We like to keep you informed of other companies selling items or performing services which compliment our equipment. Consequently, this page will be regularly updated with links to other sites which we like, are impressed with or who have reciprocated with a link. We would also appreciate feed-back or suggestions for new links at any time by phone, fax or e-mail. Thanks.
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Marine
www.harralbrokerage.co.uk for a wide selection of new and used canal boats for sale.
www.uk-boat-sales.com for a selection of canal boats, yachts, dinghies and cruisers.
www.sunshinemarine.co.uk for a selection of canal boats, yachts, dinghies and cruisers. Boat storage and brokerage in Middlewich.
Yacht brokers based in the north of England offering sales of both new and pre owned craft, plus free classified advertising. www.boats4buyers.com
Caravan/motorhome
www.caravantrader.co.uk Fortnightly updated classified adverts from the Autotrader Group.
www.onlinemotorhomes.com more adverts regularly updated
www.lazydays.biz a huge selection of motorhomes based in Staffordshire
www.leisure-sales.co.uk - caravan and motorhomes in Cheshire
Another great site with campers and luxury motorhomes for sale www.camperforsale.co.uk plus links to many more useful sites.
www.motorhomes.mobi – Online showroom for new and used motorhomes, Motorcaravans and campervans from UK dealers and private sellers.
Classified advertising for used motorhomes,caravans,park homes and property abroad www.caravans4buyers.com
www.motorhomemarket.co.uk - an online classified ads service for buying and selling motorhomes, motorcaravans, campervans and accessories.
Organisations
Marine
Are you worried about the current grant cuts by DEFRA affecting BW and the EA??? Keep in touch with the campaign to stop it on www.saveourwaterways.org.uk/
www.britishwaterways.com for all things about the inland waterways controlled by British Waterways.
www.waterscape.com British Waterways' new site.
www.environment-agency.gov.uk Find your way to the navigation section of the EA's total remit which covers navigation, flood control and pollution control. Areas covered include the Fens of East Anglia and the River Thames.
www.broads-authority.gov.uk for all things on the Norfolk Broads.
www.nabo.org.uk The National Association of Boat Owners - a must if you own any type of boat.
www.barges.org The site of the Dutch Barge Association - very useful if you're into Dutch Barges but they also have a very useful links page.
www.waterways.org.uk Look up the IWA on-line and join up to look after our inland waterways.
Are you venturing out into the sea? You really should look at the RNLI and their amazing feats of rescue www.rnli.org.uk. It's nice to know that they are there but let's hope that you never need them!
www.national-cba.co.uk The National Community Boats Association aims to encourage and support community boating organisations within the UK to use the history, arts and environment of the waterways, as resources for learning and regeneration.
www.boatsafetyscheme.com - a must for all building or altering their vessels for use on BW, EA or BA waters.
Do you need to find an examiner for your Boat Safety Certificate? You'll find one in your area at www.abse.org.uk
Do you need to find a CORGI registered gas fitter? Try www.corgi-gas-safety.com or www.britishmarine.co.uk
Whilst we all have our own favourite examiner, my personal preference for Cheshire and the North West would be Brian Hayes. You can find him on the ABSE site or by email contact Brian
Are you a member of a boat club? Is it affiliated with the AWCC? Have a look at the AWCC site to see what the benefits of membership are and to find your local club. www.awcc.org.uk
After many years of supporting the Barbridge Boat Club , we are saddened to hear of its demise due to falling numbers and increasing costs.
www.shropshireunion.org.uk for the Shropshire Union Canal Society who organise the excellent Nantwich Rally, Ellesmere Rally and help look after this wonderfully diverse canal.
Stolen Boats.org.uk UK wide database of stolen nautical items.
Speaking as an ex-owner of a Dawncraft......you need to check this out www.dawncraftowners.com if you own one of these remarkable craft.
I also have great respect for the Norman brand - check out www.normanboats.co.uk
Caravan/motorhome
www.caravanclub.co.uk access to a large network of services and sites.
www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk a similar network of services and sites but also open to tent fans.
www.thecaravan.net the national body that represents the industry.
