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Boat Insurance

Aboat Free Quote Ltd: On-line form for boat insurance quotations
Collidge & Partners: Narrowboat and inland waterways craft insurance.
Craftinsure: On-line quotes for boat insurance
Euromarine Insurance Services Ltd: Narrowboat and motor cruiser insurance.
GJW Direct: Pleasure craft insurance.
Michael Stimpson and Associates: Offering a range of Insurance Policies designed to fit the needs of all the users of the Inland Waterways.
Newton Crum Insurance Agents Ltd: Narrowboat and Cruiser insurance.
Noble Marine Insurance: Quotations and cover can be provided on-line for most classes of dinghy, sailboard, RIB, speedboat, narrowboat and rowing boat
St Margarets Insurances Ltd: Narrowboat and Cruiser insurance.

Boating Services

Acorn Engineering: Founded in 1986 as a narrowboat electrical systems supplier and manufacturer of the Kestrel alternator controller, they have now taken over at Warble Wharf whre they operate chandlery and offer Gas, Diesel, Pump Outs and water for passing boaters.
All Aboard Marine Services: A Marine Engineer based at Newbury serving the Kennet and Avon Canal and River Thames
Andy Clarke - Boat Safety Scheme Examiner: An approved Boat Safety Examiner, based in Oxfordshire.
Andy Russell: Traditional boat painter and signwriter
Anglo European Marine Ltd: An independent Marine Surveying and Consultancy company, headed up by Balliol Fowden, offering a comprehensive service.
B K Marine & Vehicle Heating: Napton based company carrying out sales, service and installation of heating systems to Sailing Yachts, Motor Boats, Narrow Boats, House Boats, Barges as well as vehicles, mini buses, coaches, trucks and motorhomes.
Barrie Morse: Marine Surveyor and Examiner
The Bath & Dundas Canal Co: Marina and boat hire based on the Somerset Coal Canal.
Berthsearch.com: Berths and moorings to buy or rent on coastal or inland waters. Berths and moorings for sale can also be placed on this site.
Blue Star Surveys: Boat Safety Examiner and Marine Surveyor. Professional and reliable service in the Yorkshire and North England area.
Boat Painter - Stuart Atkinson: Boat Sprayer & Painter based in Yorkshire.
The Boat Shop - narrow boat consultants: A site intended help with all your narrowboat requirements. They aim to provide all the information needed for buying or selling narrowboats.
Boat-electrics.com: Boat-electrics.com is the online brand name of FX Technology, a leisure industry service company established in 1981, and the trading name of Jack Giles Eng Tech MIIE.
Boaters Phone Company: A source for everything you need to know about using mobile communications while traveling on the waterways or elsewhere.
Boats4sale: Free Ads for boaters.
Canal & Rivercraft Services: John A Polley is the principal of Canal & Rivercraft Services which encompasses Boat surveying in most disciplines and materials
Canal Doctor: Odd- jobs for boats undertaken in the South-east and Midlands.
Canal Planner: Info Club's Canal Planner for Windows - route planning software for PCs.
Douglas Marine Ltd: Douglas Marine Boatyard is on the River Douglas off the Ribble Estuary, and is accessable by boat from the sea and theLeeds & Liverpool Canal
Dutch Barges (DBL) Limited: Based in Shepperton they are not a brokerage but represent buyers who want a Dutch barge. They have 30 years experience and employ a team of retired skippers in Holland
Elite Furnishings: Manufacturers & Suppliers of: Sofa / chair beds, dinette L shape & bow Cushions. Curtains, pelmets, roller blinds and bed covers all supplied in over 1000 various, high quality fabrics.
FerryMaster: John Wilkes has over 40 years boat handling experience. Four years ago he started "FERRYMASTER" and has since moved over 200 craft by sea and inland waterway
Foxton Boat Services: Canal-side boatyard and shop, situated at the bottom of the famous flight of 10 staircase locks, on the Grand Union Canal, Leicester Section.
Goole Boathouse: Located in a basin beside the Aire & Calder Canal which was formerly used for storage of timber.
Graham Cutmore (Engineering): Specialise in the service, repair, installation and upgrade of all models of Alde heating and hot water systems.
Inland Waterways Cruising School: Helmsman's courses based at Stourport on Severn.
The International Institute of Marine Surveyors: The International Institute of Marine Surveyors is an independent organisation with membership open to Qualified Mariners, Cargo Surveyors and other Marine Consultants
John Jackson Narrowboat Roach: John and Jenny Jackson deliver coal along the canals of England using their narrowboat Roach. They are approved coal merchants and offer both wholesale and retail services
K D Boat Services: A marine engineer covering South Yorkshire and surrounding areas
