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thomo
Barlick Born Old Salt
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Questions about this subject keep cropping up amid closely related topics, so I thought it may be a good idea to expand on the subject. I will not go on about my qualifications to discuss Canal Boats so lets just give it a go and see what transpires.
thomo
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panbiker
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Posted - 30/05/2007 : 11:54
Here we go Cally, It's not a widebeam but I thought I would put this up for you to look at.
This is "Conway No 2"
Built by MIDLAND CNL CTR - Length: 53 feet (16.16 metres) Beam: 6 feet 10 inches (2.09 metres).Metal hull power of 36BHP. Registered with BW number 54493 as a Powered.
http://www.jim-shead.com/waterways/index.htm
My sister Jenny and her partner Ted live on this boat full time, they have just wintered cruising the Avon and Midlands canals are now making for the Thames for summer. Jenny downsized from a 17 bedroom hotel to escape to this.. They have a P.O. box and moorings near Sheffield where Teds sister lives. They love the life and sometimes wander up onto the L&L, whatever takes their fancy. Ted was a Master Chef in the R.A.F for 20 odd years, It's amazing what he can turn out on the tiny stove and oven. A full on three course meal for 4 is no problem at all.
Jenny's in her early 60's now and as fit as a butchers dog. She's only 5'3" but can work a series of multi-flight locks without problem. I would'nt like to arm wrestle her!
Anyway, not the kind of thing you are looking for but a nice little boat.
I hope you find your dream.
Edited by - panbiker on 30 May 2007 11:55:54
Forgot to put the picture in!
Edited by - panbiker on 30 May 2007 11:59:28
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Callunna
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Posted - 30/05/2007 : 12:53
Thanks for that, Panda - it's really good to hear positive stories about life afloat. Your sis & partner seem to have got it all sussed and the boat looks lovely.I'm only 5' 1" but I'm sure I could cope with the locks. I'm a tough little owd begger - though I wouldn't be so rash as to challenge anyone to an arm-wrestling contest.
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Posted - 30/05/2007 : 13:26
You could probably take onall comers after a few years working the paddles regularly. It's always the little un's you have to watch!
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Callunna
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Posted - 30/05/2007 : 16:17
Found this:http://narrowboats.apolloduck.co.uk/display.phtml?aid=49854 Have emailed them for more details (ie hull spec etc).
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belle
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Posted - 31/05/2007 : 13:54
Is this a new tactic for dealing with unpleasant people on the towpath, Cally? I don't remember you warning us about your ankle biting before!
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Callunna
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Posted - 31/05/2007 : 14:52
I thought it was about time I took advantage of that signature thing in the reply box, and some folks on here seem to think I'm a bit of a Yorkshire Terrier (small & yappy) so I thought I'd re-inforce it! It seemed to have more impact than "Cally is a little old softie who wouldn't hurt a fly".
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Stanley
Local Historian & Old Fart
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Posted - 31/05/2007 : 17:34
Who the hell ever had that impression!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stanley Challenger Graham
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moh
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Posted - 31/05/2007 : 21:30
Hope your dream comes true Cally - I could manage that - are mooring costs expensive?
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Callunna
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Posted - 31/05/2007 : 21:55
Very roughly, depending on where your mooring is located, it costs £1000 - £1500 per year, plus cost of electrics if available. Much, much more in London. You also have to pay British Waterways something like £500 - £600 a year (but I think they've just revised their prices). If residential, you are liable to pay Council Tax (presumably in the cheapest band). On top of that, you need to get your bottom blacked each year (and the boat's) plus have an inspection for a safety certificate (like a car's MoT). So it's not a cheap alternative to a living in a house, but the idea is that we pay off our mortgage and wouldn't have that monthly outgoing. So long as we make sure we get a boat in good general repair with plenty of insulation, our heating & maintenance costs should be quite manageable. In my head I'm already living on the canal. We've been having a good clear out for charity shops, car boots and recycling, but still have a house heaving with books, instruments and things o' purpose. I'd welcome people's thoughts & suggestions on what to do with all the wonderful gifts we've had from family & friends over the years - books, pictures, ornaments, etc. Obviously we haven't room for them all, but can't sell them. Do you think the giver would be insulted if we offered an item back to them? How would you react?
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Stanley
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Posted - 01/06/2007 : 07:27
I've been in your position once or twice H. My advice is to cover your bases. Long term storage with a removal firm or hire of some space is qhite cheap. Hire a cheap unit for a year and bang everything into it. If you find you want to revert to a house it will be worth it, you aren't burning your boats. If you decide you have done the right thing you have a garage sale, put the lot up and run with the money. If I hadn't followed this policy I wouldn't have a workshop now or my original furniture.
Stanley Challenger Graham
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belle
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Posted - 01/06/2007 : 09:48
just a small thing, isn't it her bridges she might be burning...don't burn the boat for goodness sake!
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Stanley
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Posted - 01/06/2007 : 14:09
Oh very droll Belle! I think H will get my drift.....nowt like a get-out clause.
Stanley Challenger Graham
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Callunna
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Posted - 03/06/2007 : 16:49
Thomo - you're like an evil drug pusher! You lure me into addiction with tempting morsels, leaving me agog for more - then you disappear! (at least from the canal boat topic). OK, OK - maybe a half pint of Black Sheep wasn't enough. I'll throw in a packet of crisps as well, how's that? |
moh
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Posted - 03/06/2007 : 19:47
Try it in Majorca - £35,000 per year mooring!!
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Colin Bickley
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Posted - 03/06/2007 : 21:39
Hi Cally
Mu mum is 76 and has lived on her narrowboat for the past 15 years. It used to be moored on the L&L but she now has permanent moorings just off the Trent in Shardlow. She winters there and cruises the system in summer. She set off yesterday with her 82 year old best mate, Eric, down the Trent and Mersey.
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