Our first boat (2000) was an Eastern Caravans & Narrowboat fit out using a Floating Homes shell, purchased from a broker at Billing Aquadrome on the Nene. They offered an excellent deal, only asking for a 10% deposit with balance on delivery. It was an "off the production line" job, with a few option extras.
We ordered a 42ft but after ordering we were told that the next boat under construction was a 44ft and we could have it at the same price!
It was a good "bread and butter" boat, with one amusing snag. After delivery we were unable to find the sump pump. A couple of telephone calls established that one had not been fitted, with the explanation that they had only just expanded from caravans to narrowboats!
She proved a very good, little learning boat and after 3 years we sold her in two days for just over her original cost.