Asti is our little gem of a boat. She’s only 32 foot long, but full of character.

Asti can be hired for a half day or a day for up to 10 people (at a pinch she will take 12). You can cruise plain canals or try a set of locks.

There is a cooker, fridge, sink, toilet, solid fuel stove and barbecue. The large open front deck gives you plenty of space to sit and watch the world go by.

This boat offers a good introduction to canals, being easy to manouevre

Asti also has a fold out double bed so one or two people (and even a small child) can hire it for a few days or a week (or longer)

Asti layout

Merlot is a real character tug style boat for up to 4 people who either can’t afford or don’t want all the features and space of Minervois, but need more room than Asti. It sleeps up to 4, either as two doubles or a double and a single. Its 12 foot long tug deck can either be used  to sit or walk on or it can be opened up to give a well and full height doors to the cabin. It is 42 feet long so is quite easily managed, particularly by beginners.

Merlot can also be hired by up to 12 people for the day with plenty of room inside or out.