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Traffic jam #BoatsThatToot
A photo from the stern deck of narrowboat FULLY RESTFUL as it travels along the canal with rolling fields and bare-ish trees in the distance. There's a very slight bow wave visible in the otherwise still water. The canal offside is lined with Armco, and along that offside is a line of sheep in single file, looking up at the boat as it goes past.
February 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Early morning vibes on the Macclesfield canal #BoatsThatToot
photo from inside the narrowboat cabin, looking out of the stern doors to an early morning view beyond the stern deck; the canal stretching out into the middle distance that is then framed by a stone arched bridge, there's a narrowboat moored on the edge of the slipway / winding hole on the left, the towpath on the right is clean and empty, and there are tall trees lining the offside and bridge.
March 31, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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Current status ... somewhere on the Macclesfield canal #BoatsThatToot
A photo from the empty and well-maintained towpath of NB "FULLY RESTFUL", moored up in a peaceful location. Small trees or large bushes line and somewhat overhang the towpath, and beyond the tree-lined offside there are fields stretching over the undulating ground to the horizon. The sky is blue with some clouds, it looks like (and is) a warm day.
May 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Current status at the marina #BoatsThatToot
A cold winter scene showing part of the marina basin, with narrowboats moored. Everywhere is white with snow, and even the water in the basin, which has a layer at the top which is frozen, is covered in snow, making things look very surreal. The boat in the foreground is a tug style narrowboat painted bright red, with a large "No. 2" on the side, plus the first part of the name, also in a large font, is visible: the "RE" of "RELIANCE".
January 9, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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My friend Troy Graham, previously working aboard private yachts, now has his own narrowboat moving service 🚀 https://www.grahamsboatmovers.com/ #BoatsThatToot
Canal Narrowboat Moving Service UK Inland Waterways | Graham's Boatmovers
At Graham's Boatmovers, I provide a hassle-free friendly canal boat moving service across the UK’s inland waterways. Whether you're relocating or just short on time, I’ll move your boat safely and with care.
www.grahamsboatmovers.com
June 4, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Earlier this morning. Stopped at Lord Vernon's Wharf (nr Braidbar Boats) to fill up at the water point. #BoatsThatToot
NB "FULLY RESTFUL" moored up at the water point, with the centre line tied to a mooring bollard. The photo is taken from just behind the stern of the narrowboat, showing the stern deck, with the stern doors open, the towpath where there's a bench next to the waterpoint. Just beyond the waterpoint is a short cobbled footbridge over the entrance to the short arm that is the Braidbar Boats dock. The sky is a light blue, lit with some early morning sun from the east.
April 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Is there anyone on here who understands auto electrics? I thought I did but I'm baffled by my boat engine/alternator/dashboard. Please DM if you think you can help, we don't need to bore everyone else. #boatsthattoot #boats #boating #cars #electrics
September 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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#oldpeopleofmastodon I need your help. I'm on a canal boat trip, lots of walking, lock working etc. Every night I get woken several times with terrible leg cramps. Anyone got any tips? (Youngsters can contribute too). #boating #canals #cramp #boatsthattoot
August 1, 2026 at 5:58 AM
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Boat blog http://www.seren-boat.uk updated with latest 'issues'. Mostly low water and mild personal injury!
#boatsthattoot #canals #boating
Phil's smolwebsite
A page about my hobbies and projects.
www.seren-boat.uk
July 21, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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@jschauma It's getting increasingly difficult to tell shit posts from satire and genuine reporting. I think I need more tea then I'll free my mind by fixing the boat shower pump. #boatsthattoot #boatlife
July 21, 2026 at 6:25 AM
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The much-delayed canal trip started yesterday from Crick Wharf. Updates here: http://www.seren-boat.uk There's a daily blog and route tracker. #canal #foxton #boatsthattoot #boating
Phil's smolwebsite
A page about my hobbies and projects.
www.seren-boat.uk
July 20, 2026 at 6:57 AM
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We went to view the flight of 11 locks at Hélé. A few stationary boats but nothing moving. The locks are very solidly built of stone and well maintained.. #boatsthattoot
Flight of locks at Hélé, Bretagne. around the middle of a flight of 11 looking up.
May 20, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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The new blog is gradually improving. www.seren-boat.uk/
#boatsthattoot #boating #smolweb
Click Blog on the menu bar. I could link it here but then you wouldn't see the pic on the home page.
March 19, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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For all those boaters who know Pontcysyllte and anyone interested in technical history this is a great explanatory animation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqeCu6jd9W0
#boatsthattoot
October 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Tonight's boat blog is mostly about food. Cooking with very limited facilities brings out my creative side so this evening I had a vegetarian 'steak' and mushroom pie. Details here: https://pthane.weebly.com/blog
#boatsthattoot #canalboat #boating #boatlife #seitan
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Yesterday was too hot to contemplate dragging the laptop from it's hiding place (I had the previous one stolen so I'm more careful now) and trying to write something sensible. I got to the Foxton Top...
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July 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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I appear to have made steak and mushroom pie without an oven. And indeed without steak. Details on the blog when I've finished eating. #boatsthattoot #seitan
A savoury pie oozing a rich gravy accompanied by green beans.
July 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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There will be no blog update tonight. Not for the usual reason, no 4g data, but because the blogger has overheated. I'm at the top of Foxton locks, tomorrow we descend then turn right on the Market Harborough arm. #boatsthattoot #canalboat #boating
July 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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I'm back! Actually I've been here, at Welford Wharf, since yesterday morning but the phone signal is awful so not much posting or blogging. Now I'm in the Wharf Inn which has cold beer and free WiFi so I've updated the blog.
Https://pthane.weebly.com/blog
#boatsthattoot #canalboat
July 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Poor signal here at Welford I tried to send last night's photo but it timed out. I was planning on painting the cabin starboard side today but it's hot, I'm tired and can't be bothered. So mostly I'm reading The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell and drinking tea. #boatsthattoot #Seren
July 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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The latest boat trip starts in a few minutes. Updates here:
Https://pthane.weebly.com
I'll update the blog this evening but there's also a 'Track Seren' button to see where I am.
#boatsthattoot #boating #canals
July 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Update on the boat work that didn't go according to plan for reasons that are too long to toot. Details and photos here:
https://pthane.weebly.com/blog
CW blog contains descriptions of illness! But I'm better now
#boatsthattoot #boating #canal
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Yesterday lunchtime I called Fenny Marina about battery testing and the guy there was very helpful. We arrived about 4.30, he found both batteries were knackered and sold me a new one, same as they...
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June 30, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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Painting Seren is a long job. Since taking this photo I've applied a top coat. Tomorrow I'll turn her round and do the other side.
#boatsthattoot #boating #Seren
Landscape format view of the side of a canal cruiser with the cabin and side deck painted with white undercoat.
June 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Halfway up the Watford staircase locks. #boatsthattoot #watfordlocks
photo from front of a boat ascending Watford locks.
June 17, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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Today's boaty blog is live at https://pthane.weebly.com
It's small but perfectly formed. Unlike the crew.
#boatsthattoot #boats #oxfordcanal #canalboat
Seren - dipity
I'm Phil, grumpy old codger and boat owner. The blog is mostly about the boat Seren. She is an old ​GRP river/canal cruiser I bought as a retirement project. Click the Menu icon above for more...
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June 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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#crt Staff and volunteers got us through Grant's Lock this morning. Stopped at #cropredy now as we're both tired. #boatsthattoot #boating #oxfordcanal #Seren
CRT volunteers roping a small GRP cruiser through Grant's Lock south of Banbury on the Oxford Canal.
June 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM