Our Boat Building Partners
Experienced boat builders who can transform your FP Technologies HDPE shell into a fully fitted canal boat.
From an Engineered HDPE Shell to a Completed Canal Boat
FP Technologies specialises in the design and manufacture of HDPE canal boat shells. Once the shell has been completed, the internal fit-out, onboard systems and finishing work are undertaken by an experienced boat builder.
We currently work with The Bespoke Boat Company and Stoke Boats. Both companies have experience creating individually specified canal boats and can work with customers to develop the layout, interior and equipment required for their completed boat.
By involving the chosen boat builder early in the process, the shell design and internal fit-out can be carefully coordinated from the outset.
The Bespoke Boat Co.
Experienced Fit-Out Specialists for Bespoke Boats
The Bespoke Boat Company is an experienced boat builder specialising in bespoke narrowboats and wide-beam boats. Its team brings together decades of boatbuilding, construction and interior fit-out experience, with a strong focus on craftsmanship, comfort and finish.
Working alongside FP Technologies, the company completes the interior fit-out of HDPE canal boat shells. This combines the durability, corrosion resistance and low-maintenance benefits of HDPE construction with a high-quality interior designed around the customer.
Each fit-out is individually planned to suit the owner’s lifestyle, whether for residential use, extended cruising or leisure. By coordinating with FP Technologies from an early stage, the shell design and interior requirements can be developed together, resulting in a practical, refined and fully bespoke completed boat.
The Bespoke Boat Co.
Experienced Fit-Out Specialists for Bespoke Boats
The Bespoke Boat Company is an experienced boat builder specialising in bespoke narrowboats and wide-beam boats. Its team brings together decades of boatbuilding, construction and interior fit-out experience, with a strong focus on craftsmanship, comfort and finish.
Working alongside FP Technologies, the company completes the interior fit-out of HDPE canal boat shells. This combines the durability, corrosion resistance and low-maintenance benefits of HDPE construction with a high-quality interior designed around the customer.
Each fit-out is individually planned to suit the owner’s lifestyle, whether for residential use, extended cruising or leisure. By coordinating with FP Technologies from an early stage, the shell design and interior requirements can be developed together, resulting in a practical, refined and fully bespoke completed boat.
Stoke Boats
Established Boatbuilding Skills, Tailored Interior Fit-Outs
Based at Longport Wharf in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke Boats has been building and working on canal boats since 1980. That long-standing experience gives its team a strong practical understanding of boat construction, onboard systems and the demands of life on the waterways.
For FP Technologies projects, Stoke Boats focuses on completing the HDPE shell with a bespoke interior fit-out. Its work can include handcrafted joinery, kitchens, bathrooms, sleeping areas, heating, plumbing, electrics and other onboard systems, all developed around the customer’s chosen layout and specification.
The partnership combines FP Technologies’ modern HDPE shell construction with Stoke Boats’ established boatbuilding knowledge and interior craftsmanship, creating a finished boat that is durable, comfortable and individually detailed.
Resolut Boat Company
Engineering the Next Generation of HDPE Boats
Resolut Boat Company designs and builds innovative boats for commercial, professional and specialist marine applications. Combining modern engineering with practical marine expertise, the company develops vessels that prioritise durability, performance and long-term reliability.
Working in partnership with FP Technologies, Resolut Boat Company is developing a range of boats built around precision-engineered HDPE shells manufactured by FP Technologies. The HDPE shell provides a lightweight, corrosion-free and low-maintenance foundation, while Resolut completes the interior fit-out, onboard systems and final assembly to produce a fully finished vessel.
By combining FP Technologies’ expertise in HDPE fabrication with Resolut’s experience in boat design, engineering and vessel integration, the partnership is helping to demonstrate the potential of HDPE as a modern alternative to traditional boatbuilding materials. The result is a new generation of boats that deliver exceptional durability, reduced maintenance and a high-quality finish, while meeting the demanding requirements of both commercial operators and private owners.
Cestus Class
4-8m HDPE dory
Fonias Class
5m Autonomous drone
Iliad Class
6-9m open patrol boat
Secutor Class
9-11m high-speed interceptor craft
Venator Class
11-13m high-speed utility craft
Gladius Class
5-14m landing craft
Pendle Narrowboats
Bespoke Fit-Outs Crafted Around Your Vision
Based in the Lancashire countryside, Pendle Narrowboats is an experienced builder of bespoke narrowboats and wide-beam boats. With more than a decade of boatbuilding experience, its skilled team combines traditional craftsmanship with modern materials, technology and thoughtful design to create boats tailored to each customer’s requirements.
Working alongside FP Technologies, Pendle Narrowboats completes the interior fit-out of precision-engineered HDPE canal boat shells. From bespoke joinery and handcrafted cabinetry to plumbing, electrics, heating and interior finishes, every aspect of the fit-out is carefully planned to suit the owner’s lifestyle and specification.
By combining FP Technologies’ innovative HDPE construction with Pendle Narrowboats’ craftsmanship and attention to detail, the partnership delivers durable, low-maintenance boats with high-quality interiors designed for comfortable living and enjoyable cruising.
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.