The weather’s looking up and it’s a great time to get those pressing jobs done on the boat. One job that many owners undertake as
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Category: Technical
Towpath Technical Tips: Getting ready for 2022!
Sound advice from Ben Sutcliffe-Davies FIRSTLY happy new year to all our readers, I really can’t believe another year has gone.From my last article about
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Preparing your boat for winter
FOR many of us this year with all the covid restrictions, whether you use you craft for leisure or as a liveaboard, the coming of
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What to do if your boat runs aground
RIVER Canal Rescue recently warned boaters about the risks of grounding after receiving a high number of call-outs. Over the last few months rescue co-ordinators
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Gas safety on boats
STAYING safe on board is vital and ahead of Gas Safety Week, running from September 17-23. BWML Boat Mooring have created a poster to keep
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How to test your batteries and use a multi-meter
TESTING battery voltage is not something the everyday boat owner would undertake, however, being able to test your own batteries gives you an insight into
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New plastic reinforced trims and seals
SEALS + Direct Ltd, a leading UK supplier to the marine industry of rubber and PVC seals and trims, has just launched a new range
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What’s in the bottom of your fuel tank?
THIS winter has seen high levels of condensation and with fuel tanks that have not been kept full, created the happiest environment for the diesel
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Check your gas locker for corrosion
Ben Sutcliffe-Davies has more than 35 years’ experience in the marine industry, including boat building in timber, GRP, steel and aluminium. An accredited member of
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