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Christmas DIY

Christmas D.I.Y trends 2018

Posted on in Decorating

If you love DIY and Christmas, this is the blog post for you! With Christmas around the corner, there is still time for getting the last Christmas DIY bits and bobs in place before the big day! Christmas DIY trends this year are simplistic yet beautiful. There are lots more modern/contemporary decorations this year, bringing the […]

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

Posted on in Inland Waterways

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 […]

Stripping Paint From Wood

  We often get asked how to strip paint from wood, so here is all the information you need to know about what to use and how to use it. Firstly, you need to decide how you would like to remove the paint. There are a few different ways in which you can remove paint […]

5 uses for Polytrol

What is Polytrol? Polytrol is a deep penetrating oil which restores the original colour and appearance of dull or tarnished plastics, gelcoats, metals and more! It penetrates deep into the surface and re-wets the pigments to restore their lustre and *colour which has been lost through exposure to sunlight, rain and pollution. When used on tarnished […]