£183,000 Inland boat tour : 2019 Aqualine Canterbury Widebeam

A deceptively stylish interior and a huge amount of space inside this inland waterway cruiser.
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[@edward_4073]

This was a surprisingly nice change from the usual boats and I think it would be nice if you did some more canal boats while we're all still stuck in lockdown.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

More coming, I filmed a couple of others while I was there 🙂

[@edward_4073]

That's good, I'll look forward to them

[@JulieWallis1963]

@Edward Gordon Check out a channel called Cruising The Cut. Charmingly presented, professionally filmed, a joy to watch. Although not as terrific as Aquaholic, it’s another wonderful channel but focused on canal boating.

[@edward_4073]

@julie Wallis I already watch him, and other canal boat channels, its just nice to see someone who usually tours sea going boats, have a look at some canal boats

[@oneslackr]

How severe are the Covid restrictions over there currently? Over here in the U.S., depending on what state you live in, life for the most part is back to normal in many ways & has been for many months. Of course states like California had or may still have severe restrictions while places like here in Texas they started easing the restrictions last June.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Phwooaarrrrr. Those Aqualines are really lovely.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I thought you'd like it! 😄

[@donlars1]

When are you two going cruising togehter?

[@superyachtchef]

This could be a nightmare for us as we are looking at a few wide beams on Rugby!...... The competition is already off the chart and now Nick's gang have just jumped onboard (I'm in yours and Nick's gang). Oh well that's life -

[@superyachtchef]

@@AQUAHOLIC honestly if your big spenders drive the price up, I'm going to cry myself to sleep or dive into a tub of icecream

[@MrGoober1983]

You guys need to colab 👀

[@OrangeAgent5]

This beauty is getting a "thumbs up" even before watching the video. Correct me, if I´m wrong, but I thinks it´s unique on the channel and therefore it deserves it. And off topic: I would like to give a shout out to the sponsor(s) of AQUAHOLIC. You also make it possible, that we can watch Nick´s videos. *Thanks!*

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Yes, first time I'd even been on one! 🙂

[@julianpenniston-hill4388]

Thank you for your sponsorship recognition (I own Intelligent Money and am a big fan of Nick). This really is a lovely boat and way ahead of its class.

[@jugaloking69dope58]

@@julianpenniston-hill4388 never notice. nice to see a sponsor comment

[@julianpenniston-hill4388]

@@jugaloking69dope58 Cheers, I do it because I am really into it, not just for corporate reasons. Nick is doing a 'meet the owner' tour with me on my Sunseeker 25m yacht later in the year when lockdown is lifted. Should be fun!

[@willknott9675]

I'm just 5 numbers and a power ball away from purchase. I love England and that's how I would enjoy extended visits to your lovely country.

[@9VARZ]

Rather than a "home from home", I would reckon that this can be a home for a couple full-time! Nice tour as always, Nick! Thanks!

[@stippolyte]

Many are in London, soo much cheaper. Nice wide beam or pokey studio flat.

[@matthiaskettner6686]

In Germany it’s nearly impossible to get a boat as a full-time home :(

[@matthiaskettner6686]

@Slippery Storm bureaucracy. If it’s able to move, you can’t have it as your home and if it’s not able to move, it’s hard to find a place where you can legally stay.

[@christianwestling2019]

@@matthiaskettner6686 Similair in Sweden. Really bizarre you can't do it in Germany with its temperate climate and endless rivers & canals. ☹

[@matthiaskettner6686]

@Slippery Storm i think it’s actually less about money than more about regulations and german-ness.

[@theresnobodyhere5778]

a huge lounge think i would ve prefer a small guest cabin with bunks or just a small double behind toilet shower and just before master cabin

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I think they'll fit these out how you like

[@robertcotton7421]

I used to have a boat on the Thames....wish I had one of those to live on full time...great to see something different

[@arcadia4559]

Well this made a nice change! What a nice way to spend some time looking around on a river...

[@Matt18001]

Seems like a massive boat to only sleep 2. That being said this would be a great live aboard for a couple

[@JonathanH658]

You can always install furniture which converts to a put you up

[@91lilfrozone23]

add couch that transform into beds into the living room area and you can easily host two coupes or 5-6 people.