Have you got a 'van made by Eccles? You need the www.ecclescaravanownersclub.co.uk
On a slightly biased note......www.swiftleisure.com/motorhomes
and www.swiftmotorhomesownersclub.co.uk once you have bought one!
Are you building your own motorhome? You definitely need www.sbmcc.co.uk for advice and contacts.
Directories and publications
Marine
www.canaljunction.com a veritable mine of specific and general interest.
www.jim-shead.com another oracle of information well worth visiting.
www.boatingyellowpages.co.uk If it isn't here, then it just might not exist!
www.waterwaysdirectory.com plenty of information and links here.
www.timlewis.org.uk a very thorough site.
www.uksail.com for a directory with a bias towards wind powered vessels.
www.boat-directory.com for the British Boat Industry Directory.
www.anythingmarine.co.uk - a very good source of contacts for all kinds of things marine.
www.onlineboating.co.uk - another worthwhile, boating directory.
www.narrowboatworld.com an e-zine covering many aspects of inland waterways boating.
www.narrowboatchat.com is an online boating community - join up and get involved!
www.canalandriverboat.com - A darn good read about narrowboats and cruisers.
www.grannybuttons.com - a general interest site by a guy regularly cruising about the system.
www.dotboating.com - worldwide directory including boats for sale and suppliers.
www.boatsdepot.org - Boats for sale, classified listings of boats for sale or for rent by owners.
Caravan/motorhome
www.motorhoming.co.uk gives access to a wide variety of resources.
www.motorhomeworld.com a good place to look for what you want.
www.motorhomefacts.com a good directory.
www.ukmotorhomes.net another good resource.
Pick your personal favourite magazine from:
www.motorcaravanmagazine.co.uk or www.practicalmotorhome.com or www.caravanlife.co.uk or
www.practicalcaravan.com all full of useful hints, tips and reviews.
www.motorhomefacts.com for a thorough and in-depth site on the subject
www.caravanninglinks.co.uk is a privately run, independent directory set up to help fellow Campers and Caravanners find information.
Absolutely essential reading for all with motorhomes www.motorhomeparking.co.uk
Used Motorhome Search Engine www.searchMOTORHOME.com
Holidays
Marine
www.middlewichboats.co.uk Hire of traditional and modern boats. Now with LPG free fleet, all boats re-fitted with safe Wallas diesel stoves and diesel central heating.
NOW: - Offering sail-away boats or narrowboats fitted to any stage of completion for private use or fleet sponsorship!
www.alvechurch.com Hire from a fleet of nearly 100 luxury boats in Northamptonshire, Worcestershire, Cheshire and the Welsh Borders.
www.andersenboats.co.uk Hire a boat on the Cheshire ring, Four Counties ring, Chester or the Llangollen canal.
www.canalbarge.co.uk for booking unused timeshare weeks on narrowboats from Barton Turns Marina in Staffordshire
www.narrowboat-holidays.org.uk for booking unused timeshare weeks on narrowboats for hire.
Caravan/motorhome
Fancy renting a motorhome? Try www.coolcampervans.co.uk or www.ukmotorhome-hire.co.uk who are very local to us.
Need to find a campsite? Try www.caravan-sitefinder.co.uk or www.caravancampingsites.co.uk
or www.caravanning-online.co.uk all full of excellent sites with facilities listings and contact details.
Customers' web sites
www.offshorechallenges.com bought lights to fit into Ellen McArthur's round the world, record breaking boat B&Q. Well done Ellen!
www.canaltrips.co.uk for picturesque boat trips from Skipton on the Leeds and Liverpool canal.
www.middlewichboats.co.uk Hire of traditional and modern boats. New for 2004, LPG free fleet, all boats re-fitted with safe Wallas diesel stoves and diesel central heating.
www.sunshinemarine.co.uk for a selection of canal boats, yachts, dinghies and cruisers. Boat storage and brokerage in Middlewich.
www.cat.org.uk - The centre for alternative technology.
www.scouts.org.uk - with thanks to the Wrexham group.
