Editing Narrowboat (section)

====Semi-traditional stern====
[[File:20110603 Regents Canal narrowboat London 49.jpg|thumb|The Narrowboat ''Dawn Chorus'' with a semi-traditional stern on [[Regents Canal]] in London in 2011]]
A ''semi-traditional stern'' (or ''semi-trad'') is a compromise to gain some of the social benefits of a cruiser stern, while retaining a more traditional design and providing some protection for the steerer in bad weather or in cooler seasons. As with the cruiser stern, the deck is extended back from the hatch and rear doors, but in this case most of the deck is protected at the sides by walls which extend back from the cabin sides – giving a more sheltered area for the steerer and companions, usually with lockers to sit on. The engine is located under the deck, much like a cruiser, again allowing a separation between the cabin and the engine bay, with the steps down to the cabin being located past the false sides of the ''semi-trad'' social area.

Semi-trad sterns can also be fitted with pram covers.