12th February 2014
Boat Test: Wharf House 41ft 6in
Most people planning their new boat start with a blank sheet of paper in front of them. But Sarah Jury had a completely different approach: she bought an old boat and wanted to give it…
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10th January 2014
Boat Test: Standard Narrowboats 57ft
Keenly priced ‘standard’ boats don’t have to be basic, and as Alyssa Rose shows you you can pack a whole lot more into a family 57-footer with a bit of compromise and some well thought…
8th January 2014
Vive la navigation
France is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It’s also the most visited – by 83 million people in 2012. For the boater, its size, variety of scenery and numerous,…
11th November 2013
Stoking up a warm welcome
Eddie and Christine Brooke are both boaters and run Northern Fabrication Services making boats nice and toasty with the well-known Boatman Stove
5th November 2013
Winter stoppages
Your guide to upcoming stoppages
2nd October 2013
Boat Test: SM Hudson 55ft
It’s a great-looking trad, but it has a brand spanking new modern engine - and a decent price
22nd August 2013
River boating
With water levels all over the place on the canals and rivers in this year of weird weather, we look at some hints and tips for those thinking of taking to the rivers. Text and…
16th August 2013
Which Battery?
What’s the best battery and how many do you need?
16th August 2013
Shining a light on LEDs
Early LED bulbs weren’t that great, but the new generation has warmed things up and now offer decent light as well as helping you cut your electrical power consumption
16th August 2013
Going at it alone
Some do it from choice; others from necessity. Either way, operating a narrowboat single-handed needn’t be too daunting if you take care – and follow some useful advice
14th August 2013
Banbury Canal Day: 10th Anniversary
Banbury Canal Day celebrates it’s 10th anniversary with the theme ‘Balloons Galore’
