Built in 2000 by Pinder & Son, Papillon is a light, airy and spacious boat. She has been a joy to own and has been well-maintained throughout our 8 years of ownership. She has 2 bedrooms, both en-suite, a large lounge / kitchen, a spacious wheelhouse and engine room. Engine: Ford 6 cylinder, 120Hp with Borg Warner Valet drive gearbox. BSC expires 13 July 2027 Blacking - March 2024 Batteries - Leisure 3 x 225Ah and 2 x 110Ah for engine starting Tank capacity 2 x 450 Litre fuel tanks 500 litre water tank 2 x toilets - Master bedroom toilet macerator via holding tank & aft... read more

The “Risby” is soaked with history from its original days travelling between the Trent and Humber canals and waterways as a wide beam vessel bringing essential supplies to and from the area. Its current owners bought her as a restoration project 5 years ago after being inspired by the successful conversion of another wide beam barge for one of their many clients. This labour of love really has seen the rule book for houseboat design well and truly thrown away and breaks from convention to create what really is an outstanding 4 bedroom home in every sense. The interior is ... read more