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Man cruising a narrowboat towards a tunnel

Spring is now officially here, so now you can finally get your boat Summer ready! The time has come to de-winterise your narrowboat and get ready to go cruising around the inland waterways again. With over three thousand miles of canals and rivers in Britain, we’re sure you want to get out there and start […]

Narrow boats moored up

If you are new to living on a boat, it can be very confusing as to how and where you can moor up. There are lots of rules to follow and a lot of misconceptions about mooring up. If you don’t follow these rules you could lose your boating licence, be fined and even eventually […]

canal boat blacking

Does your canal boat blacking need a touch-up? Perhaps you’re a new boat owner and you’re not sure what you need to do? Then take a look at our guide to hull boat blacking to find out! Blacking your hull is something that is necessary as it is a way of maintaining the condition of […]

downsizing to a boat

Some may find it very daunting when you need to downsize from a house to a boat. However, it can be easier than you think! Today we are going to share some of our top tips to help you. Start early This is a great way to make sure you don’t make any rash decisions. […]

boat storage ideas

Top 10 boat storage ideas

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If you own a narrowboat we are sure you are aware of the limitation of space. We have compiled a top 10 list of storage ideas to help you make the most out of your space! Clever storage ideas are a must to really maximise your space. You will need to really look and think […]

Christmas on the waterways

Christmas on the waterways

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Are you going to be spending the Christmas on the waterways? Then you need to be prepared and remember that it will be a little bit different from a traditional Christmas spent inside a house. Obviously, there will be limited space and so having a large number of people won’t really be possible. You could […]

winter-proof your boat

Now really is the time to winter-proof your boat. If you find it all a little daunting and are not sure where to start, then you’re in luck! This post will help assist you in making sure you give your boat all the TLC needed before giving your boat a rest. Check your hull When checking your […]

UK canals

Top 10 canals in the UK

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If you’re considering cruising down one of the UK’s beautiful inland waterways for your next holiday, then look no further. Whether you want to relax and take in constantly changing views of the British countryside or spend your afternoons spotting a variety of Britain’s birds, then there’s no better way to do it than from […]

10 winter survival tips for living on a boat

Winter is now right around the corner, so we thought we would give you our 10 Winter survival tips for living on a boat. 1 – Keep stocked up on fuel There are 3 types of heating on a narrowboat; Multi-fuel These are the most popular option, mostly due to the fact that the installation […]

Guide to buying a narrowboat

  Buying a narrowboat is like buying a house and is a life-changing decision, so we have created a guide to help assist you with buying your narrowboat! In this guide we will cover: What will you use your narrowboat for? Try before you buy Types of stern & size What is your budget? How […]