Projects & Media Features
A closer look at our HDPE canal boat development, media coverage and real-world demonstrations.
HDPE Canal Boat Construction in Practice
Discover how FP Technologies’ engineering approach is applied in real-world projects. This page brings together completed builds, media coverage, awards recognition and video content, providing an insight into the design, construction and performance of our HDPE canal boat shells.
Awards & Recognition
Our work builds on the long-standing fabrication experience of Formation Plastics, including recognised industry awards and media coverage for plastic fabrication, innovation and inland waterways engineering.
Videos: Build Process, Customer Projects & Completed Boats
Our video content provides a practical look at HDPE canal boat construction, from workshop fabrication and shell development through to customer fit-outs and completed boats in use.
These videos help demonstrate both the engineering behind our shells and the flexibility they offer once customers begin their own fit-out work.
Rust-Free Canal Boat? The World’s First Plastic Narrowboat Explained
Plastic Narrowboat Explained – Answering YOUR Biggest Questions!
World’s FIRST plastic Narrowboat | The Boatbuilders
Worlds First Plastic Narrowboat
Crick Boat Show: The Full Experience
World’s FIRST plastic Narrowboat (Major Update)
20mm HDPE material testing
We Were on Sky TV! Discover Britain | TravelXP
We made a barge out of HDPE!
Timelapse teaser
A quick look around our narrow boat at the Crick boat show 2025
Our all new, 100% HDPE, 57ft narrow boat!
Could This Plastic Boat Change Inland Boating Forever? | Crick Boat Show 2026
Engineering the Future of Inland Waterways
FP Technologies are committed to advancing inland waterways through innovative materials, precision engineering and modern manufacturing techniques.
If you're planning a new canal boat, we’d welcome the opportunity to discuss your requirements and explain how HDPE construction differs from traditional materials. We can advise on hull design, construction methods and the long-term performance benefits of a modern, low-maintenance engineering solution.