Propelled an electric motor powered by a huge array of solar panels, this style-packed 70-footer shows how technology is marching on

Is it electric, ask towpath walkers as a soundproofed Beta provides a beautifully peaceful power plant on this 60ft semi-trad

Boating Leisure Services are back in the winners’ enclosure with an elegant craft full of future-proofed features

Seasoned boaters Audrey and Mick Rogers know what they like so the only destination to head for was one of the country’s top builders

A bespoke boat means you can really tailor your design to fit your dreams. And if that means an extended cabin and a gigantic bed, JD Narrowboats are happy to oblige

Why wait years for a bespoke build? Adam braves the last blast of winter to test a top notch spec boat that is ready to go

Relocating to the other end of the country and becoming a liveaboard is a big change – but this bespoke 60ft semi-trad is designed to ease the transition

This boat marks a milestone for Aintree boats. Not only that, the 52ft semi-trad showcases all their craft at a remarkable price

This lovely narrow-boat style widebeam delivers the ultimate retirement bolt-hole for its new owners

What makes a boat truly stand out from the crowd? Sometimes you just need a little finesse

If we said the batteries on this Braidbar cost £15k (and that’s just for three) you’d probably think it’s a misprint, but it isn’t and there’s a good reason why so much has been spent on them

If you had a chance to build a boat, then a second and then a third, how would you change things – Val and Graham did just that

Many of us like to go cruising with our partner, but sometimes in life that’s not always the way things turn out to be

Take a 360-degree tour of the first private boat from Ortomarine

Whether or not widebeams are your thing, this ‘planet-saver’ is one of the most technically intriguing boats CB has tested. Adam Porter investigates (pictures by Andy R Annable)