[@stephengoodwin9150]

I used to work for 2 Canal Boat Builders between leaving the RAF and joining the British Army. Engineered them from start to them being fitted out and placed in the Canals. Really enjoyed those jobs. Over my time built over 17 boats from Narrowboats and Broadbeam Boats.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Awesome! :)

[@genericusername2177]

A motorhome for the river. It is screaming for a sigar in the cockpit and pokertable in that lounge area 😂 Great to see another unique way to take to the waters. Thanks @Nick

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MrScotia]

Don't think I'll look at a canal boat the same again. Very elegant and could easily live onboard this all year round. Quite a lot of boat for only one sleeping cabin though!!

[@jaffaholland4039]

Aqualines are amazing boats, for a couple these make a real housing option in the UK. There are boats with two bedrooms which are very cool. Love this boat

[@mamashi3082]

Everything this guy posts is classy and not just a fishing boat.

[@AG-so4gl]

Really nice but they skimped on costs. Should be a full standing fridge freezer

[@RobotLegJim]

I’m with you on the fridge! I’ve never understood how a boat built for a large group can have a dormitory sized refrigerator with a tiny icebox.

[@johncollier608]

Well, I for one would be more than happy pootling down the river in that little beauty. Watching the country side slip by, mooring by a pub for some drinks and kibbles on lovely summers day...................Sorry - got lost in the idea there. Nice one, Nick. :-)

[@TheDonNicky]

Not sure what to think about this one 🤔 On the one hand it is an amazing floating apartment, on the other hand, it's not much of a boat 😁 Thanks Nick!

[@scoutandscooter]

I know very little about river and channel cruising, but this appears to be the perfect boat for it. I love that it's a real kitchen, a real living room, a real bathroom and a real bedroom. Better than many apartments in Manhattan.

[@mikebruce6234]

That was very different, never really thought about narrow boats and all the modern possibilities. 👍🏻

[@linuslind162]

Yes! I suggested a tour of a boat like this. So happy!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Awesome, hope you enjoyed it!

[@Whatta33]

I’ve seen these on Netflix and people actually live in them. This one is rather spacious,comfy and lovely

[@Ron-zr6se]

What a lovely boat but not just a boat a home on water that happens to be able to cruise the inland waterways. Perfect for a retired couple that has the desire to cruise but not on the open sea. Wonderful tour Nick! I really enjoyed it.

[@reeceys2456]

Looks really nice and a nice difference compared to boats you normal put on the channel! Great job again Nick!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you like it!

[@MrPeteJMc]

You'll need new bags for the canal boats Nick. You could call them Rosie and Jim. Lovely boat. Thank you for doing inland waterways.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Great idea! 😄

[@danielamazing3264]

Wow something completely different today; I would prefer a wide beam as there is a lot more space but it looks very nice on the inside! Thanks Nick! 😀

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for watching!

[@bobuncle8704]

It’s only just a day or so ago that I even knew these boats exist through “Cruising the Cut” and haven’t seen inside one yet. Very interesting. A completely different lifestyle. Thank you so much for bringing one to your channel.

[@JulieWallis1963]

Ha! I’ve literally just recommend Cruising the cut to another poster who showed an interest in canal boats.

[@2490debrick]

I loved how you pressed the nobs on the kitchen cupboard doors like you would normally on a yacht lol... Lovely boat not at all blingy and looks incredibly comfortable 😍

[@bensel1547]

You should come to the netherlands and do a proper houseboat sometime :) Like in Groningen

[@nolanrunciman5064]

We have been narrowboating for a few years now and always hoped to get one but although it's a very relaxing & tranquil way to explore the inland waterways they are restrictive in that the speed limit on canals is 3-4 mph. So allowing for locks and stopping for lunch, 20 miles per day is about average. Having got hooked on your channel and the boats you tour, the idea of being able to cruise around the coast or pop over to the Isle of Wight, whatever, has really opened my eyes to 'other' boating. Seeing this tour has resparked my love for canals and I feel so torn! oh what to do. The only thing I would say about widebeams is that although they are incredibly spacious compared to narrowboats, there are a lot of canals & locks that are not wide enough to accommodate them, so you may find you can't explore many inland waterways. We have two weeks booked in September on a narrowboat & plan to explore the Llangollen canal, COVID allowing 🤞. Would love to see some Narrowboats on here as it's interesting to see how people utilise the limited space. Thank you Nick & look forward to your next tour whether it be a cosy canal boat 💤 or a 40 knott yacht 🚤 😎

[@glenlittlefield9869]

I follow a couple of guys on You Tube and their adventures via a boat like this through the rivers and canals of the UK....a cool lifestyle and very nice boat.

