Canal Boat — February 2018

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Location

Guide

These are the

places we’re

visiting in

this issue

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Picture: Andy R Annable

THIS MONTH’S COVER

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CANAL COLUMN

Steve Haywood fears a logjam

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BOATER’S BREAK,

Gardening, the Big Sky and

our clever acrostic crossword

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WATERSIDE WILDLIFE

As the days start to grow longer and

spring flowers return, it’s time to look forward

to Mother Nature’s blooms

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DIARY

Great places to go to this month,

towpath walks, events and meetings

BACK CABIN

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DESIGNER ON BOARD

Boatbuilder Mark Speakman reveals his

passion for avant garde design

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ASK THE EXPERTS

Boating costs, fixing a smoking engine,

refitting a GRP cruiser’s ceiling lining, checking

prop sizes and much more

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CHESTNUT SOUP

A winter favourite...as long asa you don’t eat

the ingredients while preparing this healthy option

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SECOND-HAND BOATS

A selection of used beauties

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20 QUESTIONS

Electric Boat Association chairman Stuart

James wants more charging points

PAGES OF NEW AND USED BOATS FOR SALE

River Nene

PLUS A fascinating foray ....Salford Quays

For everyone who enjoys the waterways

PLUS!

Expert tipsAll your boating questions answered

BESPOKE BARGAIN

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CRUISE GUIDEPULL-OUT8-PAGE

From the Gthe Fens this splendid Navigation has plenty tU’s Northampton Arm to the wide spaces of o offer

Searching for the capital’s LOST CAwaterways historyLONDONALSN’S

Time for reflection and planning the year ahead Living aboard

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