Bitumen-free blacking
There’s growing environmental concern about traditional bitumen boat blacking, especially considering the increasing number of boats on the inland waterways. One of the long-term concerns…
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Lightning Craft electric drive conversion
Electric drive specialist Lightning Craft has launched Canal Drive 5, a new electric drive train alternative to the traditional stern tube and shaft seal arrangements. The…
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Compact electric screwdriver “elevates your toolbox”
A new compact electric screwdriver from Laser Tools stakes an extravagant claim on what a tool can do. “You really need one of these in…
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EcoFlow Wave 2 battery-powered air conditioner
The EcoFlow Wave 2 is claimed to be the world's first portable air conditioner designed to either cool or heat small compartments such as boat…
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Containerised Water Transport Platform from South Africa
A naval architect in South Africa has come up with an ingenious way of building a transportable river ferry.
The Containerized Water Transport Platform from…
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Multipurpose shears
Sometimes you need something more powerful than scissors to cut with, but tin snips are not appropriate. Try these new multi-purpose shears with stainless steel…
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Aquavista offers Waterlodge floating apartments at its marinas
Marine chain Aquavista has partnered with Waterlodge UK to sell a range of floating apartments at eight of its 29 marinas, including Poplar Dock at…
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Smart Switch – more efficient use of solar in charging and heating
Smart Switch sounds like a really useful new product from solar specialist Onboard Solar. It’s a single box that can improve efficient use of solar…
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Spinlock Alto buoyancy aid
The Spinlock Alto is a new type of buoyancy aid – not so much a lifejacket as an inflatable life ring. Designed to be worn…
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Aston Marina's new boat-builder
Aston Marina, on the Trent & Mersey Canal near Stone, has sublet its boat maintenance site to a new business, Stone Bespoke Narrowboats, after the…
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Nikon Aculon T02 10x21 binoculars
These new Nikon Aculon T02 10x21 binoculars caught our eye for their sheer stylishness.
Looking for all the world like an attack fighter straight out…
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