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21 Liveaboard Case Studies by Paul C Smith All Rights Reserved Living On A Narrowboat: 21 Liveaboard Case Studies by Paul C Smith All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, including scanning, photocopying, or otherwise without prior written permission of the copyright holder. Copyright © 2012 Living On A Narrowboat Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................... 4 A Case Study of Liveaboard Narrowboat James .................................... 6 This is my own boat, James. Some boaters will tell you that I’m not a “proper” liveaboard boater. I’m moored in a marina with access to an unlimited water supply and mains electricity. The location and the lifestyle suit me though and may suit you if you’re considering switching to a full time life afloat. .................................................................. 6 Case Study Of Liveaboard Narrowboat Willow ...................................... 9 I first met Hilary and Graeme in March or April 2012 when they hired a boat at Calcutt with the intention of buying their own boat before they handed the hire boat back and then cruise for the rest of the spring and summer. It was quite an ambitious undertaking, but they managed it. Here’s their story. ......................................................................... 9 A Case Study Of Liveaboard Mischief ................................................ 12 I love life on a narrowboat but there are those who prefer the extra three or four feet in width that a wide beam offers. Paul and Allayne Roper fall into that category. Here’s what they think of life afloat… and how Allayne’s cancer affects their way of life. .................................. 12 A Case Study Of Liveaboard The Mothership ...................................... 14 Here’s another case study of a couple living in harmony together… on separate boats. John and Lowrie offer an outstanding example of what you can do if you can’t find a decent residential mooring. In this case they built one of their own. ........................................................... 14 A Case Study Of Liveaboard Narrowboat Lois-Jane .............................. 16 James and Debbie are the wrong side of forty. They have decided to enjoy a belated gap year cruising the inland waterways of England and Wales. Will the gap year last more than a year and can you forgive James for being an estate agent? .................................................. 16 A Case Study Of Liveaboard Narrowboat Ghosties ............................... 18 Rachel isn’t your typical liveaboard narrowboat owner but I thought I would include her case study for those of you who are worried about making a sudden switch from bricks and mortar to steel and water. Rachel splits her time between her cottage and her narrowboat on the Thames. .................................................................................... 18 A Case Study of Liveaboard Narrowboat Song of the Waterways ........... 21 Living on a narrowboat named by a folk singer, watching sunrises and sunsets and practicing a bit of canal side crafting; it’s a simple life for Christine and Anton. Would it suit you? .......................................... 21 A Case Study Of Liveaboard Narrowboat La Licorne ............................ 23 Mike and Judith Annan love travelling. After nearly a decade touring the world in their Mercedes motor home, they’ve now started to explore the canal network in a floating motor home. Now there’s a lifestyle to envy! ................................................................................................ 23 A Case Study Of Liveaboard Narrowboat Blue Moon ............................ 25 Mike Barrett cruises the waterways using his narrowboat as a floating office. The canal’s tranquillity enhances his creative spirit for the work he does as a graphic artist. His blog reflects his desire to design. I love it! ............................................................................................ 25 A Case Study Of Liveaboard Narrowboat HOBO .................................. 27 Annie is a freelance writer. John is a farmer. Annie works from her boat. John has to commute to work… by light aircraft. He makes me feel quite embarrassed about my daily three minute journey to my “office” ...... 27 A Case Study Of Liveaboard Narrowboat Snowdrop ............................. 30 Toni writes children’s stories as she cruises the network with her ex husband Allan. She doesn’t share the same boat with him though. They have one each; Toni on Snowdrop and Allan on Pengalanty ............... 30 A Case Study Of Liveaboard Narrowboat Ouse Dunit ........................... 31 Paul and Helen Newby only live on their narrowboat for six months of the year but they certainly put in the miles. One thousand of them actually AND 600 locks. That’s some serious cruising! ....................... 31 A Case Study Of Liveaboard Narrowboat Tournesol ............................. 34 Early retirement in 1999, nine months cruising in the UK and then ten years living in France. But for the last eighteen months Anne and Keith have been back in the UK cruising the canal network on their narrowboat. ............................................................................... 34 A Case Study Of Liveaboard Narrowboat The Woodsman ..................... 36 Pauline is the second narrowboat owner featured in the case study section who has a partner who also owns and lives on a narrowboat. Is this a growing trend and a solution to the lack of space on a narrowboat? ............................................................................... 36 A Case Study Of Liveaboard Narrowboat The Watchman ...................... 38 Tony Jones is a freelance writer living on and working full time from his narrowboat “The Watchman”. Tony’s book “The Liveaboard Guide” will be released later this month. The nature of Tony’s work allows him the flexibility to enjoy a nomadic lifestyle that is usually only practical for retirees. I’m just a tiny bit jealous! ................................................ 38 A Case Study Of Liveaboard Narrowboat Far Star ............................... 40 Meet Jan, her partner Ian and Pepper the blue merle border collie (I don’t know what kind of dog that is but it sounds posh). Jan, like many liveaboards, has forsaken her stressful full time job to lead a life of tranquillity while she paints canal artwork and does a little gardening in the warmer months. Not a bad life, is it? ........................................ 40 A Case Study Of Liveaboard Rose Of Arden ........................................ 42 With a double redundancy payment to fund their boat, Mike and Mags are enjoying their life in the slow lane. They cruise for the nine months of more pleasant English weather before escaping the ice and snow for a few winter months abroad. Come on Mike, you’re missing out on one of the great pleasures of living on board; sitting in front of a roaring stove while the weather does its worst outside! ............................... 42 A Case Study Of Liveaboard Narrowboat Pengalanty ........................... 44 I knew Allan’s case study was going to make an interesting read when he said, “I was working full time until I was 77 when doing two or three jobs became a bit much for me.” – And then he mentioned that he cruises with his ex wife who also has her own narrowboat! Enjoy your retirement Allan! ......................................................................... 44 A Case Study Of Liveaboard Narrowboat Osprey ................................. 46 One still working and one retired. How does that work? Narrowboat liveaboards Alice and Phil Rosser give you their take on life afloat from their floating home on the Lancaster canal. ..................................... 46 Case Study Of Liveaboard Wide Beam Takey Tezey ............................. 48 Heth and Dave are a little larger than your average narrowboaters… or at least their boat is. They own a wide beam and it’s a beauty. They came close to missing out though but good old Lady Luck was smiling… ................................................................................................ 48 A Case Study Of Liveaboard Narrowboat The Cat’s Whiskers ................ 51 Here’s a twist to the liveaboard case study. Roger and Pat aren’t yet full time liveaboards because their boat is still under construction. If you’re thinking about having your own narrowboat built, you need to read about their experience to date. ...................................................... 51 A Case Study Of Liveaboard Narrowboat Lyra ..................................... 53 Here’s another Q & A session with boaters living afloat full time. Isn’t this the retirement that most people can only dream about? Bob and Cath Hawkins think it is. .............................................................. 53 A Case Study Of Liveaboard Narrowboat Olive Rose ............................ 55 Meet the married couple living aboard with a pair of cats. Lina has been living on boats now for the last decade and a half... and she’s still only forty two! ................................................................................... 55 Summary of Answers ..................................................................... 57 Financing a Dream Narrowboat ..................................................... 57 Narrowboat Length ...................................................................... 58 The reason for moving onto a narrowboat
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