X R and D Boatbuilders

14/08/2026

A nice little trip to Viking marina to deliver an obscure port glass to Steve & Marie !
Another scorcher of a day ☀️☀️☀️🥵🥵

11/08/2026

11/08/2026

On the move between workshops is a 57’ shell with the underwater slipper stern design on a square back . It has an extended overhang roof at the bow for storage on the fore deck when the canopy is fitted around the front ! 👍🏻😀

03/08/2026

✨ Now Taking on New Building, Restoration & Conservation Projects ✨

We’re currently taking on new projects and are available to provide free, no-obligation quotations.

With extensive experience in heritage and listed buildings, we specialise in preserving traditional craftsmanship while delivering the highest standard of workmanship. Our services include:

🧱 Traditional Building Works
🏛️ Listed Building Restoration
🏰 Heritage & Conservation Projects
Lime Mortar Repointing & Repairs
🔨 Structural Repairs, Alterations & Renovations

Whether you’re restoring a period property, maintaining a listed building, or planning a sympathetic extension or renovation, we’re here to help with expert advice and quality craftsmanship.

If you have an upcoming project and would like to discuss your requirements, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

📩 Get in touch today for a free, no-obligation quotation.

Preserving the past, building for the future.

27/07/2026

Steady load this morning of Steve & Marie’s 60’ x 12’ wide beam . We built this boat with the “sail away” stages of ballast , sub flooring , batten , foaming , Beta engine fitted and double glazed windows fitted which were supplied by Caldwells . Steve & Marie are going to complete the fit out themselves .
Good luck and Thank you for choosing us , it’s been a pleasure working with you guys !

28/05/2026

She's here. She's ready. She's fabulous**

After a lot of hard work, our very first holiday hire narrowboat is officially registered, licensed and ready to go — and we couldn't be more excited!

She does have a name… but we're keeping that a secret for now 🤫 Head over to the website to find out and take a look around — we think you'll be impressed.

This weekend is the official naming ceremony, with a bottle of Taittinger at the ready (Susie's words: "there won't be much of *that* going over the bow" 😄).

✅ 42 miles of lock-free cruising
✅ Boutique & modern
✅ Dog friendly 🐾
✅ Perfect for first-timers
✅ All summer dates available

And if you're local to Catforth, Inskip or Woodplumpton — speak to Susie about up to **20% off** outside of peak months. 🙌

**The Lancaster Canal is waiting. Come and chill with us.**

👉 swillbrookboatyard.com

*P.S. There's more news coming soon - Watch this space for exciting news about The Galley Café Bar reopening…* ☕

12/05/2026

Nice steady load this morning of a 57’ shell , this build is on its way for the fit out and completion at New Concept Boats !!
Thank you for choosing us 🤝👍🏻😀😀

09/04/2026

Just received this lovely email from Andy Allen !!! 👍🏻😀

10/03/2026

From us All at X R&D Boatbuilders , we would like to wish Murray Northage a Happy 70th Birthday today 🥳🎉
Murray has worked with us since 2009 and it will be a sad time next month when he finally hangs his boots & welding screen up !
“ But today it’s your Both’d
, All the very best Muzza “ 🙌🏻🙌🏻🥳🥳🎉🎉🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

10/03/2026

This morning, we loaded this 66’ narrow beam shell which belongs to Mark & Val D***s , the fit out to completion is taking place at Redhill marina by Chris and the team at Ovation Boats 👍🏻😀