Charles the First is a forty foot trad narrowboat with attractive steelwork, recessed side panels to stern of cabin and 'rivetted' stem. She has all portholes, steel side doors, steel stern doors and steel stable bow doors. Steerers stern deck and large forward well deck. This good looking shell is well set off by nice paintwork.

The interior makes good use of space and provides for comfortable cruising for two. Lining is in mellow oak veneered ply giving a warm comfortable feel. She has just been the subject of refitting including both joinery and shower and galley equipment. New carpet has been laid and the shower retiled.

Engine room - Standard trad engine room, lined out and with engine boxed over. New Barrus Shire 3 cylinder diesel fitted in 2006. Single lever control at steerers position and instrument panel. Wall storage cupboards. One start and two domestic batteries.

Bedroom - Stern bedroom has newly built double bed and new mattress. This has storage under and the calorifier is situated here also. There is a new suspended wardrobe and shelves over the foot end of the bed.

Showeroom - The showeroom has been completely retiled. There is a new hardwood vanity unit with basin. New thermostatic shower valve and Porta Potti 365.

Galley - There is a compact semi U-shaped galley providing safety and ease of operation. New 12v fridge has Vanette LPG oven and grill above with small cupboard over. New stainless steel sink and drainer and new Spinflo LPG hob. There are shelves above the worktop and a built in wine rack. Cupboard opposite with side doors over.

Saloon - Open plan but there are box side seats with cushions if wanted and these could be made to form a cross bed. There is a hardwood corner cupboard and a boatmans solid fuel stove in tiled surround. Glazed bow doors to......

Bow Deck - Good size self draining well deck, water tank under. Bow gas locker.

Overview - The recent improvements carried out have made Charles the First into a very comfortable and pleasant craft, fully complimenting the 'sturdy' traditional external appearance. Currently on hard standing for ease of inspection and just reblacked.