Suppliers, resources and links

Boat building resources

TB Training

Easily the best online resource for narrowboat builders and owners. Tony also runs a free email Q&A service and hands-on training.

Narrowboat Builder's book

Graham Booth's book is indispensable for all narrowboat projects.

Scoraig Wind

Hugh Piggott is the country's expert in small to medium wind turbine projects. If you would like to built a generator everything you need to know is here.

Canal Junction

Vast directory of canal-related stuff.

Tools and materials

BES

Mail order plumbing supplies. Very good for gas fittings. Web site is a bit difficult to navigate but the stock is impressive and delivery very fast.

MD Finney

Experts in all aspects of wood finishing. Mail order service, free friendly advice on the phone.

Screwfix

THE online shop for tools, fastening and all sorts of other stuff.

Mead Plant

Good source of engine and generator parts and spares.

Bradnams Timber Merchants

Good service and very reasonable prices. Based in Haverhill, Suffolk.

Your Welcome

Good source of LED lights and fittings...

Ultra LEDs

...and another.

Vehicle wiring produces

Supplier of cables, terminals, switches etc for 12V wiring systems....

Auto-Connect

...and another.

Cheap Fire Extinguishers

Does what it says on the tin.

Marinestore

General chandlery with wide range of stock at decent prices. Enter code A2020 for 5% discount.

Solar 24 / Koekraf

Solar panels, regulators etc. Based in Germany. Turn off your speakers before visiting.

Tek tanks

Custom made or standard fit water, waste and fuel tanks. Very good quality.

Ely Boat Chandlers

Especially recommended for BSS inspections.

General interest

Canal Plan AC

Superb online route planner for the UK waterways. There is even a downloadable mini version for use on the move.

How a gas fridge works

Far far cleverer than you thought. Well, it did take Einstein to invent it.

Iron Maiden Official Site

Had to be included really. And no, I'm not really a fan.

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