My Floating Home

Mark Evans tracks their exploits of more landlocked homeowners build a life in stunning aquatic homes. Karen and Tony Ainley are continuous cruisers, spending their time exploring the UK's 4700 miles of canals and rivers, and have decided to go all in and commission a fully bespoke narrowboat, designed entirely to suit their lifestyle.

Mark Evans meets retired engineer Tony Boynton and his stepson Graeme Stone, as they tackle the restoration of a 40-year-old narrowboat so that the latter can step away from the daily grind and find somewhere peaceful to call homewith his partner Emily. Bu the project presents all kinds of complications - not least the fact that the boat is moored in Lancashire, 130 miles away from their Scarborough home.

Peter and Tracy have been narrowboat lovers for years and cherish their time together on the water as they order a new bespoke boat so that family and friends can cruise together. To bring it all to life, they've turned to experienced boat builder Chris Williams. With over 30 years in the trade, he's crafted everything from classic cruisers to modern live-aboards.

Mark Evans meets Nigel and Tina Powell and their dog Stich, who are planning to live full time on a narrowboat. Stich needs a quiet engine. To keep him calm, the couple have commissioned a fully electric narrowboat. They've also requested a bespoke heart-shaped window at the bow of the boat. Can the boat maker deliver everything,within Nigel and Tina's £230,000 budget?