www.national-cba.co.uk/members/members_info.asp?mID=57 - The barge project on Teeside
www.qei.co.uk - QEI projects on the Isle of Skye
www.science-projects.org - educational equipment
www.shirecruisers.co.uk - hire boats on the Leeds and Liverpool canal
www.the-river-thames.co.uk/facilities.htm - look for TW Allen & Sons of Ash Island
www.canal-rivercraft.co.uk Need a surveyor?
www.carefreecruising.com Shared boat scheme and new boat building.
www.deuchars.org.uk Personal site of Dr C Deuchar, academic and boat fanatic.
www.bas.ac.uk for the British Antartic Survey.
www.talacrebeach.co.uk for a special holiday in a a special location.
www.boatfinderbrokerage.co.uk for a fine selection of boats for sale
www.westviewmarineservices.co.uk Boats for sale and usual marine services in Cambridgeshire.
www.hymeruk.com UK authorised Hymer importer.
www.thenewboat.co.uk - Fancy a new boat?
www.bath-narrowboats.co.uk for a boatbuilder in Bath.
General interest
www.theboatcellar.co.uk for customised knitwear.
www.boatjumbleassociation.co.uk for the bargain hunter.
www.craftinsure.com for marine insurance.
www.canalplan.org.uk if you want to know more about where you are going other than 'down the wet bit'.
www.batteryfaq.org Having battery problems? This is definitely the place to look for information.
Having any other electrical problem? Try this www.tb-training.co.uk
motoren.ath.cx A brilliant site where you can download for free engine manuals for most popular makes, gearbox manuals for most popular makes, a book that explains alternators and best of all, the 12 volt handbook. But beware - the latter is 122 pages long and 10 Mb in size so expect a major download.
Or, if you have a Volvo engine, try the Volvo Owners' user group www.volpen.org.uk/usergroup
Are you having trouble with your Eperspacher diesel heater? Try downloading a free manual at www.espar.com/htm/tecmans.htm
If you are having trouble with your petrol engine running, try this http://www.spark-plugs.co.uk/pages/technical/diagnosis.htm
Want to see what is involved in fitting out your own boat? www.nb.isabella.btinternet.co.uk/index.htm
Are you worried about osmosis in your fibreglass? Read this useful site www.yachtsurvey.com/blisters.htm
Are you interested in canal history? Try www.canalroutes.org
Do you find locks confusing? Have a look at terrax.org/sailing/locks/canallock.aspx
and you could even try your hand at their animated game! (Note: this is an American site referring to LARGE ships! You may find local differences in technique where you are.)
www.narrowboat-havana.co.uk for some useful information about living aboard a narrowboat - plus he is a 'wandering' carpenter!
Want to read how to build your own motorcamper? www.soh.me.uk
If you have a touring caravan and you fancy a challenge.......go to www.explorer-group.co.uk/learn_to_manoeuvre.asp and try the game at the bottom if you dare!
If you are interested in sustainable energy, then you must visit here www.cat.org.uk
shopping site with all kinds of general goodies.
Equipment
www.cbscc.co.uk for soft furnishings.
www.leesan.co.uk - everything for the smallest room.
www.boatfridge.com for an excellent range of low voltage fridges.
www.oilstoves.co.uk for oil fired stoves.
www.boatersphone.co.uk for parts to make your mobile phone work better out in the wilds.
www.coverit.co.uk custom made boat covers, cratch covers or caravan covers.
www.obrienscamping.co.uk for all those camping bits, fridges and air conditioning units.
Converting your own van into a camper? hightop.mysite.freeserve.com may be invaluable in giving you the headroom that you need.
Do you have a VW? Parts for old and new are available from www.justcampers.co.uk
Need a bit for an old caravan? Try www.eysalvagecaravans.com
In need of a new plastic window or windscreen? Try www.talkingplastics.com
All information, links and advice given here is in good faith and cannot be used or implied within a subsequent contract. We are sorry if any of the above links do not work as the whereabouts of the sites that they point to are out of our control.
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