New all-electric day-boat for the Oxford summit
For the first time in many years, the beautiful, winding summit level of the Oxford Canal has a day-boat hire facility. Fenny Compton Marina launched…
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Flat solar panels
Onboard Solar, whose efficient, tilting solar panels are a familiar sight on narrowboats throughtout the connected network, has now introduced the PV Logic Flexi range…
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Multifunctional Pullman Dinette
Boat furniture company OK Joinery has been a Crick Boat Show fixture for some time, showing some interesting and conventional ideas to retrofit into narrowboats.…
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Rechargeable battery charger set
We mentioned a few months ago the AA batteries that can be recharged by USB cables. Thanks to the use of lithium-ion technology, these now…
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Le Boat launches new luxury class
Le Boat, Europe’s largest boat holiday company, launched a new class of luxury river cruiser at France’s big Salon Fluvial boat show in late April.…
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Hire and learn from Midland Marine
Safety training organisation Birmingham & Midland Marine is now offering official RYA Inland Waters Helmsman Certificate training courses as an add-on to short-break narrowboat holidays. …
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Skinners sock shoes
While the ‘ultralight boots’ might make you skip with carefree delight on muddy towpaths, an even more lightweight option is available in drier conditions.
Sock…
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Anti-rust lubricant
Lubricants are intended to provide more than just slipperiness. Industry specialist Witham reminds us that its ProLan Heavy Grade Lubricant claims rust protection as one…
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Engine temperature sensor
If your boat’s diesel engine came without a proper temperature gauge and you don’t want to be taken by surprise when it overheats, this new…
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Water purifying cans
The boat water purification market is changing fast. While onboard purification has a number of powered systems, other filtration systems are moving over from simply…
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Glow illuminated paddleboard
Stand-up paddleboarding continues to rise in popularity on the canals, and one surprising spinoff is the number who enjoy the activity after dark, especially in…
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