Living aboard a narrow boatWe are frequently asked by people who are new to boating, what the yearly costs to living aboard would be? This depends on a few factors including your b....

Costs of BoatingMany of our customers here at Venetian are first time buyers. The primary concern for anyone in this situation is, more often than not, the necessary expenditures t....

The Benefits Of Mooring In A MarinaMooring in an marina isn't for everyone. Many boaters prefer to continuously cruise the canal, without staying in any one place for too long. And....

Cost to consider when buying a Narrowboat1. FIND A BOAT Whether you want a basic £20,000 narrowboat to do up or a £1 million luxury palace on water, speak to a spe....

Winterisation of Marine ToiletsProper winterisation of marine toilets is extremely important and is essential to save mess, money and masses of work which may be caused by the dama....

Keeping your clothes and linen clean whilst living aboard isa necessity, unless of course you want to be the next Stig of the dump! So howdo live aboards cope? There are a few....

Life Aboard Made Easy!If you are in the process of moving onto your narrow boat full time, or considering a full time life on the waterways, we can show you ways to make your move ....

 They come in four basic formulations.Chemical treatments are the most popular because they provide the best odor control. Some include chemicals that kill bacteria, but the b....

Narrow boat Solar powerSolar photovoltaic (PV) systems are one of the many types of renewable energy available to us. We can use the sun's energy to operate solar panels to drive g....

Here are 7 reasons to quit your job and live on your narrow boat  This articleis for anyone contemplating a life on the UK waterways, away from their officejob, boring day to ....

Entertaining In A Small SpaceYou may be limited for space on a narrowboat, but that won't limit what you are able to create in your kitchen. You can still be the hostess with the m....

Top tips for using a wood-burning stove this winter.Don’t burn water This is the most fundamental thing to get right when you’re burning wood. It might be surprising, b....

So what's so great about Living On A Narrow Boat?  New FriendshipsBelonging to a new community enables you to make new friendships and the boating community is made up of a st....

A simple guide to making the move People move from land homes to live on a narrowboat at different times in their lives and for many different reasons. For some it's something....

A Typical Winter Sunday Spent AboardOur Narrowboat. We like tospend most of our weekends on our narrow boat and Sundays couldn't be any moredifferent to Saturdays if they trie....

12 reasons for owning a narrow boat.At the beginning ofevery new year many of us decide to make some changes in our life's. The startof a new year brings the opportunity to push th....

A Few Basic Tips To Follow ToStay Safe When You Are On The Canal NetworkKeeping safeon your narrow boat and on the canal network is very easy, basically just useyour common sense a....

IntroductionThis article is intended to give some understanding in the supply of fuel to private pleasure craft users. OverviewThe EU Energy Products Directive provides that f....

Have youever wondered just what the attraction of living on a narrowboat holds and whatsort of people choose such a lifestyle?Well we arelucky enough to meet and help boaters every....

Let's talk dirtyThis article is about refuse and recycling on the canals via the CRT sanitary stations and refuse compounds with particular attention to the Llangollen, and Sh....

Whichcomes first; the moorings or the narrowboat?Our advice is to get the moorings sorted before youpurchase a narrowboat! It is not uncommon for marinas to have a waiting list for....

How to look after the water on your boatWhen you own a narrow boat you need to maintain your water supply. This requires you to replenish your system regularly. Unlike in a bricksa....

Freshly feather your nest and add long-lasting personalityand style. If you haverecently bought a narrowboat or already own one you may be thinking aboutgiving your vessel a makeov....

If you own anarrowboat, you will know that at times you can feel you don’t have a lot ofprivacy when moored along the towpath. Nosey or shall we say intrigued peoplewalk by a....

Let’s Look At The RealityWith more and more people looking for a different lifestyle and opting to live aboard we thought we would take a look at the ins and outs of living a....

Many people ask us “How will the postman know where I am!” So we thought we would put an article together on how you can receive your post whilst living afloat.Most of ....

Read this article to see what you could be escaping from....Here's just a few things we think you won't miss if you decide to live on a narrow boat.  There are lots of benefit....

I read recently on a forum that it was quite impossible to have a garden on a narrow boat and it was a stupid idea.  Well, I couldn’t disagree more with that statement, ....

Narrow Boat Interior Design IdeasNot all narrow boats look the same there are different styles like traditional, semi traditional, cruisers and wide beams for a start. A lot of att....

Which type of toilet you install on your narrow boat is down to your own personal preference, but to help you decide which loo is right for you we are going to discuss the 3 option....

This is a quick security guide for narrow boat ownersBy having good security in place means you can protect your canal boat from criminals. Just like owning a car or house you need....

Things for families to consider who want to live on a narrowboat with small childrenHere are some things to consider if you are thinking of moving your family from a house to a nar....

Can pets live happily aboard a narrowboat?I was promoted to write this article as I was asked today whether living on a narrow boat was viable if you had a pet. The answer is yes i....