Expert Engineering Clarity for the Modern Boater
Get a professional second opinion before you commit to expensive parts, physical call-outs, or DIY mistakes.
Maintenance on the inland waterways is often a choice between expensive guesswork or waiting weeks for a physical call-out. The Narrowboat Doctor provides a third way: immediate, engineering-led consultation to give you the clarity to move forward with confidence.
How I Can Help You
Think of this as a “check-up” for your boat. Whether you are a new owner or a veteran boater, I provide an independent “sounding board” for your technical questions.
- New Owner Induction: “I’ve just bought this boat—how does [X] actually work and what should I worry about first?”
- Pre-BSS Walkthrough: A video tour to spot potential fail-points before your examiner arrives.
- Project Planning & Upgrades: Advice on your planned modifications, from heating and plumbing layouts to insulation and hull maintenance.
- Maintenance Guidance: Engineering insight on managing your vessel’s systems, including engines, water tanks, bilges, and filtration.
- Purchase & Licensing Advice: Honest answers on boat types, what to look for in a surveyor, and licensing requirements.
Choose Your Consultation
Basic Technical Triage (25 Mins)
Perfect for single-fault diagnostics, new appliance walkthroughs, or “New Owner” quick-starts.
Price: £35
Complex Technical Triage (50 Mins)
Ideal for full-system design, planning major upgrades, or multi-fault investigations.
Price: £60
Engineering Excellence, Powered by Marine Heating Solutions
The Narrowboat Doctor is powered by Marine Heating Solutions. While this remote service is designed to give you clarity and DIY confidence, we know that some jobs require a physical presence.
If your consultation reveals a project that requires professional on-site labour, parts supply, or a full system installation, you can connect with our physical engineering team directly via the Marine Heating Solutions Contact Page.