Description

Semi Trad Narrowboat Tug “TORTUGA” (1968)

Location: Northampton, River Nene / Grand Union Canal
Vessel Type: Narrowboat
Length Overall: 46.03 ft (15.02m)
Beam: 7ft (2.10m)
Depth: 2.30 ft (0.70m)
Material: Steel hull with welded steel cabin Propulsion: Diesel, refurbished Air cooled three-cylinder Lister engine

History & Features:
TORTUGA was originally built by Canal Line in the late 1960s for use as a hire boat. She features a welded steel hull with a newly converted steel cabin, completed in 2021. The cabin underwent a full transformation in Harefield, giving TORTUGA a traditional tug-style aesthetic, including a 2.8m tug fore deck.

The stern deck has been refurbished with new solid Cherry wood rails and a modified substructure. The boat’s interior has been designed for comfortable living aboard. The forward cabin features a double bed beneath the fore deck and the open-plan kitchen/ lounge area includes a range cooker, perfect for extended stays on the water.