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  • Roger: The Reconstruction 1997 - 2001

Historic Working Boat: The Reconstruction

  • Roger in action
  • Roger: The Reconstruction 1997 - 2001
  • Roger: On-Going Conservation

  1. Chris Collins - boat builder.jpg
  2. Old bottom planks removed.jpg
  3. Removing the cladding.jpg
  4. First stage - stem post and timbers replaced.jpg
  5. New fore end frames from the inside.jpg
  6. Bottom plank bolted to iron knees, planks joined by scarf joint..jpg
  7. First new plank - 2in oak - nailed to rebate in stem post after steaming.jpg
  8. Autumn 1998 - planking complete.jpg
  9. Planks attached to stem post.jpg
  10. Planking nearing completion.jpg
  11. Planks cramped to knees before bolting through.jpg
  12. Caulking the seams.jpg
  13. Gunwale in place.jpg
  14. Marking out the decking, fixed over waterproof sheet.jpg
  15. Cabin framing.jpg
  16. Gunwale bolted in place at stern.jpg
  17. Punching in nails to secure deck planks.jpg
  18. Decking complete.jpg
  19. Cabin after planking.jpg
  20. Restored and repainted in original configuration and colours.jpg

  • Festival

    Festival

    The festival takes place on the third weekend of May each year, and celebrates our canals, our community, and the environment.

  • Learning at the lock

    Learning at the lock

    Our education programme for primary school children

  • Around batchworth

    Around Batchworth

    The Canal Centre is the hub of our education work and our information centre.

  • Roger the boat

    The Roger

    A truly historic boat, and our main heritage and educational asset.

  • Document library

    Document Library

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  • – About us
    • – Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
    • – Our Sponsors and Partners
    • – Events
  • – Education
    • – The Batchworth Lock Education Centre
    • – Learning at the Lock - an introduction
    • – Education information for Teachers
    • – Adult Canal Heritage Education
    • – Outreach and Talks
    • – Image gallery
  • – Education Centre Hire
  • – Rickmansworth Festival
    • – Festival Sponsors
    • – Visiting the Festival
    • – Taking part in the Festival
    • – 2023 Festival Line up
    • – 2023 Festival - Main Stage & Beer Tent
    • – 2023 Festival - Batchworth Lock Stage
    • – 2023 Festival - Batchworth Sea Scouts Arena
  • – Around Batchworth
    • – Café
    • – Cycling & Walking
    • – Fishing
    • – History
    • – Image gallery
  • – Canal Cruises
  • – Historic Working Boat
    • – The Roger
    • – Image gallery
  • – Supporting Us
    • – RWT Merchandise
    • – Volunteering
    • – Become a Friend
  • – Contact us
  • – Document Library
Rickmansworth Waterways Trust Ltd - Registered in England No. 2674596 | Registered Charity No. 1024322
  • Three Rivers District Council
  • The Arts Council
  • The Big Lottery Fund