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Saw and brush hook

“The name on the world’s finest blades” has long been the legendary Wilkinson Sword shaving strapline. Perhaps less well known is that the company offers…
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Complete makeovers from Ovation Boats

Faced with the rocketing cost of raw materials that can make new boats so unpredictable to price, one narrowboat builder has begun to promote the…
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New brokerage on the Ashby

Bosworth Marina, on the Ashby Canal, celebrated its tenth anniversary on 14th July with an open day and festival for moorers – and the launch…
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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.   The eLite (pronounced ee-light) is…
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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 at the Crick Boat Show…
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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.  Water Freedom Smart automatically monitors…
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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 consider the remarkable new Classic…
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New compressor reduces refrigerator power consumption by over 40%

Boat refrigeration brand Vitrifrigo is updating its range of refrigerators, with a new compressor that offers big efficiency improvements while reducing power consumption by up…
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'Whale' surfaces at Frouds Bridge Marina

A new floating dry dock for narrowboats is now up and running on the eastern Kennet & Avon Canal near Aldermaston.  The facility, at Frouds…
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Naturalmat sustainable mattresses and bedding

We learned about mattress brand Naturalmat after we spoke to a boater who declined his boat-builder’s default mattress option and insisted on commissioning this upmarket…
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Anglo-Welsh expands K&A coverage

Narrowboat hire operator Anglo Welsh has bought Bradford-on-Avon based Sally Narrowboats, allowing it to offer boating further eastwards on the Kennet & Avon Canal. The…
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