P. J. Barber

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  • Python

    Python owned and operated by the Chesterfield Canal Trust underwent restoration work recently after receiving funding from the Keith Ayling Fund by the IWA towards the repairs to Python’s hull and also from the National Historic Ships.

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  • Hadley

    Hadley, a GUCC Co. motor boat, built in 1937, arrived at the yard and underwent restoration work to her hull.

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  • FMC Holland Completed

    The 1906 built Fellows, Morton and Clayton narrow boat Holland has recently had its rebuild completed at Sheet Stores. Holland arrived at the yard in March 2012 in need of a new base plate, re-footing, new front deck, new back deck and a new back cabin and riveted engine room.

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  • St Tudno's after restoration

    An ex Birmingham Canal Navigations day boat, St Tudno arrived at Sheet Stores for restoration work. She was probably built in the late 1890s for use around the BCN carrying coal, in more recent years she has been motorised. The new owners intend to live aboard St Tudno, so Paul undertook repairing worn steel work on the hull and added a cabin over the old carrying hold to allow for living accommodation.

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  • Wet Dock Available

    Down the end of the arm at Sheet Stores is a new purpose built wet dock. The wet dock was built during summer 2011 and has a pontoon round both sides with heating and lighting installed. The dock can be hired on a weekly basis by contacting Paul.

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About Us

P.J. Barber Boatbuilder Limited is a small company led by Paul Barber, who builds traditional style narrowboats and wide beam (dutch style) barges. Also able to offer repair work, such as re-bottoming

Our Contact Details !

P. J. Barber Boatbuilder Ltd
Sheet Stores Basin
Sheet Stores Industrial Estate
Fields Farm Road
Long Eaton
Nottingham
NG10 1AU

Tel: 07956 491311 or 0115 946 1752
PJBarberboats@aol.com

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