Hobby was launched onto the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal in 2019. Although Hobby is the 23rd narrowboat we have designed and built, the launch day was still hugely anticipated. It's a proud moment for the entire team when our hard work comes to fruition and, what started as a drawing on a piece of paper, goes safely down the slipway into the water.

Those of you who've known our business for a while will realise that we've had a narrowboat called Hobby for several years. This brand new narrowboat replaces her namesake; the former Hobby is now in private ownership on the canal and has a new name.

The new Hobby offers generous space for two but will happily accommodate four people. There's a bedroom which can hold a 4ft double bed or two 2ft single beds, and the sofa converts to a double bed.

Keen cooks will love the well-equipped kitchen. 

There's a spacious shower room and an additional loo.

The canopied front deck is the place to sit and watch the world go by. Feel the breeze or turn it into a conservatory by drawing the foldaway side curtains.

On chillier evenings, snuggle up in front of the wood-burning stove in the lounge.

For those interested in even more detail, Hobby is 52'5" (16.0m) long, 6'10" (2.1m) wide and has a maximum headroom of 6'5" (1.96m).

We are absolutely delighted with Hobby, and she's proving very popular with customers. Take a look at holiday availability on Hobby.

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