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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Floating home waste extraction
Waste specialist Lee Sanitation has developed a system for safe discharge of black and grey waste from the increasing number of marina-based floating homes. The…
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Falco electric Oyster punt
Luxury products are not always launched where you might expect them to be. Last year a car company launched an enormously expensive model at a…
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Pylontech lithium batteries
Pylontech is a new range of lithium batteries from storage specialist Ecobat. The one most likely to appeal to narrowboaters is the RT 12100G31, a…
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Breathe easier with a Dometic air ioniser
Sensitive lungs will appreciate an air purifier aboard their boat, especially in the height of hay fever season.
The more common solutions feature HEPA (high…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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