In July 2016 issue:

Boat review of high-tech traditional 62ft narrowboat

Advice on choosing the best electrical system for your boat

Waterway Profile: Peak Forest & Ashton Canals - explore landscape, attractions and rich-history of this varied 21-mile route

Scotland's Union Canal through Lowlands and Falkirk Wheel

Interview with northern canal guru, Mike Clarke

The history of waterways cartography

Summer of 66: hire-boating 50 years ago

Plus: technical forum, readers' letters, book reviews and product roundup of boater-friendly cameras