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Your first winter on your narrowboat

As winter nears, boaters are urged to prepare for colder, stormier conditions. This guide offers expert tips to keep narrowboats warm, dry, and damage-free—especially for new owners.

A family and a dog enjoy a winter narrowboat ride near a dock with a Christmas tree in the background.
Kneeling next to the small boat, they diligently scrubbed it with a brush as part of regular dinghy maintenance, using soapy water from a nearby bucket.

Top 10 winter jobs to do on your dinghy

Winter is ideal for dinghy maintenance. A few hours now saves time, money, and hassle in spring. Tackle these ten essential jobs before the cold sets in to stay shipshape.

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