[@Bob8091]

Ah...The Foxes?

[@glenlittlefield9869]

@@Bob8091 You betcha! Two funny dudes! Was just watching their live vlog...

[@Bob8091]

@@glenlittlefield9869 me as well.

[@glenlittlefield9869]

@@Bob8091 LOL!

[@narniebone1332]

I used to work with Shaun he is a great guy and very very funny

[@kitsvn]

Wow! Trust Aquaholic to bring something amazing that I’ve never seen before. As an Anglophile, this really speaks to me. Thanks so much for the tour!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jameshooper5671]

Remember, diversity is our strength!

[@yachtlaina1304]

Thats bigger and more practical than most London 1 BR flats, about a fifth the price and if you don't like the local pub...you can take your home elsewhere could easily live on that.

[@philt5782]

My thoughts exactly!

[@gervers]

What a lovely change of pace! You could easily live on this boat full time! That galley is a full on kitchen too! Thanks Nick! Would love to see a standard width narrow boat for comparison

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Hopefully I'll get to film one at some stage

[@ricdwe]

Very nice indeed. I can imagine that being a person's main home. Living a really cool, laid back lifestyle, on the river or lake ... fishing rod in hand.

[@SpotBentley]

The tender is a canoe.

[@rols1234]

🏅..... A rather casual mirror wave today!

[@lajucb]

Excellent, my in laws used to have one of theses floating “one bedroom flats”. With a sofa bed in the sitting room, it was comfortable for 4 for a few days. They also had a log burner on theirs.

[@castletransport]

You know what Nick, I'm just as surprised as you are. Looks amazing actually, really luxurious.

[@themissionproductions2336]

On the outside it looks like an old fishing boat but when you step inside it is just wow

[@canadadan4437]

I must say I have never seen anything like this craft before Nick really unique thanks for great tour mate 👍🇨🇦

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@louisnevin3891]

Living in Lyon, france, i always dreaming of having this type of boat that we call "péniche" in french, few people have the chance to live in it on the two famous river passing thru the city ( Saône and Rhône) wish of getting one, one days... As always great content keep up your the best ! Love your socks as well!

[@Bootneck-RMC]

Lovely boat, it's basically a one bed-roomed apartment that moves whenever the fancy takes you. I like it 👍

[@bctruck]

I absolutely love the narrow boats. Blue collar yachting!

[@Reznor_Meeks]

so gracious, beautiful design, this is truly home from home, I can see myself on-board for a long time in absolute comfort and convenience, loving the variety Nick, more please !

[@AQUAHOLIC]

More coming! :)

[@tommykretzschmar]

Would love to see more of these!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

More coming!

[@andygillett3165]

A nice change of scene Nick. Having done a few canal holidays I can say that there are quite a few boats out there with modern interiors. Not all are twee traditional narrow boats :) This boat is really nice with great potential for live aboard. Room for a larger kitchen and dining area. Once you acclimatise to the slow cruising speed you really do detox from the modern and superfast speeds we live in today.

[@Old-Mad-Tom]

Excellent Nick. If I lived in the U.K. I know what I would be living in. That particular one you showed is a real beauty!!! I do like the widebeams more than the narrow but it does limit what canal routes you can take. I certainly would like to see more, especially since the current situation limits your availability of Super yachts. Excellent tour and thanks! 👍🏻😁🇨🇦

[@islandwitt1]

Amazing workmanship, excellent attention to every detail. Better than most houses you’ll see. Would make a very comfortable home. Thank you for sharing.

[@SWIFTO_SCYTHE]

Aquaholic videos have given me countless enjoyment through Lockdown boredom. !!!

[@cookiemonster2299]

Your pic looks like a hair on my phone's screen 🤪👍

[@teddyrivas1082]

Need to show some with more than one suite! Or even guest quarters!

