Description

Snowbow is a well-crafted 57ft traditional narrowboat built by the respected Steve Hudson. With its distinctive build quality and thoughtful layout, this vessel blends classic character with modern comforts—making it an ideal liveaboard or long-term cruising companion. Moored in Staffordshire and recently blacked in 2025, she’s ready for her next adventure, with a valid BSC through to 2028.

Step aboard and feel at home. The warm sapele wood interior, combined with lino and carpeted floors, creates a cozy, lived-in feel. The well-appointed galley features a Vanette cooker with a separate hob and a 12v fridge/freezer, offering everything you need to prepare meals on the move. The dinette converts easily into a double berth, complementing the fixed double bed to comfortably sleep four.

Snowbow is powered by a reliable Beta 38hp engine, with a PRM gearbox and keel cooling system. She’s also equipped with a Morso Squirrel stove and Eberspacher central heating, ensuring comfort even through colder months. Hot water is supplied via calorifier, immersion, and the Eberspacher system.

Electrically, she’s well-equipped with 12v and 240v systems, a Mastervolt Dakar Combi 1500w inverter, and three solar panels for off-grid peace of mind. With a solid hull, galvanic isolator, and battery monitoring in place, Snowbow is a vessel designed for those who value practical performance and ease of maintenance.

A pump-out toilet, shower, and vanity basin round out the clean, functional bathroom space. With recent maintenance and thoughtful additions like a cratch cover and side hatch, she’s been clearly cared for and thoughtfully outfitted for real life on the water.

Whether you’re a seasoned boater or setting out for the first time, Snowbow represents a solid, character-filled choice for a new chapter afloat.