Buying a New Boat VS Buying a Second Hand Boat

Dec 15, 2020

Whether you’re a keen dinghy sailor, yacht owner, RIB, narrowboat or kayaking enthusiast, when it’s time to upgrade, it can be a minefield of choice. Buying a new boat ....

Topics: GJW Direct, Tips, second hand boat, used boat

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Narrowboat Interior Layout: Top 5 Tips

Dec 4, 2020

Whether you’re a weekend boater and use your narrowboat for social occasions, or you‘ve made your bo...

Topics- GJW Direct, Narrowboat, Buying Tips, interior design

Living On A Narrowboat: What You Need to Know

Oct 12, 2020

The community of narrowboat owners in the UK is booming. The lure of an alternative lifestyle of cha...

Topics- Canal, Narrowboat, Tips, Travel, holidays

Buying a Narrowboat: What you need to know

Oct 1, 2020

With the rise of COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown taking up most of our 2020, more than ever UK ...

Topics- GJW Direct, Narrowboat, MyBoat, Mooring, specialist boat insurance

4 Must-have Narrowboat Holidays

Aug 21, 2020

Since lockdown restrictions were lifted, canal boat holidays have risen in the UK by 150 per cent, b...

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Boat prep checklist: Preparing your boat to go back out on the water

May 19, 2020

Despite the impact Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on the world, and these uncertain and troubling ...

Topics- Narrowboat, Yacht, RIB, Safety, Marina, Equipment, Tips, Maintenance

The best narrowboat interior layout for your needs...

Apr 10, 2020

Are you a current boat owner? Visit our online portal MyBoat where customers can enjoy exclusive o...

Topics- Restoration, Narrowboat, DIY

5 ways to guard your Narrowboat against theft

Dec 6, 2019

The prospect of thieves and vandals targeting your vessel is a big worry as a narrowboat owner. To p...

Topics- Narrowboat, Safety, Tips, Insurance

Narrowboat FAQs

Nov 29, 2019

Are you a new narrowboat owner? Or seasoned in canal life, but wanting to solve some unanswered ques...

Topics- Narrowboat, Tips

A buyer's guide to narrowboat insurance

Nov 22, 2019

Yet to sort your narrowboat insurance? Our simple guide will break down all the elements you need to...

Topics- GJW Direct, Narrowboat, Insurance

Become an expert on narrowboat maintenance by watching these 5 videos

Nov 15, 2019

Narrowboat life consists of constant rounds of maintenance and cleaning. Want some handy hints and t...

Topics- Narrowboat, Tips, Maintenance

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