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TV without an aerial
British TV manufacturer Cello Electronics has introduced its first televisions incorporating Freely, the new service that allows viewers to watch live TV over broadband or mobile Wi-Fi without an aerial, satellite dish or subscription.
Freely offers more than 70 live channels, along with catch-up services, a unified electronic programme guide and the ability to pause or restart programmes on selected channels.
For boaters with a reliable broadband connection, the attraction is obvious: no more adjusting the TV aerial every time you moor up, particularly in locations where reception is poor.…
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A new twist on recycling
UK ropemaker English Braids is now offering its popular Braid-on-Braid ropes made from recycled plastic bottles.
The new ropes use rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate), a…
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Magnetic storage system
Silwy is a new way to use an old concept: magnets. The idea is you have metal stickers on shelves or walls, and items with…
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‘Eco’ Hobbit stove
Stove specialist Salamander has introduced an ‘Eco’ version of the Hobbit, its tiny but popular multi-fuel stove. Now meeting the requirements of Eco Design 2022,…
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UK departure boards
As a continous cruiser around the whole inland network, commuting to and from my boat by train in my free time and at weekends, I…
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Vetus introduces retrofit hybrid propulsion system
Vetus has launched a new hybrid propulsion system which can be installed alongside a new diesel engine or retrofitted to certain existing Vetus engines, allowing…
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New venture after Viking closure
The closure of Viking Cruisers, the long-established manufacturer of GRP boats, has prompted its former managing director to launch a new maintenance and repair…
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Eco-friendly diesel additive
Fuel additives remain a contentious point, with as many people loving them as ignoring them. A new one to us is Aderco V25, a Swiss-made…
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Mobile boat cleaning service
A couple on the south Oxford Canal have launched a new service: narrowboat cleaning.
Lock & Gleam is a mobile service that will “come to…
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Transparent buckets
Sooner or later every boater needs a bucket. Most people tend to buy small builder-style ones – often for just a couple of quid at…
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Travel angling rods
The range of equipment from Rigged & Ready Travel Fishing looks to be ideal for anglers on narrowboats.
The UK-based company specialises in travel rods…
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