SOPHIE is a much-loved and well-maintained traditional narrowboat. In 2017, I moved on as a first-time boater and, after seven years of a beautifully simple life on the water, I’m now moving back onto land to live with my partner. SOPHIE is a full steel 33ft traditional narrowboat (1980) with a new engine, stunning Roses & Castles paintwork and a unique lay-out. Engine As is common in traditional narrowboats, the engine is in the middle of the boat. This means that the engine room stays dry and the engine can be easily accessed for maintenance. In 2018, I had a new Beta Marin... read more