Category: Narrowboat


Narrowboat home automation – basic Aqara setup

A neighbour’s narrowboat sank yesterday which is my worst nightmare as a liveaboard boater. I’ve been thinking about some light (floating) home automation after finding out about water sensors and Aqara’s range was a good fit.

Narrowboat log – August 2024

Rust treatment on the outside deck, building a workbench from scrap wood and being plagued by spiders.

Narrowboat log: May 24

Lots to report since the last narrowboat log, with engine servicing and a narrowboat friendly sofa

Narrowboat log: December 2023

December has flown by with paint experiments, knocking the kitchen about, having fibre internet installed and surviving temperatures of -5!

Narrowboat log: October 2023

It’s been an eventful month in my new narrowboat home with pretty serious flooding in the local area, and work progressing to turn Lizzy from a leisure boat to a cosy liveaboard with winter on its way. I’m also getting a routine in place with boat checks, chopping wood and carrying water.

Narrowboat log: September 2023

So I’ve moved Thin Lizzy to Sawley Marina now with the help of a retired, experienced boating couple. There was a weir to pass on the way over plus some parking required, and having their help was amazing. There’s been so much to learn in a short time and my head is spinning.