Charnwood Hobbit 42' steel narrowboats. 2+2 berth, all electric propulsion with solar and diesel generator.. Currently in build. This boat will be on display at the 2024 Crick Boat Show. Propulsion by 8kW 48volt Lynch Marlin electric motor powered 400amp @ 48volt Lithium batteries. Range extender, 1.2kW of solar and BETA Gen 10 diesel generator. The ‘Hobbit’ range was developed for keeping the comforts of modern boating within reasonable costs, both in terms of initial purchase and ongoing running costs, including mooring / licence fees. Internal layout, L shape dine... read more