Beginner's Guide to Living on the Waterways

An indispensable handbook for anyone living, or planning to live, afloat! Whether motivated by the heart or sheer practicalities, living aboard a boat has never been more popular. This beautifully illustrated and highly practical guide is the ideal starting point for anyone considering a home afloat and has been written to help them live the dream and avoid potential nightmares. This book sets out a handy step by step guide, from basics such as differences between different types of boat and the costs of getting a float and staying there, through to more day-to-day considerations such as maintenance, cooking, heating and sanitation, and deeper reflections on what it takes to make a success of life afloat. A fully revised edition of the authors' 2008 book Living Aboard, updated with a wealth of new imagery, this is an indispensable handbook for anyone keen to try living on the UK's inland waterways. AUTHOR: Nick Corble has written dozens of books and articles on all aspects of canal life. Allan Ford has decades of experience of living aboard boats, as well as helping to operate boat fleets, so there's very little he doesn't know about on-board living. SELLING POINTS: . For many, living on the UK's canals is a dream but how do you stop it becoming a nightmare? . A fully revised and updated edition . Provides a pragmatic step-by-step guide on both the practical, buying, legal and survival tips . Also considers the less obvious questions: are you cut out to live on the cut? . From two of Britain's foremost canal-boat experts! 52 colour illustrations