[@whackamolem8024]

Great..Just great! That's an amazing boat, I really have never seen the inside of one until now Nick, thanks! I would love to see more of these. I want one now ! Loved the Live Video.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thank you! 🙂

[@nicbennett6554]

Great, comprehensive update (as if you’d do anything less!). Certainly an amazing second home, or a primary home for that matter for a couple.

[@benhill173]

Surprised that it’s only a one birth - would have expected another area for guest sleeping but a cracking boat nonetheless! Definitely a good alternative to London’s extortionate flat prices. Look forward to seeing the others!

[@doughboi007]

what a fun "little" (a relative term) addition for us Aquaholics!

[@gratefulot360]

It’s really interesting to see a tour of this type of boat. Thank you, Nick!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Bobbobbob678]

Love you Aquaholic!!! From Aussie😉

[@daveneo3580]

You could actually live on that boat. The lounge area is amazing

[@hambo6969]

Imagine a week in the summer chugging along a beautiful river in this 😍

[@MrMarko4]

Like clockwork it must be 12pm GMT! 🛥

[@g9rud]

Love the fact you keep giving us such diverse options, what a great looking live aboard. Thanks Nick

[@AQUAHOLIC]

My pleasure!

[@tal0ndarktalon637]

I almost didn’t click, thought I’d seen plenty of these, and besides, no use for something like this here in Canada. Of course it’s an Aquaholic Tour, so I had to click, and sure enough, one of the nicest I’ve ever seen. If I lived in the UK, I’d have something like this over a house or apartment. Lovely.

[@euro6115]

I can't wait to take mine on the Atlantic crossing next month

[@donutdev1184]

OH YES I WANTED ONE OF THESE ON HERE FOR AGES

[@davidmwood560]

Once again; I'd happily live on there. Can you imagine? That river cruiser moorednext to a small piece of land on the River Fal, close to the harbour; with something like an Axopar 45 (there's one coming this year) tied up next to her and a classic Mercedes-Benz E240 estate in its garage on the piece of land. Complete and utter bliss.... I think you've given me an idea young Nick

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I like your style!

[@wareidav]

What a complete surprise that tour was... Love the interior space.. Could see a weekend on that for sure.

[@fargogemini694]

Had a narrow boat out a few times when the kids were young, but old enough to open the locks really was great fun on the river Lee, regents canal and the grand Union Canal.

[@garethchild]

A canal boat! I know these well! Brilliant, Nick!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you like them!

[@garethchild]

As my wife just said, “Let’s buy one!” Been thinking about retiring onto this exact model when the kids are finally off the payroll.

[@tidelovinyankee1368]

What a boat! I have watched numerous videos about river and canal cruising in the UK, but never have I seen a boat like this. One could actually live on this boat.

[@AntonKramer]

Awesome ! The interior looks like a little inland superyacht. Very tastefull !

[@Guy-zf5of]

This boat made me 'ooh" right from the thumbnail

[@cookiemonster2299]

Very impressive interior, I've never seen inside one properly either, for me its like the motorhomes, I like seeing your tours but I don't particularly want one, so as you asked for feedback 😁, yes, add them to your Aquaholic list of boats to tour, really cool to see different stuff from you 👍❤️🇬🇧

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@SaorAlba1970]

great video again Nick ... i've always fancied pottering my way around a canal for a few months and do some fishing at the same time .... it would be very relaxing and extremely comfortable living ... i would replace the diesel fire in the living room with a wood burning one (personal preference) and i would have the roof covered with solar panels and a small wind turbine to be self sufficient electricity wise

[@tommysvantesson8032]

Fun to see one of these rather strange (for a Swede) boats from the inside, you have seen them all these years in TV series from Great Britain and I understand that it is a big thing there. So thanks for a super interesting episode!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@MrRicardo11]

Like you Nick. Surprised by the fit and finish inside, a little disappointed that there was only one bedroom for such a large boat.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I think they'll lay them out how you like so you could probably choose an alternative

[@danwelsh3061]

Wow!!!! How impressive was the interior on that bungalow boat absolutely loved the kitchen area....

