Professional Inland Waterways Boat Movers

Navigation Boat Movers

We offer a professional boat-moving service, delivering narrowboats, widebeams, GRP cruisers and more, via the inland waterways of the UK to specified destinations for boat owners, boat builders, brokerages, and marinas. All of our skippers are qualified helmsmen with the RYA (Royal Yachting Association).

Navigation Boat Movers hold a business license to operate with the CRT (Canal & River Trust), and we are insured with Mercia Marine. We are based around the Midlands of England and cover the whole of the UK’s inland waterways.

For more information about us click here.

Testimonials

  • Andy & Rachel - Loddon

    “David moved our boat from the brokerage we purchased her from to our marina home. He arrived as agreed, and we knew our boat was in good hands from the moment we said hello.”

    “We received daily progress updates, and David was really flexible in meeting us at the marina due to house sale shenanigans! He also gave us valuable advice as boating novices.”

    “A brilliant service, value for money, and highly recommended!”

  • Wine Down

    David - Wine Down

    “Navigation Boat Movers quoted a reasonable price for moving our boat Wine Down from a marina on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal to one near Braunston on the Grand Union, 183 miles and 97 locks away.”

    “The team were professional in their paperwork and insurance procedures, arrived on time for the move, and completed it in less than the estimated time. They kept me informed of their latest position on a daily basis and, during the voyage, diagnosed correctly several minor engine problems for resolving at the delivery end.”

    “I am happy to recommend Navigation Boat Movers to anyone requiring such a service.”

  • Colin - Faramir

    “A thoroughly professional service from start to finish. I felt at ease from first contact until the boat was delivered on time, and at a very reasonable price. David shows total respect for your home and I received update messages along the way.”

    “I can’t recommend these guys enough, Navigation Boat Movers 10 out of 10!”

  • Nessie - Lady Magdaylyn

    “David is a very capable and experienced boat mover, we have used his services on a few occasions as we are very nervous & inexperienced in manoeuvring our boat. It is nice to get a helping hand from someone with such experience & precision on moving boats, he’s even taught us a thing or two.”

    “If you need your boat moving we can highly recommend Navigation Boat Movers to anyone”.

  • Robert - Killowen

    “When we bought our boat last August, we needed someone to move the boat from Rugby Boats to Mercia Marina. Due to our retirement and the sale of our business, we decided to book David and Imogen to move the boat for us which they completed within a week. I would say how impressed we were by the professional attitude and care taken by them in moving our boat, and we would happily recommend them to anyone requiring this service.”

  • Amy - Thyme II

    “David is a very trustworthy and capable helmsman. I have used his services twice already and I would definitely recommend him!”

Why Use a Boat Mover?

  • New Boat Purchase

    When you purchase a new boat you may have to move the boat, within a set period, from the broker to its new home mooring. This is where using a boat mover is of great help to you. Saving you the hassle of rearranging prior work or family commitments, to be able to move the boat yourself. We are also use trade plates for a boat move, handy for an as yet unlicensed boat to be moved.

  • Moving For Maintenance Work

    From time to time your boat will require work completing, such as blacking, surveying, servicing or even painting.

    A professional boat mover can get your boat safely to and from the required location, for work to be completed.

  • Planning a Boating Holiday?

    You may be thinking of having a holiday on your canal boat, but want to spend it in a particular location. You do not however want to spend all of your holidays trying to get there first. A boat mover can have your boat ready for you in your holiday destination and can return your boat to its home mooring when your holiday is over.

  • Do You Need Experienced Crew?

    You may yourself wish to travel on your boat but not feel you have the experience required for the journey you wish to complete. We can provide a crew to join you on your journey, giving you the peace of mind that you and your boat are in safe hands and the comfort of having an experienced and qualified helmsman on board.

  • Move to a New Marina

    Wanting to move your boat to a new marina?

    We at Navigation Boat Movers can help you move your boat to your new location, saving you the hassle and time required.

  • Subcontract our Skippers

    We are able, at Navigation Boat Movers, to subcontract out to work for other boat movers or marinas if you require additional crew to help with the moving of boats as required for your business.