Maintenance & Repair on the Trent and Mersey Canal
8 maintenance & repair businesses found along the Trent and Mersey Canal.
Along the Trent and Mersey Canal, managed by CRT, there are 8 maintenance and repair providers. Whether you need hull blacking, engine servicing, or a full refit, this is your starting point.
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Mills Dockyard
Bridgefield Boatyard
Kegworth Marine
Attenborough Sailing Club
King's Lock Chandlery
Midland Canal Centre
Streethay Wharf
Bromley Wharf
Boat maintenance and repair on the canals
Regular maintenance is essential for any narrowboat or wide-beam on the inland waterways. Your boat will need a Boat Safety Scheme examination every four years, and staying on top of engine servicing, anodes, and hull condition in between will save you money and headaches.
Hull blacking should be done every few years to prevent corrosion. Most boatyards with a dry dock or slipway can handle this, and it's worth combining it with anode replacement and any below-the-waterline repairs. Book well ahead during spring and summer when yards get busy.
For engine issues, a good marine diesel engineer is worth their weight in gold. Many operate as mobile engineers and will come to your mooring. Keep a list of recommended contacts for wherever you cruise, because breakdowns rarely happen at convenient times.
About Trent and Mersey Canal for boaters
The Trent and Mersey Canal, managed by CRT is part of the UK's inland waterways network running approximately 150 kilometres.
With 131 locks along its length, it offers a varied cruising experience for narrowboat and wide-beam owners alike.
Below you'll find services, facilities, and local knowledge contributed by boaters who know this waterway well.