Narrowboat Blogs & Journey Logs [MY TOP 7]

Here at Canal Boat UK the whole aim is to be the encyclopedia of narrowboating, and offer those little tit-bits of advice that everyone on the canal needs πŸ™‚ We are a ways away from getting anywhere near this goal, but we will try! Advice is important, but there’s another reason people love to search …

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The Electric Narrowboat [IS IT POSSIBLE?]

Welcome back to Canal Boat UK. Today we are going to discuss electric narrowboats. Is it possible to have an electric narrowboat? More importantly, is it practical? Today we want to provide some information for anyone that might be considering electricity as their main source of propulsion on a narrowboat. Why the Interest in Electric …

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What is the best narrowboat engine?

Welcome Back fellow narrowboat enthusiasts! Today we are looking into the beating heart of a narrowboat, the engine! This is a vital part of any boat that can easily get overlooked. If you buy a boat with a ‘duff’ engine you could be in for a lot of extra cost and heartache. Also, there are …

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Tips for Buying a Second Hand NarrowBoat!

How to buy a secondhand narrowboat?

Welcome back to Canal Boat UK. As interest in Narrowboating grows, more and more people are looking to buy narrowboats to fulfill their dream of a quiet and tranquil lifestyle πŸ™‚ The problem is, most of them have no idea how to inspect these boats to make sure they don’t buy a lemon πŸ™‚ We …

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