It's coming up to that time of year again. Yes, the season is nearly over, the early nights are fast approaching which means it is time to start thinking about preparing your boat ....

Getting Your Boat Ready For WinterWinter is slowly creeping up on us, and whilst the cold weather has yet to really show it's face, it won't be long before the temperature really s....

Getting your boat ready for winterIt's that time of year again when nights are getting longer, mornings are getting colder, and it will soon be time to start thinking about prepari....

Friday Fact (top tips)In addition to our regular monthly blog, we shall be posting  a new short blog entitled 'Friday Fact'.These posts will be 'short and sweet' factoids....

Getting your boat ready for a great cruising seasonWow its the 1st of March and now (hopefully), the worst of the cold weather is be behind us, we  begin to look forward ....

Friday FactIn addition to our regular monthly blog, we shall be posting  a new short blog entitled 'Friday Fact'.These posts will be 'short and sweet' factoids or, top ti....

Narrowboat bow thrustersA fully laden narrow boat is not the easiest of craft to manoeuvre, especially if it is windy or,your vessel is a widebeam. A bow thruster is....

 It is all about POWER  (well, battery power)Aside from enabling you to maintain your batteries in a way which will prolong its life and keep your costs down, being able ....

 Different types of Stern GearThe stern gear is located in the rear of the hull below the water line. The propeller shaft links the propeller via the stern gear and bearings,&....

LPG Bubble Tester.Gas can be the most dangerous substance likely to be on a boat, you'd may be shocked how far down the list most people place the safety of their gas system.Many v....

Winterisation of Marine ToiletsProper winterisation of marine toilets is extremely important and is essential to save mess, money and masses of work which may be caused by the dama....

Bacterial Contamination Diesel Bug as it is more commonly known is becoming a much more common problem particularly in BULK storage tanks, marine craft and agricultural equipment.&....

Why Do We Black The Hull?The Basics The hull is blacked to protect the bottom section of the boat, so specifically the area of the boat that is in the water and just above the wate....

Let's Get Our Boats Ready For The New Season! Spring is finally here and the boating season isabout to begin! If you are thinking about taking your vessel for out for thefirst time....

Clearing the Propeller on an Inboard EngineFrom time to time every narrowboater is likely to get something stuck in their prop.  Canals and rivers are full of debris, and gett....

This blog article has been written to help you understand the 3 different types of surveys carried out on a narrow boat and why they are necessary. Who carries out a narrow boat su....

Let's Get StartedWith the road gritters already maintaining the British roads ways it’s a sign that winter is on its way and it is time to prepare your narrow boat for the wi....

A Stern Gear is the general term for the propeller, the propeller shaft and any supporting brackets or bearings.So How Can I Check my Stern Gear?You can only check your stern ....