Do you like reading books? I know I do! There is nothing better than a good old sit down with a book in front of a roaring multi fuel stove ???? So today I want to let you know what my favourite narrowboat related books are! And if you have others you want to recommend …
Today I want to venture into the world of magazines and more specifically those that are on the subject of canal and narrowboats. Actually, most popular magazines do seem to mainly focus on the narrowboat side of the canal boat world. Apart from the odd article here or there talking about those ‘plastic fantastic’ ‘yoghurt …
For those of you that want to explore Great Britain or even live an off grid life, there are two main options that a lot of people choose. Today I want to go over the pros and cons of these options to help you decide which might be best for you. What is better? Canal …
We have already talked about having a bath on a canal boat, so now it is the turn of the shower. Is a shower viable on a canal boat and if so how should I fit one? This article aims to give you all the answers you need in one place. Here’s to hoping anyway …
When talking about turning most vehicles, it’s usually pretty obvious. Turning a car or even a regular boat around is a pretty simple affair. However, when looking at the sheer length of a typical canal boat (especially a narrowboat) alongside the narrow nature of the British canals, and you would be forgiven for wondering how …
Anyone that is involved with narrowboats will probably have noticed the increased interest in diesel stoves on canal boats over the past few years. Traditionally multi fuel stoves have been the go to option, but these days diesel stoves are gaining in popularity. Actually, the first time I saw a diesel stove on a boat …
Many people love taking a cozy bath, as well as cruising the canals on a canal boat. But the big question is…..can you combine the two? Today we will look to address this very question for anyone cruising the canals! Can you install a bathtub on a narrowboat or canal boat? Yes, you can (and …
As canal boats have become more and more popular in the UK, many people are wondering whether they can get a mortgage to secure one for themselves. You see, not everyone has spare cash lying around to buy their new floating pride and joy and quickly start wondering about other options. After reading this article …
If you’re a canal boat lover (like myself) and enjoy navigating yourself around historic English waterways, you may have heard of anodes. These spectacular little pieces of metal can commonly get forgotten about within the boating industry. However, they play a massive role in keeping our boats running well and safe. But what exactly are …
Like you would perform regular maintenance on a car, motorbike, or anything with a motorised engine, a narrowboat is precisely the same. As narrowboat owners, whether you live on them or not, it’s crucial to be aware of how often you should black your canal boat. But how regularly should you do this? Knowing how …