[@RobEJC]

As a follower of a few narrowboaters on YT, I have seen so many canal boats of many shapes and sizes, though this impressive craft tops them all! Perhaps Nick can display his wide-beam boat handling skills on video for us one day.

[@MarkPoppinPringlesleaf]

What an amazing boat. They have changed a lot from since I was a kid. In the 70's my parents would hire one and we go out for a week on it. Nothing like this one at all

[@robertfrost1683]

Fridge looks small. A very nice little home on the water.

[@chadruppert]

That's a proper houseboat. What sort of range and speed are we talking here?

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Honestly no idea - speed about 4-5 knots I'd guess. Range would be massive as only a little slow running engine.

[@chrishall4920]

@@AQUAHOLIC Max speed on the canals is measured in MPH (4MPH max which is roughly a fast walking speed). It's impossible to say what the boats range is as it depends on your route , if you are passing through an area that has a lot of locks, you will be using considerably more fuel than cruising a long pound (stretch of canal between locks). Hope this helps!

[@blewyd]

Im a HUGE fan of the layout and interior styling. Very beautiful and classy, and very home like.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you like it!

[@gareth36]

Totally different to the narrow/long boats I've seen. That's crying out live aboard. Believe it or not it's not unusual to see boats like that and smaller versions heading out down the Avon Gorge to the Bristol Channel to head up to Sharpness lock to pick up the canals up that way. Braver souls than me it has to be said doing that passage on one of those. Great tour as always,thanks Nick.

[@RichieRouge206]

This was very interesting to see! My parents nearly bought a new canal boat but at the 11th hour they bought a bungalow in Nantwich 🤣 the extra width is so much nicer and far less claustrophobic. Great tour Nick

[@Ketel.Binkie]

Looks great, nothing like what I'd expected seeing it from the outside. Very interesting boat for river cruising.

[@Memphis_ritz]

This guys channel is criminally undersubscribed

[@johnlymn861]

Well I never imagined that. What a lovely alternative to a standard holiday home. Love it.

[@HooliganFromTrinidad]

I like this boat because it sticks out to me more than the other boats you've reviewed

[@r.a.monigold9789]

Wishes DO come true - I've wished for a proper Aquaholic tour of one of these "Long Narrow" boats since April 2020. While there may be other channels that feature this style of craft, they are NOT Aquaholic. Thanks again, Nick, you float my boat...

[@colinturner4158]

Love the layout on this boat makes a huge difference between this wide beam and a narrow boat great work nick

[@normbond8888]

Love this river barge. I know customizable but needs full side by side fridge freezer & dryer to go with the washing machine. Please do more of these Nick as they are intriguing options for live aboard as well as just cruising leisurely around.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

More coming!

[@tine8849]

Very nice, I was very tempted to buy one of these when I was working in and around central London although a much cheaper (10th of this price) narrowboat one. I was constantly walking past canals and so sick of commuting.

[@sailor5026]

A good one. Nice to see you branching out. A favorite of mine would be a Class B “canal boat” that could cross the channel so that in addition to the UK, could venture to the continent and its rich canal culture.

[@dinglestar24]

I'm glad you featured one of these.... I hope to retire on one in around 25 years! Keep up the good work, love it!

[@littlearsehole75]

Ive never seen this style of boat before. Interesting! Thanks, Nick!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

My pleasure!

[@linfordstinton]

Love the layout of that boat. And the interior finish.

[@michiganengineer8621]

That's a very nice river cruiser, and maybe some smaller lakes. I could see that being a full time home for a couple who wanted to go with a "tiny" foot print, and even if you limited the panels to the centerline of the roof, you could put a fair amount of solar power on that boat.

[@phillo1818]

Very interesting river boat, has a country house vibe to it...but deep blue has me hooked...

[@Nick_G7IZR]

2 berth? I have to be honest, I was expecting a hidden 2nd bedroom somewhere on a boat that big!

[@kevinrose4693]

Never seen the interior of a riverboat like that. Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for watching

[@DavidJones-ox8tp]

Lovely boat, as interesting as the marine yachts. Lovely finish and lighting, yes some more would've good.

[@andrewnicholson6330]

I'd need to buy some more clothes just to fill some of that closet space in the bedroom 🤣