Boat Building & Maintenance

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1. Fitout "good ideas" 1 2 3 4 11

   By rog guiver, October 29, 2004
   • 260 replies
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   • Paul Evans
   • June 24, 2021

2. Battery Charging primer 1 2 3 4 5

   By WotEver, February 6, 2018   

   • absorption
   • bulk
   • (and 4 more)

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     • absorption
     • bulk
     • equalising
     • smartgauge
     • state of charge
     • charger
   • 124 replies
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   • TheBiscuits
   • November 28, 2021

3. Narrow boat plumbing 1 2 3 4 7

   By Sneill, May 31, 2022
   • 170 replies
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   • Machpoint005
   • March 31, 2023

4. What have you fettled for the boat today? 1 2 3 4 66

   By Captain Fizz, September 24, 2013
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   • Naughty Cal
   • April 17, 2023

5. How do I find a good boat builder? 1 2 3 4 10

   By Lady Muck, November 22, 2009
   • 243 replies
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   • alan_fincher
   • November 24, 2018

6. battery replacement tips 1 2 3 4 6

   By pquinn, August 11, 2010
   • 137 replies
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   • cereal tiller
   • September 18, 2017

7. Tug style narrow boats 1 2 3 4 7

   By davidandheather, January 13, 2006
   • 163 replies
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   • Timleech
   • November 7, 2008

8. How to service a Refleks heater 1 2

   By koukouvagia, November 3, 2012
   • 46 replies
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   • Ex Brummie
   • May 10, 2022

9. How To Guide: Installing an Ammeter & Shunt

   By stuart, February 27, 2008
   • 15 replies
   • 35.3k views
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   • Ex- Member
   • May 10, 2008

10. Engine Headaches 1 2 3 4 20

    By FORTUNATA, July 15, 2010
    • 482 replies
    • 35k views
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    • FORTUNATA
    • September 7, 2011

11. A useful index of some common CanalWorld Boat Building and Equipment Topics

    By smileypete, January 24, 2014   

    • Batteries
    • Electrics
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      • Batteries
      • Electrics
      • Solar
      • Heating
      • Plumbing
      • Hull
      • Fit out
      • Internet
      • IT
    • 21 replies
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    • Terryb
    • January 26, 2015

12. M11 bolts? Do they even exist?

    By Tom Veck, April 10, 2013   

    • Bolts
    • M11
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      • Bolts
      • M11
      • Prop shaft
    • 21 replies
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    • NB Esk
    • April 26, 2020

13. Using a 240v switch on a 12v circuit 1 2 3 4

    By BlueStringPudding, October 18, 2015
    • 95 replies
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    • jonathanA
    • December 25, 2018

14. Isuzu / Volvo Penta / VDO Tachometer Gauge - hour counter not working - fixed! 1 2 3 4

    By stuart, October 27, 2014   

    • Hour Counter
    • Isuzu
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      • Hour Counter
      • Isuzu
      • Tachometer
    • 79 replies
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    • denmike
    • April 16, 2021

15. Removing Danish oil from wood

    By docus, May 20, 2009
    • 9 replies
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    • David Schweizer
    • May 23, 2009

16. How to build a narrowboat for Maffi! 1 2 3 4 10

    By Gary Peacock, February 10, 2006
    • 239 replies
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    • TeeELL
    • October 12, 2006

17. In at the deep end 1 2 3 4 13

    By soldthehouse, August 7, 2009
    • 302 replies
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    • soldthehouse
    • October 3, 2010

18. Self Tapping Screws - Drill Size?

    By Richard10002, June 21, 2012
    • 23 replies
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    • Richard10002
    • June 22, 2012

19. Morco Instantaneous Water Heater 1 2 3 4 5

    By alan_fincher, October 29, 2008
    • 109 replies
    • 25.5k views
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    • NB Alnwick
    • February 18, 2010

20. Stern Tube / Gearbox / Engine Maladies Part 4 1 2 3 4 20

    By paulcatchpole, May 16, 2010
    • 475 replies
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    • RLWP
    • September 21, 2010

21. Electric Boats 1 2 3 4 26

    By peterboat, September 25, 2020
    • 631 replies
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    • IanD
    • March 17

22. Leaking stern gland issue 1 2 3 4

    By JohnDean, April 29, 2014
    • 82 replies
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    • Guest
    • June 8, 2014

23. Canopus and Sculptor 1 2 3 4 19

    By Dalslandia, December 25, 2016
    • 471 replies
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    • davidg
    • March 22, 2019

24. BOLINDER ENGINES 1 2 3 4

    By FORTUNATA, October 13, 2008
    • 92 replies
    • 24.4k views
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    • Proper Job
    • November 27, 2008

25. best adhesive + how to fit celotex / kingspan type insulation?

    By prudhomme, March 31, 2014
    • 18 replies
    • 23.2k views
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    • W+T
    • April 2, 2014