The Narrowboat Guide

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A complete guide to choosing, owning and maintaining a narrowboat Although canal boats can look much the same to the novice, there are somé very important distinctions between them. If you're new to boating you have somé important choices to make. • Boating etiquette • and many other frequently asked questions Tony Jones has lived aboard his narrowboat; The Wotchmon, for ten years and has cruised the inland waterways network extensively. Having fallen completely in love with canal life it is unlikely that he will ever live on dry land again. He is the author of The Liveaboard Guide, alsó published by Bloomsbury. ¦1 • .y. '" : ¦ ' E NARROWBOA This comprehensive book examines the options available to various boating profiles. From those who choose to live on board their boats and constant cruisers to weekend boaters and fair-weather cruisers, each will need a different type of boát if they are to fully enjoy their time afloat. Packed with case studies and advice from real boaters with... Tovább

Fülszöveg

A complete guide to choosing, owning and maintaining a narrowboat Although canal boats can look much the same to the novice, there are somé very important distinctions between them. If you're new to boating you have somé important choices to make. • Boating etiquette • and many other frequently asked questions Tony Jones has lived aboard his narrowboat; The Wotchmon, for ten years and has cruised the inland waterways network extensively. Having fallen completely in love with canal life it is unlikely that he will ever live on dry land again. He is the author of The Liveaboard Guide, alsó published by Bloomsbury. ¦1 • .y. '" : ¦ ' E NARROWBOA This comprehensive book examines the options available to various boating profiles. From those who choose to live on board their boats and constant cruisers to weekend boaters and fair-weather cruisers, each will need a different type of boát if they are to fully enjoy their time afloat. Packed with case studies and advice from real boaters with years of experience to share. • The cost of boating • Choosing the ideál boát for your boating profilé • Buying a boát and the legalities of purchase • Understanding internál fittings and features • Heating, lighting and hot water options • Finding a mooring • Boating health and safety • Locks, swing-bridges and the boating 'highway code' • Boát maintenance Vissza