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National boat count reports first-ever drop in boat numbers
The Canal & River Trust has seen a 1.4% drop in total boat numbers, in the last year, the first fall since its founding in…
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EA extends deadline for boat registration consultation
A consultation on plans to raise Environment Agency boat licence charges has been extended by a week to 16th August.
Defra, which runs the 630…
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NEC takes over winter boat show
The winter marine exhibition BoatLife, which takes place each February at the NEC in Birmingham, has been acquired by the NEC Group as the first…
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Feeding frenzy in Leeds
A floating remote-controlled craft modelled on a basking shark is being used to clean up the River Aire in central Leeds.
Called the Waste Shark,…
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Advice
Buildings Insurance
James Nicholas, New Business Marine Account Executive, Haven Knox-Johnston
Are your buildings sums insured adequate?
Barrett, Corp and Harrington a Howden approved partner conducted 3,667 building surveys and identified 69% are underinsured in 2023. We highly recommend reviewing your policy regularly to make sure it will protect your property in the event of a claim.…
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Product News
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Water Freedom Smart
Water Freedom, the filtration system that can fill a boat tank from canal water, now has an enhanced Smart version. …
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Boat window flyscreens
Boat window manufacturer Wesley Marine Windows has added a modest but useful accessory to its range: fly screens. First seen…
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Epropulsion eLite
Epropulsion has just launched a dinky little electric outboard designed for short trips on dinghies, canoes and other small boats. …
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Luxury picnic boat
If you are looking for a really elegant trailable day-boat or picnic cruiser, and your pockets are deep, you might…
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