Hollands Boat Movers

11/08/2026

Nice one day boat move yesterday from Milton Keynes to Whilton Marina Ltd, thank you to the lookeepers at Stoke Bruerne who made my job a lot easier Canal & River Trust Volunteers.
Met another boat coming the other way in The Blisworth Tunnel, that's always interesting.
I am having to postpone jobs now due to canals closing, thank you to my customers for understanding, lets hope the rains come soon Canal & River Trust

08/08/2026

Boat move from Mercia on NB Bella didn't quite go to plan, only got to diesel point before problems, alternator belt snapped, repaired, then starter motor wouldn't engage and start engine.
Thanks to Dylan from River Canal Rescue who swiftly attended and quickly diagnosed fault as well as another issue. Now awaiting repair next week. Will return to this move when all fixed.

08/08/2026

Thank you Mike Smith for putting this together.

08/08/2026

04/08/2026

Very pleased to get Navy Cut home for owner Nicky, the final section was on The River Wey owned by The National Trust.
Very well managed at Thames Lock where you start the River and buy you license,. A very nice ending for me on a new to me river.
Thanks to Mike Smith for your expert crewing through all the canal locks.
One day off then onto my next job, fingers crossed for some rain.

03/08/2026

I do enjoy The Thames, Navy Cut nearly home.

28/07/2026

Today is the start of a long boat move from Knowle down South to Surrey, Hatton Flight just done, lucky to have met David and his family on Wormcatcher to help my crewman Mike Smith get us down.

14/07/2026

Saw some interesting boats on latest boat move, had a few boat issues on the journey but was supported wonderfully by the owners. The Macclesfield Canal was low in places, Harecastle Tunnel was great, Trent and Mersey plenty of water and The River Soar was lovely with not much flow to work against, just cattle in the river, great job getting her out by The Fire Brigade. Thanks to Philip Clayton promoted back to No 1 Locksmith.

09/07/2026

Day 2 moving Tug No 1 down Bosley Locks, very hot, got my reinstated numero Uno Crewman Philip Clayton today.