Narrow Boats: Care and Maintenance By Nick Billingham

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Helped us make up our minds to not buy a boat 1852238615 Good useful advice the only thing I would comment on is that the pictures could have been in colour although my husband prefers the black and white 1852238615 Great read very informative x 1852238615 A thorough grounding is provided in this book in all aspects of looking after the various systems that make up a narrow boat Proper installation and maintenance of these systems is vital for safe and enjoyable cruising It will enable all narrow boat owners to keep equipment in good working order All systems are covered including hull and superstructure engine electrics plumbing heating woodwork and fittings Also included are routine maintenance checks larger repairs overhauls and full explanations of current safety standards The book is illustrated with photographs and explanatory line drawings Narrow Boats Care and Maintenance Very useful easy to read covers all systems on a narrowboat 1852238615 The book arrived early and although an early edition 1995 was still full of useful information 1852238615 I bought this book for my mom and dad who were selling up their family home and moving onto a narrow boat they love the book my dad in particular finds it incredibly useful and helped prepare my parents for all the challenges of narrow boat life I bought it as it had 1852238615 This an excellent book but it could do with a refresh The photographs look as if they were taken in the 1950 s and no one listens to music son cassettes any But good value none the less 1852238615 All systems are well explained and the various options fully discussed the author has then given his opinion on why he has chosen a particular way of doing things which I find helpful By reading and following the advice I hope to avoid some of the pitfalls of fitting out 1852238615