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FTBMates: 150 Mile Journey Begins

May 17, 2026 • FTBmates

We’re back, and we’re interested to know what our FTBMates think of it!

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FTBMates Early Access To Our Latest Episode

May 7, 2026 • FTBmates

A new episode?! Have we left the marina? With big thanks to our FTBMates…

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Podcast: A Year Later – Looking Fowards and Looking Back

Jan 30, 2026 • FTBmates

It’s been a year since we moved onto our canal boat. A moment to reflect both on the last 20 years and going forwards…

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We Got Rid Of Our Pump-Out Toilet

Dec 6, 2025 • FTBmates

An early viewing of our new separating toilet for our FTBMates

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Recommissioning Our Diesel Generator

Nov 8, 2025 • FTBmates

After inspecting the water cooling system, it was no wonder the generator wasn’t working!

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There’s Just One Thing Left Before We Leave…

Oct 23, 2025 • FTBmates

We’re so close to leaving the marina to become full-time continual cruisers!

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The End of Water Rationing: Our Best Upgrade Yet Finalised

Oct 3, 2025 • FTBmates

Imagine taking endless hot showers, using the washing machine whenever you want, and never having to conserve water again.

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Boat Water Filtration Part 2… and new T-Shirts!

Sep 24, 2025 • FTBmates

Part 2 of our water filtration installation and some new t-shirt designs for our supporters!

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Installing an OffGridWater Purification System for Safe Drinking Water on Our Canal Boat

Sep 7, 2025 • FTBmates

Discover how we installed a six-stage OffGridWater purification and UV system on our canal boat to make safe, clean drinking water onboard.

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A complete guide to installing 3kW of solar on our boat

Jul 10, 2025 • FTBmates

An FTBMates exclusive: we install 3kW of potential solar power on our boat and cover the entire process, from the calculations to the installation.

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What are your thoughts on these logo ideas?

Jun 13, 2025 • FTBmates

In between boat maintenance and weekend trips we’re still working on our revised logo

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It’s Our 400th Episode… thanks to you!

Jun 5, 2025 • FTBmates

Thanks to YOU, followtheboat has made 400 official episodes. This feat would not have been possible without your continued support so we dedicate this one to you. Thank you.

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Off-grid wild mooring (life on the riverbank)

May 15, 2025 • FTBmates

For the price of a Canal and River Trust licence, you can moor pretty much anywhere you like on the network. That’s over 2000 miles of navigable canals and rivers. Add to that a further 2000 miles or so of

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