About Ovation Boats

We are small personal team of professional boatbuilders with a range of skills from apprentice to experienced.

Offering a broad spectrum of ‘Charnwood’ fully fitted steel boats from the all-electric short narrowboat ‘Charnwood Hobbit’ to the Dutch barge style ‘Charnwood Euro’.

The ‘Charnwood Edge’ on spec narrowboat and ‘Charnwood Choice’, built to your specification, remain ever popular.

Collectively, and with many years’ experience both at a personal and professional level, we understand what works well and what makes for a good boating experience.

Testimonials

...build and quality of the boat external and internal is of a very high standard ... team at Ovation only too pleased to help with any individual requirements and requests...

Geoff Messenger

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...Just had a valuation survey undertaken by Ovation Boats, and I am very pleased with their prompt and very professional service...

Stuart Nicholls

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... very down to earth and comprehensive after care and nothing seems to be out of the question when we have made requests for tweaks or upgrades...

Nigel & Ann Pickin

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...Comprehensive and detailed survey and report on potential purchase of a Narrow boat. Great and prompt communication further to the survey. Recommended!...

Stephen Coy

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...beyond thrilled with the incredible narrowboat Ovation Boats built for us ... exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail...

Nigel & Ann Pickin

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...Ovation was really good ... Nothing was too much for them, they kept us informed and up to date with the build...

Karl and Rachel

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...couldn't have chosen a better builder, great service, good price, great after sales service and a great boat...

Rob and Karen Brent

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Your Boat - Your Choice

Choose ready-to-go or custom-fitted

British Marine approved warranty



Our Range, The Charnwood Family

Charnwood Hobbit

Charnwood Hobbit

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Charnwood Edge

Charnwood Edge

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Charnwood Choice

Charnwood Choice

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Charnwood Euro

Charnwood Euro

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Interactive walkthrough on a completed Charnwood Choice

Excellent Customer Service

Ovation Boats will guide you through the purchase process

Open Days

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