Build A Houseboat

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Learn Knots

Knots will be essential to travelling on barges and waterways.
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Canal Etiquette

There are many unspoken rules to life on the water. Learn them here.
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Safety Information

Safety is paramount. Although peaceful, it can also be dangerous.
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Navigation

Learn vital navigation, such as how to manage a Lock and many more.

CANAL NEWS

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October 16, 2020
Storage and Space Saving Ideas for Boats

Congratulations! You finally got the houseboat you've been dreaming of. Building a houseboat is indeed challenging, but by now you should know that the challenge doesn't end there. We all know that storage space on a boat is limited, and keeping your boat spacious is a task one should regularly do. Living on a houseboat […]

October 16, 2020
Checklists, Removal Costs, and Getting Ready: A Quick Guide on Moving Into A Houseboat

Thousands of people are living in houseboats all across the UK. This is because living in one poses many advantages, especially for those who plan on cruising the waters continuously. From the freedom it affords you to its financial implications, there are just many reasons as to why one would want to move into a […]

July 23, 2020
Build a Floating House

Welcome. You're probably here wondering how to build a floating house? Well you have come to the right place. Come find out how to build a tiny floating house as well as many other fascinating things.

July 1, 2020
Do you want to build a boat?

If the answer is yes then this blog is for you. And why not? People have been fascinated with boat building, especially building their own boats, since the dawn of time. Probably one of the first fights Adam and Eve had was because he wanted to build a boat. It’s a primal instinct really. I think […]

July 1, 2020
Building a Houseboat

There are opportunities in everyday life to learn about and study houseboats. House boats appear in many worlds, walks of life and cultures. Man's want to live on the sea apparently has no bounds. And can also be a bountiful way of living. In this post i am bringing together average people with the common […]

July 1, 2020
Dreaming of a Houseboat

Recently, I caught the bug to live on a houseboat. Actually, I’ve been having houseboat dreams since I was 18. When I was going to junior college, back in the 60’s, I used to drive right past the place that manufactured the “Surfside–6” houseboats. I would often stop (like every day) and observe through the […]

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