Boating questions and answers
Got a technical question or a boating query? Post your quandaries here and pick the brains of the WW team. You can also add your answers to others' questions, or browse through previous answers.
New Magazine
Hi im trying to find your new magazine?,that was supposed to be out on sale from the 27th Auguest. It is called The Barge Guide,Boating and living afloat. I already asked at my local whsmith and i didn't find it in the free program from the weekend show till we got home.
Thankyou for your time.
Asked by: sally jones | Wednesday 1 September, 7.51pm | 1 answer
size?
ive never been on the cut before(only at the crick boat show)and for only about 10min or so)thing is ive seen and i like a 70ft ex working narrowboat that ive seen on the web,,my question is!! how limited am i to cruise and how far can i go on the canal network with a 70fter? i know the size resricts where i can go but by how much? I will be traveling on my own until my kids help out but until then im on my own should i be lookin for something smaller.. IS a70fter a bit big for a novice? or should i say """" it and go for it and see what happens and enjoy??
Asked by: Mark | Thursday 26 August, 12.47am | 2 answers
DESIGNING A CANALBOAT
Is there anybody that will actually design a widebeam canalboat given a rough layout that one can then take to possible builders. Preferably at a reasonable price!!.
Asked by: PAUL BROWNETT | Saturday 21 August, 11.05pm | 3 answers
new engine
Is it to soon to put a new canalline engine plus in my new build or would it be wise to go for an established engine like beta
Asked by: riverbank3 | Friday 20 August, 9.23pm | 1 answer