Mobile 4G/5G system
One unobtrusive mobile wifi solution is Roam, from Maxview. It's a mobile 4G/5G system using an elegant and low-profile roof antenna, coupling to an internal…
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Boat log app
How many narrowboaters actually keep boat logs? We suspect not many sit down at the end of each day and painstakingly record where they've been.…
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All-round fire extinguisher
The 2-litre MultiCHEM Foam Extinguisher from CheckFire is an all-rounder for fires you’re most likely to experience aboard. It's often seen in commercial kitchens, (where…
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High use moorings from Aquavista
While residential moorings continue to be in short supply, marina chain Aquavista has noticed an increasing demand for leisure moorings from boaters who want a…
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The Boat Battery
The Boat Battery is a new and complete integrated lithium cabin battery bank, especially designed for new canal boats, from boat power specialist Pro Electrical. …
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Nudist hotel-boating
A couple on the Kennet & Avon Canal have turned a 70ft narrowboat into a clothes-free hotel.
Longtime naturists Michael and Fiona Discombe had travelled…
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Trio of boat blinds
Dometic has introduced three roller blinds expressly designed for boats – Manual, PrecisionRise and Powered – each offering a different control system.
Using a…
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Whisperpower Piccolo 6 generator
WhisperPower continues to expand its range of exceptionally quiet and compact generators.
The latest model is the Piccolo 6, a very small and lightweight model…
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Jabsco Quiet Flush E2 toilet
Marine pumping specialist Jabsco has launched a revised version of its popular Quiet Flush marine electric toilet.
While quietness has long been the selling point…
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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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