical aspects, whether engine size, hybrid or electric.

We also specialise in Victron energy management systems with LIFePo4 battery systems & full solar arrays.

The options available are both impressive & confusing, but with over 30 boats launched under the Swan brand, we are confident we can deliver to your exact specifications.

We also specialise in Victron energy management systems with LIFePo4 battery systems & full solar arrays.