Jan 23, 2024 · In a narrowboat the main living area will usually have either a traditional sofa (often a sofa bed) laid lengthways along one side of the cabin or a pair of “captain’s” chairs which …

The interior of your boat is obviously an important factor in the enjoyment of your time onboard, as it's where your going to be spending a lot of your time when not piloting the barge. In this …

The beginner's guide to canal boats, narrowboats, and Dutch barges. This guide covers the range of steel built craft that are available to cruise on the inland waterways of Great Britain and …

Feb 20, 2024 · Boat Life showcases everything to do with life on the water, including narrowboats and widebeams for canal lovers. In this episode we take on tours of wide a...

The history of canal boats, river barges and canal barges of England and Great Britain by distinguished canal author Tony Lewery.

Sep 26, 2024 · Let's start with what a normal narrowboat should look like. Better Boat Metal Polish. Canal boats and narrowboats have two standard layouts: The traditional layout and the …

Feb 25, 2014 · Take a look at some of the design ideas we have put together for you. By using soft pastel colours like; pinks, blues, greens, creams, yellows and white throughout the boats …

Jul 5, 2024 · Canal boats come in all shapes and sizes, but a narrowboat's modest beam of around 6ft 10in (just over two metres) will enable you to explore the entire UK inland …

A canal boat is sometimes called a narrowboat or a barge and occasionally a river boat. However, these terms are not altogether accurate. A narrowboat is a specific type of canal boat native to …

There is little diffrence between the woodworking skills required in the home, and those needed on a barge. Remember though, you will not find "Flat Pack" canal boat interiors, and so you …

Our Boat Buyers Guide is a great place to start to help you decide on Buying a Narrowboat. It provides free, friendly advice on where to start and how to get afloat on your own canal boat.