Andy Allen

I am looking to relocate my 42ft Narrowboat from the Kennet and Avon Canal up to the North Stratford Canal in the new year, I have looked at the cost of Hauling it over land and although the haulage costs at £650 are reasonable the craineage costs of £1700 with King Lift at either end are somewhat prohibitive. Could some one tell me the best route to take if I were to cruise it and approximately how long it would take. and probably a daft question has anyone produced an online trip planner for the inland waterways Kind Regards Andy

Mick_B Thank you exactly the same problem and solution. Back to a proper spout of water exiting the exhaust and no steam. also a big thank you to Tony Brooks, I will follow your recommendations as well, as the poor old girl has been mechanically neglected for many years and I am now tasked to bring her back to some form of former glory

I have an old BMC 1.5 / Thornycroft 90 fitted to my boat that is raw water cooled, unfortunately it is not pulling enough water through and has caused the engine to overheat leaving a trail of white steam behind me. I have been on the Jabscoshop website looking for a service kit but the only pump they show for this enging is a pedestal mount and the one fitted to my engine is engine mounted and crank driven. Ive tried to contact Jabscoshop for advice but to no avail can anyone point me in the direction of someone who can supply advice and a service kit for my water pump Cheers A

I am possibly starting a new job in the new year, unfortunately it will be a 2 1/2 hr commute each way on a good run each day. I am considering moving my boat (currently on the K&A) up to a more local location and spending a few nights per week on the boat to cut down my travelling time. Does anyone know of suitable mooring locations close to J3 of the M5 preferably with electric hookup and parking I will also be looking for a suitable crainage point and contractor in the same locality that can handle a 42footer Any helpful info will be very much appreciated