Canal boat engines: daily checks
I suspect it’s safe to say that with modern cars, few people bother to check the oil or water levels unless a light flashes on the dashboard to indicate a
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Vlog 103: An Autherley Big Adventure
High drama in this video as I become a sitting target for oncoming boats, stuck under a bridge when my propellor picks up something large and unpleasant. In journey terms, I come to the southern end of the Shroppie and turn right, heading south on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal.
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Vlog 45: Locking Hell
Finally the big day is here: a massive 27 locks await my pleasure on the way from Curdworth into the middle of Birmingham. It was a warm, sunny day and a lot of effort – I ached for several days afterwards – but it was rather satisfying. The route goes down the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal, up the Aston and Farmers Bridge lock flights into the centre of the city.
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