The DBA Shop  sells 

  • the Barge Buyers Handbook,  a unique guide to buying a barge and 
  • the Guide to Motor Barge Handling,  a unique guide to handing a barge

The Barge Buyer's Handbook 

written by DBA members.  

The question we are most often asked is "How should I go about buying a barge?"  
Most of the questions all newcomers ask are answered by the BBH. 

  • Handy A5 size
  • Illustrated with photographs and drawings 
  • Checklists and plans
  • Laminated cover 
  • Easily referenced contents to sections
  • Useful contact numbers

£14.95 (non-members), £10 (members)  + postage from  The DBA Shop

        

barge buyers handbook

The Guide to Motor Barge Handling 

written by a DBA member, based on long experience.

  • Handy A5 size - easy to carry
  •  Illustrated with photographs and drawings 
  •  Checklists and plans
  •  Laminated cover 
  •  Easily referenced contents to sections
  •  Useful contact numbers

£14.95 (non-members),  £10 (members) + postage from   The DBA Shop

Tales from the Diary of a Ditch-Crawler

by Robert L.S.Cowley,  

Stories of our five decades of wandering the waterways of the UK, the near continent, and the bit in between. A great read.

 DanumUnderSail

We also keep a catalogue of useful publications, with suggested suppliers.

For more information, from the DBA website and other members, Join us!

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