Not having a narrowboat here at home, I have tried to replicate the effect on a window.

Now, a couple of years ago, I discovered microfibre cloths, and found that they are PERFECT for buffing up the cabin sides. That sounds like hard work, but it isn't at all. It takes perhaps five minutes to do one side of a 58' boat, no longer than the actual sponging part of the operation.
Here is the "after" shot - the cloth is so good that the camera can't focus on the window! I wiped only the right-hand part.

They can be used while the paintwork is still damp, or if it's already dry. They're very versatile and can be easily washed in the washing machine.
And the cost? Just one pound sterling, from, yes, you've guessed it, Poundland.

Other cheap shops are available.
4 comments:
Hi Halfie, I too love these cloths, been using them for years. We sell 3 for 99p in our shop. They are different colours so easy to distinguish which cloth is used for what job, Kitchen, bathroom, boat etc.
( do I need to get a life);)
Debbie.
I want some! Especially at that price! They do sell them over here but the are quite expensive.
I would be more than happy to send you some if you would like VallyP
Debbie.
I use a squeegee bought from Hanford’s for car washing to get the excess water off before it dries all streaky
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