Ken's covers: Make custom covers for boats (river cruisers, canal), trailers, jeeps, off-road vehicles, garden furniture and outdoor items
Leisurecraft & Marine Services: Surveying, consultancy and marine engineering service to private boat owners and the marine industry. Based at Middlewich.
The Locker Maintenance & Supply Company Ltd: Supplier of fittings and services for boats and caravans based on the River Wey.
Longboat Engineering: Carry out servicing and repairs to most types of engines but specialise in the maintenance and repair of Ruston & Hornsby and the Indian built Greaves versions.
Mainline Solutions: A small company providing Boat Safety Scheme Examination, Mainline Fire Protection and Eco products.
Marine Surveys Ltd.: Michael Carter is the principle surveyor and is an Affiliate member of the Yacht Designers & Surveyors Association (YDSA). and has served on the YDSA national committee since 2003. In 2004 Michael was awarded the title of "Surveyor of the Year".
Martin Glover Boat Designs: Designs for narrowboats.
Michael Carter: Marine Surveyor & Consultant based in Cheshire.
Morgan Marine Surveys: Services provided are Surveys and Boat Safety Inspections, Council Hire Boat Inspections and RYA Inland Waterways Courses
Paul Smith M.Eng, AssocIIMS: Midlands based marine surveyor.
PB Mechanical Services: Marine engineers based in the canal side workshop within the grounds of L & L Cruisers on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Heath Charnock near Chorley.
Phill Speight: Canal boat decorator and sign writer.
River Canal Rescue Ltd.: An emergency recovery and breakdown service for boats using UK inland waterways.
RoyScot Larch: One of the UK's leading specialists in providing finance for purchasers of residential park homes and inland waterways boats and houseboats.
S A B Signs: Traditional hand painted signwriting, ink drawings, narrowboat decoration and graining services offered by Sheila Smith
Scott Marine Services: Training and consutancy sevices for live aboard and extensively cruising boaters.
Selby Boat Centre: Boat Centre Services, Service Station, Moorings, Chandlery, Boat Brokerage and Engineering & Repairs
Ship to Shore: A mail forwarding service for boaters at home or abroad.
TB Training: Tony Brooks' boaters' technical help and course information, offering public courses and training on a one to one and small group basis.
TechnoCraft Boat Services Ltd: Design electrical systems for narrowboats, interior design of new boats to individual specifications and traditional decoration, restoration and special painting work.
Ted's Boatyard: Full Boat Yard Services plus Chandlery at Market Drayton, with large undercover facilities both in and out of water.
Tim Crew: An Independent Boat Safety Scheme Examiner covering Thames, Wey, Basingstoke, Oxford, Kennet & Avon, & Grand Union areas.
Top Lock Training: RYA boat training courses.
The Trading post: Situated on the Macclesfield Canal the Tradingpost is open 7 days a week. Selling everything from generators to tea, coffee and ices.
Trent Boat Handling: Services offered include boat handling and theoretical training, as well as delivery of boats.
Trevor Husselbe: Boat Safety Scheme Examiner, 27 Cinderhill Lane, Sheffield.
UKCanal.com: Providing Broadband Internet access, telephone communication and CCTV Security for canal boats.
Waterstart: Waterstart is a waterways based training and recreational facility based at Thorne, South Yorkshire, but working with people throughout Doncaster and neighbouring boroughs.
Whalin Upholstery: Soft furnishing specialists for boats. caravans, motorhomes and all home upholstery.
Wildcat Enterprises: A small family run company, based on the Oxford Canal near Banbury, offering individual tuition in all aspects of boat handling on rivers and canals.
Willowbridge Enterprises: Boatyard services at Milton Keynes.

Related Subject Pages

The Best Boating Resources on the Web: General and international boating links.
The British tourist board: Includes a good Waterways information section for visitors.
Castle Wharf: A site which contains details of this project set up to enhance the amenity value of the canal and riverside through Berkhamsted for both citizens and visitors
Marple - Unofficial Website: Marple on the Peak Forest Canal
Staffordshire Past Track: Contains over a hundred historic canal photographs of places in Staffordshire amongst a much larger general collection. Follow the route - Theme Explorer - Transport & Communications - Canals.
Waterways in England & Wales: An introduction and guide for genealogists.
The Welford Website: All the local information for the village at the end of the Welford Arm.

  

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