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Pitfalls of buying second hand boat

With regards to New-be Boat buyer Jane Hawkins' errors in purchasing a 60ft boat built by the Liverpool Boat Company from a private seller in trying to avoided dealer fees. writes Kelvin Alexander-Duggan.

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Published: 12 November 2025

Inclined plane suggested to relieve broken Anderton Boat Lift

WITH THE ANDERTON BOAT LIFT likely being closed this and next year, a plan to relieve it has been suggested.

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Published: 12 November 2025

No reopening of Aylesbury Arm

THERE WILL BE NO REOPENING of the Aylesbury Arm Canal & River Trust state.

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Published: 12 November 2025

Keadby rail drawbridge working again

THE VAZON RAIL DRAWBRIDGE at Keadby is working again.

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Published: 12 November 2025

Boat buyer was 'seen coming' twice

I am a bit surprised that you did not add a comment to Jane's piece, if only to warn and educate others, writes Tony Brooks.

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Published: 12 November 2025

Kennet & Avon lock closed until next summer

KELSTON LOCK (5) on the Kennet & Avon will be closed until next summer.

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Published: 12 November 2025

Rochdale water levels improve

THE WATER LEVELS on the Rochdale Canal have improved.

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Published: 10 November 2025

£210,000 to restore historic workboat

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY Heritage Fund has given £210,000 to restore an historic work boat.

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Published: 10 November 2025

Couple ripped-off with boat purchase

May I use your publication to give a warning to anyone purchasing a boat, writes Jane Hawkins.

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Published: 10 November 2025

Lock water unable to equalise

BOATERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE to equalise the water on a Lee Navigation lock.

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Published: 10 November 2025

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